Guidebook for Kota Kinabalu

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Guidebook for Kota Kinabalu

Food Scene

It's a great market for fresh produce like vegetables and meats, and a great night food market with local cuisines.
15 locals recommend
Lido Market Pasar Makan Dan Sayur Lido
15 locals recommend
It's a great market for fresh produce like vegetables and meats, and a great night food market with local cuisines.
3 - 5 mins Grab/ drive from the house. It is non-halal with Chinese style cooking.
Vin Lap
Lorong Bunga Tanjung 2
3 - 5 mins Grab/ drive from the house. It is non-halal with Chinese style cooking.
It is only 3 - 5 minutes Grab/ drive. It is a non-halal Chinese cooking style
Win Yee Restaurant
Lot 18 Lorong Bunga Tanjung 2
It is only 3 - 5 minutes Grab/ drive. It is a non-halal Chinese cooking style
It is 3 - 5 mins Grab/ drive from the house. It is a halal restaurant.
Maimunah Curry House
5 Jln. Pahlawan
It is 3 - 5 mins Grab/ drive from the house. It is a halal restaurant.

Drinks & Nightlife

It is a stretch of esplanade waterfront with many bars and small clubs. This is a great place for sunset drinks, and then a time for relax and mingle along the street of many bars and clubs.
8 locals recommend
KK Waterfront Hotel
1664 Jalan Tun Fuad Stephen
8 locals recommend
It is a stretch of esplanade waterfront with many bars and small clubs. This is a great place for sunset drinks, and then a time for relax and mingle along the street of many bars and clubs.

Shopping

Gaya Street hosts the vibrant Gaya Street Market, opens every Sunday from 6am - 12pm. Many things available including exotic plants, delicious food, and souvenirs.
70 locals recommend
Gaya Street Sunday Market
120 Jalan Gaya
70 locals recommend
Gaya Street hosts the vibrant Gaya Street Market, opens every Sunday from 6am - 12pm. Many things available including exotic plants, delicious food, and souvenirs.
Kota Kinabalu's biggest and most favourite shopping mall. Featuring international brands like H&M, Cotton On, Sephora and more.
227 locals recommend
Imago, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.
Phase 2 Off Coastal Highway
227 locals recommend
Kota Kinabalu's biggest and most favourite shopping mall. Featuring international brands like H&M, Cotton On, Sephora and more.
Located within the city center and has Malaysia's famous cineplex, Golden Screen Cinemas.
127 locals recommend
Suria Sabah
Jalan Tun Razak
127 locals recommend
Located within the city center and has Malaysia's famous cineplex, Golden Screen Cinemas.

Essentials

This is located about 5 minutes drive from the home. If you do need something, please let me know, so I can also pay the store a visit :)
Yu Sang Supermarket
This is located about 5 minutes drive from the home. If you do need something, please let me know, so I can also pay the store a visit :)

Getting Around

If need a landmark, we stay very near the airport and police headquarters.
Kota Kinabalu District Police Headquarters
Jalan Pahlawan
If need a landmark, we stay very near the airport and police headquarters.
The Kota Kinabalu International Airport is located within 1km or 5 minutes drive away from my home. Facilities include McDonald's Restaurant, KFC Restaurant, money changer, ATM machines, souvenir shops and book store.
28 locals recommend
Kota Kinabalu International Airport
28 locals recommend
The Kota Kinabalu International Airport is located within 1km or 5 minutes drive away from my home. Facilities include McDonald's Restaurant, KFC Restaurant, money changer, ATM machines, souvenir shops and book store.

Arts & Culture

It is Sabah's first 'green building' in a shape of a local native bag. Featuring local and international artists.
20 locals recommend
Sabah Art Gallery
14 Jalan Shantung
20 locals recommend
It is Sabah's first 'green building' in a shape of a local native bag. Featuring local and international artists.

Sightseeing

The Tanjung Aru Beach is located within 10 minutes drive from my home and is famous for its sunset. Market foods are available as well. Please take the ride hailing service Grab for convenience.
74 locals recommend
Tanjung Aru Beach
74 locals recommend
The Tanjung Aru Beach is located within 10 minutes drive from my home and is famous for its sunset. Market foods are available as well. Please take the ride hailing service Grab for convenience.