Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu is the capital of Sabah state in East Malaysia. The city is located on the north-west coast of Borneo facing the South China Sea.

Learn about the local flora and fauna at Kinabalu Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site around 2 hours away. It stands at the foothills of Mount Kinabalu.

At Mari Mari Cultural Village, learn about the culture and life of the local villages.

Take a trip back in time on the North Borneo Steam Railway.

For animal lovers, the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre is around 45 minutes away.

Enjoy a few hours relaxing or snorkelling at the Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park, a 15 minute boat ride from Jesselton Pier in Kota Kinabalu.

Experience a traditional massage at the South Sea Sanctuary.

Other attractions include the Floating Mosque, Manukan Island, Sabah State Museum and golfing at The Sutera Harbour Golf & Country Club.

Centre Point has a supermarket, department store, endless clothes shops, banks and electrical outlets. It's just a short walk to Warisan Square shopping centre and The Waterfront with a huge choice of bars and restaurants as well as the handicraft market offering items such as Sabah pearls, ethnic beadwork and tapestries.

Local dishes include nasi goreng (rice stir-fried with chilli, garlic and sweet soy), laksa (noodle soup) and beef rendang (slow cooked dry curry).

Cruise ships dock at the International Cruise Terminal at Jesselton Waterfront in Kota Kinabalu.

The Waterfront has many bars and restaurants, marina and handicraft market. The centre is less than 2km away.

Taxis are available at the terminal.