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Philip Garden Chalets at Mt. Kinabalu

March 18, 2008 By: olombon Category: Chalet

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philip garden chalets

Perched at the foothill of Mt. Kinabalu, Kundasang is famous for its temperate vegetation, and has a sizable farming community in and around this area. The Kundasang market with its many stalls are situated along the Kundasang- Ranau road, and it is here that most of these farmers sell their vegetables. Produces that are common at the Kundasang market include vegetables like cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, mushroom, leek, beet root, Chinese cabbage, carrot and many more.

With an average altitude of five thousand feet above sea level, Kundasang has a temperate climate and enjoys a much cooler weather compared with Kota Kinabalu. Kundasang areas also have a fantastic scenic view of Mt. Kinabalu. Many entrepreneurs have banked on this two unique factors and start building chalets, hotels and rest houses at Kundasang. Today there are many chalets, hotels and even resorts to choose from at Kundasang area, from budget to the high end markets all are being catered for.

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vegetable garden below

Mt. Kinabalu and its jagged peaks

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