Covering 754 square kilometers, Kinabalu Park was designated as a park in 1964 and is now a World Heritage Site.Following a report by the Royal Society Kinabalu Scientific trip in 1962–1964, which was headed by Prof. Corner, the foundation for the creation of a protected area in Kinabalu was established. In the state of Sabah in Malaysian Borneo, it is the first park. The highest mountain between the Himalayas and New Guinea, Mount Kinabalu (4,095.2 m), is its primary feature. There is a diverse range of plant and animal species on its slope. It is a hotspot for plant biodiversity, especially with affinities to plants from the pan-tropical region, China, Australia, the Himalayas, and the Malay Peninsula.  

With over 4,500 species of plants and animals, distinctive ecotreasures, and a variety of exciting nature-based activities, Kinabalu Park—Malaysia's first UNESCO World Heritage Site—is one of the most visited tourist attractions in the nation.  Its highest summit, Mt. Kinabalu, stands at 4,101 meters and is the youngest granite pluton in the world, rising five millimeters annually. The lowest point is Poring Hot Spring. You can reach Kota Kinabalu National Park  from different ways like there are direct flights, direct trains as well as direct buses services available for Kota Kinabalu National Park. BY Air : Distance from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Kota Kinabalu is 3.36 miles or 5.41 kilometers. For non-Malaysian travellers, an e-visa is required to enter the country. Plane: Fly into Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI), which is well connected domestically and internationally. BY Train :  Smaller minibuses and shared cabs are more convenient, however large buses leave Kota Kinabalu at regular fixed hours from the North City Bus Terminal at Inanam, heading toward Sandakan, Lahad Datu, and Semporna, passing Kinabalu Park. There are numerous type of food options when you visit Kota Kinabalu National Park  and few of them are:- Sinalau Bakas, Ngiu Chap, Sang Nyuk Mee, and the traditional Sabah food are the must-fry food while visiting Kota Kinabalu. There are 100s of hotel and homestays available for a comfortable accomodation in Kota Kinablau National Park   and few of the top hotels with great deals are available Kota Kinabalu National park are: 1.Sutera Sanctuary Lodges At Kinabalu Park 2.EBayu Senja Lodge 3.Mountain Valley Resort 4.Noordin Mews  5.Celyn Resort Kinabalu6.Amazing Grace Lodge