At 4,095 metres, Mount Kinabalu is Malaysia’s highest mountain, but it can climbed by anyone in good physical condition without mountaineering equipment
A bridge in the forest: A canopy walkway in Kinabalu Park
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NOTHING BEATS the exhilaration of standing on Malaysia’s highest summit. Situated in the Crocker Mountain Range in Sabah, Mount Kinabalu’s summit, Low’s Peak, is a staggering 4,095 metres (13,435 feet) above sea level, making it the 20th most prominent mountain in the world by topographic prominence. The formidable silhouette of the mountain is one of the most iconic and breathtaking views in Sabah and every year, thousands of visitors from around the world take on the gruelling but rewarding task of reaching its summit.
LOCATION Sabah, Malaysia
HEIGHT 4,095 metres
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