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 also some things to pay attention to when traveling, what to prepare when attacking Kota Kinabalu and what to know in advance. Let's take a look at the relevant information.

Basic information currency

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

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

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

(Pramanoukan), Pramamutik, Russell (◆) and Sabi (Prau

Sapi〕: This marine island park is a paradise for water sports such as snorkeling, diving and swimming.

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 of them will emerge from the water. The general area of the park is located in Plomanoukan;

Tickets are RM 25/person, and you can land on all the islands of Tengku Adullaman Park for free on the same day with island tickets.

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

How to get there? Take a direct speedboat for about 15-20 minutes (Kota Kinabalu Ferry Terminal is in MalaysiaRoyal).

Customs Department next to Royal Malaysian Customs Department)

The urban environment only KK is equivalent to a very ordinary small town in China. But the folk customs are simple, harmonious and friendly; Many foreigners come to visit, and many Koreans are thieves, but not as many as China.

Note 1. Don't take too much luggage, no, too much luggage! It's not that you have to pay for it. The key is to go to tropical countries and go into battle lightly. The less you bring, the better. My first cousin and I each have a backpack, and hers is still that kind of computer bag. Her small back looks like an urban beauty, which can be sunken, because I know she will definitely buy clothes. Mine is a little bigger than hers, and I can't hold another bag of snacks in my hand.

2. Currency exchange. You can change money when you arrive at Kota Kinabalu International Airport.

Change some money or take some from the ATM to eat by car (100-200RM is enough, if the hotel needs a deposit, please take more 100), so let's go to Modic shopping mall to change it when Datou is in the city center, where there is more change. We made a circle at that time, and the highest one was probably 100:63. In addition, there is a taxi counter on the left when Kota Kinabalu International Airport takes its 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 change it here. But, hold on, don't change! 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 it can be changed to 300+. It's a little dark here. After eye contact, leave! ;

3. AirAsia doesn't seem to be so hot and cold, so you don't need to take a coat to keep out the cold! Just 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 direction 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 as strict as spicy ones. As long as it's not too exaggerated, it can be counted as carry-on baggage, which can avoid a consignment fee. If the luggage is really too much to check, please be sure to buy it in advance, because it will be much more expensive to buy it at the counter. The same is true for machine meals;

6. AirAsia official website doesn't need to choose a plane meal and place to book tickets, because you can bring your own dry food in a short time, and the seats on the plane are the same. You spend the most money in the front row by the window, which is unnecessary. If it is a night flight, it is even more unnecessary to choose a window seat;

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

8. If the teller keeps asking you if you want to rent the snorkeling suit of 10RM when you buy tickets at Jesselton Wharf, you can say no and rent it when you arrive at the island. Because it is rented, you should always take it with you. I see how you take selfies and surf smartly.

9. choice of local calling card: HotlinkorDigi?

Recommend Hotlink's 7-day travel package card, 5G network, unlimited traffic, and call domestic for a few cents a minute, 25RM/ piece; The buddy at the Hotlink sales point in Kuala Lumpur Airport speaks Chinese, and he is very happy to attract many people to queue up to buy with a big speaker, a few blocks away from Digi. 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 (one and a half hours is enough). Please look at the "domestic" sign for the connecting flight route of Kuala Lumpur Airport.

Just follow the direction indicated by "transfer". At the customs office at the transfer entrance, there is a manual counter for printing air tickets. You can type them out first and then queue up.

1 1. There has always been a saying that you carry 4,000 RMB/person in cash, including when we check in from Shenzhen Baoan Airport, the staff specially reminded you that "you'd better bring 4,000 RMB each, because the ENTRi visa in your is the easiest to spot check". In fear, we quickly went to the ATM and got an extra 2000. However, we always only bring 4400, because we still have credit cards and hotel orders, and we are not afraid of being checked. Later, I passed through the customs in Kuala Lumpur, and there were so many people waiting in line that none of them were checked;

12. If you have a travel plan, it is best to book the air ticket three months or more in advance; If you don't have a plan, but you can't help but want to travel, please pay attention to AirAsia APP, or visit official website irregularly and buy a special promotion ticket first. After all, the plan can be rescheduled, but the special ticket can't wait. Official website should always be the cheapest and most reliable air ticket purchase channel;

13. All kinds of online one-day tour packages are worth ordering. 1 Yuan airport pick-up project is quite conscience (bundled with one-day tour). In addition, there are many similar hornet's nests, which can be found by querying "local play projects" through the home page, and occasionally giving 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.