� Menara Tun Mustapha (Tun Mustapha
Tower) � Sabah State Museum �
� Sabah State Mosque � Kota Kinabalu Wetland Centre � Tamu Penampang �
 Menara
Tun Mustapha (Tun Mustapha Tower)
Located at Likas Bay, about 10 minutes drive from Kota Kinabalu, At 122
metres, is Borneo�s highest tower. Formerly known as the Sabah Foundation
Building, when completed in in 1977, it was one of the three such buildings in
the world based on this design concept. This magnificent glass-shrouded tower
of 72 sides rising 30 storeys into the sky, dominates the landscape. It has a
central core with steel brackets supporting each floor. On the 18th floor is
the revolving restaurant offering an atmosphere where you can enjoy a
different dining experience.
 Sabah
State Museum
Located at Old Palace Hill ( Bukit Istana Lama ) in Kota Kinabalu. This
complex is unique ias it houses in one place the museum proper, an
ethnobotanic garden, a zoological garden and a heritage village. Based on the
architecture of Murut and Rungus longhouses, the museum consists of several
galleries. Interesting exhibits include ceramics, traditional weapons and
costumes reflect the diversity of the State's culture and traces Sabah's early
trade links. The museum also houses musical instruments, tools and ritual
paraphernalia.
Next to the Science Centre is the Multivision Theatre (Wacana Room) and
the Sabah Art Gallery
Open: Mon � Thur (10 am � 6 pm), Sat &
Sun (9 am � 6 pm)
Location: Jalan Bukit Istana Lama, Kota Kinabalu, 4 km or about 15 minutes
from the City Centre.
Link - Sabah Museum
 Sabah
State Mosque
Located at Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman and near the Sabah State Muzium, the
mosque is a unique combination of prevailing Islamic architecture and
contemporary design. Visible visible on the way to and from the airport, the
building has a large dome which has a honeycomb pattern design and golden
motifs'. Avoid visiting on Fridays which is the day of
prayer for Muslims.
Kota
Kinabalu Wetland Centre
If you want to see how nature works to prevent soil erosion or just want to
see up close the unique flora and fauna species of a mangrove wetland, head
for the Kota Kinabalu City Bird Sanctuary (KKCBS) in the state of Sabah.
Situated just two kilometers north-east of Kota Kinabalu City at Likas, it was
once known as the Likas Wetlands (or Likas Mangrove), then named as Kota
Kinabalu City Bird Sanctuary, it is now the Kota Kinabalu Wetland Centre (KKWC).
This 24 hectares (60 acres) site is the only remaining patch of a once
extensive mangrove forest found in the
coastal town of Kota Kinabalu.
Birds are attracted to the site's mangrove plants and trees. To date, more
than 85 bird species have been recorded. Located on the migration route from
northern Asia, it is an important feeding and breeding ground for many
migratory birds. Commonly sighted birds here include the migratory species
from as far as Northern Asia, Siberia and Northern China like the sandpiper,
Greenshank, Redshank, egrets and herons as well as canopy birds such as White
Collared Kingfisher, Stork-billed Kingfisher, Green Imperial Pigeon and
Spotted Dove. There is also a breeding colony of Purple Herons coexisting with
Rufous Night Herons and Black-crowned Night Herons. Other mangrove wildlife
includes mudskipper, fiddler crab, mud crab, horseshoe crab, water snakes,
monitor lizards, butterflies,
weaver ants and more. There is a 1.5 km. boardwalk leading into the mangrove forest. There is also a
bird watching hide, tower hide, and outdoor classroom.
Tamu Penampang
Penampang - made up of a tight-knit Kadazandusun community, is a bustling
district which us about 15 minutes drive from Kota Kinabalu. Dongonggon,
considered the heart of Penampang, is the place to be every Thursday and
Friday for this is when the Tamu (market) takes place. Traders come out in
full force to sell their best produce, ranging from fresh vegetables to
handicrafts. The Tamu Penampang is particularly famous for its tapai or lihing
(rice wine) and jars of bambangan (a wild mango usually pickled) and tuhau(a
ginger-like plant which has been pounded and mixed with lime juice, onion and
chillies). Want the truly exotic- Give the sago worms, or butod, a try! Held
on Thursdays and Fridays ans as most �tamu' they operate as early as 6am and
close by 2pm
The weekly tamu - or open air markets - are still very important and are more
than mere markets. The tamu still serves as a gathering where friends meet,
make new acquaintances, exchange news and gossips. If you wish to know in
which village there will be a wedding during the upcoming week-end, you have
to go to the tamu!
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