MOUNT KINABALU

'Gunung Kinabalu' is one of well known place.The Mount Kinabalu is a prominent mountain on the island of Borneo in Southeast Asia. It is located in the East Malaysian state of Sabah and is protected as Kinabalu National Park, a World Heritage Site.

this is the view of 'Gunung Kinabalu'

Before arriving in Ranau, We have to go through Kundasang first. At the edge of the road we will see a lot of Challet and lodges that offera cheap prices for the visitors.

http://www.kinabalutourguide.com/sabah-tour-packages.html

A Visit to kinabalu Park will never be perfect without swinging by Poring Hot Spring. It is Situated 40 km slightly northeast from the parks HQ. Poring is located in the lowlands, a contrast to the Parks HQ. The Poring Hot spring is a place where people can de-stress and soak away all the sore and aches of muscles in the springs hot sulphuric minerals, deemed to have properties and very popular aming the locals. Other than the nature hot spring main attraction at Poring Hot Springs, there are also other interesting areas in the park to visited such as the butterfly farm, the poring orchid conservation center, the tropical garden, the poring canopy walkway, and the rafflesia flower site.

Poring Hot Spring

Madai CAves

Madai Caves

The Madai Caves are famous because of the nests of Swiftlets birds. These nests are harvested annually by the Idahan tribe, for a special Chinese delicacy called the ‘bird’s nest soup’. Every year a festival is held by the tribe at the entrance of the main cave, when the male members of the tribe remove the nests from the high cave roof by risking their lives. This ritual and the rights to the Madai caves have been held by the Idahan tribe for over twenty generations and one has to obtain their permission to visit the caves.

Upside Down House (SABAH)

UPSIDE DOWN HOUSE (SABAH)

Turn your world upside down when you visit this unique house in Tamparuli – literally! The ‘Rumah Terbalik’ (which translates to Upside Down House) is the first of its kind in South East Asia and among the five upside-down structures in the world (3 are found in Europe and another in Japan).

The house was opened to the public in early February 2012 and has since been attracting visitors from near and far. The house itself is hard to miss, having been flipped upside down, with its floor facing skyward. Everything inside the house, from furniture to household appliances, hover above your head, as the ceiling is actually the floor. Visitors will notice some distinguishing Sabahan décor and features showcased in this house. In the garage, a car is parked upside down. It might seem disorienting in the first few seconds, but the fascination of it all takes over. This architectural wonder has also been included in the Malaysia Book of Records for being the first of its kind in the nation. Visitors can enjoy a meal or afternoon snack at the Rumah Terbalik Café or pick up a souvenir at the Gift Shop. Guided tours are available.

Tree Top Tropical World

Tawau Hills Park is very famous with the discovery of the world's tallest tropical tree of species Snail Yellow Seraya (Shorea faquetiana) 88.32 meters high by U.S. scientists, Dr. Roman Dial with two friends in 2006. According to records Tawau Hills Park. the highest number of visitors recorded was in February 2012 that as many as 10,300 people. Of the total, 447 are foreign tourists from Japan, United Kingdom, United States, Australia, France, Russia, China, Taiwan, the Netherlands and Germany. To get here, visitors will go through the tracks in the woods as far as 900 meters.

Kinabalu Mountain ^^

Kinabalu Mountain


Mount Kinabalu in Sabah, Malaysia is Malaysia's highest peak and the highest peak of the island of Borneo reaching the height of 4,095 meters above sea level. Mount Kinabalu is also the fifth highest mountain in Asia Tenggara.Di back sympathizer Razi in Myanmar (5881 m), Puncak Jaya (4884 meters), Trikora Peak (4730 meters) and Puncak Mandala (4,700 meters) in Indonesia. And Mount Kinabalu is also the fourth highest mountain in the Malay Archipelago.
In terms of geographical boundaries, is Mount Kinabalu is the highest in Southeast Asia. This is because sympathizer Razi is located in the Himalayas tetonik plate located in the Indian subcontinent, while Puncak Jaya, Puncak Trikora and Puncak Mandala are located dibenua Oceania.
There is some dispute about the position of the height of Mount Kinabalu, Southeast Asia, depending on the definition of the boundaries of mountain heights and Southeast Asia. Super Peak (also known as the Pyramid Carstenz) has been recognized as the highest peak in the "Oceania". Indonesia politically generally considered part of Southeast Asia, but in geologically considered a "Oceania" - because Indonesia is not physically attached to the continent of Asia.
Mount Bromo has a hill slope forests, forest Upper slope, Montane forest and ericaceous forests or mountain forest.
Mount Kinabalu is the flagship of all residents who reside in the state. Some residents consider Mount Bromo is a mountain that can provide a strong fighting spirit and the people of Sabah. Mount Kinabalu much keep the story and mystery stories. According to Sabah Kadazan masyararakat belief, Mount Kinabalu is the final resting place of their spirit after death.







Mount Kinabalu has been recorded to have seven highest peaks:







Low's peak (Low's Peak) (4095.2m)
St. tops. John's (St. John's Peak) (4090.7m)
IWU Oyayubi Peak (IWU Oyayubi Peak) (3975.8m)
Bad Sister Peak (Ugly Sister Peak)
Peak King Edward (King Edward Peak)
Peak Tunku Abdul Rahman (Tunku Abdul Rahman Peak)
Donkey Ears Peak (Donkey Ears Peak)