Kota Kinabalu
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MY Favourite Places to Visit
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Gaya Street, Kota Kinabalu
December 2007
This Gaya Street Sunday Market opened from early in the morning , about 6.00. The market stretched along the Gaya Street , can find a lot of stuffs ,eateries , pets , fishes , plants , souvenirs ,'antiques', handicrafts, fruits and etc. Hawkers and vendors were polite and friendly ,no one forced us to buy something ,nice atmosphere.This place gets hotter near to noon time ,prepare some wet tissues , wear comfy clothes and shoes.
The market ends on about 13.00 pm.
A place worth vistiing.
Mount Kinabalu
December 2007
Mount Kinabalu is the most dramatic feature in Sabah and the tallest peak between the Himalayas & the New Guinea, towering at 4,095 metres (13,435 feet). The average climber will take two days to climb up and down Mount Kinabalu. Climbers can choose from two available trails to climb Mount Kinabalu—the Summit trail and the Mesilau trail.The Summit trail starts from the Timpohon Gate (1,800m; 5,906 ft) which is located near the Kinabalu Park Headquarters. Before reaching Panalaban (3,273m; 10,738 ft), climbers will encounter a series of trail shelters (pondok)—Pondok Kandis (1,981m; 6,499 ft), Pondok Ubah (2,095m; 6,873 ft), Pondok Lowii (2,286m; 7,500 ft), Layang-Layang (2,702m; 8,865 ft), Pondok Villosa (2,690m; 8,825 ft), and Pondok Paka (3,080m; 10,105 ft). The climb from Timpohon Gate to Panalaban takes approximately 6 to 8 hours.
I personally am not brave enough to climb the Mountain, but only able to climb up 1km to the National Park which already provides me with much joy and comfort from the nature.
Island Shangri-li, Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa, KK
December 2007
Located just 10 minutes away from the city, Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort and Spa, Kota Kinabalu, is a luxurious, tranquil retreat that provides the perfect setting for an amazing tropical getaway. Departing from STAR Marina, the private jetty exclusively owned and operated by the resort, you head to the neighbouring coral islands, which are part of Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park. The clear blue waters surrounding the islands offer an amazing snorkeling experience with tropical fish and coral. Here, you can get your heart pumping with adrenaline by participating in water sports on the South China Sea. Back at the resort, you will find seven of the locals' favourite Kota Kinabalu restaurants and bars.
Highly RECOMMENDED hotel to stay at Kota Kinabalu.