Kinabalu Park

A handy guidebook for visitors to Kinabalu Park, one of the most popular parks in Sabah, Borneo, and Malaysia’s first World Heritage Site. Chapters on the geology of Mount Kinabalu, the highest peak in Southeast Asia, and its plant and animal life makes interesting reading as it adds to the sense of discovery and excitement for first-time climbers to the summit. Colour photographs and information in this guidebook will be useful in identifying common plants and animals seen along the trails around park headquarters and the Poring Hot Springs. Information on accommodation facilities and other places of interest is given.

• Introduction 1
• Legends and People of Mt. Kinabalu 5
• Geology 9
• Plant Life 12
• Animal Life 30
• The Summit Trail 52
• Poring Hot Springs 58
• Accommodation 60
• Other Places of Interest 64