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[Sunset][CityScene][CityDusk]Mount Kinabalu, also known as Mount Kinabalu, is located in Kinabalu National Park in Sabah, Malaysia. It is 4,095.2 meters above sea level and is the highest peak in Malaysia. This place is not only a paradise for mountaineering enthusiasts, but also a holy place for nature lovers, with rich flora and fauna resources. Attraction introduction [SkyWheel][Rainbow][SnowFlake]: Mount Kinabalu is famous for its unique natural landscape and biodiversity. Visitors can enjoy flowers and birds here, and admire wild orchids and the world's largest flower - the Rafflesia. Recommended routes: • Day 0: Arrive in Sabah, take a rest, and prepare climbing equipment. • Day 1: Depart from the foot of the mountain and take 4-8 hours to reach Laban Rata or Panar Laban accommodation halfway up the mountain. • Day 2: Set out in the early morning, climb to the top of the mountain to watch the sunrise, and then return down the mountain. Ticket Information [Purse] [Purse] [Purse]: Entrance fee to Kinabalu National Park is RM10 for locals and RM50 for foreigners. Transportation Information [Taxi] [Taxi] [Taxi]: • You can fly to Sabah to meet up with your teammates and drive to Kinabalu National Park, which is about 90 kilometers from Kota Kinabalu. • Shuttle buses are available from the National Park Headquarters to the trailhead, Timpohon Gate. Accommodation information [House] [House] [House]: • Foot of the mountain: J. Residence, budget accommodation, less than 500 meters from the headquarters. • Mountainside: Sutera Sanctuary Lodges, which is more luxurious and also the operator of the Raban Rata Resthouse halfway up the mountain. • Other recommended accommodations include Mile 36 Lodge, OYO HOME 90688 Kundasang Mount Garden, etc. Food Information [Wine] [Wine] [Wine]: • Seafood barbecue at Sapi Island, Shuangtian Seafood Restaurant at Sedco Food World, and satay grilled skewers at the food stalls. Notes [RedHeart][RedHeart][RedHeart]: • You need to register and exercise before climbing, and you need to hire a guide for every eight new climbers. • People with altitude sickness should prepare acetaminophen (panadol) just in case. • The temperature difference is large, so you need to prepare warm clothing, such as a thin down jacket. • The peak tourist season is April, July, August and December each year, so accommodation reservations must be made in advance. Please arrange your trip reasonably according to your personal physical strength and health condition, and respect local culture and environmental protection regulations.
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