Best travel time in Kota Kinabalu

Although Sabah is a place suitable for traveling all year round, it is recommended that you go to play when it rains less, although it often rains in Sabah. You can also participate in many celebrations in Sabah when you go in May.

general situation

Sabah, formerly known as North Borneo, is the second largest state in Malaysia. It is located in East Malaysia, at the northern end of Borneo in eastern Malaya, with the South China Sea on the west bank and the Sulu Sea and Sulawesi Sea on the east, with an area of 74,500 square kilometers and a coastline of 1,440 kilometers.

It was ruled by Britain in 1881, and on September 16th, 1963, it broke away from British rule together with Sarawak, and joined Malaya and Singapore to form the Federation of Malaysia. The longest river in Sabah is Jing-Na Ba Dangan River, and the highest mountain is Shenshan. Sabah can be said to be a wonderful tourist destination hidden in Malaysia, and it is also one of the popular tourist destinations in Malaysia in recent years. If you travel to Sabah, you will be surprised by Malaysia's rich tourism resources. There is no typhoon or earthquake here. Typhoons, all above the Philippines and Taiwan Province, China; Earthquakes are all in Sumatra and Java below, so it is also called "going to the countryside with the wind". There are endless coastlines, isolated tropical islands and tropical rainforests that maintain their original features. Because the place is remote and the folk customs are simple, you can even see the market with strong local flavor.

Temperature in Sabah: Sabah is located in the tropics, and the annual temperature is between 23℃ and 32℃, with almost no change. All kinds of water activities can be carried out at any time. Mountain areas are cooler, such as Na Ba Lu National Park in Beijing.

Precipitation in Sabah: from October to March every year, the air is humid and the rainfall is heavy, which is the rainy season; The rainfall from May to September is small, which is a dry season. Relatively speaking, the dry season is more suitable for tourism. Although there is a lot of rain in the rainy season, it rains suddenly and stops quickly, and there is very little continuous rain. After heavy rain, the weather turns cold and feels more comfortable and pleasant. There is a saying that "the four seasons are summer, and one rain becomes autumn".

Sabah monsoon: Although Sabah is located in the hurricane zone, it will hardly be disturbed by typhoons. Whether it is the humid southeast wind in rainy season or the dry southwest wind in dry season, it will bring coolness and comfort.

Optimal travel time

Generally speaking, Sabah's climate is suitable for year-round tourism. It is worth noting that in May, different celebrations were held throughout the month. Sabah's climate is like summer all year round, and there is no obvious rainy season or dry season, which belongs to tropical climate. In the afternoon, I am occasionally patronized by tropical rain or showers, which makes the air here particularly fresh and the tropical rain forest greener. Therefore, it is recommended that you bring more summer clothes. However, visitors to Shenshan Park (especially mountain climbers) must bring warm clothes and rain gear to keep out the cold and moisture.

It may rain almost at any time of the year in Sabah, but it can be divided into dry season and rainy season according to the relative rainfall. The best travel season is the dry season from May to September.

The rainy season is from October to April, but it is also because of the heavy rainfall that it resists the hot weather on the island, so the weather is cooler and fresher.

Instructions for visas in Malaysia

1. Original passport (please confirm that the passport is valid for at least half a year after returning to China, and ensure that there are at least 3 blank pages for endorsement. If the passport is damaged, please replace it in time;

2. Two recent one-inch color photos within half a year (only on white background;

3. The visa in Malaysia needs at least 3-5 working days. If you need to handle the visa, please send the required documents to us by courier at least one week in advance. The charge is RMB300/ person/time, excluding the round-trip courier fee;

4. Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan and foreigners must bring their own valid visas to the destination country and must have a valid visa to re-enter China;

5. Please attach a clear scanned copy of your ID card (front and back;

Guests under the age of 6.18, who are traveling with their parents, must provide a copy of their birth certificate and family household registration book; If neither parent goes with you, you need to provide a power of attorney issued by your father or mother (it must be signed by your father or mother to be valid;

7. If the visa is refused due to the guest's own reasons, including the cost of the air ticket and the cancellation fee of the hotel, the guest shall bear it.

Please note: According to the entry regulations of Malaysia, each foreign tourist entering Malaysia must bring at least RMB4000 in cash or equivalent foreign currency.

(If the airport staff asks, just say you have cash with you.

Precautions before departure in Sabah

1. Exchange rate consumption

The legal tender in Malaysia is ringgit (RM). The name of Malaysian currency is Ringgit (RM for short) (RM, 1 ringgit equals 100 cents (SEN, or cents). 1 RMB =0.6415 Malaysian ringgit

2. Transportation

Kota Kinabalu International Airport: This is the largest airport in Sabah. It is mainly used for taking off and landing of international flights and Malaysia MASAirlines flights.

