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Hotels in Kota Kinabalu |
Since 1946, Sabah's seat of government has been based at
KOTA KINABALU
, or KK as it's universally known. Although not pretty architecturally, it's got a unique buzz to it and is the liveliest city in Malaysia after KL, with a plethora of markets, cafés and bars. Most travellers grow fond of KK, not least as its bright lights and excellent eating are gratefully received after a spell roughing it on Mount Kinabalu or at Uncle Tan's Jungle Sanctuary. Aside from the State Museum, KK's major highlight is offshore
Tunku Abdul Rahman Park
, whose five unspoilt islands are just ten minutes by speedboat from the city centre.
The City
Downtown KK was almost obliterated by World War II bombs, and only in the northeastern corner of the city centre - an area known as KK Lama, or old KK - are there even the faintest remains of its colonial past. Jalan Gaya in particular is an attractive...
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