Kota Kinabalu Koisaan Cultural Village Basic Walk-in Guided Tour

A living museum of Kadazandusun culture
Explore Koisaan Cultural Village with a guide

Koisaan Cultural Village (KCV) is located at Hongkod Koisaan KDCA Complex, Km 8, Penampang Road. This living museum shares the knowledge, history and cultural heritage of the multi-ethnic Kadazandusun community, letting you see and experience how the indigenous communities used to live.

It is open daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (lunch break 1:00–2:00 PM), and the recommended last visit time is 3:30 PM.

See 11 traditional houses from across Sabah

Eleven ethnic houses stand in one village: the Penampang, Tenom (Lansaran), Beaufort, Kota Belud, Kuala Penyu, Keningau, Tambunan, Papar, Ranau and Tuaran cultural houses and the Kudat Cultural Long House. Also visit the Unduk Ngandau Gallery and the craft shop.

Watch Magagung, Sumazau and fire-making demonstrations

Watch the traditional Magagung and Sumazau demonstration and a fire-making demonstration up close, followed by a display and demo of the Sigah and Sirung headgear.

Try sling shooting and traditional games

Enjoy traditional activities such as Momolositik (sling shooting), Giant Slippers and Murut Lansaran, and watch the Huminodun movie about a Kadazandusun legend. Drinks are included.

※ Closed on public holidays.