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Night Attractions
Popular Night Attractions in Kota Kinabalu [2025]
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Tanjung Aru Beach
4.8
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2223 reviews
7.0
Based on 499 reviews
Tanjung Aru | 5.3 km from downtown
Phone +60 16-833 0678
Address: Tanjung Aru Beach Resort, Tanjung Aru, 88100 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-3 hours
No.1 of Best Things to Do in Kota Kinabalu
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Stunning Sunsets: Ranked as one of the world's most beautiful beaches for watching sunsets by National Geographic, it boasts the second-most beautiful sunsets in the world, offering stunning views of the fiery clouds. As the sun sets, the sky glows red, and the sea shimmers.
Soft and Fine Sand: The sand is as soft as carpet and feels comfortable on bare feet. The waves are gentle, perfect for playing in the water, and you can even spot small crabs crawling around on the beach.
• Convenient Location: Located west of Kota Kinabalu city, it's only a 10-15 minute drive from the city center and close to Kota Kinabalu Airport, making it easily accessible for both locals and tourists.
• Abundant Amenities: The beachfront promenade often hosts evening barbecues with live bands. Nearby is King Philip Park, featuring gardens, recreational facilities, a children's playground, a jogging path, and a central artificial lake with a musical fountain show.
Public beach with a long coastline, fairly white sand, if you want to sit you have to pay at a table that has been prepared, only the table area is cleaned, while on the beach, there is a lot of rubbish strewn about, but overall it is very good.
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Masjid Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu
4.5
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1696 reviews
6.4
Based on 1,184 reviews
3.7 km from downtown
Phone +60 88-205 418
Address: Jalan Pasir, Jalan Teluk Likas, Kampung Likas, 88400 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
No.3 of Best Things to Do in Kota Kinabalu
Saved by 550 users307 positive reviews
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Kota Kinabalu City Mosque is a stunning architectural gem that appears to float on its surrounding lagoon, creating a mesmerizing sight at sunrise and sunset. Inspired by the Nabawi Mosque in Medina, its elegant blue and gold dome, along with its towering minarets, makes it one of the most picturesque mosques in Malaysia. The peaceful atmosphere, combined with the opportunity to explore the mosque by paddle boat, adds to its unique charm. Whether visiting for prayer, photography, or quiet reflection, this mosque is a must-see landmark in Sabah. Five stars – A blend of spiritual beauty and breathtaking scenery. #KotaKinabaluMosque #FloatingMosque #SabahTravel #MalaysiaBeauty
Buy tickets in the small room on the right side of the gate. There are two types of tickets: outdoor tickets and indoor tickets (you need to change into local clothes for the indoor tickets). I bought an outdoor ticket for 5 Malaysian ringgits. I walked along the wall for a quarter of the rectangle and it was gone. There were some seats and swings along the way. It took five minutes to walk. If you don't mind the sun, you can watch for half an hour and enjoy it.
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Filipino Market
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46 reviews
5.2
Based on 469 reviews
Kota Kinabalu City Center | 752m from downtown
Address: Jalan Tun Fuad Stephen, Pusat Bandar Kota Kinabalu, 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah,
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-3 hours
No.10 of Best Things to Do in Kota Kinabalu
Highlights:
Large open-air market | Diverse cuisine
Tropical fruits | Local specialties
Saved by 257 users79% positive reviews
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Great place for those who are seafood lovers, easy to find fresh fishes , crabs, lobsters in this place with a good price. Fresh vegetable and fruits stall located just beside this building .
You can still buy pretty good seafood here, so eating seafood here is a pretty good choice. You can also add more side dishes. After all, buying vegetables here is also very cost-effective.
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North Borneo Cruises
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17 reviews
4.7
Based on 379 reviews
Kota Kinabalu City Center | 3.1 km from downtown
Phone +60 12-885 2009
Address: The Marina Clubhouse Sutera Harbour, 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
No.14 of Best Things to Do in Kota Kinabalu
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I had an amazing experience! I prefer the sunset cruise, the buffet was great, wonderful live music, friendly and helpful crews. Reasons to Recommend: It’s a really enjoyable activity to do in Kota Kinabalu and I highly recommend it! Worth the money!
We can learn many things when we are at the cruise we can eat ice cream for free and also we can eat buffet which is affordable trip
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