Sabah is the capital of Kota Kinabalu / Malaysia with the third largest international airport in Malaysia, which is served regularly,
Sabah is located on the northeastern side of Borneo and has the name "Land Below The Wind" since time immemorial, because it is just below the typhoon belt. Early sailing ships sought here protection from the murderous storms.Sabah is diversity, rough and jagged and then again tame and lovely.
The Mount Kinabalu dominates the surrounding landscape; with its 4101 meters, it is also the highest mountain in southeast Asia. This federal state has a flora and fauna, which is considered rich in options.Off the coasts are diving sites which enthusiasts can dream about.
Cruise offers to the port Kota Kinabalu, Sabah / Malaysia
Worth seeing is the state mosque with its massive dome, which sparkles in blue golden mosaic in the sun and influences the entire cityscape of Kota Kinabalu.It is also the religious center of Sabah and is fondly frequented by visitors who do not come from Moslem countries.
Conspicuous is also the Sabah Foundation, a 30-storey glass building, a masterpiece of engineering and also an architectural attraction in Kota Kinabalu. It was built of high-strength, elastic steel and there are around the world only three of these futuristic buildings. It is the seat of the significant Sabah Foundation, which deals with charitable local tasks.If there is time you should take a trip to the approximately
70-km- distant village Kota Belud. This village is a festival for every photographer when during the weekend takes place the sprawling, colorful market.Then country people from all over come here and offer their goods - a vivid and colorful picture full of fascination. The "Tamu" (so the market is called) is a real highlight among the many attractions of Sabah. Kota Belud is located north of Kota Kinabalu on the road from Kudat.
Which cruise lines and ships sail to Kota Kinabalu, Sabah?
Azamara Cruises, Carnival Cruise Line, Celebrity Cruises, Crystal Cruises, Holland America Line, Nicko Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, Phoenix, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Silversea Cruises
In which country / island is Kota Kinabalu, Sabah located?