Sightseeing in Kota Kinabalu - what to see. Complete travel guide
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The main attraction of Kota Kinabalu is the beautiful Mosque Sabah. The incredibly harmonious large-scale architectural complex is located in the very heart of the city. The mosque can …
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Magnificent beaches and modern diving centers, an abundance of beautiful places for walks and colorful markets, attractive restaurants and nightclubs - there is no lack of places to relax …
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Kota Kinabalu is an ideal place for a beach holiday. Travelers vacationing here can enjoy amazing beaches with snow-white sand and sky-blue water. The most popular and beautiful beach is …
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Kota Kinabalu is ready to offer a wide choice of good hotels. Fans of staying at the highest level should pay attention to The Magellan Sutera Hotel. It is one of the most prestigious in the …
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Kota Kinabalu and surroundings
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National and city parks around Kota Kinabalu
♥ State Park 'Tunku Abdul Rahman' , 9.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ State Park 'Pulau Tiga' , 56.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Taman Negara Banjaran Crocker' , 63.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ World Heritage Site 'Kinabalu Park' , 66 km from the center. On the map
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♥ State Park 'Tunku Abdul Rahman' , 9.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ State Park 'Pulau Tiga' , 56.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Taman Negara Banjaran Crocker' , 63.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ World Heritage Site 'Kinabalu Park' , 66 km from the center. On the map
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Sights around Kota Kinabalu from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Sultan Ali Sayfuddin Mosque
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Distance from Kota Kinabalu center - 175.8 km.
One of the main elements of the decoration is a marvellous mosaic. It consists from 3,5 million pieces and belongs to hands of Venetian masters. The mosque height is 52 meters, from its top you can see many nearby areas. Tourists like to walk near the mosque. One of the main peculiarities of the mosque is the minaret, made in the Italian Renaissance. This style is quite rare used for mosque decoration. The minaret has an elevator that within a second bring people to the top. The mosque has the most popular and interesting viewing point in the city. …
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Expo 2020 in Dubai Was Visited by More Than 7 Million Visitors
If you haven’t visited this event yet, there is still time to book a hotel in Dubai because Expo 2020 Dubai runs until 31 March 2022. People who are unable to visit the emirate can make a virtual tour on the Expo 2020 website. By the way, the virtual visitation has already reached 31.6 million by the end of December.
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If you haven’t visited this event yet, there is still time to book a hotel in Dubai because Expo 2020 Dubai runs until 31 March 2022. People who are unable to visit the emirate can make a virtual tour on the Expo 2020 website. By the way, the virtual visitation has already reached 31.6 million by the end of December.
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