Wow wow wow!!!! It's truly beautiful (sunset)

Kota Kinabalu Travel Guide: ✅Must-Visit Attractions 1. Tanjung Aru Beach - One of the world's top three sunset spots, with stunning evening skies and food stalls and bars along the beach. - Tips: Arrive 1 hour before sunset and avoid weekend peak hours. 🍀 2. Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park - Consists of 5 islands (Gaya Island, Manukan Island, Sapi Island, etc.), perfect for snorkeling, diving, or beach relaxation. - Recommended activities: Snorkeling (rich coral at Sapi Island), parasailing (at Manukan Island). 🌼 3. Mount Kinabalu - The highest peak in Southeast Asia (4,095m), requires a 2-day-1-night climb with advance permit reservation. - Easy option: Visit Kundasang at the mountain base, featuring dairy farms, hot springs, and suspension bridges. 4. Mangrove Eco-Tour (Kawa / Klias / Weston) - Boat tours to see proboscis monkeys and fireflies (magical like stars at night), combined with beach sunset. 🌅 - Tips: Choose a half-day package that includes afternoon tea and dinner. 5. Floating Mosque (Masjid Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu) - Built on an artificial lake with beautiful reflections. Traditional clothing rental required for entry (5-10 RM). 😻 6. Sabah Museum - Learn about Sabah's history, indigenous cultures, and natural ecology ✅Food Recommendations 1. Seafood - Welcome Seafood Restaurant: Great value, try the creamy tiger prawns and aromatic crabs. - Grilled fish and lobster at night markets: Fresh grilled seafood at Central Market (Tanjung Aru Night Market). 😋 2. Local Snacks - Yee Fung Laksa: Sarawak laksa, beef noodles. - Fook Yuen: Pulled tea, toast, kaya spread. - Ngiu Chap: Local specialty pork noodle soup (recommend "Golden Sand Garden Ngiu Chap"). ☀️ 3. Fruit Markets - Filipino Market for durian, mangosteen, rambutan (best season: June-August) ✅Transportation Guide 1. Airport to City - Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA) is about 7km from downtown, taxi (Grab costs about 15-20 RM), 15-minute ride. 2. City Transportation - Grab: Cheap and convenient, typically 5-10 RM within the city. - Bus 🚌: Limited routes, not recommended for primary transportation. - Car rental 🚗: Good for visiting Mount Kinabalu or island tours, international driver's license required. 3. Island/Surrounding Tours - Buy boat tickets at Jesselton Point for Marine Park islands (about 30-50 RM round trip). - For Mount Kinabalu and mangrove tours, recommended to book local day tours (with transfers included). ✅Accommodation Recommendations - Budget: Horizon Hotel (city center, near night markets), Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu. - Luxury: Shangri-La Tanjung Aru Resort (excellent sunset views), Magellan Sutera Resort. - Unique stays: Farm homestays in Kundasang (like Little Hut). ✅Important Notes 1. Visa: Malaysia requires an electronic visa (eVISA), apply in advance. 2. Currency: Malaysian Ringgit (RM), exchange rates in the city are better than at the airport. 3. Language: English and Malay are common, many Chinese residents speak Mandarin. 4. Sun protection: Strong UV rays, bring high SPF sunscreen and sun hats. 5. Environmental protection: Don't touch coral while snorkeling, protect marine ecology. ✅Suggested Itinerary (3-4 days) - Day 1: City tour (Floating Mosque + Sabah Museum) + Tanjung Aru sunset + seafood dinner. - Day 2: Island hopping at Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park. - Day 3: Half-day mangrove tour to see proboscis monkeys + fireflies. - Day 4: Day trip to Mount Kinabalu or leisure time at Kundasang farms. 📷🌼