Top 20 places to visit in Kota Kinabalu

The Sandakan Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre was established in 1964 to rehabilitate orphaned orangutans before releasing them into the wild. Set within a 43-square-kilometre rainforest reserve, the centre features raised boardwalks that give visitors an unobstructed view of these incredible primates as they swing through the trees during feeding times. Arrive in the morning for the feeding sessions, which attract both orangutans and the curious macaques. Nearby, the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre offers further opportunities to encounter wildlife conservation efforts. Expect high humidity, so dress appropriately for the tropical climate.

Kinabalu Park is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Kota Kinabalu. The dedicated guide is being written — see Kota Kinabalu experiences that visit it in the meantime.

Mari Mari Cultural Village is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Kota Kinabalu. The dedicated guide is being written — see Kota Kinabalu experiences that visit it in the meantime.

Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park (TARP) is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Kota Kinabalu. The dedicated guide is being written — see Kota Kinabalu experiences that visit it in the meantime.

Mt. Kinabalu (Gunung Kinabalu) is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Kota Kinabalu. The dedicated guide is being written — see Kota Kinabalu experiences that visit it in the meantime.

Kota Kinabalu City Mosque (Masjid Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu) is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Kota Kinabalu. The dedicated guide is being written — see Kota Kinabalu experiences that visit it in the meantime.

Poring Hot Spring is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Kota Kinabalu. The dedicated guide is being written — see Kota Kinabalu experiences that visit it in the meantime.

Sapi Island (Pulau Sapi) is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Kota Kinabalu. The dedicated guide is being written — see Kota Kinabalu experiences that visit it in the meantime.

Gaya Island (Pulau Gaya) is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Kota Kinabalu. The dedicated guide is being written — see Kota Kinabalu experiences that visit it in the meantime.

Manukan Island (Pulau Manukan) is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Kota Kinabalu. The dedicated guide is being written — see Kota Kinabalu experiences that visit it in the meantime.

Klias Peninsula (Klias Wetlands) is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Kota Kinabalu. The dedicated guide is being written — see Kota Kinabalu experiences that visit it in the meantime.

Signal Hill Observatory Platform is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Kota Kinabalu. The dedicated guide is being written — see Kota Kinabalu experiences that visit it in the meantime.

Sabah Museum (Sabah State Museum) is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Kota Kinabalu. The dedicated guide is being written — see Kota Kinabalu experiences that visit it in the meantime.

Tip of Borneo (Tanjung Simpang Mengayau) is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Kota Kinabalu. The dedicated guide is being written — see Kota Kinabalu experiences that visit it in the meantime.

Tanjung Aru Beach is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Kota Kinabalu. The dedicated guide is being written — see Kota Kinabalu experiences that visit it in the meantime.

Sabah State Mosque (Masjid Negeri Sabah) is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Kota Kinabalu. The dedicated guide is being written — see Kota Kinabalu experiences that visit it in the meantime.

Monsopiad Cultural Village is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Kota Kinabalu. The dedicated guide is being written — see Kota Kinabalu experiences that visit it in the meantime.

Kota Belud is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Kota Kinabalu. The dedicated guide is being written — see Kota Kinabalu experiences that visit it in the meantime.

Sabah State Railway is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Kota Kinabalu. The dedicated guide is being written — see Kota Kinabalu experiences that visit it in the meantime.

Kota Kinabalu Wetland Centre is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Kota Kinabalu. The dedicated guide is being written — see Kota Kinabalu experiences that visit it in the meantime.