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mt. kinabalu 

Every year more than 55,000 people from all over the world come to Sabah for one purpose only, and that is to climb Mount Kinabalu, the highest Mountain in Malaysia. Standing at 4,093 metres, Mt. Kinabalu is also the highest Mountain in Borneo Island, the second largest island in the world after Greenland. The areas in and around Mt. Kinabalu have some of the world most diversified fauna and flora, well over 3,000 different spices have being classified to date. In recognition of the importance of this biological role and value, UNESCO has designated Mt. Kinabalu Park as a World Heritage site in the year two thousand.
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For the last few centuries, many of us have chosen to live in the city instead of staying at the country side. As more and more cities are built, millions upon millions of human beings are coming for the vibrant life that these cities have to offer. Yet at times we miss the beautiful nature of the country side like hills, lakes, forests, trees, plants, flowers, and birds which are all very dear to us. No wonder cities all around the world build parks to keep us in touch with nature. Today a stroll in the park is going to do our hearts wonder. The trees give us clean oxygen, flowers make us happy, birds and insects sing to us, and not forgetting the exercise we gained by walking around the park.

Although not mentioned in most of the travelling guide books, one of Kota Kinabalu best kept secrets is Tun Fuad Stephens Park (Bukit Padang). Located about 15 minutes away by car from the city centre, Tun Fuad Stephens Park is the only park in Kota Kinabalu that has a lake, which is surrounded by hills on three sides except at the front entrance. The lake was a reservoir (for drinking water) in the old days, and the park was only built in the late 70s.

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mt. kinabalu view at the park entrance

The Kinabalu Park Headquarters (HQ) is located at the southern boundary of The Kinabalu Park. A two hour drive from Kota Kinabalu passing scenic country side along the Tamparuli -Kundasang road, will lead one to the Kinabalu Park HQ. With an altitude of 1564 metres Kinabalu Park HQ has a cooling temperature average between 24°C to 18°C. Accommodations, restaurants, souvenir shops and exhibition centres are some of the facilities provided at the Kinabalu Park HQ. The Kinabalu Park HQ office is situated right at the entrance. Overnight visitors and climbers must register at the office, before moving on to their destinations.

kinabalu park headquarter - administration office

In 1964 the Kinabalu Park was established to protect the forests, and the many species of flora and fauna surrounding Mt. Kinabalu. With over four climate zones in this 754 sq. km of highland, Kinabalu Park probably has one of the richest flora collection in the world. In view of this, Kinabalu Park was designated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in December, 2000, and a first in Malaysia. The park entrance fee is RM 15 for adults and RM 10 for 18 years and below. For MY card holders the park entrance fee is RM 3 for adults and RM 1 for 18 years and below.

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