Sunset at Tanjung Aru Beach Sabah, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
At Tanjung Aru beach of Kota Kinabalu I saw one of the most stunning sunsets of my life. The sky took on a golden yellow complexion, but soon changed to bright orange.
Later it sobered down to pink till darkness conquered it completely. After a long adventurous day in Sapi Island, hitting Tanjung Aru beach was the best thing to do in Kota Kinabalu.
Islands form Smiley Face
Tanjung Aru beach is one of the top 10 sunset view points of Kota Kinabalu. At a distance in the South China Sea you can see the Sulug and Manukan Island.
It is said that when you glance out of planes flying over South China Sea, you can see the Manukan, Mamutik and Sulug islands forming a cheerful smiley face.
These islands belong to a list of 12 islands forming amazing contours. See the list here.
Sunset in Tanjung Aru Beach Sabah
Sunset time at Tanjung Aru beach bubbles with active evening life. Several hawkers set up stalls selling ready to eat fruits, peanuts, dried fish, popular Malaysian dishes and seafood snacks.
During weekends it is very crowded. Entire 2km stretch of this white sandy beach seems the perfect place for get-togethers of friends and families.
The beach gets its name from swaying Aru (casuarina) trees that border the beachfront area.
(This visit was possible due to my FAM trip to Malaysia, courtesy Tourism Malaysia.)
Tanjung Aru Beach Sabah
Really golden Indrani ! What a scene !
Vow! So beautiful!
Very beautiful!
Amazing sunset!
the first pic is just superb.. especially with distinguished subject in silhouette!
Beautiful
Wow! stunning shots.. 🙂
Such beautiful hues of sunset, as if painted on a canvas. Captivating clicks Indrani.
Beautiful clicks!
Beautiful…
Just beautiful. Great captures too 🙂
Breathtaking!
Beautiful captures.
Similar scenes can be seen at Kanyakumari Cape also.
Splendid pictures.. It is so true that there is so much more to see in Asia.. The diversity really is amazing! 🙂
Wow, such a mesmerizing view and you have indeed captured it beautifully :')
Are you on world tour Indrani(just curious)?
Awesome pics Indrani 🙂
Amazing view over the magnificent sunset… and first image has impressive silhouette. The contour of the islands sounds wow! Thanks for the link
Wonderful shots of a glorious sunset.
Thanks for sharing the beauty and enjoy your weekend.
Gorgeos images!
Beautiful sunset at the beach and great compositions. I like the silhouette's of the people at the end of day.
Beautiful images of sunsets/sunrises, love them.
Beautiful!
Wonderful captures. Loved the silhouettes.
Awesome photos
Wow! Such inviting scenes. Makes me want to go on vacation 🙂
A wonderful series of photos! That last one is the award winner for me!!
Spectacual scenes !
What a beauty, Indrani!
Your beach photos are gorgeous Indrani. Thanks for sharing them.
Wow – fabulous and vibrant beauty!
The sunset is incredible. Nice shots.
Nicely captured, love the first one.
Wow, these are gorgeous! Lovely sunset captures, Indrani!
Oh, what a glorious way to end a day — any day!! Magnificent captures, Indrani, as always. Hope you have a great weekend! Enjoy!
how beautiful!