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beach bums jetty

If you want to relax and take some time out from your busy schedules, Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park is the prefect place to unwind and laze your day away. Pulau Manukan, Pulau Mamutik and Pulau Sapi are the three most visited islands in this marine park. Beach Bums is one of the three jetties in Kota Kinabalu that provides hourly ferry service to these islands, the other two are at Sutera harbour and Jesselton Point. Located at the marina of Tanjung Aru Beach hotel, Beach Bums service starts as early as 8:00 am and this service will run until the last ferry schedule at 4:00pm. Return from the islands begin as early as 8:15 am and end at 4:30 pm.

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Kota Kinabalu is the state capital of Sabah, and without a doubt, it is also one of the most lively cities on Borneo Island. In term of passengers arrival in Malaysia, Kota Kinabalu International Airport has the second highest load. For many visitors, Kota Kinabalu is the main entry point for their exploration of this beautiful place called Land Below The Wind. For a good orientation on Kota Kinabalu, visitors can take the 3 hours Kota Kinabalu City Tour. Price starts from RM 80 and minimum two persons.

Below are the list of interesting places that are covered by most of the tour companies:

• Kota Kinabalu City
• Atkinson Clock Tower
• Observatory Tower (Signal Hill)
• Tun Mustapha Building
• University Malaysia Sabah
• City Mosque
• Poh Toh Tze Temple
• State Museum
• Handicraft Market

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sun bathing at manukan island

The islands off Kota Kinabalu are the most visited destinations on the west coast of Sabah after Kinabalu National Park. These islands are the prefect getaway from the hustle and bustle of city life. Activities like swimming, snorkelling, scuba diving, and sand castle building especially for the children fill the day. Or one can join the unique “Scuba Doo” (mini-submarine), where one gets to tag along with the fishes, no scuba diving certificate is needed for this ride. For the less energetic consuming activities, books and sun bathing is a well trusted combination.  Just remember to use lots of sun tan lotions. Or laze the afternoon away lying under the tropical trees, enjoy the cool breeze plus a great sea view. Hopping from island to island is also another activity to consider.

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dusun house

Sabah has a land mass of 76, 115 square kilometres and is the second largest state in Malaysia. From the coastal lowlands to the mountainous regions, these vast landscapes of Sabah are inhabited by as many as 70 ethnic groups and sub groups. This is according to statistics obtained by Sabah Museum. To really understand and be familiar with Sabah tribal people one would have to travel many miles, and this is also time consuming.

making vest out of tree barks

Thanks to Mari Mari Cultural Village. Now everyone can visit and experience the culture and lifestyle of Sabah’s five largest ethnic groups at just one place and with ease. Mari Mari Cultural Village was established in November, 2008, and is located at Inanam district, which is only about 20 minutes away from Kota Kinabalu. A visit to Mari Mari Cultural Village is like taking a time machine and travel back in time to the prehistorical North Borneo. with the fast talking and detailed explanation of an experienced guide from the establishment this journey will surely leave visitors with an unforgettable encounter and a wonderful time.

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