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Kota Kinabalu rewards everyone who carefully plans their trip!

A perfect visa-free treasure island for family trips and working people to relax—Kota Kinabalu. If you have a 4-5 day holiday, just go for it. Here’s a quick lazy version of the guide for you to check out~ 🎁 5-Day Kota Kinabalu Itinerary Day 1: Arrive at Kota Kinabalu Airport - Stay at Pacific Sutera Hotel Day 2: Full-day yacht tour on the Big White Yacht Day 3: Choose between sunset paddleboarding or Kawa Mangrove tour Day 4: Take a boat to stay at Mermaid Island Sutera Resort, enjoy island leisure vacation Day 5: Take a boat off the island - Return trip 🔍 Kota Kinabalu Attractions 🔹 Mermaid Island: Day trip or overnight stay The farthest island from Kota Kinabalu, with the most beautiful sea and beach, perfect for healing photos anytime 🔹 Kawa Mangrove A classic must-visit in Kota Kinabalu, see fireflies, proboscis monkeys, and enjoy the mudflat sunset 🔹 Sabah State Star Kota Kinabalu’s new landmark, a private sea club, take a yacht out to sea and enjoy all kinds of water activities 🔹 Tanjung Aru Beach The most popular sunset spot in Kota Kinabalu, if lucky, you can catch a painterly fiery sunset. You can also paddleboard at sunset and take stunning photos 🔹 University of Sabah Features a pink mosque full of girly charm, great for photos 🔹 Floating Mosque A spectacular blue and white building, just spend 5 MYR to take photos outside, no need to enter 🔹 Gaya Street A food hub with a weekend night market. When you first arrive in Kota Kinabalu, solve your food dilemma here without any risk 🔍 Kota Kinabalu Accommodation 🔹 Stay in the city at Pacific Sutera Hotel, a 5-star seaside resort. The sea is right downstairs, just a few kilometers from Gaya Street and the airport. The private beach sunset view is stunning 🔹 Stay on the island at Mermaid Sutera Resort, standalone sea view wooden villas, immerse yourself in the most beautiful island scenery of Kota Kinabalu. The island offers plenty of activities, so no worries about boredom Learn more and book your Kota Kinabalu trip Click the link below to consult customer service↓
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