Amazing Kota Kinabalu Tours and Activities

Enjoying Kota Kinabalu tours is one of the reasons why people visit the state of Sabah on Borneo Island. As the capital of Sabah, it is a famous destination for many Borneo tours and offers a variety of interesting sights and activities. It provides a large urban environment for security and entertainment, but the location in beautiful and authentic nature is what really attracts so many people to it.

Some of the most famous attractions in the city are the Sabah Museum, the Signal Hill Observatory and the Sabah Foundation Building. The Signal Hill is popular with many tours. It offers an amazing panoramic view of the city and the surrounding islands.

The Sabah Museum is a building which hosts six different art and tradition galleries. The Science and Education Centre which is connected to the main building, hosts the Geology gallery. Visiting the Sabah Museum is considered the most important part of getting to know the local culture. If you like what you see there, you can go to the local market which offers a wide variety of handmade souvenirs.

The Sabah Foundation Building, which is now called Tun Mustapha building, is an interesting piece of architectural art. The oval-shaped design makes it distinguishable as there are only four buildings in the world made in this shape. It is the highest building in Sabah.

Besides sight-seeing, Kota Kinabalu offers a variety of activities like golf, indoor climbing, snorkeling, scuba diving and many more. When you are feeling lazy, the best activity you can enjoy is visiting one of the many local wellness centers.

When you are fed up with city life, there are several tours from Kota Kinabalu you can consider. One of the most popular destinations is the Manukan Island. Placed only ten minutes by speedboat from the mainland, Manukan is the destination for both mountain and sea enthusiasts. Some of the activities it has to offer in its peaceful environment are parasailing, mountain trekking and scuba diving. It is always possible to just relax in this environment as well if you are feeling tired. It is amazing how nature speeds up the fatigue recovery process.

Poring Hot Springs are placed three hours of driving from the city and are a destination which is often included in the itineraries of many tours from Kota Kinabalu. Malaysia’s famous UNESCO World Heritage site, the beautiful Kinabalu Park, is located nearby as well. It is a wonderful place where an ove
ight stay is suggested due to the high activities of night flies in the region.

For people who enjoy spending their time in the mountains, the Mt Kinabalu tour will be very interesting. Trekking to the mountain summit is rewarded with a breathtaking view of the surrounding area.

Since there are many interesting islands and locations around Kota Kinbalu, it can be hard to decide where to go. To help with the time management, there are several Kota Kinbalu tours which offer the highlights of the city and combine visiting the most beautiful places in the region.