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No need to go to other beaches! Sabah 5D4N ultimate guide for just 3K per person

🔥No need to go to other beaches! Sabah 5D4N ultimate guide for just 3K per person🔥 🏝️【Kota Kinabalu's Hottest Itinerary】The most Instagrammable Sabah trip is here! World's TOP3 sunset 🌇, crystal-clear island hopping 🏊‍♀️, Mount Kinabalu paragliding 🪂... Follow this guide to avoid 99% of tourist traps and become a pro traveler instantly! ✨【Must-Do Epic Experiences】 1. Tanjung Aru Sunset One of the world's top 3 sunset spots 🌄! Arrive before 18:00 for the best view! 💡Pro tip: Order a cocktail 🍹 at Shangri-La's bar for VIP sunset seats! 2. Mengalum Island Snorkeling Powdery white sand + glass-like sea 🌊 with high chance of turtle encounters! 🚤Tips: Choose speedboats with MERSALIAH logo for fastest & smoothest ride! 3. Mount Kinabalu ATV + Paragliding Fly through clouds at 2000m altitude 🪂! GoPro footage included - adrenaline guaranteed! 🦙Bonus thrill: Canopy walk + feeding lambs at Desa Dairy Farm - healing & fun! 🍜【Midnight Food Alert】 • Welcome Seafood Restaurant: Must-try butter tiger prawns 🦐! Only 50 MYR per person! • Gaya Street Night Market (Wed/Sat): Durian cendol, grilled stingray... mouthwatering! ✨ • Fatt Kee Fish Noodle: Tom yum soup with crispy fish skin 🍲 - spicy lovers' paradise! 🏨【Best Value Stays】 ✅ City center: Horizon Hotel (Infinity pool facing sunset 🌅, insta-worthy!) ✅ Island lover: Shangri-La Tanjung Aru (Private beach 🏖️, pure relaxation!) ✅ Budget: Borneo Backpackers (Best hostel ever 🎒, unbeatable value!) 🚗【Scam Prevention】 ⚠️ Use Grab for taxis! 40% cheaper than regular cabs! ⚠️ Skip Mantanani Island 🧜‍♀️! 4-hour journey not worth it - Mengalum is better! ⚠️ Buy souvenirs at Imago Mall 📦! Half airport prices - shop guilt-free! 🎁【Bonus Activities】 • Night River Cruise: Firefly galaxy + blue tears 💧 - breathtaking romance! • Mari Mari Cultural Village: Bamboo dance + headhunter show 🪓 - immersive tribal experience! 🗓️【5D4N Recommended Itinerary】 D1: Floating Mosque 🕌→UMS Pink Mosque 💖→Tanjung Aru Sunset 🌇 D2: Mengalum Island Snorkeling 🏊‍♂️→Welcome Seafood Feast 🦞 D3: Mount Kinabalu Paragliding 🪂→Desa Dairy Farm 🐄→Wild Boar BBQ 🐗 D4: Proboscis Monkey Cruise 🐒→Firefly Tour ✨ D5: Gaya Street Dim Sum 🍵→Imago Mall Souvenir Shopping 📦 "Every day in Kota Kinabalu, the sea writes me love letters" 💌 Let Sabah's summer breeze run through your hair~ Click to save ⭐ and get ready to go!
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Posted: Jul 29, 2025
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