• Kelly / Hitomi
  • Kelly / Hitomi

Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

A short but fine adventure by Kelly / Hitomi Read more
  • Trip start
    May 3, 2026

    University Malaysia Sabah Mosque

    May 3 in Malaysia ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C

    I decided to visit Kota Kinabalu during my transit because I had never been there before.
    I only had eight hours, but I really enjoyed it.
    First, I went to Masjid Universiti Malaysia Sabah.

    I couldn't enter the mosque, but it looked beautiful from the outside.
    Many Chinese tourists were taking pictures in lame clothes.
    I didn't want to do the same thing, so I just took a few quick photos and booked a Grab.
    The driver was friendly, although many drivers greeted me with “Ni hao.”
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  • Masjid Bandaraya, Kota Kinabalu

    May 3 in Malaysia ⋅ ☁️ 31 °C

    Next, I visited Masjid Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu.

    There were surprisingly many Japanese people there.
    Since we had to wear a hijab, I hoped they couldn't tell my nationality.
    The mosque was very beautiful.
    However, I wasn't sure if visitors were allowed to go inside or how to pray, so I didn't enter.
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  • Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

    May 3 in Malaysia ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C

    In the evening, most people go to Pantai Tanjung Aru to see the beautiful sunset.

    Of course, I went there too! However, there were many more people than I expected, so I couldn't take good pictures.

    After the sunset, it suddenly started raining! I booked a Grab to go to the airport.
    My short trip to Kota Kinabalu was over, but I really enjoyed my layover.

    A friendly taxi driver recommended visiting another island, so I hope I can come back here someday!
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  • Lounge in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

    May 3 in Malaysia ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C

    After arriving at Kota Kinabalu Airport, I planned to take a shower in the lounge.

    I asked a staff member about the shower, and he politely explained everything to me. The shower room was also very clean!
    After I took a shower, he handed me a hair dryer.

    After that, I ate some fruit in the lounge. It was good too.

    This lounge was very clean, and the staff were very polite. I liked this lounge very much!
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    Trip end
    May 3, 2026