Mount Kota Kinabalu, Protected mountain summit in Sabah, Malaysia.
Mount Kinabalu rises to 4,095 meters above sea level, standing as the highest peak in Southeast Asia within Kinabalu Park's boundaries.
British colonial administrator Hugh Low conducted the first documented climb to the summit plateau in March 1851, marking the beginning of recorded expeditions.
The indigenous Dusun people name this mountain Gayo Ngaran, considering it the resting ground of their ancestors' spirits.
The mountain offers two main climbing routes through the Ranau and Kota Belud Summit trails, with mandatory guide services for all climbers.
The mountain contains over 5,000 plant species, including numerous carnivorous pitcher plants and 800 species of orchids in its diverse ecosystems.
Location: Sabah
Elevation above the sea: 4,095 m
Made from material: granodiorite
Part of: Sabah
GPS coordinates: 6.07507,116.55870
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:17
Southeast Asia contains geological formations, coral reefs and ancient temples. The destinations include Lake Toba volcanic lake in Indonesia, Wat Rong Khun Buddhist temple in Thailand and the historical city of Luang Prabang in Laos. The region contains the Banaue Rice Terraces, Komodo National Park and Belitung Island.
Malaysia offers diverse photographic subjects from the Cameron Highlands with their tea plantations to the Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur. The landscape includes tropical rainforests in Borneo, limestone formations at Batu Caves, and coral reefs off the Perhentian Islands. Chinese temples in Georgetown, rice fields in Kedah, and mangrove forests in Langkawi complement the photographic opportunities. Architecture ranges from colonial buildings in Malacca to Hindu shrines and modern skyscrapers. The islands of Tioman and Sipadan attract underwater photographers, while Kinabatangan River provides wildlife photography opportunities. Urban markets, plantations, and coastal sections complete the offering for various photographic genres.
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Kota Kinabalu City Mosque
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Tun Mustapha Tower
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Kundasang War Memorial
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Atkinson Clock Tower
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Wisma Tun Fuad Stephens
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