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Malaysia

Kota Kinabalu / undefined

MeowScore 😸88/100
What is MeowScore?
🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😻
🚗 Traffic density 😼
🔈 Noisiness 😸
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😻
🌳 Parks and greenery 😸
👮‍♂️ Safety 😸

Best month

march

Ideal weather for outdoor activities.

🎶🌅
january

Witness the annual Sunset Music Fest at Tanjung Aru beach! (max. 20 words)

🧧🏮
february

Explore the cultural diversity during the Chinese New Year and Harvest Festival. (max. 20 words)

🏔️🌧️
march

Climb the majestic Mount Kinabalu before the monsoon season hits the city. (max. 20 words)

🎉🎊
april

Experience the Sabah Fest and immerse yourself in Sabah's culture and traditions. (max. 20 words)

🌸🐦
may

Discover the colorful flora and fauna during the Sabah Fest Garden Show. (max. 20 words)

💦🎉
june

Join the Water Festival for a fun-filled water adventure to beat the tropical heat. (max. 20 words)

🏝️🌞
july

Go island-hopping and bask under the sun in crystal-clear waters along Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park. (max. 20 words)

🐐🧁
august

Experience the Eid al-Adha celebration with the Muslim community and savor the local delicacies. (max. 20 words)

👟🏃‍♀️
september

Witness the Borneo International Marathon and run amidst the city's scenic natural beauty. (max. 20 words)

🍣🎭
october

Indulge in the fresh seafood during the KK Seafood Festival with nightly performances and entertainment. (max. 20 words)

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🎶
november

Take part in Sabah's Cultural Heritage Festival and celebrate the state's traditional music and dances. (max. 20 words)

🎄🎁
december

Experience a unique Christmas celebration with the local Sabah community and participate in various festive activities. (max. 20 words)

⚖️

Reasonable prices

Bigmac $?

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The shopping situation in Kota Kinabalu is reasonably priced, but not necessarily budget-friendly for visiting cats. Some items may be cheaper than other tourist destinations, but expect to spend a decent amount on food and souvenirs.

Visit the night markets for affordable street food and haggle for better prices at the markets.

Usual visit duration

3-5 days

beaches, nature & culture

Usual visit duration

3-5 days

beaches, nature & culture

Perfect for a short getaway to explore Sabah's highlights.

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internet situation

good Speed

Relatively fast, but sporadic slowdowns

great Availability

Generally widely available, occasional outages

excellent Cellular

Strong coverage throughout the city

Electric socket type G

Common in UK, Ireland, Malta, Malaysia, Singapore. Unique three rectangular pins design, doesn't accept other types.

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walkable -ish

Mixed infrastructure

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Things to do

The mainstream

🏛️
Sabah State Museum and Heritage Village
🐠
Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park
🕌
Kota Kinabalu City Mosque
🌿
Poring Hot Springs
⛰️
Mount Kinabalu

The mainstream

🏛️
Sabah State Museum and Heritage Village

A museum showcasing the culture and history of Sabah. Visit the Heritage Village to see traditional houses of different ethnic groups in Sabah.

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🐠
Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park

A group of five islands where cats can swim, snorkel, and sunbathe. Look out for the turtles and the colorful fish!

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🕌
Kota Kinabalu City Mosque

A beautiful mosque built over a lagoon, surrounded by water. Best viewed during sunrise and sunset, when the colors are most vibrant.

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🌿
Poring Hot Springs

Relaxing hot springs to soak your paws in after climbing Mount Kinabalu. Walk on the bamboo walkway and see the canopy of the rainforest.

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⛰️
Mount Kinabalu

The highest mountain in Southeast Asia, a challenging climb for cats who are up for it! Great view of the sunrise from the peak.

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Off the beaten path

🐻
Lok Kawi Wildlife Park
🌻
Sabah Agricultural Park
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Tuaran Crocodile Farm
🎣
Saltwater Fish Farm
🌄
Signal Hill Observatory

Off the beaten path

🐻
Lok Kawi Wildlife Park

Pawsome place to see Borneo's wildlife up close! Watch orangutans, bears, and proboscis monkeys in their natural habitat. 🐒

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🌻
Sabah Agricultural Park

Fur-bulous place to take a stroll and see local plants and animals! Don't miss the fruit trees and butterfly garden. 🌳🦋

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🐾
Tuaran Crocodile Farm

Cat-alicious place to see scaly friends sunbathing and doing croctivities! Don't get too close to the water or you might be mistaken for catfish! 🐊

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🎣
Saltwater Fish Farm

Meow-some spot to see and feed colorful fish! Take a boat tour to see how fish are harvested and have a chance to catch some yourself. 🐟

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🌄
Signal Hill Observatory

Purrfect place for a panoramic view of Kota Kinabalu! Bring your cat backpack and hike up the hill for a paw-some view of the city. 🐾

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walkable -ish

Mixed infrastructure

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