Day 01
Mari Mari Cultural Village and Kota Kinabalu Landmarks
- Pick up from your hotel and transfer to the village, located about 25 minutes from the city.
- Arrive at the village and be ushered into the architectural genius of its traditional houses, while acquainting yourself with a range of simulated lifestyles from the golden age. Notice daily activities such as blowpipe making, starting a fire from bamboo, tattoo-making, and more.
- Continue your journey to interesting landmarks with your private Kota Kinabalu tour guide.
- Stop at Wisma Tun Mustapha (Sabah Foundation Building), a circular steel tower that stands 30 storeys high and is one of the city's most important icons.
- Visit the University of Sabah, one of Malaysia's top universities, to learn about the various schools, faculties, and research contributions of the institution.
- Head to the Kota Kinabalu City Mosque and admire this exemplary model of Islamic architecture. Built right on the site of Likas Bay, this gorgeous and dramatic structure looks as though it is floating on an artificial lagoon.
- Finally, explore Sabah Museum with your guide and learn about Sabah's history and culture. See the different exhibits displaying the region's archaeological, historical, and zoological collections.
- Before heading back to your hotel, make a brief stop at Signal Hill, where you will be treated to beautiful views of the city skyline and nearby islands. Time permitting, your guide will also stop at a local handicraft market for you to browse unique local handmade works of art.
