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PART 1 A Preview of Kota Kinabalu

Malaysia at a glance
Basic information about Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu in Numbers
Kota Kinabalu Travel Calendar
Kota Kinabalu by keyword
Basic Information on Islam
Halal food tastes better when you know about it
Kota Kinabalu MUST SEE
Kota Kinabalu MUST DO

PART 2: Kota Kinabalu through Theme

Sunset Point
Rooftop bar
golf
Kota Kinabalu's signature food
seafood dishes
Kota Kinabalu's representative fruit
Drinks and desserts
Convenience store drinks
Kota Kinabalu souvenirs
Food Shopping
Kota Kinabalu Resorts
downtown hotels

PART 3: Time to experience the real Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu at a glance
Entering Kota Kinabalu
Getting around Kota Kinabalu City
Kota Kinabalu Day Trip Itinerary

Theme 1 Attraction
Kota Kinabalu Attractions Map
Recommended spots

Theme 2: Gourmet Restaurants
Kota Kinabalu Restaurant Map
Recommended spots

Theme 3 Shopping
Kota Kinabalu Shopping Map
Recommended spots

Real Guide
Don't miss a single shot! Pinpointing the photo highlights
Restaurants & Bars I Want to Visit Again
Where to exchange money? Everything you need to know about currency exchange.

PART 4: A Tour of Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu Tour at a Glance
Kota Kinabalu Tour Map
Kota Kinabalu Recommended Tour Programs
Detailed information for each tour

PART 5: Preparing for your trip right from the local area

Recommended travel course
COURSE 1: Enjoy a full weekend! 3-night, 5-day basic course
COURSE 2: A 3-night, 5-day healing retreat at the sea and resort
COURSE 3: Experience Borneo with Your Entire Body! 4-Night, 6-Day Experience Course
COURSE 4: An Exciting 4-Night, 6-Day Family Trip with Kids
COURSE 5: A 4-night, 6-day intensive course for diligent travelers
Preparing for your trip to Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu Accommodation
Kota Kinabalu Massage
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A collaboration of up-to-date information and simple content, providing only the essential information.

"Real Kota Kinabalu" is a unique guidebook that provides detailed information on how to enjoy the most wonderful trip to Kota Kinabalu, a paradise loved by vacation lovers all over the world.
The text, refreshingly arranged with sensational photos, offers the pleasure of reading a magazine, and offers a list of carefully selected spots by theme, from must-see tourist attractions to trendy local spots, allowing anyone to create a course to suit their taste.
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By pursuing a light weight and clean design, and by keeping only the essential information in a simple format, readers' travel becomes more practical and comfortable.

The ultimate vacation getaway: enjoy the ultimate staycation.

Any vacation begins and ends with accommodation! Kota Kinabalu, a world-renowned resort destination, offers a wide range of accommodations, from luxurious five-star resorts and renowned chain hotels offering high-end service, to budget-friendly city hotels, Airbnbs with pools, and even Korean guesthouses offering Korean breakfasts.
Therefore, in 『Real Kota Kinabalu』, we have strategically analyzed all hotels and resorts so that you can choose and reserve according to your budget and preference, whether you are traveling alone, with family, or as a couple, and enjoy the best staycation without regrets during your stay in Kota Kinabalu.
And we've selected 18 hotels and resorts that would satisfy anyone who recommends them.
Additionally, we have included a hotel map that allows you to see the hotel's location at a glance and a Q&A section that provides detailed information about Kota Kinabalu's unique accommodation culture, so that anyone can enjoy the perfect hotel life.

Discover unique experiences in Kota Kinabalu, fully analyzing local tours.

Although Kota Kinabalu is a great vacation spot for healing, you can't just spend the whole day looking at the scenery.
Only by taking a local tour that allows you to experience exciting activities can you truly say that you have enjoyed your trip.
So, in Part 4, we have compiled a comprehensive list of tour programs that are most popular with Korean travelers, including the Kota Kinabalu Island Hopping Tour where you can enjoy the sea on a beautiful island, the Mari Mari Cultural Village Tour where you can experience the life of the indigenous people of Borneo, the Kiulu River Rafting Tour where you can have fun cutting through the waves, the Firefly Tour where you can immerse yourself in a sparkling fantasy every night, and the Kinabalu National Park Tour where you can enjoy a dizzying canopy walk and hot springs.
We've grouped tours by type to help you compare them at a glance, including how long it takes, how much it costs, and what the tours are like from downtown Kota Kinabalu. We've also included essential tour reservation information so you can find out if the tour is right for you.
With 『Real Kota Kinabalu』, you can quickly proceed with everything from tour product information to reservation.

Introducing Kota Kinabalu's authentic cuisine, as abundant as its natural beauty.

Kota Kinabalu, a beloved vacation destination, offers a diverse range of cuisines, including traditional Malaysian food, Chinese food, Indian food, nonya food made by Peranakans, a mix of Chinese and Malay, and Western food catering to global tastes.
Here are some of Kota Kinabalu's signature dishes, including nasi lemak, a delicious rice dish steamed in coconut milk and served with side dishes; nasi kandar, a delicacy of rice served with curry and side dishes; satay, a traditional Malaysian skewered meat; Hainanese chicken rice, a hearty and delicious chicken dish; bak kut teh, a pork dish with a subtle herbal aroma; and laksa, the ultimate spicy soup with a blend of spices. We introduce these with mouthwatering photos.
And you can taste all these foods at restaurants carefully selected by the author who traveled Kota Kinabalu like a local.
From famous places to hidden gems in alleyways, we've personally tried them all and compiled only the most delicious ones, so you can trust us and go.

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Kota Kinabalu's sunset is famous as one of the world's three greatest sunsets, along with Santorini in Greece and Fiji in the South Pacific.
Kota Kinabalu has an area of ​​351㎢, which is about 1/5 the size of Jeju Island, and Mount Kinabalu, which is considered a sacred mountain by the indigenous people of Kota Kinabalu where the spirits of their ancestors reside, is the highest mountain in Southeast Asia.
The endangered proboscis monkey is the largest monkey in Asia and lives only on the island of Borneo, where Kota Kinabalu is located.
Malaysia's state religion is Islam, with 64% of the population practicing Islam.
So there are many wonderful mosques in Kota Kinabalu.
If you open 『Real Kota Kinabalu』, you can find various useful travel tips.
It is written in a way that makes it easy to read and enjoy your trip, with illustrations that are easy to understand at a glance and a moderate length that is neither too long nor too short, so be sure to read it before you go on your trip.
Thanks to the wealth of knowledge that comes with knowing, you will be able to enjoy your trip to Kota Kinabalu a little more deeply.