World Travel Guide Search for a City   Destination Guides > Asia > Southeast Asia > Malaysia > Sabah > Kota Kinabalu Kota Kinabalu -- Sights -- Tunku Abdul Rahman Park  Travel Options Flights Hotels Vacation Rentals Cars •  Kota Kinabalu   · The City •  Arrival •  Information And Tours •  Moving On From Kota Kinabalu •  Eating And Drinking •  Listings •  City Transport •  Explore Kota Kinabalu •  Hotels in Kota Kinabalu KOTA KINABALU Hotels in Kota Kinabalu   •  Berjaya Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu from  $38.45  USD     •  Shangri-la's Tanjung Aru Rsrt Kota Kinabalu from  $95.65  USD     •  Berjaya Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu from  $38.45  USD   More Hotels in Kota Kinabalu >> Since 1946, Sabah's seat of government has been based at KOTA KINABALU, or KK as it's universally known. Although not pretty architecturally, it's got a unique buzz to it and is the liveliest city in Malaysia after KL, with a plethora of markets, cafés and bars. Most travellers grow fond of KK, not least as its bright lights and excellent eating are gratefully received after a spell roughing it on Mount Kinabalu or at Uncle Tan's Jungle Sanctuary. Aside from the State Museum, KK's major highlight is offshore Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, whose five unspoilt islands are just ten minutes by speedboat from the city center.   The City Downtown KK was almost obliterated by World War II bombs, and only in the northeastern corner of the city centre - an area known as KK Lama, or old KK - are there even the faintest remains of its colonial past. Jalan Gaya in particular is an attractive... read more >>