Mount Kinabalu, Malaysia

Malaysia is a country that is renowned for its geographical and cultural diversity. The country is renowned for its countless natural attractions, which includes verdant rainforests and spectacular mountain ranges. Mount Kinabalu, Malaysia is one of the most significant natural attractions of the country. Mount Kinabalu or Gunung Kinabaluu is not only an important mountain peak in Malaysia but also in the entire Southeast Asia. The mountain is situated in the Kinabaluu National Park, which is itself a world heritage site, in the east Malaysian state of Sabah.

During a survey conducted in the year 1997, which used a satellite, it was found out that the height of the mountain was actually 4,095 meters. In fact the mountain is considered to be the tallest in Southeast Asia in between Himalayan ranges in Myanmar and the island of New Guinea and subsequently Mount Kinabalu is also the tallest mountain peak in Malaysia.

Mount Kinabalu is also one of the major biological sites of the country as the mountain and its adjoining feature a wide array of flora. If you are a rock climber then you can definitely opt for a tour of the mountain as you can easily climb the mountain. In order to climb the mountain you need no mountaineering equipments, the only thing you require is good physical condition.