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1-Day Kota Kinabalu City Tour with Mosque, Temple and Local Market

1 Day Round trip from Kota Kinabalu Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Capture beautiful photos at the iconic City Mosque, also known as the Blue Mosque
  • 02 Admire the architectural design of Tun Mustapha Tower, the tallest building in Kota Kinabalu
  • 03 Explore the peaceful Puh Toh Tze Temple and see the towering statue of the goddess Kuan Yin
  • 04 Learn about the city's colonial history at the historic Atkinson Clock Tower

Discover the vibrant charm of Kota Kinabalu on this full-day guided city tour, perfect for first-time visitors looking to explore Sabah's capital. Visit the lively Filipino Market to mingle with locals and browse unique handicrafts, then capture beautiful photos at the iconic City Mosque and admire the striking modern design of Tun Mustapha Tower. Explore the peaceful Puh Toh Tze Temple, home to the towering statue of the goddess Kuan Yin, and learn about the city's colonial history at the historic Atkinson Clock Tower.

Visit the lively Filipino Market to mingle with locals and browse unique handicrafts, then capture beautiful photos at the iconic City Mosque and admire the striking modern design of Tun Mustapha Tower.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
City Kota Kinabalu
Languages English, Malay

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Kota Kinabalu City Highlights and Cultural Landmarks

08:30 AM - Begin the day at the Filipino Market

  • Meet your guide at the hotel lobby.

  • Proceed to the Filipino Market, also known as the Handicraft Market.

  • Enjoy some leisure time mingling with the local people and browsing through locally made handicrafts and souvenirs.

09:00 AM - Visit City Mosque and Tun Mustapha Tower

  • Make a photo stop at the stunning City Mosque, also known as the Blue Mosque.

  • Continue to Tun Mustapha Tower, formerly known as the Sabah Foundation, which is the tallest building in Kota Kinabalu and a modern architectural icon.

10:00 AM - Explore Puh Toh Tze Temple and Atkinson Clock Tower

  • Visit the Puh Toh Tze Temple, a Chinese Buddhist temple where the tall statue of the goddess Kuan Yin, the goddess of mercy and compassion, stands.

  • Proceed to Atkinson Clock Tower, one of the oldest and most enduring landmarks in the city, located on a bluff along Signal Hill.

11:00 AM - Discover local flavors at Cocoa Boutique

  • Visit Cocoa Boutique, a specialty shop offering a wide variety of locally made chocolate in unique flavors.

  • Take time to browse, sample, and purchase some of Sabah's best-loved sweet treats.

12:00 PM - Conclude the tour and return to hotel

  • Arrive back in Kota Kinabalu city.

  • Transfer to your hotel, marking the end of the full-day tour.

Filipino Market, Kota Kinabalu City Mosque, Tun Mustapha Tower, Pu Tuo Si Temple

Where this trip takes you

Filipino Market, Kota Kinabalu City Mosque, Tun Mustapha Tower, Pu Tuo Si Temple

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Kota Kinabalu 1 city · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transportation (return land transfer from hotel in town; seat-in-coach basis)

  • Tour guide

  • Entrance fees

What's Not Included

  • Personal expenses and any items not mentioned

  • An additional charge of MYR 40 per person applies for pick-ups from outskirt hotels.

  • Outskirt charges apply to travelers requesting pick-up from hotels outside Kota Kinabalu city area and the 1Borneo Shopping Mall area.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
Tour start
Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in Kota Kinabalu.

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