Kinabalu

A comprehensive and practical guide for any local or international visitor to Kinabalu Park, an increasingly popular eco-tourism destination in Sabah, eastern Malaysia.

One of the most accessible and spectacular mountains in the world, Kinabalu is also one of the highest in South East Asia.

The park is a mecca of biodiversity, containing more than 5000 species of plants and a wealth of birds, mammals and other animals.

Visitor attractions include hiking trails, hot springs, a canopy walkway and a two-day ascent of the summit itself.This guide is both an introduction to Kinabalu and a companion guide for the visitor.

It describes all the park's wildlife and plantlife -including a full bird checklist - and has essential practical information on access, accommodation and facilities.

Accounts of the park's trails and climbs are each accompanied by individual route maps.