ExpressBus/BasEkspres: There are many long-distance buses running between all major cities and towns in Sabah. The station usually starts work around 7:00 in the morning.

MiniBus/BasMini: In major cities in Sabah, minibuses are used to travel to and from fixed routes in the urban area. Because of its low fees and frequent trains, it is an ideal means of transportation to visit scenic spots in the city.

Taxi/Teksi: Taxi stations can be found near many hotels, major shopping malls or shopping centers, and you can also ask and arrange taxi pick-up at the hotel counter.

Train (Train/KeretaApi: Sabah has the only train service in Borneo, East Malaysia. The main station of the train is located at TanjungAru, about 10km away from Kota Kinabalu and the international airport.

3. Weather in Sabah

Sabah is located in the tropics, which is hot during the day and cool in the morning and evening, usually between 23-32 degrees Celsius. It is rainy season from November to March every year, and the rainfall is heavy and humid, and it is cool in the morning and evening. You should bring rain gear and sun hat. There is a one-day tour of Shenshan Park, where the temperature is over 10 degrees. You need to take a thin coat to avoid catching cold.

4. Sabah time difference

There is no time difference between Sabah and China.

5. Sabah currency

Malaysia: ringgit (zero git, usually we call it ringgit, the exchange rate: RMB-ringgit 1.6:1 or so.

6. Sabah language

The official language is Malaysian. English and Chinese are also circulating among the people.

7. Sabah communication

The local area code of Sabah is: 60

Tourist police: +6088-450222

Ambulance/Police: 999

Embassy of China in Malaysia: +603-21645301/21636853

8. Dressing guide

The weather in Sabah is like summer all year round, so you just need to prepare summer clothes. In addition, we must pay attention to sun protection. Sabah's recreational activities are mostly outdoors, especially on the beach and at sea. Don't forget to do a good job of sun protection, otherwise your skin will get sunburned.

Wear trousers when visiting the rainforest to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes.

9. Voltage/socket

The voltage is 240 volts, AC (frequency 50_ rpm system; The specification is a flat-footed triangular socket with three holes (as shown below. Tips: You need to prepare your own plug converter. (Friends' homestays can also be borrowed.

matters need attention

Please take off your shoes when entering Muslim homes and mosques, and don't wear shorts, short skirts or overly revealing clothes when visiting temples. Don't walk in front of people when praying.

Muslims don't eat pork, and they don't want to order pork and persuade wine when they sit and eat together. And Muslims regard their left hand as unclean, so remember to use your right hand when shaking hands with them and handing things (especially food). It is impolite to point at people and anything with your index finger. It is more appropriate to hold the other four fingers with your right thumb.

Please don't touch women's shoulders at will, and don't touch others' heads and the Koran at will.

You will get wet when you go out to sea by speedboat. It is recommended to bring more clothes or wear swimsuits directly on the speedboat.

Many facilities, scenic spots, shopping malls and restaurants have Chinese indicators, but most Chinese only know the English name of the place. If you want to ask for directions, you need to say the English name of the destination.

After eating seafood, finally, don't eat durian, coconut and other hot fruits immediately to avoid diarrhea.

When participating in maritime activities, it is best to choose to participate according to your own water quality. When snorkeling, don't touch the tropical fish in the water at will to avoid injury.

Sabah Hotel will charge 10% service charge and 5% surcharge, and there is no need to tip.

Do not drink unboiled tap water. The hotel will provide clean drinking water. Shops also sell bottled drinking water.

Island activities

1. Please bring your bathing suit, sunglasses, sun hat, sunscreen and coat equipment;

2. When the distinguished guests participate in island activities at their own expense, such as towing umbrellas and banana boats, they choose to participate according to their own water and physical conditions;

3. When participating in island activities, please pay attention to safety, and don't intentionally touch all kinds of tropical fish in the water, especially dangerous marine life such as jellyfish and sea urchins, so as to avoid unnecessary harm.

Accommodation instructions

1. The local hotels in Sabah advocate environmental protection and do not provide toiletries such as toothpaste and toothbrush. Please bring your own toiletries such as toothpaste and toothbrush and slippers. (Friends and homestays provide it.

2. Be sure to explain clearly or put the key on the counter when you go out, so that roommates can use it.

3. If you need to take the hotel bath towels out of the hotel, please remember to bring them back to avoid loss and waste.

property safety

1. Please keep your belongings with you during overseas travel. Please don't leave valuables in the car. Pay attention to safety during free activities. It is best to deposit your documents in the hotel safe.

