Travel Guide Parc National De Kinabalu

Mount Kinabalu is not only the jewel in the crown of Kinabalu National Park, but also Sabah's most important tourist attraction. One of the highest peaks in Southeast Asia, this 4,095 m-high mountain is relatively easy to climb and attracts thousands of visitors every year to its summit to watch the sunrise. The first to climb Mount Kinabalu was the British Sir Hugh Low in 1851. It was difficult to convince the natives to accompany him, as they considered the mountain to be home to the spirits of their ancestors. The Kadazan Dusut still call it Aki Nabalu, which means "home of the spirits of the ancestors". Kinabalu Park is also an aggregation of ecosystems covering an area of 754 km². The variety of flora and fauna is impressive. It's worth pointing out that people lacking stamina may choose not to make the last part of the ascent. The park is also well worth a visit: a number of well-marked trails enable you to discover the flora and fauna, and for thrill-seekers, a vertiginous via ferrata, the highest in the world, has been installed on the side of the wall. A guided walk is organized by headquarters every day at 11 a.m. to help visitors discover the park's attractions.