Bach Ma Peak (2016) by Bach Ma National ParkASEAN Centre for Biodiversity
The ASEAN region is home to some of the highest mountains in Southeast Asia, including Mount Kinabalu in Malaysia, Puncak Jaya in Indonesia, and Fansipan in Vietnam. Here are 7 amazing views from the peaks.
Peak of Fansipan by The Management Board of the Hoang Lien AHPASEAN Centre for Biodiversity
Fansipan, Vietnam
Fansipan, the highest mountain in Vietnam, is a popular tourist destination for hikers and climbers. Fansipan is located in the Hoang Lien Son Mountains in the north of Vietnam. It is a sacred mountain for the Hmong people, who believe that it is the home of their ancestors.
Danau Gunung Tujuh (2018) by Kerinci Seblat National ParkASEAN Centre for Biodiversity
Kerinci Seblat, Indonesia
Kerinci Seblat Peak is the highest mountain in Sumatra, Indonesia, and the fifth-highest in the country. It is located in the Kerinci Seblat National Park, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The summit is covered in a crater lake that is about 600 meters deep.
Mt Kinabalu peak (2021) by Gab MejiaASEAN Centre for Biodiversity
Mount Kinabalu, Malaysia
Mount Kinabalu is the highest mountain in Malaysia and Southeast Asia, with an elevation of 4,095 meters (13,435 ft). It is located in the Kinabalu National Park in the state of Sabah, on the island of Borneo.
One of Mt Apo's Peaks by DENR-BMBASEAN Centre for Biodiversity
Mount Apo, Phillipines
Mount Apo is the highest mountain in the Philippines, with an elevation of 3,142 meters above sea level. It is located in the province of Davao del Sur, on the island of Mindanao. It is home to a variety of plant and animal life, including the Philippine eagle, the world's largest eagle.
Lorentz peaks (2004) by Lorentz National ParkASEAN Centre for Biodiversity
Puncak Cartenz, Indonesia
Puncak Cartenz is the highest mountain in Indonesia and Oceania, with an elevation of 4,884 meters above sea level. It is located in the Jayawijaya Mountains of Papua, Indonesia. It is a glaciated mountain, with the glaciers located on its northern and southern slopes.
Snow capped mountains (2010) by Park Management, Hkakaborazi National ParkASEAN Centre for Biodiversity
Hkakaborazi, Myanmar
Hkakaborazi is the highest mountain in Myanmar, with an elevation of 5,881 meters above sea level.It is located in the Hkakaborazi Range in the Kachin State of Myanmar.
At the top of Phu Kradueng National Park by Phu Kradueng National ParkASEAN Centre for Biodiversity
Phu Kradueng, Thailand
Phu Kradueng is a mountain in the Phetchabun Mountains of Thailand.It has a high point of 1,316 meters (4318 ft) elevation at Khok Moei.
Mountains in Hoang Lien National Park by The Management Board of the Hoang Lien AHPASEAN Centre for Biodiversity
The stunning views and challenging climbs make visiting mountains in ASEAN a must-do for any adventure seeker.
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