Kota Kinabalu Waterfront Sunset View Point — Attraction in Borneo

The Sunset That Didn’t Last I landed in Kota Kinabalu with a mission. Not for love this time, not for networking or making deals. This was personal. I wanted to see the best sunset of my life.

I did what anyone would do—I Googled it. “Best sunset spot in Kota Kinabalu.” A place popped up, close to the city centre. Perfect. No long drives, no complicated hikes. Just me and the sun, saying goodbye to the day.

When I got there, the sky was already warming up. The sun dipped lower, turning the clouds into shades of fire and honey. People around me were whispering, taking photos, and holding hands.

I stood alone.

And then, something unexpected happened.

Tears welled up. Not because the sunset was beautiful—though it was, beyond words. But because beauty like this doesn’t last. The golden sky, the rippling waves, the soft wind carrying the scent of salt and warmth. In a few minutes, it would be gone.

Just like love.

Just like the moments we hold on to, thinking they will stay forever.

I wished someone was there with me. Someone who would see what I saw, feel what I felt. But there was no one. Only me.

The last light faded, and the night took over. And I reminded myself that beauty doesn’t have to last forever to be real. Love doesn’t have to be permanent to matter.

The sun would rise again tomorrow....

The view can be good obviously depending on the weather. Some seating available and doesn't seem to get too busy. The decking is getting a bit shabby...

If you wanna get a good picture. You have to take a picture in this place. Sunset is really...