2. Valuables cannot be checked by luggage. If there are lost items, travel agencies, airlines and insurance companies will not make compensation;

3. If you encounter loss, theft, robbery and other accidents abroad or at the customs clearance, please call the police immediately to avoid unnecessary troubles.

matters need attention

1. Please keep in mind the time and place of assembly during the trip. Group tours must be on time. In case of special circumstances during the trip, it is necessary to transfer, subject to the notice after the tour leader arranges;

2. All passengers are prohibited from carrying prohibited items or taking smuggled goods for profit;

Please don't make any noise in public places such as hotels and scenic spots. If you take children with you, please take good care of them and try not to let them run around. Please respect local customs, obey the arrangements of local tour guides and tour leaders, and observe the precautions in various places;

4. The order of domestic local calls is: mobile phone 0060+ mobile phone number, landline 006088+ landline number. Local call back to China sequence: mobile phone 0086+ mobile phone number, landline 0086+ area code+landline number.

Kota Kinabalu, as the most famous scenic spot in Sabah, many people go on holiday every year. In Kota Kinabalu, you can visit some local scenic spots or go to outlying islands. In short, you may not enjoy your visit at all because of the short time, so the following information can be learned.

Kota Kinabalu has a tropical climate, with only summer in a year and an average temperature of 23-31℃. October-March is the rainy season and April-September is the dry season. But on the whole, you should take your rain gear with you when it is not rainy season. In Kota Kinabalu, there are often afternoon showers, but the rain in Kota Kinabalu rarely turns into continuous rain, and it will clear up in a moment, but Kota Kinabalu is still more suitable for traveling in the dry season. Although Kota Kinabalu belongs to the powder zone, it will not be disturbed by titanium powder.

Just wear summer clothes when traveling in Kota Kinabalu, and you won't feel cold at night. Most of Kota Kinabalu's sightseeing projects are outdoors, and the ultraviolet rays are very clear, so you must be prepared for sun protection when you go to play, otherwise your skin may get sunburned. You can wear cotton trousers to prevent mosquito bites when you go to the deep mountains or rainforest areas.

1. Document preparation: Passport, visa and electronic signature need to be printed.

2. Clothing preparation: Just go to Sabah and prepare summer clothes directly, but the air conditioner at the airport is cold, so it is recommended to take a thin coat with you. Sabah has strong ultraviolet rays. When snorkeling, prepare long jellyfish clothes to avoid sunburn.

3. Sunscreen preparation: Sunscreen must be prepared, and it is best for friends who want to snorkel to prepare spf100+ sunscreen.

4. Washing tools: Some local hotels don't provide washing sets, so I suggest you don't have one.

5. Drug preparation: gastrointestinal drugs must be prepared, as well as motion sickness drugs. There are a lot of mosquitoes in Sabah from May to October, so you should prepare anti-mosquito products, but you can also buy them locally.

6. Adapter: The voltage in Malaysia is 200-240 volts alternating current (AC) at 50 revolutions per second. Unlike China, the Malaysian socket is a British standard three-flat-headed socket. The plug of China cannot be used directly. You need a plug converter, which is also available at the hotel front desk, but you are advised to prepare it yourself in advance.

7. Mobile phone card: There are three major mobile communication service providers in Malaysia: Maxis, DIGI and Celcom. DIGI and Celcom are the most popular, and these two have the best signals. You can see the purchase points of mobile phone cards at airports, stations and roadsides, but try to buy them in cabinets or Taobao before going abroad.

1. Mermaid Island

Crowd density: ★★★★

Clarity of seawater: ★★★★★★★

Play recommendation: If time is tight, you can choose a one-day tour, go to the island to participate in water play projects, go to the mangrove forest to see proboscis monkeys and fireflies in the afternoon, and choose a two-day tour with more time to watch the sunset and the unique "Blue Tears" scenic spot.

Mermaid Island is an island that was developed earlier. All the facilities and equipment here are perfect. There is also a very famous spectacle of blue tears. However, the number of people visiting the island is limited every day, and you can't go to the island by yourself. You have to ask local guides to take it with you. As for consumption, it is about 278 yuan-1180 yuan per capita.

2. Island around the beach

Crowd density: ★★★★

Clarity of seawater: ★★★★★★★

The island around the beach was only developed around 2010. The environment here is well protected and the journey takes a short time. Here, you can go to the island by yourself, and the per capita consumption on the island is about 298-668 yuan.

3. Shabi Island and Manugan Island

Crowd density: ★★★★★

Clarity of seawater: ★★★★★

It is more lively to go to Shuangdao, which is closer to the urban area, and there are more tourists in Tengku Adullaman Park. You can also go to the island on your own pier here. The per capita consumption on the island is about 235 yuan-559 yuan.