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It’s about time people look past Kuala Lumpur when they visit Malaysia. Other cities, especially the coastal city of Kota Kinabalu, offer plenty of attractions worth visiting.
For one, its famous stilt villages represent the culture of Sabah state in beautiful and tranquil surroundings. For another, there are its outstanding natural sites and tourism highlights, like Mount Kinabalu, Kota Kinabalu Islands, Tanjung Aru Beach, Kiulu River, and Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park. Other can’t-miss attractions in the city are Gaya Street Sunday Market, KK Waterfront, Chinatown, Atkinson Clock Tower, and Signal Hill Observatory Platform.
Kota Kinabalu is a 2-hour, 30 minutes plane ride from Kuala Lumpur, but there are also direct international flights to the city. So it becomes even more accessible for international tourists, especially those from Singapore and the Philippines.
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Kinabalu Park & Poring Hot Spring
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Kota Kinabalu Sunset and City Night Dinner Cruise with Complimentary Drinks
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