Mt. Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia

[Day 3 of Mount Kinabalu Tour: Challenge the Highest Peak in Malaysia] Today, we officially started the first step of climbing Mount Kinabalu! Starting from Timpohon Gate at an altitude of 1,866 meters, we finally arrived at the Laban Rata mountain hut at 3,272 meters after 6 kilometers of steep mountain roads with an altitude increase of about 1,460 meters and 6.5 hours! I arrived at the registration office of Kinabalu Park at 7 o'clock in the morning, completed the formalities, and received the identification card. I was lucky to meet two solo travel companions. We shared the guide fee together, which saved a lot of travel expenses and also made me gain good friends during the trip. The first part of the climbing route is mostly stone steps, while the latter part is a rocky slope that tests your physical strength and will. There are multiple rest stops along the way, each a great place to catch your breath and rehydrate. The higher you go, the more spectacular the scenery becomes. The vegetation changes from dense forests to alpine shrubs in the clouds, as if you have stepped into a fairyland! At 2:30 in the afternoon, we finally arrived at the Laban Rata mountain house, which provided warm beds and hot dinner. Although there is no heating on the mountain, each other's laughter and a table of hot food are the warmest comfort. Mount Kinabalu is the highest peak in Southeast Asia and Northeast Asia, with an altitude of 4,095 meters. Although the cost of mountain climbing is not cheap, the shock and sense of accomplishment it brings are truly irreplaceable! This journey not only conquered a mountain, but also brought us beautiful scenery, friendship and incomparable touching moments. Do you want to give it a try too? #mountkinabalu #kinabalupark #free travel in Malaysia #travel in Sabah #mountaineering travel #labanrata #mountain challenge #outdoor adventure #mountain house life #magnificent mountain view #sea of ​​clouds #travel diary #natural beauty #daily life of travelers #highest peak in Southeast Asia #mountain hiking #travel memories #travel in Malaysia #travel sharing #travel together #challenge yourself #mountain wonders #alpine plants #outdoor life #travel notes #mountain friends #picturesque #journey record