What do I need to prepare for Kota Kinabalu?

There are some things to pay attention to when traveling to Kota Kinabalu. In addition to safety, there are some things that need to be paid attention to when traveling, and things that need to be prepared and understood in advance when traveling to Kota Kinabalu. Let's take a look at the relevant information.

Basic explanation

Currency RM- Malaysian ringgit, which is common in Malaysia, is difficult for domestic banks to exchange, and can be directly exchanged in RMB locally. Airports, ATMs with UnionPay logo and exchange points can be exchanged. At present, the exchange rate of ringgit is between 1: 1.6 and 1.8, that is, 100 yuan is equal to 63 ringgit. Many exchange points close at 7:30, but some exchange points in Kota Kinabalu Mall will stay open until later, such as Modi.

Time difference There is no time difference between China and Malaysia;

Island Park Tengku Adunaman Island Park consists of five islands, namely Pulaokaya Island and Manugan Island.

PulauManukan, PulauMamutik, PulauSulug and 〔PulauSapi〕 are paradise for snorkeling, diving, swimming and other water sports. What attracts tourists here are its coral reefs and beaches. All the islands in the park are surrounded by coral reefs. When the sea ebbs, some islands will surface. The total area of the park is located in Manukan Island;

Admission is RM 25/person. On the same day, you can board all the islands in Tengku Abdul Rahman Park for free with an island ticket.

The opening hours are from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm every day.

How to get there by direct speedboat, about 15-20 minutes (JesseltonPoint Ferry Terminal is next to the Royal Customs Office of the Royal Malaysian Customs Administration).

The city ambient light is KK, which is equivalent to a very ordinary small town in China. But the folk customs are simple, harmonious and friendly; There are many foreigners visiting, and there are many thieves in South Korea, but not as many as in China.

: Precautions

1. Don't take too much luggage, no, too much luggage! It's not like you have to pay for consignment or anything. The key is to go to tropical countries, go into battle lightly, and bring as little as possible. My cousin and I share a backpack, and hers is still that kind of computer bag. The little one can have a concave shape like a city beauty, because I know she will definitely buy clothes. I'm a little older than her, and I can't carry a bag of snacks in my hand.

2. Currency exchange. When you arrive at Kota Kinabalu International Airport, you can exchange money with the money changer or take some money from the ATM for car meals (100-200RM is enough. If the hotel needs a deposit, please take more 100). When you get to the city, you'd better go to Modic shopping mall, where there is more communication. We did a lap at that time, and the highest was about 100:63. In addition, there is a taxi counter on the left when Kota Kinabalu International Airport takes her luggage out of the boarding gate. When you have no money to take a taxi, the enthusiastic elder sister will take out her calculator and tell you that I can exchange it here. But, hold back! 500RMB=275RM, is it worthwhile to calculate the value yourself? At that time, my big cousin took out the Alipay currency exchange rate calculator and looked at it. No, at least you can change it to 300. It's a little dark here. After eye contact, go!

3. It seems so hot and cold when AirAsia doesn't transit, so you don't need to take a coat to keep out the cold! Only bring a thin coat, which does not take up space;

4. Whether it's a direct flight or a connecting flight, if you can't find the way at the airport, look at the signs overhead (usually in Chinese and English) or follow the crowd or ask the staff;

5. AirAsia's baggage check-in regulations are not too strict. As long as it is not too exaggerated, it can be counted as carry-on baggage, and a consignment fee can be exempted. If you really have enough checked baggage, please buy it in advance, because it will be much more expensive to buy it at the counter. The meal is the same;

6. When booking tickets at AirAsia official website, you don't need to choose meals and seats, because you can bring your own dry food in a short time. Besides, the seats on the plane are all the same. The most expensive seat you can choose is the front seat by the window. There is no need to waste money. If it's an evening flight, it's even less necessary to choose a window one;

7. When spending by KK card, please ask the clerk to take the UnionPay channel first, then take VISA, and then take MasterCard. If you are a VISA/MasterCard UnionPay dual-currency card, the clerk will tell you by default that foreign currency cards will be preferred.

8. If the teller keeps asking you if you want to rent the snorkeling suit of 10RM when buying tickets for the sea at Jesselton Wharf, you can just say no and rent it on the island. Because you have to take it with you all the time when you rent it, I'll see how you take selfies and surf smartly.

9. Choose a local calling card: Hotlink or Digi? Recommend Hotlink's 7-day travel package card, 5G network, unlimited traffic, domestic calls for a few cents a minute, 25RM/ piece; The buddy at the Hotlink sales point in Kuala Lumpur speaks Chinese like a thief, and he is also very happy to attract many people to queue up to buy with a big speaker, and dumped the Digi next to him for a few blocks. But, hold back, don't buy it! Go to Kota Kinabalu and buy it again! You will come back to thank me;

10. If you transfer via Kuala Lumpur like us, it is recommended to reserve more than 2 hours for transfer (only 1.5 hours for familiarization). Please pay attention to the direction indicated by the "Domestic Transfer" sign on the transfer route of Kuala Lumpur Airport. At the customs office at the transfer entrance, there is a counter where tickets are printed by hand. Please print your ticket before queuing.

1 1. It has always been said that you should bring RMB 4,000/person in cash, including when we check in from Shenzhen Baoan Airport, the staff specially reminded you that "it is best to bring RMB 4,000/person, because your ENTRi visa is the easiest to spot check". Scared us into going to the ATM and withdrawing 2000 more. But the two of us still only brought 4400 yuan, because we have credit cards and hotel orders, and we are not afraid of being checked. Later, I changed planes in Kuala Lumpur, and there were so many people waiting in line that I didn't check any of them.

12. If you have a travel plan, you'd better book your air ticket three months or more in advance; If you don't have a plan, but you are reluctant to travel, please pay attention to AirAsia APP or visit official website from time to time. If you encounter a special promotion ticket, buy it first. After all, the plan can be rescheduled and the special ticket can't wait. Official website should always be the cheapest and most reliable way to buy air tickets;

13. All kinds of online one-day tour packages are worth ordering, and the airport pick-up project of 1 yuan is quite conscience (bundled with one-day tour). In addition, there are many similar hornets' nests. You can find "local attractions" through the home page, and occasionally send hotel coupons at low prices;

14. Many public toilets in Kota Kinabalu charge, usually 50 cents. You'd better take some change with you when you go out. Or settle it at the hotel before going out.