Malaysia Regional Guide

Kota Kinabalu, Mount Kinabalu, Sandakan & Semporna (Sabah) — Best in Mar–Oct · Gateway: Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI), Sandakan (SDK) & Tawau (TWU)

Kota Kinabalu, Mount Kinabalu, Sandakan & Semporna (Sabah) (Sabah (Malaysian Borneo)) is famed for Mount Kinabalu UNESCO Park (4,095m), Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park, Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary, Kinabatangan River Pygmy Elephants & Sipadan Diving. Signature regional specialties include Tuaran Mee, Hinava (Kadazan-Dusun Citrus Raw Fish), Sabah Coral Lobster & Tenom Coffee. Primary transit hub: Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI), Sandakan (SDK) & Tawau (TWU).

Regional Highlights

Mount Kinabalu UNESCO Park (4
095m)
Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park
Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary
Kinabatangan River Pygmy Elephants
Sipadan Diving

Getting Around Kota Kinabalu, Mount Kinabalu, Sandakan & Semporna (Sabah)

Connected via KTMB ETS (Electric Train Service — KL Sentral to Ipoh, Butterworth/Penang & Padang Besar at 140 km/h) & KLIA Ekspres Airport Rail (28m to KL Sentral) and regional express corridors; local transit accepts KL MyCity Pass.