Mount Silam

Mount Silam (Gunung Silam) is a mountain in Lahad Datu District, Sabah, Malaysia.

Description
Mount Silam is 884 m high and overlooks Darvel Bay on the Celebes Sea. The geology is characterised by ultrabasic rock. Rainforest covers the mountain from 200 m altitude to the summit.

Flora
Mount Silam is home to the endangered tree Madhuca silamensis. It is also home to a number of pitcher plant species including Nepenthes macrovulgaris and Nepenthes tentaculata.



Tourism
The Tower of Heaven (Menara Kayangan) is a 30 m observation tower that was built as a tourist facility at the top of Mount Silam in 2012. The tower has panoramic views that include the Darvel Bay islands. The complex includes nature trails and tourist accommodation.