Kinabalu Park was established in 1964 and covers an area of 750 square kilometers (300 square miles). Translated, it is bigger than Singapore Island. Two expeditions to explore the mountain and its flora in 1961 and 1964 were led by Professor John Corner, on behalf of the Royal Society of London, which led to the formation of Kinabalu Park.
The main entrance into the Kinabalu Park is at
the Park Headquarters which is located about 92 km on the Kota Kinabalu - east
coast highway. The highway lies at an elevation of 1520 meters above sea level.
The park is in Sabah but more specifically in the district of Kundasang.
The Park is situated in
the East Malaysian state of Sabah (British North Borneo before 1963) and
stretches through the entire west coast of Sabah.One of the highest mountains
in south East Asia standing at 4095.2 meters (13,455 feet).
The lowest elevation in
Kinabalu Park is at Poring Hot Springs (550 meters/1,805 feet), which lies near
the Park’s southern boundary. Therefore temperatures decrease from 25° C hot
and humid at Poring to a cool and crisp 4°C at Mount Kinabalu’s summit. The
climatic changes provide a diverse range of habitats for thousands of plant
species.
Highways and sealed roads have made the park
easily accessible. Now it’s an easy 2 hour scenic drive from Kota Kinabalu. It
is a popular getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city where visitors can
enjoy the cool invigorating air. Or, for the more intrepid to explore the
forest trails or conquer Mt.Kinabalu itself. While the focus of the park is the
mountain, about 80% of the visitors don’t climb all the way to the peak but
come simply to enjoy the serenity of place.
Surrounding the kinabalu
park is a multitude of natural attractions and enjoyable activities.A variety
of accommodation is available within the park and in its surrounding
areas,ranging from basic hostels to luxury chalets.
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