Overview

Mount Kinabalu rises to 4,095 m in Malaysia, within the the Crocker Range of Asia. It was first climbed in 1851.

Highlights

• Granite peak forest — weathered granite rising as stone pillars.
• A sacred mountain, deeply woven into the region's religion and culture.
• An island peak, rising straight from the sea with a climate of its own.
• Low-to-medium altitude: below 5,000 m, with forest belts and clear seasons.

Key facts

• Elevation：4,095 m
• Location：Malaysia
• Continent：Asia
• Range：the Crocker Range
• Coordinates：6°04′N 116°33′E
• First ascent：1851