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Masjid Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu
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Popular Types of Attractions in Kota Kinabalu
Nature and wildlife | Natural scenery | Beaches and shores | Mountain climbing | Historical attractions | Cultural institutions | Museums | Specialty exhibition halls | Leisure activities | Spa/massage | Farms and pastures | Camping · Campsites | Outdoor activities | Cycling | Mountain climbing | Water sports | Parks
Popular Attractions in Kota Kinabalu
Happy Foot | Tropical Divers Sabah | De Borneo Spa | Rafflesia Spa | Hakod Oasis Spa | Taman Awam Teluk Likas | Healthy Space Snd Bhd (Zero) | Tai Hua Agencies (Sabah) Sdn. Bhd. | Poring Hot Springs | Bike Borneo | Mengalum Island | Escapee | Kg. Bangka Bangka Mosque | Puh Toh Si Chinese Temple | Hockey Stadium | Borneo Marine Research Institute | Borneo Sports Arena | Maksak Hall | Casablanca Residence | Malaysian Cocoa Board | Pet Paradise | Borneo Trekkers | Street Art & Graffiti Gallery | BCCM Penampang | Grand Illusions | Hot Ginger Spa | Eklektos | President & Central Committee of SIB Sabah Council | Surau Kampung Tobur | Chi
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Popular Restaurants in Kota Kinabalu
Seng Hing Coffee Shop | Sky Blu Bar | Ferdinand's | Yee Fung Laksa | Restoran Jeti | Suang Tain Seafood Restaurant | Welcome Seafood Restaurant | Yu Kee Bak Kut Teh | Kah Hiong Ngiu Chap | Nagisa Japanese Restaurant | Fook Yuen Gaya Street | Diner | Sin Kee Bah Kut Teh Restaurant | FIVE SAILS | Little Italy @ Capital | Nook Cafe | Restoran Sri Melaka | GRAZIE Restaurant | Peppermint The Vietnamese Restaurant | Shang Palace | Alu-Alu Kitchen | Beyond Veggie | Cafe TATU at Shangri-La's Tanjung Aru Resort and Spa - Kota Kinabalu | Sri Tanjung Seafood Restaurant | Kohinoor North Indian Restaurant | 5 Star Hainanese Chicken Rice & BBQ Pork | Wiya Chicken Rice | 5 Star Nasi Hainan Ayam & BBQ | XING WANG HAI XIAN LOU | Azure Pool Bar & Café
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More Things To Do in Kota Kinabalu
Half-Day Kota Kinabalu Highlights Tour: University Malaysia Sabah Mosque, Floating Mosque, Sabah State Mosque, Tun Mustapha Tower & Local Market | Turtle Garden Resort River Cruise, Proboscis Monkey & Fireflies Day Tour with Dinner & High-Tea | Tanjung Aru Sunrise and Sunset SUP Experience 2.5 hours | Mari Mari Cultural Village & Kawa Mangrove Day Tour with Lunch, High Tea, Buffet Dinner & Fireflies | Sabah Kawa Mangrove & Fireflies River Cruise with Hi-Tea & Dinner - Share Tour Option | Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) Share Airport Transfer with Add-on Available | Kawa Mangrove Forest One-Day Tour High-Tea & Dinner in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah | Malaysia | Mari Mari Cultural Village Half Day Tour | Mari Mari Cultural Village Tour with Lunch or Hi-Tea | Sabah Manukan+Mamutik Twin Islands Snorkeling Activities With Lunch - Share Tour Option | [Three Islands] Sutera Harbour Marina Jetty - Manukan & Mamutik Island & Sapi Island Round-Trip Ferry Ticket | Kota Kinabalu + Mount Kinabalu National Park + Poring Hot Spring + Desa Dairy Farm One-day tour | One-Day Tour to Mantanani Island from Kota Kinabalu with Lunch - Mangrove Option Available | Malaysia Sabah + Mount Kinabalu + Mount Kinabalu National Park one-day tour | Sabah Mari Mari Cultural Village Tour with Authentic Big Prawn Laksa Lunch - Share Tour Option | 60min Sunset Kayaking Experience at Tanjung Aru Beach | Sabah Adventure: Mari Mari Cultural Village, Big Head Prawn Laksa Lunch & City Tour - Shared Tour | Thrill of the Rapids: PADAS River White Water Rafting – Every Adventurer's Dream! -Shared Option | Kiulu White Water River Rafting with Transfer | Twin Island Hopping Snorkeling with Tour Guide at Tunku Abdul Rahman Park | Kota Kinabalu, Sabah | Mermaid Island & Kawah Mangrove one-day tour[Lunch/ afternoon tea/Dinner Included] shared tour Tour | Sabah Kota Kinabalu Mengalum Island Snorkeling 1 Day Shared Tour | Sabah Tanjung Aru Beach Watersport & Sunset with Malaysian Delight Dinner Half Day Shared Tour | Sabah Muang River Mangrove Forest one-day tour | Desa Dairy Cattle Farm, ATV & Paragliding Day Tour in Ranau With Lunch - Share Tour Option | Sabah Kota Kinabalu Ranau Paragliding & Desa Cow Farm 1 Day Shared Tour | Sabah Kota Kinabalu 3 Hours Half Day City Area Car Hire with Guide – Private Tour Option | Sabah Dreamer's Island Snorkeling Day Tour with Lunch & Iconic Photo Spots - Shared Option | Jiulu River Rafting with Lunch [Level 1-2] | Kawah River Wildlife and Sunset Firefly Cruise with Dinner and Shared Transfers
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