Shimmy through the sights, sounds and leafy streetscapes of Kota Kinabalu City. Architectural heritage, Buildings that withstand the WW2 and a view point of the whole city in all its unassuming charm during sunset, followed by a seafood fiesta, you might want to get your cameras and appetite ready for this one.
After much name-changes, from Deasoka (below coconut tree), Singgah Mata (pleasing to the eye) and Api-Api (fire), the locals finally settled with crowning this coastal town, Kota Kinabalu.
Tied to the coast overlooking the South China Sea, Kota Kinabalu is a city of color and vibrancy. It exudes character with warm smiles, lush greenery and stunning sundowns along its sandy shores. Being a coastal town, most visitors can experience the best of both worlds, from sea to sky with plentiful of things to do in between.
Kota Kinabalu / Filipino Market / Tun Mustapha Tower / Sabah Floating Mosque / Tanjung Aru Beach / Seafood Dinner / Foh Sang Or Api Api Night Market (Friday & Saturday Only)
Be greeted by our friendly tour guides who will be waiting for you at your Hotel Lobby at 3pm with your vehicle.
First stop, the Filipino Market. Enjoy seafood galore with great bargains and cheap buys! Make your way through a sensory voyage of aromas, handicrafts, woodwork, cultured pearls and clothing. It’s a haven for all your travel curio and knick-knacks. A plethora of fresh succulent seafood will have you spoiled for choice.
Get ready to admire Sabah's architectural marvels, starting with the Tun Mustapha Tower. Formerly known as the Yayasan Sabah Tower, the glass building stands at 122 metres, cementing its name as the third tallest in Borneo. Besides that, this 30-storey tower is one of the few buildings in the world with a single-column structure, making it one of Kota Kinabalu's crowning achievements when the construction was completed in 1977.
Your next stop is at the Sabah City Mosque. Also known as Sabah Floating Mosque, it is the second main mosque in Kota Kinabalu and the largest in the city. Often considered one of the most beautiful mosques in Malaysia, you will be snapping pictures non-stop for its splendour aesthetics, which was based on the iconic Nabawi Mosque.
Get ready to experience Sabah's world-famous sunset at Tanjung Aru Beach! Walk along the seaside as you indulge in the glorious view of the sun going down over the horizon, painting the sky with colourful hues of yellow, orange, and violet. If you are feeling peckish, head to the nearby stalls and treat yourself to the myriad of tasty grubs to fill your tummy!
After an unforgettable day in paradise, indulge in a delicious Seafood Dinner and relish the local Sabahan flavours and fresh produce.
Before calling it a night, we will visit either Api Api Night Market at Gaya Street or Foh Sang Night Market for yummy supper treats. See rows of local stalls selling delicious street food and fresh tropical fruits like pineapples, bananas, mangoes, and oranges. If you come during the fruiting season, you will also find the King of Fruits, the Durian, and the Queen of Fruits, the Mangosteen!
Baby Car Seats (for infant aged 0-2) and Child Booster Seats (for children aged 3-11) are available for rental. Please check with your tour consultant for availability.
Watching of sunset is dependent on weather.
Fruit market may be changed to another destination if it is not avilable during the day of your visit.
Request to be dropped-off at the KK City Waterfront (instead of going back to your hotel). This is the place where the nightlife begins. You are now on your own and you can chill out and have a drink or two. Make your own way back to your hotel.
This package is based on private guide and private transport vehicle.
Departure time is approximate and varies from different hotels due to traffic conditions, please reconfirm with our staffs. Should the transport be delayed, please call the relevant telephone number as stated on the voucher before making alternative arrangements.
The above itinerary will be subject to slight changes to accommodate the traffic conditions. Should a place of interest be closed, or inaccessible by coach, we will have it replaced to another destination at the sole discretion of our Amazing Borneo's professional tour guides.
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