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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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atkinson clock tower

During the Second World War, from 1941 to 1945, the whole of North Borneo was under the occupation of the Japanese Imperial Army. Toward the end of the War, while the Allied Forces was fighting hard for the liberation of North Borneo, Jesselton was heavily bombarded by the Allied air force for days. Jesselton is the former name of Kota Kinabalu, before the independent in 1963 from the British Empire. Jesselton was so badly hit, that almost every buildings in the town was destroyed.

I am glad that Atkinson Clock Tower survived this, for it stands proudly as the oldest building in the vicinity of Kota Kinabalu City. Believe me, it is not easy to find buildings in Kota Kinabalu that has a 100 years old history.

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