7 Highest Mountains In Southeast Asia, Hidden Heavens Of Climbers

Illustration of the highest mountain in Southeast Asia (Commons/Rdevany)

YOGYAKARTA - Asia is home to some of the world's tallest mountains, and is a dream for every climber who wants to conquer them.

The Southeast Asian region itself is traversed by two major mountain routes, namely the Mediterranean Mountains covering Asia-European territory and the Pacific Mountains covering the Asia-Pacific region. Both are a series of mountains known as the ring of fire. Check out the list of the highest mountains in Southeast Asia below.

Below are recommendations for the highest mountain in Southeast Asia which has the most amazing natural beauty of the other mountains.

Mount Hkabo Razi became one of the most famous mountains and was named the highest mountain in Southeast Asia. The mountain, which has a height of 5,881 meters above sea level, is located in Kachin City, north of Myanmar. The city is directly adjacent to China in the north and east, while in the south it borders Shan state and India in its western part.

So high, many climbers call this mountain the 'Anti-Everest' because it is equipped with the most difficult terrain in the world. It takes a month for climbers to reach the foot of the mountain.

There are no porters at all, so logistics management and various other things must be provided by climbers. The local community called Mount Hkabo Razi a Ahtanbum or a place where the spirit lives mysterious.

However, this mountain remains a dream place for mountain climbers. Especially climbers who miss traditional climbs, because here you will pass through difficult terrain with makeshift facilities while trying to conquer all the challenges you meet.

Mount Gamlang Razi is in Kachin state in northern Myanmar and is ranked second highest mountain in Southeast Asia. The mountain is located in Khakaborazi National Park, precisely on the border of Myanmar and Tibet.

The height of this mountain reaches 5881 m, making the peak of Gamlang Razi look special because it is always covered in snow throughout the year. That's why this mountain is a challenging destination for climbers.

In addition to its stunning natural charm, this mountain also has deep cultural value for the surrounding community. This mountain is considered sacred and respected by the tribes living around it. There are many ceremonies and rituals carried out as a form of respect for mountains that are considered places where the gods live.

Mount Phangran Razi has a height of about 4,328 meters above sea level. This mountain is in the Kachin region, becoming one of the mountains that assembled a series of Himalayan Great Mountains. Phangran Razi is located close to the border between Myanmar, China, India, and Tibet.

Its strategic location gave birth to a unique cultural impact, where various influences and interactions between different communities occurred around this mountainous region, and its existence became an invaluable part of the natural beauty possessed by Myanmar.

Puncak Jaya or better known as Mount Jaya Wijaya is located in Papua with a height of 4884 meters above sea level. This mountain was first climbed in 1962.

The Jaya Wijaya Mountains are the only mountains in Indonesia that have eternal snow, with the highest peak, Puncak Jaya (Carstensz Pyramid). However, it is not easy to reach its peak, difficult climbing routes and extreme terrain make climbing even more challenging.

This difficult climb will be paid off with natural beauty that treats all the fatigue. These towering mountains and covered with eternal snow give birth to a magnificent and charming sight.

The deep valleys, steep cliffs, and dense tropical forests make this area a haven for nature lovers. Flora and endemic fauna that live around these mountains are further adding to the wealth of Indonesia's biodiversity.

Mount Kinabalu is on the island of Kalimantan in the state of Sabah in Malaysia with a height of 4,095 meters above sea level (masl). This mountain is the pride of the neighboring country which presents stunning natural beauty.

Mount Kinabalu is protected as part of the Kinabalu Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The mountain has a variety of habitats, ranging from lowland and hilly tropical rainforests to tropical mountain forests as well as subalpin forests and shrubs in the highlands.

In addition, Kinabalu is also considered sacred by the Kadazan people, and its name comes from their term Aki Aki 'A Place of Respected Dead People' their belief that their ancestral spirit lived on the mountain.

Apart from Mount Jaya Wijaya, Indonesia also has Mount Kerinci which is on the border between Kerinci, Jambi Province, and South Solok Regency in West Sumatra Province, in the Bukit Barisan Mountains. The height reaches 3,805 meters above sea level.

Mount kerinci also contains a crater covering an area of 400 times 120 meters and contains green water, at the top of the detailed mountain, you can see the beautiful view of the city of Jambi, the city of Padang, and the city of Bengkulu that stretches even the Indian Ocean which is wide can be seen clearly.

The beauty of panoramas that are still natural with the richness of flora and fauna can be found from the lowland to the top of Mount Kerinci. There are also Rafflesia Rafflesia Arnoldi and Amorphophallus Giant Suweg plants. There are many animals typical of Sumatran such as elephants, Sumatran rhinos, Sumatran tigers and also various primates such as siamang, gibbon, Presbytis long-tailed monkeys melapophos.

Mount Fansipan is in Lao Cai Province in northwestern Vietnam, 9 km southwest of Sa Pa in the Hoang Lien Son mountains with a height of 3,143 meters above sea level. The highest mountain on the Indochina Peninsula also earned the nickname Atap Indochina.

The mountain is also popular with its diverse ecosystem and rich biodiversity, with many rare flora and fauna species found only in the region.

That's the review of the highest mountain in Southeast Asia. Hopefully this information will be useful! Visit VOI.id to get other interesting information.