Kota Kinabalu（Malay: Kota Kinabalu, also translated as Kota Kinabalu) is the capital of Sabah in East Malaysia. Before the establishment of Malaysia, its English name was Jesselton, named after Sir Charles Jessel, the vice chairman of Standard Chartered at the time. Kota Kinabalu is often referred to as KK domestically and internationally, while locals call it Api-Api.
Kota Kinabalu is located in the coastal area northwest of Borneo, facing the South China Sea. The famous Tunku Abdul Rahman Park is located to the west of the city and east of Mount Kinabalu. The population is about 452,058. If the Penampang area is covered, the population of the entire metropolitan area is about 628,725.
Kota Kinabalu is a thriving place for fisheries in Sabah and Borneo and a tourist attraction. It is also an important industrial and commercial town in East Malaysia, making the city one of the fastest-growing cities in Malaysia.
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The main cities and towns in Sabah are connected by a complete road system. Bus express buses take tourists to and from major towns, while minibuses carry passengers in the suburbs of the city. Passengers departing from the capital Kota Kinabalu can also take air-conditioned tour buses or minibuses to and from major towns. The journey from the capital to Tawau takes about 9 hours. Sandakan, Lahad Datu, and Semporna also have a frequent and convenient land transportation network. The long-distance bus is a fairly economical, safe and convenient choice for independent travelers and backpackers. Most long-distance buses in Sabah are equipped with air-conditioning and spacious and comfortable seats, and some have stereos and TVs. There are many long-distance buses, and they run between all major big towns in Sabah. Except for suspending meals or letting tourists go to the bathroom during the itinerary, almost no rest. These long-distance routes are jointly operated by several bus companies, and there are morning and afternoon buses every day. There are ticket counters of various companies at the bus stop, and the fares are roughly the same. Stations generally start operations around dagger in the morning. Some small buses will wait for enough passengers before leaving. Sabah has good traffic conditions, and traffic jams are not frequent. The itinerary of Viet Nam travels in Kuching (Sarawak) by car or bus (bus). Brunei and Sabah are easy to arrange. Passports must be stamped when arriving at each border checkpoint. When buying a ticket at a station to go to your destination, you can ask and arrange the return timetable and boarding location, and you can also buy a round-trip ticket. There may be several companies operating the same route. Please confirm that the company name on the ticket matches the bus before boarding. Kota Kinabalu City Bus/Bus Terminal (next to Wawasan Plaza Shopping Center) There are two types of buses/buses at this terminal. One is blue-yellow. The city bus (City Bus) at various locations in the center of Kota Kinabalu is charged at RM 5 angles. The other is the mini bus, which travels between Kota Kinabalu and surrounding towns/suburbs. The mini bus back to Kota Kinabalu can only stop at this terminal.Timetable reference
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In the major cities of Sabah, minibuses are used to travel to and from the urban areas on fixed routes (the minibuses are printed with regional routes beside the body. Due to the low fare and frequent trips, it is an ideal means of transportation to visit the city’s attractions. But its body Small, most do not have air-conditioning, the car will be very crowded when there are many people during peak hours, and it is not as comfortable as a taxi. The minibus runs very frequently in the morning and afternoon. At night, there are fewer trains. Get on the bus Please bring your own cash change (some 1 yuan notes and coins). There are also minibuses in remote villages, but many are unlicensed. For safety reasons, please do not take such unlicensed minibuses.Timetable reference
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Kota Kinabalu is located in the tropics, and sun and beaches are some of the activities that tourists enjoy here, such as Tanjung Aru Beach (Tanjung Aru Beach). In addition, diving in the waters of Kota Kinabalu is also very popular with tourists. The clear waters of the South China Sea and the rich coral species in the many coral reefs make divers an eye-opener.
- Mount Kinabalu (Sacred Mountain)
Mount Kinabalu is a holy place for many hikers. Because this mountain is still the resting place of the souls of the ancestors of the Kadashan tribe, it is called the sacred mountain by the locals. It is the highest mountain in Southeast Asia, with a height of 4095.2 meters and an annual increase of about 5 mm. "Kina" is the name of "China" in the Kadashan language of the local aboriginal people, and "Baru" is called "widow". Many of Sabah’s miraculous, glorious and heroic stories are related to this "Chinese Widow Mountain".
According to legend, in ancient times, a young Chinese businessman came to Sabah and married a beautiful local girl from the Kadashan ethnic group, and lived a happy life after marriage. Later, the Chinese businessman went north to his hometown. Before leaving, he promised to reunite his beloved wife in the future, but when the Chinese businessman returned to his hometown, there was no news. Day after day, year after year, a beautiful girl, standing on the mountain, Looking to the north, hoping for the stars and the moon, but not seeing the return of her husband, the girl was desperate and jumped into the lake to show affection. Another said, that girl, looking through the autumn water, looking forward to her husband’s return day and night at the seaside, but she misses her husband, and finally she ascends to the top of the sacred mountain, looking at the shadow of the sails coming from the South China Sea, and finally looks like a stone, forever Watching on the top of the mountain, it is called "Chinese Widow Mountain".
The "Mt Kinabalu Climbathon" (Mt Kinabalu Climbathon) held here every October is known as "the world's most difficult mountaineering event". This event was awarded "Malaysia's Most Notable Sports Tourism" in 2003. prize". In October each year, mountaineering enthusiasts from all over the world gather here to participate in this world-famous event.
- Tunku Abdul Rahman Park
It consists of five islands, named Pulau Gaya, Pulau Sapi, Pulau Manukan, Pulau Sulug and Pulau Mamutik, About a 20-minute boat ride from Kota Kinabalu City, boarding at Jesselton Point Jetty.