"I have not been to Malaysia yet, just in dreaming stages, but your site was one of the most helpful and inspiring ones I found on the topic of Mt. Kinabalu. It really made me want to visit, and to climb the mountain!"

- Jeela Goldberry

Welcome to Mount Kinabalu Borneo.com. This website is build for everybody, especially for those who are planning to climb Mount Kinabalu, the highest climber-friendly mountain in South East Asia.
You will be given useful tips, relevant information and general mountain climbing guidelines to the summit of Borneo.

Mount Kinabalu is situated in the East Malaysia state of Sabah on the island of Borneo. It is the place where you could see breathtaking sunrise from above the clouds, 13,435 feet (4095 meters) above sea level.


Island of Borneo, in South East Asia.	Mount Kinabalu, in the State of Sabah, Malaysia.

Although you have made the decision to climb Mount Kinabalu and have all the information about your planned expedition, you could still gain some more information from this website. You may want to tweak your expedition yourself rather than having to follow tour operator packages that has been made up for you.

If you still have not made any decision, please feel free to navigate through the website. You may find something that could make your decision making easier.
Or, are you just surfing around? That is even better, as we hope that you could gain more information about the highest summit in Borneo, the people of Mount Kinabalu and the diverse natural habitat of Sabah, also known as The Land Below The Wind.
For those of you who have climbed Mount Kinabalu, please share with us your experiences. Tell us your story, the good things and the bad things (if necessary!) of the journey to the summit. Was it worth a climb?
It does not matter whether you are a seasonal traveler, a mountain climber, a nature lover or just an ordinary person who is looking for something extraordinary to be done once in a lifetime, you may find valuable information regarding Mount Kinabalu climbing here.
Pour yourself a beverage of choice, bring along a pen to jot down some information and make yourself comfortable. This is only a guideline of the journey to the summit of Mount Kinabalu before the true journey begins.
You will be shown the way to the highest peak in South East Asia from where you are now. Hmmm... You don't think that you would be able to climb Mount Kinabalu? Well, think again. Mount Kinabalu is extremely climber-friendly and compared to other lower mountains around the world, it is an ideal first mountain for novice mountain climbers to conquer.

With good mental and some physical preparation, you should be able to reach the Summit of Borneo - soon.

This website will show you:

The history of Mount Kinabalu climbing.
The legend that is believed by the local people.
The people of Mount Kinabalu.
The geology of Mount Kinabalu.
The vegetation - or, what are the flora look like on Mount Kinabalu.
How to get to Kota Kinabalu Sabah, in the Island of Borneo from the capital city of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur.
Useful travel tips and guidelines when traveling to Sabah, Malaysia.
The best and recommended travel guide and companion for you.
The best hotel to stay in Kota Kinabalu.
The choices of accomodations for backpackers and travelers.
The best place to eat in Kota Kinabalu.
The best place to hang out for solo travelers or even for adventurous family travelers (they have FREE broadband internet access!).
The climbing preparation that you have to do before climbing Mount Kinabalu.
The necessary equipment for you to prepare for the climb.
The health preparation that you need.
The medical advice and precaution during the climb.
How to get to Kinabalu Park HQ (where you will start the climb) from Kota Kinabalu.
The experience during the first phase of the climb (during the day climb from Timpohon Gate) up to Laban Rata following the Summit Trail.
The experience during the second phase of the climb from Laban Rata to the Summit of Borneo, Low's Peak.
The experience if you choose Mesilau Trail to climb Mount Kinabalu.
Mount Kinabalu climbing photo.
'Leave No Trace Ethics'.
Spending few more days in Sabah in Rungus Longhouse Homestay after the climb.
Soak yourself in a hot water bath in Poring Hot Springs after the ardous mountain climb.
Sightseeing in Kota Kinabalu, after coming down from the summit.
How to plan your OWN budget and save money from the climbing package.
For a comfortable climbing, I would suggest that you climb Mount Kinabalu in 3D2N.
Do you know that you can climb Mount Kinabalu in 2 days &1 night?
Do I need malaria preventive medication?
Do you want to now how does Mount Kinabalu looks like from the neighbouring Mount Tambuyukon?
Get a good dose of laughter from Leif Pettersen's solo travelogue to Mount Kinabalu.
Read about how Roselle spend her 9 days trip to Sabah, from the ocean deep to the mountain high!
Or just surf on Mount Kinabalu Borneo.com blog for the latest news about Kinabalu and the people of Sabah, Malaysian part of Borneo.
See and share your photo in our Mount Kinabalu Borneo.com Photo Gallery!

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