Kota Kinabalu is the uppercase urban nub of the Earth of Sabah located on the isle of Borneo, this Malaysian urban nub is a growing resort goal due to its proximity to tropical islands, lush rainforests in addition to Mount Kinabalu. Generally referred to equally KK, it is located on the westward coast of Sabah inside the West Coast Division. KK is the largest urban nub inward the Earth inward Sabah in addition to is the principal gateway into the isle of Borneo.
KK lies yesteryear the coast overlooking South PRC Sea on a narrow flatland in addition to occasional hills bordered yesteryear Crocker Range which hosts Mount Kinabalu. The urban sprawl is concentrated along the coast towards the due north in addition to due south of the city.
Kota Kinabalu is a fast growing tourism destination. Many packaged tours to attractions inward Sabah depart from here. Read More: Kota Kinabalu
When I was researching well-nigh Malaysia earlier I had my Kuala Lumpur trip, I lead maintain read a few well-nigh Kota Kinabalu in addition to I was wondered well-nigh its facts that's why I've planned to lead maintain a see hither equally well. Fortunately, it was some other privilege to locomote solo 1 time again in addition to novel adventures came.
The Trip
I took a flying to Kota Kinabalu via AirAsia from Ninoy Aquino International Airport in addition to the trip took some two hours in addition to arrived some 6:30 inward the level at Terminal 1 of Kota Kinabalu International Airport. The aerodrome is non likewise large thence no 1 would non larn lost. Just follow the sign boards of where you lot desire to go.
Passing the immigration is hassle costless in addition to is really fast. I but presented my passport, my fingers got scanned, in addition to a photograph capture, thence the officeholder handed me dorsum my passport.
Airport to the City
There are several options to larn to the urban nub from the airport.
- By Taxi
Airport taxi is also available at the arrival area. If you lot desire a to a greater extent than comfortable ride in addition to a safer way, this is the best option. However this toll to a greater extent than expensive. Fixed charge per unit of measurement from aerodrome to whatsoever betoken inside the urban nub costs RM30 or some P400.00 per taxi, skillful for iv persons. Taxi coupons bespeak to last bought at the booths on the arrival expanse in addition to manus the coupon to the taxi driver. - By Bus
Taking the aerodrome autobus is the cheapest agency to larn into the urban nub center. Airport autobus booth is located at the arrival expanse amongst a fixed charge per unit of measurement of RM5 or some P70.00. The journeying from Kota Kinabalu aerodrome to the urban nub takes some 25 to forty minutes depending on traffic. Last autobus departs at 7:20 PM.
I took the aerodrome autobus going to the urban nub center, in addition to luckily I was able to grab the final autobus to depart the airport. By the fourth dimension of travel, it was raining thence heavy that I cannot encounter clearly the persuasion outside. Luckily the pelting stopped a few minutes earlier the final station where I volition get-off.
I got off at the final halt which is inward Padang Merdeka, few meters away from my accommodation.
Where I stayed?
I booked two nights accommodation at KK Suites Hotel located at Jalan Gaya (Gaya Street) because of its skillful reviews from other guests who lead maintain stayed here. The place of the hotel is at the city's fundamental trouble organisation district surrounded yesteryear many shops, restaurants, in addition to unopen some of the known attractions of the city.
I booked a Standard Single Suite via Agoda in addition to I paid some USD38, a chip expensive but worth the coin paid for. The room was clean, toiletries are provided, in addition to WIFI connecter is superb. No breakfast included on my packet but overall, their service is excellent.
Jalan Gaya is famous for the sun Market where the street is closed off to traffic from 6:00 AM to 1:00 PM to brand agency for the fair where vendors seat goods nether trees or inside the street to sell local products similar batik sarongs, fruits in addition to flowers, arts in addition to craft, footwear, antiques in addition to souvenirs, cakes, pets, herbs in addition to many more.
Where to eat?
There are a lot of restaurants available inside the area, KFC, Burger King, Pizza Hut, Pancake House are amid the famous ones in addition to many to a greater extent than are but few steps away from 1 to another.
Chilli Vanilla - I tried my kickoff dinner inward this Hungarian eating seat serving some Mediterranean foods.
Where I stayed?
I booked two nights accommodation at KK Suites Hotel located at Jalan Gaya (Gaya Street) because of its skillful reviews from other guests who lead maintain stayed here. The place of the hotel is at the city's fundamental trouble organisation district surrounded yesteryear many shops, restaurants, in addition to unopen some of the known attractions of the city.
Jalan Gaya is famous for the sun Market where the street is closed off to traffic from 6:00 AM to 1:00 PM to brand agency for the fair where vendors seat goods nether trees or inside the street to sell local products similar batik sarongs, fruits in addition to flowers, arts in addition to craft, footwear, antiques in addition to souvenirs, cakes, pets, herbs in addition to many more.
Where to eat?
There are a lot of restaurants available inside the area, KFC, Burger King, Pizza Hut, Pancake House are amid the famous ones in addition to many to a greater extent than are but few steps away from 1 to another.
Chilli Vanilla - I tried my kickoff dinner inward this Hungarian eating seat serving some Mediterranean foods.
Chicken Cordon Bleu amongst Mashed Potato,
Coleslaw, in addition to Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice
After dinner, that was already some 10:00 PM, I returned to the hotel in addition to took rest. More Kota Kinabalu run a endangerment stories on the adjacent blog.