The iconic Mt Kinabalu is situated at the southern tip of the Crocker Range in Sabah, Malaysia. It is around 4,095 meters high, making it the highest mountain on the island of Borneo and the tenth tallest in the world. Unique flora and fauna are associated with the area, including gardens of pitcher plants, orchids, and a unique species of pitcher-plant - the Nepenthes rajah.
Photo enthusiasts will appreciate the stunning visions of Mt Kinabalu shrouded in shadows, mist and clouds. Hounon, located just a few kilometers from Kinabalu Park, offers panoramic views of the mountain and gorgeous skies at dusk, making it an ideal spot for an evening campfire. The evergreen junipers and rhododendron forests around Mt. Kinabalu merit exploration as they support a rich biodiversity and offer a great opportunity to take nature shots. The nearby Kundasang War Memorial Park is also a photographic hotspot. It honours the brave Allied soldiers and Malaysian villagers who lost their lives in the Japanese invasion of Borneo in WW2.
Photo enthusiasts will appreciate the stunning visions of Mt Kinabalu shrouded in shadows, mist and clouds. Hounon, located just a few kilometers from Kinabalu Park, offers panoramic views of the mountain and gorgeous skies at dusk, making it an ideal spot for an evening campfire. The evergreen junipers and rhododendron forests around Mt. Kinabalu merit exploration as they support a rich biodiversity and offer a great opportunity to take nature shots. The nearby Kundasang War Memorial Park is also a photographic hotspot. It honours the brave Allied soldiers and Malaysian villagers who lost their lives in the Japanese invasion of Borneo in WW2.
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