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A rental car is the best means to explore Kota Kinabalu, but driving around Kota Kinabalu can be quite a task especially if you are visiting the city for the first time. To help you avoid unnecessary hassle, below are some tips on getting around the City below the Wind:
The speed limit within the city is 40 km/h while that on major highways is 90-100 km/h.
Parking lots can be easily found close to the major attractions of the city including the Atkinson Clock Tower and the Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park.
There is no such rush hour in Kota Kinabalu as the traffic here is generally quiet.
Adventure lovers and hiking enthusiasts should definitely plan a daytrip the enchanting Mount Kinabalu National Park. Situated around 80 km east of Kota Kinabalu, the area offers beautiful flora and fauna.
For amazing diving opportunities, make way to the beautiful Layang Layang Island, which is also known as Swallow Reef. The island also offers amazing opportunities for bird watchers and those who wish to learn diving.