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Attractions in Kota Kinabalu

Sights, markets, museums and nights out in Kota Kinabalu, with our top choices first and then the places readers open most.

17 places

Signal Hill Observatory Tower

ViewpointSignal Hill Observatory Tower

Gaya Street Market

MarketGaya Street Market

Night Food Market

MarketNight Food Market

People in traditional attire performing on a stage

SightMONSOPIAD HERITAGE VILLAGE

silhouette of people on beach during sunset

LandmarkTanjung Aru Beach

Sabah Art Gallery

GallerySabah Art Gallery

People in traditional attire performing on a stage

LandmarkMari Mari Cultural Village

Kota Kinabalu Central Market

MarketKota Kinabalu Central Market

Kota Kinabalu Wetland Ramsar Site

LandmarkKota Kinabalu Wetland Ramsar Site

Che Sui Khor Moral Uplifting Society

SightChe Sui Khor Moral Uplifting Society, K. K.

Sabah Islamic Civilization Museum

MuseumSabah Islamic Civilization Museum

Tong Hing Supermarket

MarketTong Hing Supermarket

SightAtkinson Clock Tower

MuseumSabah State Archives

SightState Mosque

SightPuh Toh Tze Buddhist Temple

SightCity Mosque

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