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Kota Kinabalu

The capital of Sabah in Malaysian Borneo, close to Mount Kinabalu, islands and rainforest.

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About Kota Kinabalu

In short

  • Mount Kinabalu and Kinabalu Park
  • Tunku Abdul Rahman Park islands
  • Sunset at Tanjung Aru beach
  • Filipino Market and night food stalls
  • Orangutans at Sepilok

At a glance

Country
Malaysia
Region
Far East
Local time
GMT+8
Time difference
7 hours ahead of London8 hours ahead in January
Currency
Malaysian Ringgit (MYR)
Languages
Malay and English
Main airport
  • BKIKota Kinabalu International Airport
Best time to visit
February to April
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Kota Kinabalu is a relaxed seaside city and the gateway to Sabah. Just offshore, the islands of Tunku Abdul Rahman Park have beaches and good snorkelling.

Inland, Mount Kinabalu rises to 4,095 metres in a UNESCO listed national park. Further afield you can see orangutans at Sepilok and wildlife along the Kinabatangan river.

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