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Kota Kinabalu

Borneo's north coast — a mosque that floats at high tide, and islands twenty minutes offshore. The highest mountain in Southeast Asia stands behind the town.

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Ideal stay
3 days
Typical spend
~$65/day
Rough mid-range estimate
Landmarks
5 listed

Things to do

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Where to stay

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If you only have

Kota Kinabalu in a day, two days, three

  1. Day 13 stops
    1. Atkinson Clock Tower
    2. City Mosque
    3. Sabah State Mosque
  2. Day 22 stops
    1. Sabah State Museum
    2. Tunku Abdul Rahman Park
Landmarks

Landmarks in Kota Kinabalu

Getting in

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When to go

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