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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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KK City View from the Observatory Tower

One of the best place to have an over all view of Kota Kinabalu City is the Observatory Tower on Signal Hill. From the old sea port area (Jesselton Point) all the way to the Airport (Terminal 2) that is how far one gets to see up here. One can also have good view at Gaya Island from the Observatory Tower. The entrance fee is free.

the observatory tower

One can reach the Observatory Tower by foot, start from the City Padang, walk up to Signal Hill , and turn right. This might take about 15 to 20 minutes walk, all up hill and the road is mostly cover by trees. Another way is hired a taxi or rent a car.

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