Affectionately known as "KK," bustling Kota Kinabalu is the capital of Sabah and the hub of tourism in Malaysian Borneo. Other than only enjoying the city, there are plenty of things to do in the surrounding area. Kota Kinabalu is surrounded by wildlife refuges, outdoor activities, and opportunities to explore the local culture. There are numerous galleries, libraries, and places to worship as well. Diving enthusiasts can try leisure diving, snorkelling as well as technical diving here. Other water activities like kayaking, white water rafting, sailing, deep sea fishing and river cruises are also popular in this region. Kota Kinabalu, East Malaysia’s capital city, doesn’t really personify Borneo – the capital isn’t a jumble of leafy greens and seaside shanties, but it is the place to go for a cache of Sabahan’s superlative sights. Most visitors head up here for a view of Borneo’s towering granite roof – Mount Kinabalu – but KK has plenty of attractive coastal towns and stilt villages worth visiting. A night spent in Kota Kinabula is well worth the occasion before you aim for the summit. Home to the 4095-metre Mount Kinabalu – Southeast Asia’s highest peak, the Kinabalu National Park, located in northwest Sabah, is Malaysia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site. It has one of the world’s largest collections of flora and fauna and the two-day journey across its landscape to get to the summit of the Borneo peak is a sure-fire adventure challenge for intrepid climbers.