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There`s a local market famous with the name of Filipino Market which is located at the port of Kota Kinabalu . In that market you can find many kinds of handcrafts and fantastic souvenirs for reasonable prices but before paying for anything break the prices as much as possible .
Written Oct 27, 2010
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The latest and trendiest shopping experience in KK. Located along KK waterfront, the mall comes alive in spectacular fashion with over 100 trendy outlets, restaurants and two hotels.
Two storey building with natural sunlighting and many dining & fashion outlets. The building design concept is quite unique. A popular hangout place for the young & trendy.
However, by the time I wrote this tip, Borneo One Hypermall should be the largest shopping mall in KK with two attaching hotels. Tune Hotel is just at the annexe building.
Updated Mar 9, 2009
Phone: 6088-447 777 / 992
Website: www.warisansquare.com.my
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What to buy: Sabah tea is cultivated in the pristine foothills of Mount Kinabalu. It's an all time favourite for everyone. 100% pesticide and colouring free. From Malaysia's only organic-certified tea plantation.
You can buy from shops or supermarket. Spot the dark green coloured box packing. It's a great souvenir for your friends & family at home. Available in all sizes & content.
Updated Feb 24, 2009
Phone: 6088-440 882
Website: www.sabahtea.net
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This is the usual everyday shopping place for the local.
Pacific Ngiu-Kee, one stop departmental store & supermarket.
There is a food court at the basement floor, catering all kinds of food. Prices are reasonable.
What to buy: There is a stall selling fresh fruit juices that is worth trying. My personal favourite is the avocado juice. For a mere RM3, you can have a pure, thick & smooth taste.
Updated Feb 24, 2009
Address: 1 Jalan Centre Point, 88000 Kota Kinabalu
Phone: 6088-246 900
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What to buy: Sabah is home to an abundance of pearls. This exquisite harvest from the sea is collected and either sold raw or arranged into jewellery pieces such as necklaces, bracelets, earrings & rings. Many stores in KK offer some great buys, especially from Filipino Market. The prices are lower than that in many other countries and the quality is just as good if not better.
Pick for those pearls which are near round shape, full of lustre & minimum flaws. This is the basic in selecting reasonable quality pearls.
What to pay: RM30 to RM50 for a short strand of necklace
Updated Feb 23, 2009
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A market with stalls selling dried seafood like shrimp, salted fish, anchovies, crackers, etc.
What to buy: Shrimp, salted fish, anchovies, crackers etc... if you don't mind your luggage filled with fishy smell. It can be a good buy for the locals to cook their local dishes.
What to pay: Dried shrimp RM25 per kilo
Updated Feb 23, 2009
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Some of the popular shops are Borneo Craft, Borneo Treasures, Kadaiku, Sabah Handicraft Centre, The Borneo Trading Post, etc. Or you can find them in Gaya Sunday market, which basically sells everything.
What to buy: Pencil case, handphone pouch, coin pouch, purse etc.
What to pay: RM10 for 3 items.
Updated Feb 23, 2009
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Sabah or Malaysian Borneo is the sanctuary for Orang Utans. Of course here you can find a variety of souvenirs on Orang Utan. Some of the popular shops are Borneo Craft, Borneo Treasures, Kadaiku, Sabah Handicraft Centre, The Borneo Trading Post, etc.
What to buy: Be sure to pick up one of their signature, endangered species -- Orang Utan.
Updated Feb 23, 2009
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This shop is accredited by the Sabah Tourism Board. The quality and price here were the best I saw in KK. They also have other souviner items, sarongs, chocolates etc.
What to buy: T shirts
What to pay: Less than some other souviner shops for better quality.
Written Oct 24, 2008
Address: Jalan Daluk Chong Thian Vun
Website: http://www.sabahtourism.com/main_abtkadaiku.php?lg=1
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Pearls are a big shopping item in KK. They are good quality and cheap.
They can be bought at department stores, Jewellers, and at market stalls ie the Craft market at the waterfront and at the Gaya St Sunday market.
At the last 2 remember to bargin the price down.
Written Oct 13, 2008
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