Kota Belud is home to one of Sabah's most famous and colourful weekly 'tamu', which is held every Sunday from 6 am to midday. The word 'tamu' actually means "meeting place", and even today it is as much a market as a local gathering where traders from the surrounding areas come together to discuss the latest events. Visitors will find many of Sabah's handicrafts here, muddled up with betel nut stalls, exotic fruits and vegetables and electrical items from Taiwan.

From Kota Kinabalu, head north, passing through the town of Tuaran. Proceed further north towards Kudat. There should be plenty of sign board showing the direction to the town of Kota Belud, about 1 1/2 hours away from downtown Kota Kinabalu.