Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Unfamiliar with Kota Kinabalu as a city? This Kota Kinabalu guide is for YOU

We flew direct with @flyairasia.sin from Singapore to Kota Kinabalu and found that it offers so much more than climbing the tallest mountain in Malaysia.

This is everything that we got up to there:
– Snorkelling at Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park
– Admire the works at Sabah Art Museum
– Shop for cute souvenirs at the Art Attic and Ulu Ulu Boutique
– Sample the best cafes and restaurants in KK
– Check out Handicraft Market and Night Food Market
– Marvel at Kota Kinabalu Floating Mosque

The best part is that KK is only ~2.5hr from Singapore so it can easily be a quick weekend getaway! And if you want a getaway away from crowds, consider flying to these other laid back cities in Tawau and Sandakan 🏝️

Edited by: @cececelesteee

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