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Attractions
• Tanjung Aru Beach: The third most beautiful beach in the world, and a great place to watch the sunset. At sunset, the blue sea and sky are dyed golden red, and the clouds are like fire. It is recommended to go there on a sunny evening. You can locate the Shangri-La Hotel, and its bar is also a good place to watch the sunset.
• Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park: Composed of several islands, such as Mamudi Island, Sapi Island, etc., the sea is clear, the beach is delicate, and the underwater creatures are rich. You can do snorkeling, diving and other water activities, and you can also experience exciting projects such as banana boats and parasailing.
• Kinabalu Park: 83 kilometers away from Kota Kinabalu, covering an area of 754 square kilometers, the park has a good ecology, with a variety of plants from tropical to frigid zones. Mount Kinabalu is the highest peak in Southeast Asia, with rough lines and easy climbing trails. The best season for climbing is from February to April.
• Floating Mosque: Located on an artificial lake, the building is unique and a great place for photography. You need to take off your shoes and dress appropriately to enter, and you can enjoy its reflection in the water around it.
• Gaya Street: The main street in Kota Kinabalu, with traditional buildings with shops downstairs and residences upstairs, where you can taste local delicacies and buy specialties. There is a market every Sunday morning, where you can experience local customs.
Food
• Bak Kut Teh: Such as You Kee Bak Kut Teh, Sin Kee Bak Kut Teh, etc., the ribs are fragrant with Chinese medicine flavor, and can also be paired with tofu, fried dough sticks, etc.
• Seafood feast: At the local seafood market, East Star Spot, mantis shrimp, crabs, etc. are affordable and fresh, and you can taste butter lobster, salted egg yolk soft shell crab, etc.
• Satay: Marinated meat skewers, dipped in special sauce and grilled, with a strong aroma.
• Nasi Lemak: Rice cooked with coconut milk, served with fried chicken, cucumber, etc., with a rich taste.
Accommodation
• Luxury: Shangri-La's Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa, with sea views and sunsets, first-class service; Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel, with infinity pool and Chinese service.
• Mid-range: Horizon Hotel, with a superior location, close to Gaya Street and Durian Night Market, offering a variety of water activities, with high cost performance.
• Budget: Oceania Hotel, offering comfortable rooms and free Wi-Fi, outdoor pool and other facilities.
Transportation
• External transportation: You can take a plane to Kota Kinabalu International Airport, and there are direct flights from Shenzhen, China and other places.
• Internal transportation: There is limited public transportation in the city, you can rent a car or motorcycle to travel freely, or you can use Grab and other ride-hailing apps.