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Kota Kinabalu holiday itinerary ideas

Sabah, Malaysia

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KK is the hub of Sabah and is connected to major towns like Sandakan and Tawau by highway. Grab/taxis are readily available.

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Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) | 8 km | 15 minutes by taxi

Tanjung Aru Railway Station | 5 km | 10 minutes by road

Inanam North Bus Terminal | 10 km | 20 minutes by road

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KK is the hub of Sabah and is connected to major towns like Sandakan and Tawau by highway. Grab/taxis are readily available.

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