📍KOTA KINABALU 3D2N – The Malaysia Borneo Getaway You Didn't Know You Needed 🇲🇾🌴

#kotakinabaluguide If you thought Sabah was just for diving and beaches, think again. I just did a 3D2N mini escape to Kota Kinabalu, and it turned out to be one of the most aesthetic, adventurous, and totally underrated trips I've had in a while. Here's what went down👇 🕌 Day 1 — Pink & Blue Mosque Hunt + City Chill First stop: UMS Pink Mosque – yes, a legit pastel pink mosque inside Universiti Malaysia Sabah. So photogenic, so peaceful, and barely any tourists around. Next: Blue Mosque (Masjid Bandaraya) – floating over a serene lagoon, this one gives serious Maldives vibes when the water reflects the sky. Evening: Stroll along Tanjung Aru Beach, grab some coconut ice cream, and catch that golden Borneo sunset. 🏝️ Day 2 — Mirror of the Sky + Seafood Feasting Woke up early for the magical Sky Mirror at Kuala Penyu — only visible at specific tides. Imagine a glass-like surface reflecting the sky, and you’re standing on clouds. Back to town for a Sabahan seafood feast — think butter prawns, sambal squid, fresh crabs at local prices. Worth every calorie. 🏔️ Day 3 — Off-roading at the Foot of Mount Kinabalu Booked a 4WD adventure tour near Kundasang, off the beaten path. Bumpy dirt roads, misty forest trails, and endless views of Mount Kinabalu — the tallest mountain in Malaysia. 💡 Highlights: Kota Kinabalu is the perfect short escape that mixes culture, scenery, and soft adventure. You can go from mosque-hopping to mountain trails within a weekend. #kotakinabaluguide #sabahtravel #malaysiahiddengems #pinkmosquekk #masjidbandarayakk #skymirrorsabah #mountkinabaluadventure #3d2nitinerary #borneoescape #underrateddestinations