My Kota Kinabalu Trip - Day 4

At first we plan to stay here while some friends would trek up to the top of the summit; however, the accommodation for trekkers is full. So we end up looking to the top of the mountain together.

This is probably the most spectacular national park in Malaysia. The star attraction, without a doubt, goes to the famed granite-clad Mount Kinabalu which officially stands at 4,092 metres above sea level (though previously thought to have an elevation of 4,101 metres). Mount Kinabalu is actually still growing by about a few centimetres every year. In all, the Crocker Range is considered to be an active mountain system, although the possibility of earthquake or volcanic eruption is very remote.



Visit the Mt. Kinabalu Botanical Garden.



Nepenthes rajah. (หม้อข้าวหม้อแกงลิง) or the Pitcher Plant.



Only two of Nepenthes are seen.



Brunch.



Taking picture at the Entrance of the Park before leaving.




On the way back to the city, we visit the City Mosque. The architecture is closely resembles the design of Nabawi Mosque in Medina, Saudi Arabia. The sky-blue dome blends perfectly with its white masonry.

And that would be all for my trip.

My Kota Kinabalu Trip - Day 3

We rent a taxi to visit the Poring Hot Spring. Stop at one of the Chinese temple.



At Poring Hot Spring, a little trekking is required here to experience the Canopy Walkway. It is in length of 157.6 meter. The highest point of the walkway is about 41 meter. It is constructed high up in the forest canopy for use by scientists to conduct research.



Then we visit the base of Mt. Kinabalu Nature Park to stay overnight at the Summit Lodge.



Like last time, we have delicious dinner at Liguwa Restaurant.

My Kota Kinabalu Trip - Day 2

This morning we go shopping at the Sunday market before proceeding to Jesselton Piont to buy a ticket to Gayana Island Resort.



Though the water at the resort is crystal clear but there are many renovations. So after spend some time exploring the resort and playing with star fish at the Coral Reef & Giant Clam Rehabilitation Station, we decide to go to another island, Sapi.



Sapi is another small island. Here we meet a lot of Japanese tourists.

My Kota Kinabalu Trip - Day 1

This is my 2nd trip to Kota Kinabalu, though the first one was very short since I just passed through to go to Brunei. It is the capital of Sabah located on the west coast of the “the Land Below the Wind”.
In the morning we first visit Sabah Foundation Building, a unique 30-storey building, it is Sabah’s highest tower.



In the afternoon, we buy a cruise tour mainly to watch the Proboscis monkey. The tour costs Ringgit 160 per person.



Sunset at the village.