Kota Kinabalu Tourist Spots

If you are looking for a list of Kota Kinabalu Tourist Spots, this is it. This is the perfect list of things to see or to do, and places to visit for couples, friends, or families.

Sabah Art Gallery

Sabah Art Gallery showcases different works of regional and international artists in their annual exhibitions and events. They were founded in 1984 but had a permanent location in 2012 only.

The actual building is an art itself already, but there is four floors that showcases different exhibitions.

If you are interested in art, or just like to see the art world of Malaysians, you have to drop by and visit the gallery.

Here are some important information that you will need before visiting:

Time spent (by us): 30 minutes

Entrance Fee: RM15 (PWD and Senior FREE)

Operating Hours: Tuesday to Sunday 9 AM – 4 PM

Closed on: Mondays

Contact numbers: +60 88-268 748

Email address: [email protected]

Address: Mile 2, Jalan Penampang, 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia

Website: Sabah Art Gallery

Sabah Museum

If you want to know the history and culture of Sabah, you have to visit Sabah Museum.

Our favorite parts of the museum are the exhibit of animals. Just like this whole Whale skeleton.

Here are some important information that you will need before visiting:

Time Spent (by us): 1 to 2 hours

Entrance Fee: RM15

Operating Hours: 9 AM – 5 PM

Contact numbers: (+6088) 225033, 253199, 215606, 215563

Email address: [email protected]

Address: Sabah Museum Complex, Jalan Muzium, 88300 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

Website: Sabah Museum

Kota Kinabalu City Mosque

This is the second main mosque in the city and is very well known for its stunning view with the mosque in the middle of the lake.

Non-muslims are not allowed to go inside the mosques in Sabah, so we just took a picture with it.

Here are some important information that you will need before visiting:

Time Spent (by us): 10 minutes

Entrance Fee: RM5 (Heritage/ Parking Fee)

Operating Hours: It is always open because guests can just take pictures at the side. But parking is open until 8 PM only.

Address: Jalan Pasir, Jalan Teluk Likas, Kampung Likas, 88400 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia

Sabah State Mosque

This is the largest mosque in the city, which can accommodate up to 5,000 worshipers.

Again, we are not allowed inside so we just took a picture with the beautiful mosque.

Also, we played with the flock of pigeons outside, They are well taken care of here that’s why they are just in the area.

Here are some important information that you will need before visiting:

Time Spent (by us): 10 to 15 minutes

Entrance Fee: FREE

Operating Hours: Gates usually opens at 4 AM and closes at 8 PM

Contact number: +60 88-243 337

Address: Jln Tunku Abdul Rahman, 88100 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia

Atkinson Clock Tower

This is a historical landmark that is also the oldest structure in Kota Kinabalu. It was built in 1905 and survived the destruction of Jesseltown back in World War II.

Can you believe that the clock on this tower still works? Yes it does!

Here are some important information that you will need before visiting:

Time Spent (by us): 5 minutes

Entrance Fee: FREE

Operating Hours: Always open

Address: Signal Hill Road, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia

Tanjung Aru Beach

This is a beach that anyone can access because there are no fees. It is known for its stunning sunsets and various activities that can be done here.

The beach is also near the airport so you can easily visit this as soon as you arrive or before you go back to your country.

We would like to thank our friend Elton Pablo for letting us use his pictures. It was raining when we arrive here so we do not have a good photo of the area.

Here are some important information that you will need before visiting:

Time Spent (by us): 20 minutes

Entrance Fee: FREE

Address: Tanjung Aru, 88100 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia

The Waterfront

This is also a nice play to watch the sunset dine, or have drinks with your friends.

Here are some important information that you will need before visiting:

Time Spent (by us): 2 to 3 hours eating, chatting, and drinking

Entrance Fee: None

Operating Hours: Bars and restaurants are usually open from 10 AM to late at night or early morning (3 AM)

Address: The Waterfront, Kota Kinabalu, 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia

We hope our list helped you in planning your visit in Kota Kinabalu. For more information about Sabah, visit Sabah Tourism Board’s website at https://sabahtourism.com/

Enjoy Kota Kinabalu!

– Happy and Busy

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