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Kinabalu National Park or Taman Negara Kinabalu in Malay, established as one of the first national parks of Malaysia in 1964, is Malaysia's first World Heritage Site designated by UNESCO in December 2000 for its "outstanding universal values" and the role as one of the most important biological sites in the world.

Located at west coast of Sabah, east Malaysia on the island of Borneo; it covers an area of 754 square kilometers surrounding the majestic Mount Kinabalu which at 4,095.2 metres, is the highest mountain in south-east Asia.

This botanical site is blessed with astonishing variety of flora and fauna that ranges over 4 climate zones; from rich lowland dipterocarp forest through the montane oak, rhododendron, to the coniferous forests, to the alpine meadow plants, and to the stunted bushes of summit zone. The mountain is famous for its many carnivorous plant and orchid species, most notably Nepenthes rajah. Its is also home to a multitude of endemic animal species, including the Kinabalu Giant Red Leech and Kinabalu Giant Earthworm.

Kinabalu Park Headquarters

Ultramafic outcrops (orange) in Kinabalu National Park (green)
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Ultramafic outcrops (orange) in Kinabalu National Park (green)

The park HQ is 88 kilometers away from the city of Kota Kinabalu. Highways and sealed roads made the Park easily accessible. It is situated on the southern boundary of Kinabalu Park, at an elevation of 1,563 metres or 5,000 feet.

Resorts, restaurants, exhibit centers, and park offices are within the headquarter vicinity. All climbers and overnight visitors must register at the HQ Park office.

Nine different types of accommodation are available, ranging from the relatively cheap Menggilan Hostel to the luxury, five-bed Rajah Lodge.

In 2004, more than 415,360 visitors and 43,430 climbers visited the Park.

This park is administered by an organization called Sabah Parks and reservations are processed through Sutera Sanctuary Lodges.

Photo Gallery

Kinabalu National Park

Rajah Lodge at Kinabalu National Park
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Rajah Lodge at Kinabalu National Park

Temperate tree ferns
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Temperate tree ferns

Landscape of Kinabalu Park
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Landscape of Kinabalu Park

Waterfall from Mt. Kinabalu
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Waterfall from Mt. Kinabalu

Sign board of Kinabalu Park
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Sign board of Kinabalu Park

Rare plant
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Rare plant

External links

Sabah

Divisions: Interior Division | Kudat Division | Sandakan Division | Tawau Division | West Coast Division
City: Kota Kinabalu
Towns: Beaufort | Beluran | Inanam | Keningau | Kinabatangan | Kuala Penyu | Kota Belud | Kota Marudu | Kudat | Kunak | Lahad Datu | Nabawan | Papar | Penampang | Pitas | Ranau | Sandakan | Semporna | Sipitang | Tambunan | Tamparuli | Tawau | Tenom | Tuaran

 


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