Most of the peninsula of Malaysia is occupied by hills, high and not very mountains, which form several parallel chains. Numerous mountain ranges create breathtaking scenery, attracting travelers from different corners of the earth. If you are keen on rock climbing or just looking for a place for hiking and outdoor excursions , the mountainous areas of Malaysia are just what you need.
The most famous mountains of Malaysia
The most attractive for tourists hills in the country are:
- Kinabalu is the highest mountain in Malaysia (4,095 m) and the fourth tallest in Southeast Asia. It is located on the territory of the homonymous national park on the island of Borneo among tropical jungles. The landscape of the mountain is lush tropical tropics on the lower level, mountain forests and subalpine meadows - on the upper level. Two-day ascent to Kinabalu is not only possible for experienced climbers, but also for beginners.
- Gunung Tahan or Tahan is the highest mountain of the Malacca peninsula (2,187 m), located in Taman Negara State Park , Pahang State. The first information about the summit of Gunung-Tahan appeared in 1876 after the Russian traveler NN Miklukho-Maklai visited Peninsula Malacca with his ethnographic expedition. Even the amateurs can conquer this Malaysian peak.
- Gunung-Irau - the 15th-highest mountain in Malaysia (2110 m), is in the state of Pahang. Its slopes are covered by mossy fairy forests. When climbing Gunung-Ira, which takes about four hours, tourists are accompanied by a cold wind and foggy clouds. From the top of the mountain there are stunning scenery of the surrounding surroundings.
- Bukit-Pagon is a mountain in the northeast of the island of Kalimantan (1850 m). Located on the border between Malaysia and Brunei. Slopes of the mountain are distinguished by a great variety of flora and fauna. Ascent to the summit of Bukit Pagon is regularly organized by various state structures: cultural and public.
- Penang is one of the mountains of Malaysia, located in the central part of the island of the same name. The highest point is 830 m above sea level. Penang attracts tourists with mountain coolness, picturesque landscapes and numerous waterfalls. The main attraction of the mountain is the railway built in 1923. The top of the massif can be reached on foot or by cable car in 12 minutes.
- Santubong - the majestic mountain of Malaysia (810 m). It is located 35 km from Kuala Lumpur in the territory of Sarawak state of Borneo. Santubong and its surroundings have recently become one of the popular tourist routes in the region thanks to tropical forests and unique waterfalls. The mountain is very interesting from the point of view of scientific research, during the excavations Buddhist and Hindu artifacts of the IX century were found here.