Kinabalu Park - Softcover

Bruce Elder

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1843303590 ISBN 13: 9781843303596

Publisher: New Holland Publishers Ltd

This comprehensive and practical guide is intended for any local or international visitor to Kinabalu Park, an increasingly popular eco-tourism destination in Sabah, Eastern Malaysia. One of the most accessible and spectacular mountains in the world, Kinabalu is also one of the highest in South-east Asia. The park, now a world heritage site, is a mecca of biodiversity, containing more than 5000 species of plants and a wealth of birds, mammals and other animals. In addition to the wildlife, visitor attractions include hiking trails, hot springs, a canopy walkway and the two-day ascent of the summit itself. This illustrated book is both a complete introduction to Kinabalu and a companion guide for the visitor. It describes all the park's wildlife and plantlife, including a full bird checklist, and has essential practical information on access, accommodation and facilities. Detailed accounts of the park's trails and climbs are each accompanied by individual route maps.

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From the Back Cover:

Kinabalu Park is one of the world's hot spots for biodiversity and at over 4,000 meters (13,000 feet) high, is Southeast Asia's highest mountain. The rich diversity of natural habitats is home to a wealth of flora and fauna, and has numerous other attractions for the adventurous traveler, including walking, trekking, climbing and relaxing in hot springs. This highly illustrated and practical guide is packed with essential information for the visitor to this unique area. There are 24 walks and trails in detail for all levels, with easy-to-follow route maps. This guide is packed with fact boxes and information panels on wildlife, plant life, visitor activities and other attractions. It contains essential travel tips including access, equipment, facilities, and useful addresses to enable the visitor to make the most of any trip. This book is illustrated with 50 full color photographs and many striking black and white vignettes and there is a complete checklist of all bird species recorded in Kinabalu Park. (6 x 8 1/4, 128 pages, color photos, illustrations, maps)

About the Author:

Anthea Phillipps has worked as an ecologist in Kinabalu for many years and is widely recognised as one of the foremost authorities on the flora of the region. She lives in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. Francis Liew is a senior member of Sabah Parks, and has been instrumental in both preserving the region's rich biodiversity and developing its flourishing ecotourism programme. He lives in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.

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