Kinabalu, Malaysia
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Home of the highest peak of Southeast Asia, Kinabalu has been known as the "Land Below the Wind". Aside for the grand height of the mountain and the various life forms found around it, Kinabalu also offers a bustling townlife with various tribal villages offering an excellent cultural education. It also serves as gateway to the rest of Sabah. The shorelines also offer a wonderful beach experience and nearby river is a natural roller coaster adventure for rafters.
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Sights to see/Activities to do
- Mountain climbing/trekking in Mt. Kinabalu Park
- Poring Hot Springs has Japanese tubs having warm mineral-rich running water good for curing skin problems
- White Water Rafting
- Tanjung Aru Beach - an offshore island for swimming, snorkeling, yachting, diving, and fishing and eating seafood.
- Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Center
- Signal Hill Observation Deck - gives a panoramic view of the city
Shopping Spree
Handicraft Market - for local souvenirs, some handicrafts, shirts, key chains, and even dried shrimps and anchovies
Center Point - a mall where one can find some shops, eateries and handicraft stalls. location is at the corner of Jalan Sapuloh/ Duapuloh and Lebuhraya Pantai Baru.
Warisan Square a mall where you may find shops of branded and designer's products as well as restaurants of various cuisine. Location is at the corner of Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens and Jalan Duapuloh.
Gaya Street - turns into a market on Sundays where one may enjoy crowd and crafts. It is also a good place to find cheap souvenirs and you can haggle for the price.
Accommodation
Five and Four Stars
- Shangri-La Tanjung Aru Resort
- Hyatt Kinabalu
- Berjaya Palace Hotel - has a good facade but has seen its better days in previous years
- Sutera Harbor Resort
Budget lodge
- The Beach Lodge
- Velvet Lodge & Lounge
Dining Places
Night Market -like any typical Asian country, street food is in abundance with choices of BBQ chicken wings, grilled seafood
Sri Melaka - offers reasonable priced meals in good servings. Location is at J. LAIMAN DIKI, left side if you have your back to the waterfront.
Port View Seafood Village - A bit expensive but popular so expect it to be crowded sometimes. Located opposite the Centre Point Mall.
Grazie Italian Ristorante & Pizzeria Cafe - name is suggestive of their cuisine. A special dish is featured monthly to give customers a new authentic Italian experience.
Checkout some of the local dishes of Malaysia
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