Mount Kinabalu

Sabah's highest summit

Mount Kinabalu is the highest peak in Southeast Asia, rising 4,095 meters in the Malaysian state of Sabah on Borneo.

The mountain is a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its biodiversity and granite peaks.

It draws climbers and botanists alike: We reached the summit of Mount Kinabalu at dawn.

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  • graniteIgneous rock, quartz-rich
  • BorneoSoutheast Asian mega-island
  • peakUtmost height attained
  • trailPath through wilderness
  • summitPeak or diplomatic gathering

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