Basic profile
Kota Kinabalu, the capital and economic center of Sabah, East Malaysia. Old name Kota Kinabalu. Located on the northwest coast of kalimantan island, it is the connection point of railway, highway and shipping, and also the gateway of Sabah. The population is 59,500 (1.98), and the residents are mainly Chinese. The city is located on the narrow north-south seashore.
Kota Kinabalu
On the plain, leaning against the mountains; The port is adjacent to Gaya Bay, shielded by a small island, and can berth medium-sized seagoing ships. There are sawn timber and aquatic products processing industries, which export rubber and wood, and vegetables, fruits and poultry in inland mountainous areas are distributed here. Businessmen from neighboring Mindanao and Sulu engage in barter trade. It was destroyed many times in history and rebuilt after World War II. After the 1960s, Quanzhou developed rapidly into the most modern city in Quanzhou due to logging and oil exploitation on the continental shelf of the South China Sea. With the expansion of coastal fill, the city is criss-crossed with boulevards, and there are 4-and 5-story buildings along the street. There is a famous mosque 2 kilometers from the city center. Licas Bay in the north of the city is the center of the planned modern city, which is called West Su Lang District. There are buildings such as state administrative agencies, and the terrain is high, overlooking the bay, mountains and cities. On the other side of the bay, a 32-story silver cylindrical building, built in the 1970s, is the headquarters building of Sabah Foundation. Tanjung Aru is located 6 kilometers southwest of the city and has an international airport.
At the beginning of the city.
When the city was founded, it was called Kota Kinabalu Jesselton (it is still called in Chinese on AirAsia's website). During World War II, he was attacked by Japan more than once.
Geographical map of Kota Kinabalu
The army was razed to the ground. Although KK today is not noble, it is very charming. In terms of eating, drinking and having fun, it is a charming seaside town.
Formerly known as Kota Kinabalu, Europeans used to call the whole city "Gecer". . The connection point of railway, highway and shipping, and the economic center. Industry includes flour, wood processing, soap making, furniture, plastics and other factories. 1974, oil exploitation began on the continental shelf in the northern South China Sea. Export rubber and wood. The port is adjacent to Gaya Bay, shielded by a small island, and can berth medium-sized seagoing ships. During World War II, the city was completely destroyed and rebuilt after the war. The city faces the sea with the back of the mountain, showing a narrow strip, which is reclaimed and expanded. This city is clean and tidy. There are mosques and Sabah Museum (displaying handicrafts of Bayao people and ethnic groups in Borneo). Tanjung Yalu Beach, 4 kilometers southwest, is a tourist attraction. There is an international airport.
The city is located on the north-south long and narrow coastal plain, backed by mountains; The port is protected by an island, which can berth medium-sized ships. It was destroyed many times in history and rebuilt after World War II. After the 1960s, Quanzhou developed rapidly into the most modern city in Quanzhou due to logging and oil exploitation on the continental shelf of the South China Sea. Ricas Bay in the north of the city is a planned modern city center, called West Su Lang District. The coastal areas produce rubber and export rubber and wood. Vegetables, fruits and poultry in the mountainous areas of the mainland are all distributed here. There are factories for flour, wood products processing, furniture, soap and plastic products. There is an international airport in Tanjung Aru, 6 kilometers southwest of the city. Borneo Highway Network Center.
Kota Kinabalu
There are the History Museum, Gaia College and Kent Teachers College. The satellite city of Kampong Chamba is a seaside resort.
1. At the northern pier not far from the city, take a boat to swim or dive on the island of Tengku Aduraman National Park.
2. Go to the Philippine market or the central market to buy special products or eat food stalls at night, or go to SUNDAYMARKET early in the morning.
3. Sit in an open-air cafe near WaterfrontEsplanade at night, drink coffee and watch the sunset, and then go to the bed bar to dance and drink at night.
In order to go to KK Shenshan, go to the supermarket in the city to buy all kinds of reserved food.
2 geographical location
Kota Kinabalu's modern international airport is located 7 kilometers southwest of the city center. Minivan charges from the main terminal.
Kota Kinabalu
RM2, but only RM 1 (turn right from the terminal exit and walk 10 minutes) is charged for minivans or local buses passing through the airport bus stop. Taxis from the terminal to the city center are charged by tickets (RM 14), which are purchased at the taxi counter on the ground floor of the terminal.
Bus stops in the north and south of Sabah (and Sarawak) and ferry terminals from Labuan Island are within walking distance of the city center.
TanjungAru railway station is located 5 kilometers south of the city center. The minibus or bus returning from the airport will pass the train station, or you can take a taxi from the train station to the city center. The fare is RM 7.