Kota Kinabalu, the capital of Sabah (KK, as everyone calls it), is a vibrant city, with the South China Sea in the west, the East Ku Abdul Rahman National Park Islands not far from the sea, and the towering foothills of the green Crokronge Mountains in the east. The city's beautiful scenery, superior geographical location, small restaurants and markets everywhere, relatively rich economic conditions, and the ocean atmosphere from the amazing barren and rocky seashore have left an indelible impression on tourists.

Basic profile

Kota Kinabalu, the capital and economic center of Sabah, East Malaysia. Old name Kota Kinabalu. Located on the northwest coast of kalimantan island, it is the connecting point of railways, highways and shipping, and also the gateway of Sabah. The population is 59,500 (65,438+0,980), and the residents are mainly from China. The city is located on the narrow north-south seashore.

Kota Kinabalu

On the plain, by the hills; The port is adjacent to Gaya Bay, protected by a small island, and can berth medium-sized seagoing ships. There are sawn timber and aquatic products processing industries, which export rubber and wood, and vegetables, fruits and poultry in inland mountainous areas are distributed here. Businessmen from neighboring Mindanao and Sulu are engaged in barter trade. It was destroyed many times in history and rebuilt after World War II. Since the 1960s, Quanzhou has rapidly developed into the most modern city in Quanzhou due to logging and oil exploitation on the continental shelf of the South China Sea. With the expansion of coastal fill, the city is criss-crossed with boulevards, and there are 4-and 5-story buildings along the street. There is a famous mosque 2 kilometers from the city center. Ricas Bay in the north of the city is the center of the planned modern city, which is called West Su Lang District. There are state administrative institutions and other buildings here, and the terrain is high, overlooking the bay, mountains and cities. On the other side of the bay, a 32-story silver cylindrical building was built in 1970s, which is the headquarters building of Sabah Foundation. Tanjung Aru is located 6 kilometers southwest of the city and has an international airport.

At the beginning of the city.

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The army was razed to the ground. Although KK today is not noble, it is very charming. It is a charming seaside town in terms of eating, drinking and having fun.

Formerly known as Kota Kinabalu, Europeans used to call the whole city "Jessel". . The junction of railways, highways and shipping, and the economic center. Industry includes flour, wood processing, soap making, furniture, plastics and other factories. 1974, oil exploitation began on the continental shelf in the northern South China Sea. Export rubber and wood. The port is close to Gaya Bay, protected by a small island, and can berth medium-sized ships. During World War II, the city was completely destroyed and rebuilt after the war. The city, with its back facing the mountains and the sea, is long and narrow, and it is formed by reclamation and expansion. The city is clean and tidy. There are mosques and Sabah Museum (displaying the handicrafts of Bayao people and all ethnic groups in Borneo). Tanjung Yalu Beach, 4 kilometers southwest, is a tourist attraction. There is an international airport.

The city is located on the north-south long and narrow coastal plain, backed by mountains; The harbor is protected by an island, which can berth medium-sized seagoing vessels. It was destroyed many times in history and rebuilt after World War II. Since the 1960s, Quanzhou has rapidly developed into the most modern city in Quanzhou due to logging and oil exploitation on the continental shelf of the South China Sea. Ricas Bay in the north of the city is a planned modern city center, which is called West Su Lang District. The coastal areas produce rubber and export rubber and wood. Vegetables, fruits and poultry in the mountainous areas of the mainland are all distributed here. There are factories for flour, wood products processing, furniture, soap and plastic products. There is an international airport 6 kilometers southwest of Tanjung Aru. Borneo Highway Network Center.

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There are the History Museum, Gaia College and Kent Teachers College. The satellite city of Kampong Chamba is a seaside resort.

1. At the North Pier not far from the city, take a boat to swim or dive on the island of Tengku Aduraman National Park.

2. Go to the Philippine market or the central market to buy special products or eat food stalls at night, or go to the sundae market early on Sunday.

3. In the evening, sit in an open-air cafe near WaterfrontEsplanade, drink coffee and watch the sunset, and then go to the bed bar to dance and drink at night.

In order to go to KK Shenshan, go to the supermarket in the city to buy all kinds of reserved food.

2 geographical location

Kota Kinabalu's modern international airport is located 7 kilometers southwest of the city center. Minivan charges from the main station.

Kota Kinabalu

RM2, but only RM 1 (turn right from the terminal exit and walk 10 minutes) is charged for minivans or local buses passing through the airport bus stop. Taxis from the terminal to the city center are charged by tickets (14 ringgit), which are purchased at the taxi counter on the ground floor of the terminal.

The bus stops in the north and south of Sabah (and Sarawak) and the ferry terminal on Labuan Island are within walking distance of the city center.

TanjungAru railway station is located 5 kilometers south of the city center. Minivans or buses returning from the airport will pass the railway station, or they can take a taxi from the railway station to the city center. The fare is RM 7.