Kota Kinabalu Things to Do Tips by vincentf

City Mosque

This is the main city mosque for Kota Kinabalu.

Directions: At the intersection of Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens and Jalan Pasir.

Mount Kinabalu

This mountain is abound with hikers that trek to the summit. I did not go to the top since I had no time on my itinerary. It takes 2 days to climb as many stay overnight along one of the mountain hostels (Laban Rata). The mountain is within the confines of Kinabalu National Park (about 1.5 hours from Kota Kinabalu).

Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park

These are a group of islands just a mere 15min boat ride from Kota Kinabalu. It offers clean white beaches and off-shore snorkelling. This shot was taken at the marina prior to taking the boat ride. Marine life abound right along the shore.

Directions: Sutera Harbour Resort has private marina for boat transportation to the islands for RM35 per person round trip.

Phone: 088-303128 (for hotel guests)

Rafflesia

This is the world's largest flower that can only be grown in Sabah. It is rare that one can see this large flower as it only blooms for seven days out of the entire year. However, I was luckily enough to see it near the town of Ranau. Since it was on private land, the owner charged a whopping RM10 per person just to see it. Apparently, no sightings were observed at Mount Kinabalu National Park. This flower was named after Sir Raffles.

Directions: Be on the lookout for the Rafflesia sign on wooden posts along any road.

Canopy Walkway

This is a great place to look at the rainforest from 41m above the ground! People whom are afraid of heights are not likely able to walk across it.

Directions: It is located within Poring Hot Springs.