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KOTA KINABALU

"We wanted to go to Mari Mari Village. The trip was in the afternoon so we had to get out of bed early for nothing. In the meantime we found out where we could have breakfast. We looked at quite a few tents, but then we had also really a nice breakfast with fresh scones and an egg sandwich etc. When it was time to go to the Mari Mari Village with the van we went back to the hotel and we waited in the lobby. was picked up 20 minutes late, but yes Once we got to the Mari Mari Village we got our own guide and another German girl came in. This was a very nice experience and it was definitely worth the money! Mari Mari is a replica Dayak village where you can see how they used to live. "

Kota Kinabalu, the capital of the State Sabah, known by the locals as KK, is situated by the sea, against the backdrop of the majestic Mount Kinabalu and within easy reach of the mountainous inlands. Kota Kinabalu is a city of exciting contrasts as a result of a combination of ethnic group diversity. People of modern day Sabah are composed of 32 different ethnic tribes, ranging from Sea gypsies in the east coast to the isolated inland up river communities. The seriously commitment to religious plurality and economic equality has brought Malaysian enduring harmony and peace in this multicultural society.
The state capital is a classically culturally diverse Malay city, tightly packed streets of cafes (kedai kopi) and small private stores in its centre, more recently flash shopping centres have sprung up all over the place. Major shopping malls are located along the main artery of Kota Kinabalu, and you find just about anything from branded goods to local handicraft.

 
Kota Kinabalu has many places of interest. It is a city popular by foreigners and locals.
The Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, adjacent to the city is one of the top tourist destination, perfect for relaxing, snorkelling and a wide variety of watersports.
Here you can also do Zip Line from one island to another.
 
For a view of Kota Kinabalu city and harbour, head for the observation point on Signal Hill (Bukit Bendera). If you decide to walk (which will take approximately 15 - 20 minutes from downtown) rather than taking a taxi, there's a shortcut up the hill beside the old Clock Tower, just beyond the Police Station.
The Sabah Foundation Building is a unique 30-storey building (it is a circular structure supported by high tensile steel rods, an architectural and engineering marvel. Scroll down for a picture of this building.
There are only four such buildings in the world. It is Sabah’s highest tower).
The State Mosque, resplendent with its majestic domes and golden motifs is the central place of worship for Muslim of Kota Kinabalu.

Have a look at the map of Kota Kinabalu!

Mosque

The Sunday Gaya Street Fair is held every Sunday on Signal Hill. This is a boisterous open-air market and the ‘Pasar Malam’ (night market), where you can polish up your bargaining skills. Jalan Gaya is situated in the Eastern edge of Kota Kinabalu old quarter of town.
The Central Market has two sections:
1) the waterfront area for fish and an area in front of the harbor for fruit and vegetables.
2) next to the main market on the waterfront is a market known locally as the Filipino Market, where the stalls are owned by Filipinos who sell a wide variety of handicrafts.

Originally named Bond Street, Gaya Street is located in the Kota Kinabalu Central Business District. It has been the centre of business for over a hundred years. The wooden shops with nipah roofs are long gone, but here is where generations-old family businesses are still thriving passed down from father to son.
Every Sunday morning, the length of Gaya Street is closed off to traffic to make way for the Fair. Shop for anything under shady trees and over-sized umbrellas, like batik sarongs, fruits and flowers, arts and craft, footwear, antiques and souvenirs, cakes, even pets and herbs! This is the best place to experience the cross-section of the local population when entire families enjoy a Sunday outing.
The beautiful Gaya Street Fair is on every Sunday from 6.30 am to 1.00 pm.
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Tanjung Aru Beach is located at the end of Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman and about 6 kilometres from KK City, this place is closest to the hearts of the locals, and just one visit to the beach will tell you why. Taking its name from the casuarinas or aru trees that fringe the fine sands, this is where one might get a ringside seat to the greatest sunset on earth every evening when the crimson sun dips slowly into the horizon, leaving the vast skies a brilliant red. Foodstalls serving local food and drinks are open till late at night. Enjoy coconut and sugarcane juice, chicken or beef sate and steamed peanuts and corn, or indulge in a full-course dinner at the seafood restaurant located there.
The Tanjung Aru beach is also home to Shangri-la's Tanjung Aru Resort, the Kinabalu Golf Club and the Kinabalu Yacht Club.

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Sunset at Tanjung Aru beach

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