Kota Kinabalu
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Kota Kinabalu formerly Jesselton, is the capital of Sabah state in Malaysia. It is also the capital of the West Coast Division of Sabah. The city is located on the northwest coast of Borneo facing the South China Sea. The Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park lies on one side and Mount Kinabalu, which gave the city its name. Kota Kinabalu has a population of around 600,000 while the larger urban area has an estimated population of 1,000,000. It is the largest urban centre in Sabah and the sixth largest in Malaysia.
Kota Kinabalu is often known as K.K. within Malaysia and internationally. It is a major tourist destination and a popular gateway for travellers visiting Sabah and Borneo. Kinabalu National Park is located about 90 kilometres from the city and there are many tourist attractions in and around the city. Kota Kinabalu is also one of the major industrial and commercial centres of East Malaysia. These two factors combine to make Kota Kinabalu one of the fastest growing cities in Malaysia.
Sabah has an equatorial tropical climate with temperatures between 20 - 30°C and humidity of up to 90%. The temperature reaches rarely above 33°C and seldom drops below 20°C at night. At higher altitudes, up in the
mountains areas, it can get quite cold at nights. The wettest season in Kota Kinabalu is generally between October and February.
The name "Kinabalu" originated from the local dusun word "Aki Nabalu", means "The revered place of the dead." In the past, the locals believe that Mount Kinabalu was the place where the spirits of the dead rested, so they treated the mounta...
Sabah has two main rivers for rafting, the Padas and Kiulu rivers which are certified as Grade 3 and Grade 2 respectively in the international white water rafting grading system. Under normal weather conditions the two rivers are relatively...
KIULU RIVER – The perfect induction for first times raptor and children. REFRESH your soul, RELAX your mind, WONDER at the scenery and later, FEAST your appetite. From Kota Kinabalu you’ll transfer to Kiulu Village by a van. The jour...
Kiulu river is a challenge to all and gives glimpses of the thrills and excitement to come. Briefing session will be conducted by light refreshment before the kayaking commences. The ultimate challenge will speak for itself as one shoots th...
Kinabalu National Park or Taman Negara Kinabalu in Malay, established as one of the first national parks of Malaysia in 1964, is Malaysia's first World Heritage Site designated by UNESCO in December 2000 for its "outstanding universal value...
Weston River Cruise, as the name implies, is located at Weston, a district of about 16km from Beaufort town. It is bestowed with mangrove jungle and various species of wildlife. Drive through the scenic Beaufort Highway, overlooking the...
Kota Kinabalu formerly Jesselton, is the capital of Sabah state in Malaysia. It is also the capital of the West Coast Division of Sabah. The city is located on the northwest coast of Borneo facing the South China Sea. The Tunku Abdul Rahman...
Legend told that many centuries ago, a lady named Kizabon was pregnant. She lived in a house with her husband, Dunggou. On the roof of their house, a sacred Bugang bird made its nest and stayed there throughout Kizabon's pregnancy. When the...
Kudat played an important role in Sabah’s early colonial history. As a matter of fact, it was the first capital of Sabah, and once held high hopes of playing a major part in the China-Europe trade. Recently Kudat has received again more a...
