Gain a deeper knowledge about why Kota Kinabalu was formerly known as "Singgahmata" or "the place where the eye lingers" on this half-day tour. See architectural wonders like the Wisma Tun Mustapha (Sabah Foundation Building) and the City Mosque, discover the city's educational facilities at University of Sabah, learn about historical and cultural aspects of this region from the Sabah Museum, and enjoy a panoramic view of the city skyline and the surrounding islands on Signal Hill.
Highlights
- Half-day tour of Kota Kinabalu's most recognized sites
- Discover works of architectural art like the Wisma Tun Mustapha and the City Mosque
- Explore Sabah Museum and discover historical and cultural aspects of the indigenous people
- Feast your eyes on a beautiful panoramic view of the city and surrounding islands from Signal Hill
- Visit the University of Sabah to learn about this important educational facility
- Gain a deeper knowledge of Sabah's history, heritage and culture from your guide's informative commentary
- Hotel pickup and drop-off included
Useful Information
Sabah Temple
After pickup from your Kota Kinabalu hotel, you will be taken on a half-day tour of some of Kota Kinabalu's most interesting landmarks. Stop first at the Wisma Tun Mustapha (Sabah Foundation Building), a circular tower of steel that stands at 30-storeys high and one of the city's most important icons. Then, be taken to the University of Sabah, one of Malaysia's top universities to learn about the various schools, faculties and research that this university contributes.
Afterward, head to the Kota Kinabalu City Mosque and admire this exemplary model of Islamic architecture. Built right on the site of the Likas Bay, this gorgeous and dramatic structure looks like it is floating right on the man-made lagoon.
Finally, explore Sabah Museum with your guide and learn about Sabah's history, culture and social and natural history. See the different exhibits that display this region's various archaeological, historical, art, zoological and various other collections.
Before heading back to your hotel, make a brief stop at Signal Hill, where you will be greeted with a beautiful bird's eye view of the city skyline and nearby islands. Time permitting, your guide will stop at a local handicraft market for you to peruse unique local handmade works of art.
Recent Reviews of this Tour
Reviewed by Somjate K, Thailand, August 2008
It is OK.
Reviewed by Anonymous, August 2008
Too much time at areas of no real great interest. The offices could be commented on as we drive past. Commentary was not all that accurate, next tour we went on was better and gave more accurate figures for income house prices. Need to get to museum earlier which could be done if other adjustments made.
