Sabah Tourism Board, Tourism office in Gaya Street, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia.
The Sabah Tourism Board occupies a white colonial building with stone walls and traditional architectural features located on Gaya Street in central Kota Kinabalu. The office provides information about accommodations, local transportation, and organized tours to major destinations including Mount Kinabalu and nearby areas.
The building was originally constructed as Jesselton Post Office in 1918 and served administrative functions during the early colonial period. After significant renovation in 1936 under engineer JW Norman's direction, it was adapted for its current role in serving visitors and travelers.
The tourism office displays the varied traditions of different indigenous communities from the Sabah region through rotating exhibitions and cultural showcases. Visitors can encounter traditional crafts and arts that remain part of daily life for local peoples in the area.
Visitors can obtain detailed maps, local transportation information, and accommodation recommendations for the entire region at this office. Staff members assist with planning excursions, hiking trips, and tours to nature reserves and other attractions throughout Sabah.
A marker called Kilometre Zero stands at the front entrance and serves as the reference point for measuring all distances throughout Sabah state. This single spot anchors the distance measurements that guides use when describing how far away other locations are from the city center.
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