Top Things to Do in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, from a Cruise Ship - Created by BoostVacations.com Staff

The Mari Mari Cultural Village is situated amidst a remote forest setting in Kionsom, Inanam; away from the hustling and bustling city.

Sabah State Railway (SSR) Overview Locale Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Stations 17 (3 not in use) Operation Opening 1896 Owner State Government of Sabah Ministry of Infrastructure Development Operator(s) Sabah State Railway Depot(s) Tanjung Aru Technical Line length 134 km (83 mi) Track gauge 1,000 mm (3 ft 3 3⁄ 8 in) Operating speed 80 km/h (50 mph) Sabah State Railway (SSR) is a railway system and operator in the state of Sabah in Malaysia.

Breathe in the fresh jungle air and see how many wild animals you can spot. Shangri-La's Rasa Ria Resort offers many opportunities to experience the unique natural wonders of Borneo. In line with our commitment to biodiversity conservation, the group launched SANCTUARY, Shangri-La's Care for Nature Project.

Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre is located about 25 kilometers west of Sandakan in the state of Sabah, East Malaysia. The centre opened in 1964 as the first official orangutan rehabilitation project for rescued orphaned baby orangutans from logging sites, plantations, illegal hunting or kept as pets.

Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park comprises a group of 5 islands located between 3 to 8 km off Kota Kinabalu. The park is spread over 4,929 hectares, two thirds of which cover the sea. Before the Ice age, it formed part of the Crocker Range mass of sandstone and sedimentary rock on the mainland.

Tabin Wildlife Refuge is a nature preserve in Sabah, eastern Malaysia, on the island of Borneo. It was created in 1984 to preserve Sabah's disappearing wild animals. Occupying a large part of the peninsula forming the northern headland of Darvel Bay, it is located 48 kilometers east of Lahad Datu.

The Kota Kinabalu City Mosque (Malaysian: Masjid Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu) is the second main mosque in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia, after State Mosque in Sembulan. As of June 2014 the head imam is Datuk Hajji Mokhtar Rapok. Preparations for the mosque began in 1989, and the installation of foundation piles began in 1992.

Manukan Island (Pulau Manukan) is the second largest island in the Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park, Malaysia's first marine national park. It is located in the East Malaysian state of Sabah, just off the coast of Kota Kinabalu and is easily accessible by boat.

Gaya Island (Pulau Gaya) is a sizeable Malaysian island of 1,465 ha, just 10 minutes off Kota Kinabalu, Sabah and forms part of the Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park. Pulau Gaya derived its name from the Bajau word "Gayo" which means big and occupies an area of 15 km² (3,700 acres) with an elevation of up to 300 metres.

The Sabah Museum is the state Museum of Sabah, Malaysia. It is sited on 17 ha of land at Bukit Istana Lama in Kota Kinabalu, the state capital. The complex contains not only the museum proper, but also an ethnobotanic garden, a zoo and a heritage village.

Sutera Harbour Resort is a 384-acre fully-integrated property development on the coastline of Kota Kinabalu city centre in Sabah, Malaysia. Comprising two 5-star hotels, a 27-hole Graham Marsh designed golf course, a 104-berth marina and an exclusive golf and country club with extensive recreational facilities, the resort enjoys the panoramic backdrop of the South China Sea and the tropical islands of the Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park.

1400hrs Depart from Kota Kinabalu City, a scenic drive through country side takes approx. 2hours to reach the historical Town so-called Weston. Upon arrival, check in at reception counter then free at leisure. 0630hrs Depart from Jetty on a fiberglass Boat for Morning Cruise, to the one of remarkable pristine mangrove forest to enjoy the beauty of mother nature.

Located around the border of the districts of Penampang and Papar, and about 15 kilometres south of the state capital Kota Kinabalu, it has become part of the urban expanse of Kota Kinabalu. It also features one of the few Hindu temples in Kota Kinabalu, the Sri Subramaniyar Temple.

Kota Kinabalu Wetland Centre is 24 hectares (59 acres) of the only remains of mangrove forest that once existed extensively along the coastal region of Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. Previously known as Likas Swamp or Likas Mangrove and later Kota Kinabalu City Bird Sanctuary, the Centre came foremost out of 20 wetlands selected by the Sabah Wetlands Inventory Committee in 1986.

The Petagas War Memorial is a testament to those who lost their lives defending Sabah against the Japanese Occupation Army during World War II, particularly those of the ill fated Kinabalu Guerrillas. This article attempts to trace the story behind the creation of the Memorial, the people associated with it and the relevance to the post war history of Sabah.