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lNTRODUCTlON
The
Kinabalu Park is famous over the world for the highest mountain
in South-East Asia - Mt. Kinabalu, a Vast jagged granite massif
rising to 4,101m. (13,455ft.). The mountain is the focal point of
the whole Park which covers an area of 754 sq km (291 sq miles),
and includes vegetation types ranging from the rich lowland zone
through the montane oak. Rhododendron and conifer forests to the
alpine meadow plants and stunted bushes of the summit zone an area
that probably has one of the richest flora in the world.
The
Headquarters is situated on the southern boundary, at an elevation
of 1,524m (5,000 ft). Restaurants and an exhibit centre are found
here as well as the Park offices. It is only a 2-hour drive from
Sabah's capital of Kota Kinabalu on a good sealed road. The Park
is an ideal spot for day visitors who simply want to get away from
it all and enjoy the cool air, as well as those who wish to stay
for a few days and climb the mountain or explore the forest trails.
THE
PARK AT A GLANCE:
Size: 4,343 sq. km
Highest Point: Mount Kinbalu (4,101 meters)
Flora Fauna: To date, 711 species of orchids had
been scientifically described and the fauna of Kinabalu Park includes
326 species of birds, 90 species of lowland mammals, 22 species
of mountain mammals, 81 species of toads and frogs, 112 moths and
a large proportion of the 850 species of butterflies occurring is
Sabah.
Activities: Mountain climbing, photography, jungle
walks.
The
prime attraction here is the Hot Springs, first developed by the
Japanese during World War II and now piped into several open-air
Japanese style baths. For visitors with more time there are graded
paths leading through rich lowland forest to mountain rivers, waterfalls
and the tumbled bat caves.
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| Situated
just at the corner of Mount Kinabalu, surrounded with lands
of agriculture, which gives this village a very scenic view.
The locals are mostly Muslims from the ethnic group of Dusun,
which mainly are hill vegetable farmers as main activity for
living.
Come here and enjoy the fresh cooling air, experience the
local daily lifestyle and wake up early in the morning to
witness the majestic Mount Kinabalu at its’ best.
Kinabalu
Park – Malaysia’s first World Heritage designated
by UNESCO in December 2000 is only 10 minutes drive from Kg.
Sinisian, and if you come on the right time, you may also
be lucky to see the beautiful Rafflesia in bloom, the largest
flower on earth and among the hardest to find.
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