One of the most popular Borneo destinations is without a doubt Kinabalu National Park, where Mount Kinabalu resides. Each year, thousands of visitors frequented Kinabalu National Park for either a refreshing National Park A vacation to escape the hot spectacular sun and catch a glimpse of the highest mountain in Southwest East Asia, or towards conquer the mystical Load Kinabalu.
Nevertheless, for a distinctive National Park Vacation through Borneo, you must make sure that you drop by at the less popular Mesilau Nature Park, which is just about 30 minutes by road away from Kinabalu National Park. From Kota Kinabalu, the growth capital of Sabah, Malaysia Borneo, it only takes approximately 2. 5 hour drive to reach Mesilau Nature Park.
Mesilau Nature Park is located within the vicinity from Kinabalu National Park at the Pinosok Plateau near Kundasang township. The stretch of the road from Kundasang town in order to Mesilau Nature Park, which is about 2, 000 metres above sea level, is extremely steep and winding. However, the road condition has improved immensely in recent times, which makes the ascending ride very simple.
On the way, you will surely be captivated through the spectacular views of that Kundasang valley with terraced incline slopes planted with highlands veggies, and parts of the scenic beauty of this Kundasang Mount Kinabalu Golf course, a challenging 18-hole golf course for avid golfers, undeniably, the highest golf lessons in South East China.
But once you get to Mesilau Nature Park, you will notice that the place is actually more natural and "virgin" than the now "commercialized" Kinabalu Nation's Park. As the Park lies in the base of Mount Kinabalu, Mount Kinabalu will look even more spectacular accompanied by a sheer wall of granite towering a few thousand meters from the actual virgin forest floor and also ending in jagged peaks. This breathtaking sight is aptly called the Mesilau Pinnacles.
To experience the best of what Mesilau is sure to offer, you will need to take a night or two in the eco-friendly Mesilau Nature Vacation resort, which is nestled amongst the trees at the foot of the mountain within the Car park. The Resort itself is amazing since it was carefully planned and created to blend into its pure surrounding.
The chalets are concerning slopes surrounded by trees with the full view of this Mesilau River flowing down below. And for food, the Kedamaian Restaurant is famous for its piping hot steamboat, and barbecue dinners, which helps it to be a good excuse to last overnight.
Mesilau Nature Park is also the starting point for ones alternative and more tricky route up Mount Kinabalu. If you are of an adventurous style, do trek the route up to a kilometres or two even though you are not planning for you to climb Mount Kinabalu. Since the Mesilau Summit Trail might be relatively newer and less crowded compared to old summit trail, your chance of encountering (tamed) wildlife can also be brighter.
One prominent feature of the route is the outwardly abundance of orchids (Rhododendrons) and even pitcher plants. The world’ s largest pitcher plant, the “ Nepenthes Rajah”, is recorded to grow in abundance here. For most visitors, a less taxing guided nature walk around the Park is recommended. It will leave you with sustainable "natural" memories.
Mesilau will not omit to enchant you with her cool temperate climate (temperatures deviate around 17-21 degree Celcius during the day and 10-15 degree Celcius at night) and serene surroundings being truly astonishing nature’ s paradise. Mesilau Nature Park and its Resort is an recommended venue for relaxation or maybe retreat.
The bio-diversity of the flora and fauna found here makes Mesilau some haven for naturalists. It is one of the best locations in Borneo to have an unforgettable National Park Family trip.
