Nationalpark Kinabalu

Natur und Sehenswürdigkeiten im Nationalpark Kinabalu

Natural Wonders of Kinabalu

Kinabalu Park, Malaysia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site, encompasses diverse ecosystems ranging from lowland rainforests to subalpine meadows. This collection features the Poring Hot Spring complex, known for its therapeutic sulfur baths and proximity to the Kipungit and Langanan waterfalls. The list also includes key vantage points like Kiau Gap, which offers panoramic views of Mount Kinabalu’s granite peaks and the surrounding valleys, providing a comprehensive look at the region's geological and botanical diversity.

Natural Wonders of Kinabalu — Karte

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Poring Hot Spring

Poring is a small tourist resort in Sabah, Malaysia. Located 40 km south-east of the Kinabalu National Park Headquarters, in the district of…

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Kinabalu Park

Kinabalu Park, established as one of the first national parks of Malaysia in 1964, is Malaysia's first World Heritage Site designated by…

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Kipungit Waterfall

A small waterfall located approximately 15 minutes from the Poring Hot Spring entrance, featuring a shallow pool suitable for wading.

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Langanan Waterfall

The tallest waterfall in the Poring area, dropping 120 meters. It is accessible via a 3.5-kilometer trek through the lowland dipterocarp forest.

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Kiau Gap View

A wheelchair-accessible roadside vantage point offering unobstructed views of Mount Kinabalu and the deep Kiau Valley.

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Orang-Utan Viewpoint

Elevated vantage point providing views of the surrounding rainforest canopy and mountain landscape.