The capital of Sabah, Borneo's northernmost state, Kota Kinabalu is wedged between a tropical rainforest and the South China Sea. Many explorers use it as a launching point to venture off and see the surrounding jungle and marine life.
As you go about your explorations, you will discover that this city has its own set of eclectic charms—a vibrant arts and music scene where tales of yore are presented in innovative forms and new ideas are bounced off the audience, a thriving culinary culture that highlights the multi-ethnic nature of the city, remnants from a tumultuous past, and ample opportunities to be in the midst of Nature and enjoy the company of Her creatures—the orangutan, for instance.