マレーシアの山の頂と高原リゾート

Iconic Peaks & Hill Stations

This collection highlights Malaysia's diverse high-altitude landscapes, ranging from the UNESCO-listed granite massif of Mount Kinabalu to the colonial-era hill stations of Maxwell Hill and Penang Hill. It includes the tea plantations of the Cameron Highlands, the razor-sharp limestone karst Pinnacles of Mulu National Park, and the coastal viewpoints of Langkawi’s Gunung Raya. These sites feature unique biodiversity, including rare pitcher plants on Mount Trus Madi and the massive Jelawang Waterfall at Gunung Stong.

Ariel Steiner, Israel / CC BY 2.5

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Mount Kinabalu

Mount Kinabalu is the highest mountain in Borneo and Malaysia. With an elevation of 4,095 metres, it is the third-highest peak of an island…

Michael Pang Pbs / CC-BY-SA

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Penang Hill

Penang Hill is a hill resort comprising a group of peaks near the center of Penang Island, Malaysia.

Chiara Tentori / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Cameron Highlands

The Cameron Highlands is a district in Pahang, Malaysia, occupying an area of 712.18 square kilometres.

Tu7uh / CC BY 3.0

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Gunung Raya Viewing Tower

The highest viewpoint of Langkawi.

SRTG / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Maxwell Hill

Established in 1884, this is Malaysia's oldest hill station. Located in Taiping at an altitude of 1,250 metres, it is accessible primarily via government-operated 4WD vehicles due to its steep, narrow access roads.

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Mount Trus Madi

Standing at 2,642 metres, this is Malaysia's second-highest peak. Located in Sabah, it is known for its challenging terrain and the rare pitcher plant species, Nepenthes x trusmadiensis, which is endemic to the mountain.