✨ 2D1N Self-Drive Escape to Kota Kinabalu & Kundasang 🚗🌿

A short but super refreshing trip! Here’s how we made the most of our weekend: ⸻ 🚗 Rent a Car = Best Decision Ever We picked up a car straight from KK airport — easy roads, super flexible timing, and so many roadside stops you’d miss on a tour! ⸻ Day 1 Highlights: 🌸 Secret Garden, Kundasang Hidden gem alert! Peaceful, full of pretty blooms, and cooling mountain air. Such an IG-worthy spot — feels like your own little secret garden. 🔥 Sinalau Bakas Stop On the way up to Kundasang, you must try Sinalau Bakas — smoked wild boar meat. You’ll smell it from the roadside stalls before you even see it! Smoky, juicy, and perfect to munch while enjoying the mountain view. 🐄 Desa Dairy Farm Fun The famous “Little New Zealand” — cute cows, beautiful hills, and the creamiest fresh milk & ice cream. The yogurt drink here hits different in the cool weather. 🏡 Overnight at Ausvilla Kundasang Loved our stay here — clean, spacious, and so quiet. The sunrise view of Mount Kinabalu from the room? Chef’s kiss. 🌄 Perfect cozy vibes for a chilly Kundasang night. ⸻ Day 2 Chill Vibes: 🥛 More Dairy Goodies Before leaving, grabbed more fresh cheese, milk, and yogurt drinks from Desa Dairy Farm — can’t get enough! 🍍 Local Market Stop Stopped by roadside markets for mini pineapples and handmade snacks — super sweet and affordable. Great for munching on the drive back. ⸻ ✨ Quick Tips for You: ✔️ Self-drive is a must — flexible and fun! ✔️ Jacket needed — Kundasang can be super cold at night. ✔️ Sinalau Bakas — don’t skip this hidden gem snack! ✔️ Ausvilla Kundasang — peaceful stay with mountain views. ✔️ Wake up early for sunrise magic. Short trip but 100% worth it. 💙🗻 #kotakinabaluguide