City break in Kota Kinabalu. Active leisure ideas for Kota Kinabalu - attractions, recreation and nightlife

Magnificent beaches and modern diving centers, an abundance of beautiful places for walks and colorful markets, attractive restaurants and nightclubs - there is no lack of places to relax for visitors to Kota Kinabalu. Among the main distinctive features of the city are original nature reserves, a visit to which would be interesting to absolutely everyone.

Shangri-La's Orangutan Care Project is the habitat of hundreds of orangutans, a full-fledged care for whom is provided by a group of qualified specialists. Animals live in an environment close to natural. They are provided by vast park area, well-equipped and very picturesque. Visitors to the reserve can get to know these amazing animals better, feed them and make great memorable photos.

One of the most attractive destinations among young people is Sabah Indoor Climbing Centre housed in a popular shopping mall. It would be interesting to spend time here for people of different ages, as the sports center creates excellent conditions for intense workouts. Fans of elite sports are strongly recommended to explore Sutera Harbour Golf Club located in an incredibly beautiful area near the coast. Surrounded by slender palm trees, golf courses look very attractive. In the immediate vicinity of the sports center, there is a huge selection of beautiful places for walking. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Mount Kinabalu Golf Club is no less attractive. Among its distinctive features are a cozy restaurant and a seating area surrounded by exotic plants. Nature enthusiasts and travelers vacationing with children are always welcome at Green Connection Aquarium. its inhabitants include hundreds of exotic fish and huge sea turtles, and aquarium visitors have the opportunity to observe the process of their feeding. Here you can see predatory inhabitants - stingrays and sharks, as well as a small terrarium with snakes. After visiting the aquarium, everyone can stroll through a picturesque park and visit a local souvenir shop offering quite interesting handmade products. The interesting aquarium is beautifully decorated, it remains among the most visited sites of Kota Kinabalu.

Kota Kinabalu City Bird Sanctuary would be of equal interest to both professional ornithologists and ordinary tourists. As you can guess by the name, its main inhabitants are birds, the observation of which is a surprisingly interesting and exciting activity. Returning to classical urban entertainment, we should note a large selection of interesting markets and shops.

An independent local attraction is Night Market where you can always buy fresh vegetables and fruits, as well as exotic seafood and other national delicacies. In the market there are several open-air cafes; popular traditional dishes are prepared directly on the street amidst colorful shopping arcades. On Sundays, you can also make a visit to an interesting flea market on Gaya Street , whose visitors can buy a lot of interesting souvenirs, antiques, and works of art. Pets, as well as exotic plants and fish, are also sold here, so a walk around the market would turn into a great activity for the whole family M-Cubed Karaoke Bar and Shenanigan's Fun Pub with its lively atmosphere stand out among other nightlife facilities.