West Coast Division

Kota Kinabalu district

A city on Sabah’s West Coast, often shortened to KK, and the gateway to Mount Kinabalu and the rest of Sabah. Taxis, buses, trains and e-hailing services run in and around the city. Sabah Tourism Board

Last checked 7 October 2026

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Illustration of a winding road on the edge of town, with roadside stalls and the sea in the distance

Illustration — generated artwork: A road on the edge of town

Tamu in Kota Kinabalu

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Places and highlights

  • Gaya Street Sunday Market

    Every Sunday from 6am to 1pm the whole street closes to traffic for a market of crafts, batik sarongs, fruit, flowers, snacks and antiques. Sabah Tourism Board

  • Kota Kinabalu Central Market

    On the waterfront, selling seafood, produce, tropical fruit, spices and traditional food. Sabah Tourism Board

  • Tunku Abdul Rahman Park

    A marine park of five islands: Gaya, Sapi, Manukan, Mamutik and Sulug. Sabah Tourism Board

  • Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village

    About 6 km from the airport; the main building is modelled on a Rungus longhouse. Sabah Tourism Board

Sources

Last checked 7 October 2026.

District boundaries © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), simplified for display.