The document summarizes information about two national parks: Kinabalu National Park in Malaysia and Daisetsuzan National Park in Japan. Kinabalu National Park was established in 1964 to preserve the area around Mount Kinabalu and is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It covers 753 square kilometers and is home to a wide range of biodiversity, including many endangered animal species. Daisetsuzan National Park in Japan contains three active volcanoes, pockets of hot springs, and various alpine vegetation zones. It has a massive topographical landscape and is known as the "Roof of Hokkaido." Popular activities in both parks include hiking, wildlife watching, and soaking

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2. KINABALU NATIONAL PARK

3. Historical Background
Establish in 1964.
Sandakan-RanuDeath March.
KinabaluMemorial Committee.
Aim: Preserving Kinabaluas a monument.
Establishment of protected area in Kinabaluby Prof. Corner.
Malaysia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site.
First Park of Sabah

4. Characteristics
Diverse biota and high endemism.
High biodiversity of flora.
Mt. Kinabaluas main feature.
Peak and plateaus, water attractions, cave and slabs.
Canopy walkway experience.
Rafflesia.
4 main vegetation zone.

5. Location
Kinabalupark located around 50 miles from Sabah Capital of Kota Kinabaluon Sabah west coast and cover an area of 753sq kms(291 sqmiles ) .
It is located within the district of Ranau.
By buses/car rental/taxis

6. Site Context
The KinabaluPark HQ is the main entry point for most visitor and is only 2 hours drive from Kota Kinabalu
Poring is another major entry point , an hour’s drive beyond park HQ .
MasilauNatural Resort only 4 wheel drive is advisable .

7. Popular Activities in KinabaluPark
Mount KinabaluInternational Climbathon.
Bird Watching.
Plant spotting
Climbing
Wildlife watching

8. DAISETSUZANNATIONAL PARK

9. Historical Background
Roof of Hokkaido
Playground of the Gods
Results of volcanic activity
Largest national park in Hokkaido

10. Characteristics
Two prominentrivers in Hokkaido
3 active volcanoes
Rich forests and hot springs
OmoteDaisetsuArea
Daisetsuzanvolcanic group
Rare animals
Clusters of alpine plants
Columnar Joints

11. Activities
Flower Farms
Japanese Onsens
Hiking

12. Location & Site Context
Asahikawa
By air
By bus
By train
Rental car

13. Rich diversity of plants
Has it’s symbolic biota
Massive topographical landscape

14. KinabaluNational Park (national)
Diverse biota & high endemism
Major topographical features
Majority of Borneo endangered animals inhabits the park
DaisetsuzanNational Park (international)
Contains 3 active volcanoes
Pockets of Hot Springs
Various Alpine zones
Columnar joints

15. KinabaluNational Park
1.KinabaluNational Park—http://www.climbmtkinabalu.com/park.html
2.Sabah Park Official Website— http://www.sabahparks.org.my/eng/kinabalu_park/facilities.asp
3.KinabaluPark Sabah , Malaysia Borneo By ANTHEA PHILLIPPS with FRANCIS LIEW
DaisetsuzanNational Park
1.Official English website of DaisetsuzanNational Park— http://hokkaido.env.go.jp/nature/mat/park/en/daisetsu/index.html
2.Japan Guide—http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e6775.html