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Kinabalu National Park
Kinabalu National Park, established as one of the first national parks of Malaysia in 1964, is also Malaysia’s first World Heritage Site. The Park was designated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in December 2000 because of the richness of its tropical rainforests area in plant diversity combined with its unique geological, topographical, and climatic conditions. Kinabalu National Park has an area size of 754 square kilometres surrounding the majestic Mount Kinabalu which at 4,095.2 metres, is considered the highest mountain in South-East Asia. The site is regarded as the botanical paradise of flora and fauna and one of its biggest attractions is the Mount Kinabalu Botanical Garden. The Park site is blessed with astonishing variety of flora and fauna that ranges over four climate zones:
There are an estimated 4,500 species of plants which includes 1,500 species of orchids, most notably the Nepenthes Rajah, 77 of which are endemic to Kinabalu, carnivorous plant like the Nepenthes pitcher plants, and the Rafflesia, the largest flower in the world. The Park also supports 289 species of birds and 290 different types of butterflies. It is also home to a multitude of endemic animal species, including the Kinabalu Giant Red Leech and Kinabalu Giant Earthworm. Mesilau Nature Park, located within the Kinabalu National Park area on the Pinosok Plateau near Kundasang town is another exciting destination to visit. It is about 30 minutes by road away from Kinabalu National Park (about 108km from Kota Kinabalu). Related Articles
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