Mount Kinabalu Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
national park and UNESCO World Heritage Site in Malaysia
About Mount Kinabalu
Mount Kinabalu isBorneo'stallest mountain. You can climb to the top of Low's Peak (4,095.2 m or 13,435.7 ft above sea level). The height of the mountain is often given as 4,101 m but satellite imaging has proven this to be incorrect. The mountain is sacred to locals. They believe that spirits of their ancestors inhabit the top of the mountain. Previously, a chicken was sacrificed at the peak every time a climb was made but these days this ceremony only happens once a year when only seven chickens are needed to appease the spirits. Mount Kinabalu is known to be one of the most accessible mountains in the world. No specialized mountain climbing skills are required to ascend it. The trail that most tourists use is described as a 'trek and scramble'. Locals begin climbing the mountain from the
Top Attractions in Mount Kinabalu
Explore the best things to see and do in Mount Kinabalu:
- ★Botanical Garden
- ★Park Museum
Where to Stay in Mount Kinabalu
- 🏨Aristo Kinabalu Resort
- 🏨Ayana Holiday Resort
- 🏨D'Villa Rina Ria Lodge
- 🏨J Residence
- 🏨Kinabalu Park
- 🏨Kinabalu Pine Resort
Mount Kinabalu Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 10 sections including: