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KOTA KINABALU IS HOME TO MANY SHOPPING
MALLS, ONE OF WHICH IS 1BORNEO HYPERMALL, THE
LARGEST IN SABAH. IT'S ABOUT 20 MINUTES AWAY
FROM THE CITY CENTER.
DID YOU
KNOW?
international
trip journal
KUALA LUMPUR
KOTA KINABALU
Katrina
Kirong
College student
AnaArcega
Brand specialist of a start-
up tech company
“Although Kota Kinabalu is
littered with tall buildings,
it’s not as busy as you would
expect a state capital to be.
The overall vibe is urban
meets rural.”
“KL is a first-class metropolis
that has not forgotten its
roots. You’ll see traditional
Malay architecture alongside
modern towers, meet
ethnically diverse people and
taste various cuisines.”
Enjoy luscious fruits from the market,
and go pearl shopping at some of the
big malls.
Get a suite at Likas Square
Apartment Hotel (+60 88 252 233)
and take advantage of its free shuttle
service to various points in the city. Rates
range from MYR78-300.
When
not hitting the beach, head to Signal
Hill Observatory Platform, the highest
point in the city, where you can get an
awesome view. Admission is free.
You can’t go wrong with Jalan Alor
Hawker Street where Chinese, Indian
and Malay meals start at MYR8 for two
people.
In Batu Caves, visit the tallest
statue of the Hindu deity Murugan. Don’t
underestimate the 272 steps you need to
take to get there! Stay at Park Royal Hotel
(approx. MYR320 per night) right in the
middle of Bukit Bintang, where all the best
malls — Berjaya Times Square, Pavilion,
Sungei Wang Plaza — are within walking
distance.
AREA CODE
+60 (88)
TOUCHDOWN
KOTA
KINABALU INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
GET
TO TOWN
TAXI, HOTEL SHUTTLE, AIRPORT
BUS (FROM 7.30AM TO 8.15PM DAILY; MYR5)
AREA CODE
+60 (3)
TOUCHDOWN
KUALA
LUMPUR INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
GET TO
TOWN
KLIA EXPRESS TRAIN (MYR35 ADULT,
MYR15 CHILD/ONE WAY), TAXI, BUS
