London is the place where the historic past and the vibrant present come alive. A blend of history, ground-breaking architecture and culture has created an amazing and constantly evolving city.With countless museums, galleries and entertainment options throughout the city there has never been a better time to come and find out just how much it has to offer.

London has the greatest concentration of major attractions in Britain and boasts four World Heritage Sites. 238 attractions that are free to enter, so there’s nowhere else in the world where you can see so much for so little.

Take your pick from the top ten below, based on 2004 visitor numbers.

1. National Gallery: The National Gallery houses one of the greatest collections of European painting in the world.

2. British Museum: The imposing British Museum exhibits the works of man from prehistoric to modern times with collections drawn from all around the world.

3. Tate Modern: The impressive Tate Modern is Britain’s national museum of modern art.

4. The London Eye: The British Airways London Eye forms a major feature of London’s skyline. It is the world’s highest observation wheel and offers passengers spectacular views of over 55 of London’s most famous landmarks in just 30 minutes.

5. Natural History Museum: As well as the permanent dinosaur exhibition, the gallery boasts a collection of the biggest, tallest and rarest animals in the world.

6. Science Museum: See, touch and experience the major scientific advances of the last 300 years at the largest museum of its kind in the world.

7. The Tower of London: Take a free guided tour with one of the Yeoman Warders around one of the most famous fortified buildings in the world.

8. The Victoria & Albert Museum: The V&A celebrates all things art and design, and is home to 3000 years worth of amazing artefacts from many of the world’s richest cultures.

9. The National Portrait Gallery: The gallery features portraits in all mediums depicting well known British people.

10. National Maritime Museum: This is the largest maritime museum in the world with a collection of over two million objects relating to seafaring.

Best Way to Get Around:
Underground (The Tube): The London Underground, or ‘the tube’ as it is universally known to Londoners, is normally the quickest and easiest way of getting round London.

Bus: Buses are a quick and convenient way to travel around London, providing plenty of sightseeing opportunities en route.

The City of Kota Kinabalu, formerly known as Jesselton, is the capital of Sabah. Located on the west coast of “the Land Below the Wind”, under the watchful eye of majestic Mount Kinabalu, and on the fringes of the South China Sea, Kota Kinabalu is the bustling and colourful gateway to Sabah. Here you find the international airport, world class hotels, innumerable restaurants and café shops, shopping malls and business districts. We call our fast developing and modern city with some 350,000 inhabitants simply and affectionately KK!

Highlights:
Atkinson Clock Tower - One of the most enduring landmarks in Kota Kinabalu, which has stood prominently on the bluff along Signal Hill Road, is the Kota Kinabalu Clock Tower. It was built as a memorial to Francis George Atkinson, the popular first District Officer of Kota Kinabalu. This memorial has the distinction of being the oldest standing structure in the whole of Sabah that survived the air raids and blitz of World War II.

Mount Kinabalu - The tallest peak in South East Asia at 4,101 metres. The State Park is 80 km from the city. If you intend on climbing the mountain there are limited climbing permits and accomidation on the mountain available and it is recomended that you book 3 months ahead. Typically whether you create your own package or go with a tour you start your climb in the early morning then stop at the resthouse for the evening. There is one restaurant there with a buffet dinner option or there is some accomidation that has basic cooking facilities available. After spending the evening at the rest stop you get up at about 3 in the morning to finish the climb and hopefully arrive at the summit in time for the sunrise. All climbers must have a guide which you can obtain at the park when you register. There are also many packages available through touring companies however it is far cheaper to create your own plan

Kota Kinabalu City Bird Sanctuary - is a natural site for wildlife and is located in the heart of the city. The Bird Sanctuary has an important natural function and has a feeling ground for many species of birds and also for several migratory species from Northern Asia.

Gaya Street Fair - The Gaya Street Fair is held every Sunday morning and is the place where locals come to buy their goods. You can find almost anything at the Fair. From local handicrafts, souvenirs and clothing to food, drinks, Chinese medicines, delicacies and even animals like chickens and pet dogs, can be purchased for very reasonable prices. It also is a good opportunity to try out your bargaining skills.

Sabah Museum - The Sabah Museum is located at Old Palace Hill (Bukit Istana Lama) only 5 minutes from Kota Kinabalu city centre and is situated on 43.3 acres of lush green natural and planted jungle. This location houses not only the Sabah Museum, but also an Ethno Botanic garden, a Zoological garden and a Heritage Village all in one place!

Shopping - There are 5 major shopping complexes in KK: Centrepoint, Wisma Merdeka, Wawasan Plaza, Karamunsing Complex and KK Plaza. Although most of the shops in these complexes carry fixed priced items the goods sold are all reasonably priced especially during the Mega Sales months of March, August, and December.

Signal Hill - Signal Hill is one of the best places to get a good view of KK. The hill is in a natural area where one can peacefully enjoy the beautiful skyline of the city with a view that extends to the islands.

Tunku Abdul Rahman Islands Park - The Tunku Abdul Rahman Islands Park is located just 3 to 8km. off Kota Kinabalu shore. Only 10 to 20 minutes by boat from Kota Kinabalu city, you can enjoy the beautiful tropical islands and indulged in lots of R&R. Some of the islands are equipped with chalets and food outlets to accommodate your needs. The Park consists of 5 islands, namely Gaya, Mamutik, Manukan, Sapi and Sulug. It is a favourite place to go to for picnickers, divers and nature lovers. The park offers ample space to try water sports and you can also enjoy and adventurous jungle trek to see the flora and fauna at namely, Gaya, Manukan and Sapi islands.

Best Way To Get Around:
Taxi - Taxi fares around town would cost around RM20, at most.

Bus - RM1.50 from Kota Kinabalu International Airport(Petagas) to the city centre. While RM1.00 from Terminal 2 International Airport(Tg.Aru) to City Center.