Kinabalu National Park - Malaysia

The United Nations Science, Education and Cultural Organization (Unesco) has recognized Malaysia's Kinabalu National Park as a World Natural Heritage in 2000.

Kinabalu National Park - World Natural Heritage in Malaysia

Kinabalu National Park is located north of Borneo Island in Malaysia. The national park includes Mount Kinabalu at 4,095 m high and tropical forests and low hills around.

Mount Kinabalu is located between the Himalayas and New Guniea (belonging to the New Guinea archipelago) with predominantly granite and geologic rock layers formed tens of millions of years ago. Behind the layers of sediments are sandstone and schist that have been eroded. Wanting to conquer this mountain needs courage and health because this is the highest mountain in Southeast Asia.

Besides the majestic natural landscape, Kinabalu National Park also has an absolutely pure natural environment. Kinabalu National Park stands out for its environmental diversity as well as tropical plants in Southeast Asia. Scientists found many plant species of the Himalayas, China and Astralia present in Malaysia's Kinabalu garden.

According to the statistics of scientists in Kinabalu National Park, there are 5,000 to 6,000 species of higher plants, including 1,000 species of orchids. Especially in 1,000 orchid species, there are 78 precious orchid species. In addition, there are 610 species of ferns and 9 species of prey plants, parasitic plants including Raflesia - a typical parasitic species of Southeast Asia.Raflesia flowers are the largest flower in the world, especially because unlike other flowers with aroma, Raflesia flowers have a horrible stench, the smell of Raflesia flowers is like a special rotting flesh that attracts thugs. Mosquitoes, flies and mosquitoes. Although this flower is found in many different areas of Southeast Asia, it is not where Raflesia flowers are as big as in Kinabalu National Park. The average diameter of Raflesia flowers here is up to 1 m and weighs about 10 kg.

Besides the rich vegetation, Kinabalu National Park also has a diverse fauna consisting of 90 species of mammals, 326 species of birds, 22 species of animals and primates . Among birds and animals There are many rare and endangered species in this area. Some reptiles and amphibians are listed in the garden's special protection list.

Kinabalu National Park is recognized by Unesco under the criteria (ix) and (x): Kinabalu National Park has a diverse fauna and rich vegetation. The mountains have geological floors with rare granite and sandstone. The tropical climate of the national park plus the special geological layer has created an ideal habitat for plants and animals. In addition, the park has a well-protected environment and is a habitat for many plant and animal species, especially rare and endangered species.

Currently Kinabalu National Park is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Malaysia. On average, each year the park attracts more than 500,000 visitors and more than 40,000 professional as well as amateur climbers from all over the world.

Visiting Kinabalu National Park visitors will not only be able to relax into nature but also enjoy an absolute fresh air here. Besides, Kinabalu Park has a lot to explore and admire.

The Malaysian government also invested in resorts near Kinabalu National Park to serve tourist visitors, the revenue from the tourism business here gives Malaysia a small figure. But not because of the benefits of tourism business, but regulations on ensuring ecosystems and natural landscapes in Kinabalu National Park are ignored. The Government makes very strict regulations whereby tourism activities are only organized within the prescribed time frame. Restaurants, hotels, resorts are built away from the garden to ensure that they do not affect the general landscape.