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BEST BREAKFAST
A hot glass
of
teh tarik
and yummy
roti canai
at
Pelita Nasi Kandar.
BEST DINNER
Try the stingray,
fried oyster, grilled chicken wings and
char koay teow
at Jalan Alor.
BEST SOUVENIRS
Create
something unique: paint your own
batik at the KL Craft Complex, located
along Jalan Conlay.
BEST BREAKFAST
Great fish
noodle soup and
tom yam
at Wan
Wan Restaurant.
BEST NIGHT OUT
Head to
the Waterfront in Kota Kinabalu for
drinks and chilling out with friends.
BEST DINNER
Nelayan
Seafood Restaurant gives you the
opportunity to watch cultural dances
while having your meal.
COUNTRY CODE
+60 (3)
CURRENCY
RM1 = PHP13.77/US$0.32
TOUCHDOWN
A bus will take you to downtown
Kuala Lumpur from the airport for about RM10
(PHP138). On the other hand, the train will get
you there in half the time. Metered taxis are fast
and affordable.
BY DAY
Ride the KL Hop-On, Hop-Off bus — it
takes you to over 42 major city sights and
attractions, including major shopping centers. The
bus operates from 8.30am–8.30pm and the 24-
hour ticket costs just RM38 (PHP523).
BY NIGHT
Relax with friends at Sky Bar (at
Traders Hotel) or Luna Bar (at Pacific Regency),
which offer spectacular views of the Petronas Twin
Towers and the magnificent evening skyline. Go
bar-hopping along Changkat Bukit Bintang.
SLEEP
GTower Hotel is the first fully-certified
green and smart property in Malaysia. It limits its
carbon footprint and has stylish furnishings made
of recycled material.
www.GTowerhotel.com
MALAYSIA
KOTAKINABALU
MALAYSIA
KUALALUMPUR
Bea
Totanes
marketing
manager
Jeremiah
Thien
communications
assistant
COUNTRY CODE
+60 (88)
CURRENCY
RM1 = PHP13.77/US$0.32
TOUCHDOWN
The Kota Kinabalu International
Airport is only 10 minutes away by taxi, which
usually costs about RM20 (PHP275). Be sure to
negotiate and agree on the fare before you step
into the cab.
BY DAY
The city is known for its tallest mountain,
Mt. Kinabalu, which draws climbers from all over
the region. The Lok Kawi Wildlife Park showcases
exotic animals like orangutans and the Sumatran
rhinoceros.
BY NIGHT
Scuba dive at night. Explore
underwater wonders such as WWII wrecks in
the dark at over 20 diving sites. Or you can chill
at the Waterfront; Pirates Bar prepares delicious
barbecue dishes.
SLEEP
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu, in the heart of the
city, faces the South China Sea. Dip in the outdoor
pool or stay fit at the Club Olympus health club.
Kinabalu.regency@hyatt.com
BESTBREAKFAST
The Empire
Hotel buffet or
nasi katok
at a local
cafeteria.
BEST DINNER
Bob Ume
Restaurant in Tamu Selera serves great
seafood at affordable prices.
BEST SOUVENIRS
Nothing is
better than your own photographs
and your experience in Brunei —
these are priceless.
COUNTRY CODE
+673
CURRENCY
BND1 = PHP33.24/US$0.77
TOUCHDOWN
The international airport is
approximately 10 minutes (about 10km) from the
center of Bandar Seri Begawan (BSB). There are
taxis, car rentals and regular public bus services
that can take you to and from the airport.
BY DAY
Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque, one
of South-East Asia’s most impressive mosques, is
named after Brunei’s 28th sultan. It boasts granite
from Shanghai, chandeliers and stained glass from
England, and Italian marble, to name a few.
BY NIGHT
Head over to Gadong Pasar Alam
(night market). You’ll find fresh vegetables and
cooked food at countless stalls:
nasi katok
(fried
chicken),
nasi lemak
(chicken with coconut-
flavored rice) and, if you dare, chicken butt.
SLEEP
For budget travelers, Grand City Hotel
provides good value and decent lodgings. About
five to 10 minutes from the airport, it’s also close
to small shops, restaurants and street-side cafés.
BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
BANDARSERI BEGAWAN
Ben Lo
inbound tour
coordinator
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