Tuesday, March 06, 2007

My Kota Kinabalu Trip - Day 4





At first we plan to stay here while some friends would trek up to the top of the summit; however, the accommodation for trekkers is full. So we end up looking to the top of the mountain together.

This is probably the most spectacular national park in Malaysia. The star attraction, without a doubt, goes to the famed granite-clad Mount Kinabalu which officially stands at 4,092 metres above sea level (though previously thought to have an elevation of 4,101 metres). Mount Kinabalu is actually still growing by about a few centimetres every year. In all, the Crocker Range is considered to be an active mountain system, although the possibility of earthquake or volcanic eruption is very remote.



Visit the Mt. Kinabalu Botanical Garden.



Nepenthes rajah. (หม้อข้าวหม้อแกงลิง) or the Pitcher Plant.



Only two of Nepenthes are seen.



Brunch.



Taking picture at the Entrance of the Park before leaving.




On the way back to the city, we visit the City Mosque. The architecture is closely resembles the design of Nabawi Mosque in Medina, Saudi Arabia. The sky-blue dome blends perfectly with its white masonry.

And that would be all for my trip.

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