Highlights of Kota Kinabalu
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Port
Kota Kinabalu, Sabahlaem, Malaysia
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Activity Level
Moderate Activity
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$90
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
4 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Kota Kinabalu, founded by the British in 1881, is a relatively new city by Asian standards. The town was almost totally destroyed during World War II by both Japanese and Allied bombing. All that survived was the clock tower, the Lands & Survey Building, and the old post office. Like the legendary phoenix, the city has been reborn. Driving to the suburbs, your first stop is the Poh Toh Tze Temple, built in 1980 in traditional Chinese form. The complex is very colorful with numerous statues, including an enormous figure of Kuan Yin, the Goddess of Mercy. Take photos at the modern Tun Mustapha Building, followed by a short stop at the breathtaking Likas Mosque, appearing to float on the man-made lagoon surrounding it. The mosque can hold 10,000 people and resembles the Nabawi Mosque in Medina, Saudi Arabia. Drive to Sabah State Mosque for short photo-stop. You'll also visit the State Museum, a treasure trove of Sabah's past and present. A variety of experiences awaits -- the museum itself, a Heritage Village, traditional buildings including the Skull Hut, and native houses of diverse architectural designs. Explore the various galleries featuring artifacts from the history of Borneo and a fine array of handicrafts from Borneo's indigenous tribes. Following your introduction to Kota Kinabalu, you'll return to the pier.
Please note: Modest attire is required; knees, shoulders and midriffs must be covered. Photo taking is now permitted inside the museum main building BUT strictly NO flash