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Tanjung Aru Beach Sunset in Kota Kinabalu

2018-09-26 · Updated: 2026-08-11 · Original (Korean)

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After having a late, really late lunch, I came to relax and watch the Kota Kinabalu sunset. Being able to see this spectacular view—known as one of the world's top three sunsets—every day is probably the best part of traveling to Kota Kinabalu. The only bummer... is that my camera just couldn't capture the breathtaking scenery. I really, really want to get a new camera.

Silhouettes of people playing in the water at the beach at dusk
Landscape of the sea and a small island with the sun setting through the clouds
Two children standing on the beach against the backdrop of the sea at sunset
Silhouettes of two children standing on the beach looking at the sunset
Silhouettes of two children running and playing on the beach at sunset
A beach with rolling waves at dusk and an island seen in the distance

From here on are photos taken with my cracked iPhone 6. It was as if it was saying, "Sorry, I just can't capture this," because not a single one came out right.

A sky full of clouds tinted with the colors of the sunset
The sun setting over the sea horizon under a red-tinted sky
Silhouettes of two people, the sea, and the beach under a red-tinted sky



Expenses (conservatively, multiply by 300 to get the amount in KRW)

  • Accommodation until Sept 4: RM 120
  • Transport to Lok Kawi: RM 25
  • Drinks: RM 3
  • Lok Kawi Wildlife Park admission: RM 20
  • Coke: RM 2
  • Transport to accommodation: RM 20
  • Lunch: RM 20.3
  • Transport to Jesselton: RM 7
  • Mantanani Nanamun Tour booking: RM 230
  • Rafting booking: RM 160
  • Transport to Tanjung Aru: RM 7
  • Ice cream: RM 9.5
  • Transport to accommodation: RM 8
  • Transport to Hard Rock Cafe: RM 5
  • Hard Rock Cafe pin purchase: RM 112
  • Dinner at Hard Rock Cafe: RM 102
  • Transport to accommodation: RM 5
  • Drinks, snacks: RM 20.9

Daily expenses: RM 876.7

Total travel expenses: 2,875,000 KRW + RM 2522.58




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