Travel Reference
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non-Muslims outside regular prayer times, but dress modestly (long trousers and arms
covered is a good rule of thumb, although you may get away with just shoulders covered)
and remove your shoes before entering. To get here, take bus 5A from Wawasan Plaza go-
ing toward UMS (RM1.50). Just ask the conductor to drop you off outside the City
Mosque after the Tanjung Lipat roundabout.
State Mosque
(Jln Tunku Abdul Rahman)
Sabah's state mosque is a perfect example of contemporary
Malay Muslim architecture: all modernist facade and geometric angles. The building is
south of the city centre past the Kampung Air stilt village, not far from the Sabah Mu-
seum; you'll see the striped minaret and chevronned dome on your way to or from the air-
port. Non-Muslim visitors are allowed inside, but dress appropriately.
MOSQUE
Tanjung Aru
This pretty sweep of sand begins around the Shangri-La's Tanjung Aru Resort and
stretches south to the airport. Tanjung Aru is a locals' beach, full of picnic spots, swoony-
eyed couples and much familial goodwill. Food stalls are plentiful, most closing up a bit
after dark, which reminds us: sunsets here are pretty perfect. We would advise against
swimming here; the water may look nice, and some locals may tell you it's fine, but others
claim it's tainted by run-off from KK and nearby water villages.
BEACH
FARM
Orchid De Villa
( 380611;
www.orchid-de-villa.com.my
; Jln Kiansom; 8am-5pm; )
If you're just
as crazy about flora as fauna, head to this farm, about 3 km from central KK, along the
road to Penampang. The farm specialises in rare Bornean orchids, hybrid orchids, cacti
and herbal plants.
Tours
KK has a huge number of tour companies, enough to suit every taste and budget. Head to
Wisma Sabah - this office building is full of agents and operators. We have highlighted
three companies that specialise in off-the-beaten-track and/or ecotourism activities.
SIGHTS
GogoSabah
