BORNEO CALLING TOUR
Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Kota Kinabalu City Tour
Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
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Embark on a captivating journey through Kota Kinabalu, where history, culture, and modernity converge. This full-day tour offers a curated exploration of the city’s iconic landmarks, ensuring a rich tapestry of experiences that showcase Sabah’s vibrant heritage.
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Kota Kinabalu City Tour 【PRIVATE TOUR】
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- Atkinson Clock Tower
- Signal Hill Observatory Platform
- Wisma Tun Mustapha (Sabah Foundation Building)
- Kota Kinabalu City Floating Mosque (Masjid Bandaraya)
- Sabah Museum
- Handicraft Market
The Experience
- Atkinson Clock Tower Kickstart your day at the Atkinson Clock Tower, Kota Kinabalu’s oldest surviving structure. Built in 1905 in memory of Francis George Atkinson, a British district officer who succumbed to malaria, this quaint wooden tower stands as a silent witness to the city’s evolution. Learn how its manual-winding clock has ticked through two World Wars, colonial rule, and Malaysia’s independence. Framed by lush foliage, the site offers a serene contrast to the bustling city around it.
- Signal Hill Observatory Platform Ascend Signal Hill (Bukit Bendera), Kota Kinabalu’s highest viewpoint, for a 360-degree panorama. Gaze over the city’s skyline, the azure waters of Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park, and on clear mornings, the distant silhouette of Mount Kinabalu, Southeast Asia’s tallest peak. The observatory’s shaded platform is ideal for capturing postcard-worthy photos, while informational plaques detail the city’s geography and history.
- Wisma Tun Mustapha (Sabah Foundation Building) Marvel at the Wisma Tun Mustapha, an architectural icon once hailed as Borneo’s tallest building. This cylindrical 30-story tower, completed in 1977, defies gravity with its suspended design—supported by 96 high-tensile steel rods instead of columns. Named after Sabah’s first Chief Minister, Tun Mustapha Harun, the building symbolizes the state’s modernization. Hear stories of its engineering feats and its role in housing Sabah’s government offices.
- Kota Kinabalu City Floating Mosque (Masjid Bandaraya) Experience tranquility at the Floating Mosque, an ethereal white-and-gold structure perched on stilts above a lagoon. Built in 2000, the mosque’s reflection shimmers perfectly on the water during high tide, creating a dreamlike scene. Admire its grand dome, minarets, and intricate mosaic work. Visitors are welcome to explore the interior (modest attire required), where stained glass and calligraphy celebrate Islamic artistry. Time your visit to avoid prayer hours for a fuller experience.
- Sabah Museum & Heritage Village Discover artifacts from Sabah’s indigenous groups, including Kadazan-Dusun ceremonial costumes, Murut bamboo crafts, and Rungus beadwork. Explore Borneo’s biodiversity, from rare orchids to prehistoric fossils or wander through life-sized replicas of traditional homes, including a Bajau stilt house, a Murut longhouse, and a Chinese farmhouse. Watch live demonstrations of crafts like blowpipe-making or coconut husking.
- Handicraft Market (Filipino Market) Conclude your tour at Kota Kinabalu’s lively Handicraft Market, a sensory explosion of colors, scents, and sounds. Browse stalls overflowing with authentic Sabahan treasures: Beaded Jewelry, Batik Fabrics, Wood Carvings, Local Snacks
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Cancellation Policy
Number of days prior to departure / Cancellation fee
- Cancellation made at least 30 day(s) before departure date, will charge 50%
- Cancel during 15 ~ 29 day(s) of departure, will charge 75%
- Cancel during 4 ~ 14 day(s) of departure, will charge 90%
- Cancel during 0 ~ 3 day(s) of departure, Non-refundable (0% refund)