Land of the Mountains Hidden Beneath the Clouds

                 Today i would like to share about a place formerly known as Jesselton . Ring any bells?
So i am going to share few things about Kota Kinabalu ,the second largest state in Malaysia. For me Kota Kinabalu is natural wonder of Malaysia. The view of the nature can't be described , its so mesmerizing. Not just that you can soak in the city's sight. After the 1945 Allied bombings, one would think that there wouldn’t be that many landmarks to see in Kota Kinabalu. Still and the same, there are surviving buildings from that historical occurrence and as the city continues to grow, there are also a lot of sights to see in this wondrous Malaysian city! Most notable are Signal Hill Observatory Platform: For majestic views of the city skyline and the faraway coast, do climb up to this spot! (The wooden stairs that lead to this will take you 10 minutes, but it’s not a difficult climb. The second one i would say is Atkinson Clock Tower: Located near Signal Hill, this was built in 1902 in memory of Francis George Atkinson and it is one of the surviving buildings after the Allied Bombings. (Atkinson was the first district officer of Kota Kinabalu, back when it was still called as Jesselton during the British rule.) The next one is KK Waterfront & Times Square: These are the main entertainment areas in the city and it is dotted with a lot of restaurants too. A part of the KK Waterfront is the KK esplanade and it is a great spot to hang out in if you want the catch some beautiful sunsets and take photo ops of things like the Marlin Fish landmark, fishing boats, water taxis, and the Gaya island in the horizon. Not only that Sabah State Mosque is also one of it.It is the largest mosque in Sabah. Apparently, its dome and minaret are decorated with real gold! Last one is the Kota Kinabalu City Mosque. It is deemed as a ‘floating mosque’ and it is the 2nd main mosque in Kota Kinabalu. As you can see, its architectural style would surely be a feast for your eyes.

                                                   
                                                         (Kota Kinabalu City Mosque)

                                                               
                                                                      (Sunset View)

                                                             (The Floating Mosque)



 Kota Kinabalu is a melting pot of cuisines and it’s no surprise since there are a lot of nationalities and cultures mixing (and matching). For places to go, there are the Night Markets (Pasar Malam) that are famed for its Malaysian and Chinese eats, the SEDCO Square that’s popular among tourists for its seafood choices, and Chinatown / Gaya Street (Old Town) that not only has a Sunday market but a string of Chinese places to dine in too. There's also bar for you to chill and to spend a wonderful evening.

                                                                 (The KK WaterFont)

Called as a Klias Wetlands River Cruise, this is a day trip in the Klias Wetlands reserve that is near Kota Kinabalu. In here, you can get the chance to spend a later part of the day cruising through a mangrove area which can enable you to witness the elusive Proboscis monkey, Long Tail Macaques, or Silver Languor Monkeys.

Additionally, you can also get to see a myriad of bird species. Come a moonless night, a display of fireflies could even give you a magical ending to this tour!