[Highly recommended! Forget Sanya, embrace the cost-effective king - Kota Kinabalu!]

🌟 Easy preparation before entry! With your passport in hand, you can go whenever you want! Don't forget to print out your English flight and hotel itinerary, and register on the MADC website 3 days in advance. Activate your SIM card 2 days in advance, so you can use it as soon as you land. Don't forget your adapter! After entry, you can easily withdraw money with a UnionPay card or Visa card. With 1,000 RM (about 1,557 RMB) in hand, you can spend 530 RM and still have a lot left! 🛫 Great value flights, direct flights from Guangzhou to Kota Kinabalu! Round-trip flights only cost 2,600 RMB, including baggage allowance! Grab is super convenient in the city, you can go wherever you want! 🛌 Accommodation recommendation, Toojou King Room! 218 RMB/night, clean and tidy room, plenty of hot water! The slide on the second floor is waiting for you to challenge, and there is a game room, laundry room, and bar on the 6th floor. After staying for five nights, you won't want to leave! 🏖️ Itinerary, full of excitement! Day 1: City + Weston Mangrove, Day 2: Island hopping snorkeling + parasailing, Tanjung Aru Beach sunset is picturesque! Day 3-4: OW certification, Day 5: Mount Kinabalu paragliding + Desa Dairy Farm, Day 6: Sunrise paddle board + city tour, every day is full of surprises! 🍽️ Food guide, a must-see for foodies! Yuan Tea House, Yee Fung Laksa, Seng Hing Coffee Shop... every bite is delicious! Don't miss the coffee shops and dessert shops, woo!, Nook cafe, SALIM are waiting for you to check in! 🛍️ Shopping paradise, handicrafts + specialties! Salt & paper, the art attic, the craft... waiting for you to shop on the first floor of the Merdeka Center! Gaya Street Night Market stalls, Sin Tai Specialties, and more surprises waiting for you to discover! 📱 APP tools, worry-free travel! Save stores on Google Maps and pay attention to business hours; check flight information on Umetrip; Grab is super convenient for taxis and takeout; Youdao Translator, PADI (OW certification), Gopro quik (video transfer), Dive+ (underwater video and photo editing), travel essentials! 💡 Tips to make your trip smoother! Buy insurance in advance for peace of mind; rent a GoPro diving kit in advance to record beautiful moments; take a photo of your passport and back it up on your phone, and carry it with you just in case; sandals/flip-flops are essential, as the weather in Kota Kinabalu is changeable during the rainy season; rinse items that come into contact with seawater with fresh water after returning to the hotel to prevent rust! 🎉 Total cost 8,000 RMB, although the cost of flights and activities is high, it is definitely worth it! Share your travel experience in the comments section!