Sightseeing
Kota Kinabalu City Mosque
Jalan Teluk LikasBeautiful floating mosque a short bus ride away.
A Kumpung House turned upside down, designed by a friend of mine. Very interesting sight to see.
Rumah Terbalik
A Kumpung House turned upside down, designed by a friend of mine. Very interesting sight to see.
Visit the Wednesday Tamu, eat Tamparuli Noodles, walk on the famous Jambatan Tamparuli Bridge, and go paragliding!
Tamparuli
Visit the Wednesday Tamu, eat Tamparuli Noodles, walk on the famous Jambatan Tamparuli Bridge, and go paragliding!
Sabah State Museum
Jalan MuziumCultural history of the people of Sabah.
Actually, the climbing path is closer to our listing than what the map indicates. You can access the path on Lorong Hen Paya 3.
Likas Hill Climbing Path
Jalan TuaranActually, the climbing path is closer to our listing than what the map indicates. You can access the path on Lorong Hen Paya 3.
One of my favourite outings - a classic steamtrain taking you on a short tour to Papar and back. Pricey but worth doing once in your life. Note that the map is incorrect.
16 locals recommend
North Borneo Railway
Jalan Utama Sutera HarbourOne of my favourite outings - a classic steamtrain taking you on a short tour to Papar and back. Pricey but worth doing once in your life. Note that the map is incorrect.
Food Scene
Winner Hotel
Lorong Pasar Baru 2Popular Chinese Restaurant that has been around for longer than I've been alive!
An expat hangout that sometimes has live music, bingo night or salsa dancing, depending on the night.
16 locals recommend
El Centro
18 Lorong DewanAn expat hangout that sometimes has live music, bingo night or salsa dancing, depending on the night.
Little Italy
Jalan Haji SamanPopular Italian Restaurant in Kota Kinabalu
Paper Boat KK
Awesome Asam Laksa!
Drinks & Nightlife
An awesome live band, and the food's good too, although a bit on the pricey side.
25 locals recommend
The Shamrock Irish Bar
1664 Jalan Tun Fuad StephenAn awesome live band, and the food's good too, although a bit on the pricey side.