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The Mulu Pinnacles
Photo: Nur Nafis Naim<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Far too often, we hear our friends and family brag about their latest vacation to overseas UNESCO World Heritage Sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what about Malaysia?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Far from being the wasteland that some of us like to assume it is, Malaysia is actually blessed with seven whole sites recognized by the international UN body!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, in honour of the upcoming World Heritage Day or the International Day for Monuments and Sites on April 18th<\/sup>, here\u2019s a look at some of Malaysia\u2019s very own world-renowned historical, cultural and natural treasures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kinabalu Park<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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View of Kundasang and Mount Kinabalu.
Photo: Ryan ‘O’ Niel<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

State: Sabah
Year Listed: 2000<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Admission: RM10 for Malaysians, RM50 for foreigners<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Way up in the Land Below the Wind, the Kinabalu Park of Sabah features some of Malaysia\u2019s most biodiverse forests, which range from your typical dense rainforest to sparser alpine forests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Rhinoceros Hornbills.
Photo: JP Bennett<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

As a result of these varied biomes and habitats, a whole host of rare flora and fauna \u2013 some found exclusively within the park \u2013 call this natural World Heritage Site home, from tiny rodents like the Thomas’ Pygmy-squirrels and Kinabalu Shrew to massive horned majesty of the famed Rhinoceros Hornbills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And we haven\u2019t even mentioned it\u2019s home to Malaysia\u2019s highest mountain – Mount Kinabalu!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even if you aren\u2019t planning to scale the summit of Sabah, there\u2019s still plenty of hiking trails, botanical gardens, outdoor sports and even the Poring Hot Springs to keep any occasional outdoors-lover happy. The park is also one of Malaysia\u2019s best highland campsites<\/a> thanks to its unique alpine weather.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sutera Sanctuary Lodges.
Photo: Booking.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

If even that is too much, then the cool weather and abundance of chalets and villas also make Kinabalu Park a great retreat from the hot weather months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Get There<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Buses are available from Kota Kinabalu, with those heading to Kundasang from the Inanam North Bus Terminal usually passing by the park. Taxis and e-hailing are an option, but the long distance might be prohibitively expensive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For those driving, look up the entrance at Kinabalu Park Headquarters (Google Maps<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gunung Mulu National Park<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The Mulu Pinnacles
Photo: Nur Nafis Naim<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

State: Sarawak
Year Listed: 2000<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Admission: RM15 for Malaysians, RM30 for foreigners for 5 days<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another Borneo site recognized by UNESCO, the Gunung Mulu National Park is a world of wonders both underground and on the surface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over millions of years, the limestone topography of Gunung Mulu has been carved by rain to form a vast network of caves and karst landscapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Clearwater Cave
Photo: William Shen<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Four of these caves have been elevated as the park\u2019s main \u201cshow caves\u201d:<\/p>\n\n\n\n