1-Day Cultural Tour of Kota Kinabalu with Monsopiad Village

1 Day Duration

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About This Tour

Explore the history and culture of Kota Kinabalu on a full-day tour that begins at Monsopiad Cultural Village, a living museum known for its famous House of Sku...

Duration: 1 Day · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · City: Kota Kinabalu · Languages: English

About Kota Kinabalu

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Kota Kinabalu

Whether you head to much-loved Kota Kinabalu to hike Mount Kinabalu or to plunge into the coral-crusted underwater of Usukan Bay, Everest Global Hub has local guides at hand to help plan the itinerary!

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What's Included

Transportation
Entrance fees as stated
One lunch
English-speaking Kota Kinabalu tour guide

Not Included

Airfare and airport tax
Insurance fees
Video and camera fees
Porter fees and personal items
Other personal consumption
Meals and other food and beverage items

Itinerary

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Day 01

Monsopiad Village, City Mosque and Sabah Museum

Meet your Kinabalu tour guide at your hotel in KK City Center and proceed to the Penampang River, passing many traditional buildings along the way. Meet your Kinabalu tour guide at your hotel in KK City Center and proceed to the Penampang River, passing many traditional buildings along the way. Arrive at Monsopiad Village and visit the Tangkob, or grainery, where the padi is housed. Kotos Di Monsopiad, or Monsopiad's Main House, is dedicated to the life and times of Monsopiad and his descendants. On display are ceramic jars, padi grinders, bamboo items, and the costume of Bobohizan Inai Bianti, a direct descendant of Monsopiad and a very senior high priestess. Arrive at Monsopiad Village and visit the Tangkob, or grainery, where the padi is housed. Kotos Di Monsopiad, or Monsopiad's Main House, is dedicated to the life and times of Monsopiad and his descendants. On display are ceramic jars, padi grinders, bamboo items, and the costume of Bobohizan Inai Bianti, a direct descendant of Monsopiad and a very senior high priestess. Explore other exciting exhibits such as the massive monolith, which invokes a dozen legends, the traditional restaurant, and, of course, Siou Do Mohoing, or the House of Skulls, where all 42 "trophies" of Monsopiad hang from the rafters. Explore other exciting exhibits such as the massive monolith, which invokes a dozen legends, the traditional restaurant, and, of course, Siou Do Mohoing, or the House of Skulls, where all 42 "trophies" of Monsopiad hang from the rafters. Have lunch and continue your journey. Stop first at Wisma Tun Mustapha (Sabah Foundation Building), a circular steel tower that stands 30 storeys high and is one of the city's most important icons. Have lunch and continue your journey. Stop first at Wisma Tun Mustapha (Sabah Foundation Building), a circular steel tower that stands 30 storeys high and is one of the city's most important icons. Visit the University of Sabah, one of Malaysia's top universities, with your local tour guide to learn about the various schools, faculties, and research that the university contributes to. Visit the University of Sabah, one of Malaysia's top universities, with your local tour guide to learn about the various schools, faculties, and research that the university contributes to. Head to the Kota Kinabalu City Mosque and admire this exemplary model of Islamic architecture. Built right on the site of Likas Bay, this gorgeous and dramatic structure looks as though it is floating on the artificial lagoon. Head to the Kota Kinabalu City Mosque and admire this exemplary model of Islamic architecture. Built right on the site of Likas Bay, this gorgeous and dramatic structure looks as though it is floating on the artificial lagoon. Visit the great Sabah Museum with your guide and learn about Sabah's history. Gaze at different exhibits displaying archaeological, historical, art, zoological, and other collections. Visit the great Sabah Museum with your guide and learn about Sabah's history. Gaze at different exhibits displaying archaeological, historical, art, zoological, and other collections. Before heading back to your hotel, make a brief stop at Signal Hill, where you will be greeted with a beautiful bird's-eye view of the city skyline and nearby islands. Time permitting, your guide will stop at a local handicraft market for you to browse unique local handmade works of art. Before heading back to your hotel, make a brief stop at Signal Hill, where you will be greeted with a beautiful bird's-eye view of the city skyline and nearby islands. Time permitting, your guide will stop at a local handicraft market for you to browse unique local handmade works of art.