Kinabalu Park And PHS

About Kinabalu Park And PHS

Kinabalu National Park or Taman Negara Kinabalu in Malay, established as one of the first national parks of Malaysia in 1964, is Malaysia's first World Heritage Site designated by UNESCO in December 2000 for its "outstanding universal values" and the role as one of the most important biological sites in the world. Located at west coast of Sabah, east Malaysia on the island of Borneo - it covers an area of 754 square kilometers surrounding the majestic Mount Kinabalu which at 4,095.2 meters is the highest mountain in south-east Asia. The Botanical Garden within the park is one of the biggest attraction. Started in 1981 this 5-acre Garden is an excellent showcase of the diverse plant-life on the mountain, as flora from all over the park has been replanted here. Many of these plants are not only lovely to look upon but have medicinal value too, as proven by the local Dusun community.

Poring is a Kadazandusun word for the bamboo species growing in the area. Situated 40km (25 miles) slightly north east of the Kinabalu Park HQ, Poring is in the lowlands, a complete contrast to the HQ. The spring is known for its therapeutic and soothing baths that contains suphuric minerals which can take away sores and aches of muscles. The bath is favored by those who have just returned from the arduous climb of Mount Kinabalu. The natives claimed that it has curative powers and very popular among the locals.

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