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Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Dine + Drink Guide

Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

Embark on a culinary odyssey in captivating Kota Kinabalu, where scenic beauty and outdoor adventures meet delectable Malaysian Bornean cuisine.

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Raising the (Snack) Bar

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Barrel Aged Manhattan Cocktail
Cocktail
Rooftop @ Le Meridien

From new-wave Chinese snacking to New York classics, there’s a snack – and cocktail – for every occasion.

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Culture + Style
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Culture + Style

Kota Kinabalu’s Best Open Air Markets

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Traditional markets are the lifeblood of Sabah in Malaysian Borneo. Since the “olden days", local farmers, fishermen and hawkers would congregate in a weekly tamu (local term for “big market”), exchanging goods, food and gossip.

Outdoors
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Outdoors

Take a Day Trip to Malaysian Borneo’s Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park

3 minutes read

White sand beaches ringed by blue waters and backed by thick green tropical vegetation may seem like an impossible find in any bustling Asian city. But Kota Kinabalu, the capital of Sabah in Malaysian Borneo, actually begs to differ.

Tips + Trends
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Tips + Trends

Going It Alone: Asia’s Top Spots for Solo Female Travel

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Twenty-first century women are more empowered than ever before. Yet for many, solo female travel remains a Rubicon that’s hard to cross.