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Taking my kids to Kota Kinabalu, some suggestions on the way back

Islands, mountains, pastures, fireflies, rainforests, sunset watching, Kota Kinabalu's itinerary is much richer than Semporna ⬆️ It's perfect for taking the kids out~ · Here are some thoughts: · 💡In addition to going out to sea, Kota Kinabalu also has some niche activities you can try. It is also fun to play sunset paddle boarding and take photos at Tanjong Aru Beach. · 💡The mangroves are a must-visit. The children were super excited to see the fireflies and proboscis monkeys. You can go to the Kawa mangroves. The drive is a bit far, but the number of fireflies and proboscis monkeys is considerable. · 💡Mount Kinabalu is also suitable for families, but the drive is a bit far. We spend the whole day in the car, visiting alpine pastures, feeding cattle and sheep, ATV, paragliding, and the scenery is beautiful. · 💡If you take your children to live on an island, go to Gaya Island Resort. It is really the best place to take your children out for a walk. The environment on the island is relatively primitive and has a sense of seclusion. Hiking and boating in the rainforest to find rare animals and plants is very meaningful. · 💡Don’t take your children to sea fishing if they are too young. There will be no sense of experience, and there will be nothing for them to play with on the boat, so they will be very noisy. · 💡For nearby islands, consider Taomeng Island (there are yachts available), Sapi Island, and Manukan Island. There are many water activities and the boat ride is short. But if you want to see the beautiful white sand beach of Jelly Sea and have a good snorkeling environment, you still have to go to the far islands: Huantan Island and Mermaid Island. · 💡You don’t need to withdraw too much Malaysian Ringgit, mobile payment is more convenient, but if you go out to sea to play water activities, you can prepare more, as you will need cash to buy on site. · 💡If you take a red-eye flight, it is recommended not to arrange too many itineraries on the first day, as it will be very tiring. You can go shopping in the city or join the sunset cruise on the Big White yacht that departs in the afternoon. · 💡It is not recommended to go to the pier to buy boat tickets if you are traveling with your family. The management of the pier is very chaotic. When there are many people, no one will care if you get on the wrong boat. It is more secure to book online in advance and have someone to pick you up and take you there. · 💡The weather forecast in Kota Kinabalu is not very accurate, so it’s always a good idea to bring an umbrella with you when you go out. · Malaysia itinerary booking You can click the link below to consult customer service↓ -
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Posted: Mar 15, 2025
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