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Poring Hot Springs

Poring, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Ranked #22 of 35 attractions in Kota Kinabalu
3.0 of 5 stars 121 Reviews
Type: Hot Springs/ Geysers
Traveller Description: The Poring in Poring Hot Springs is in fact the Kadazan word for "Bamboo".  Thus, the true English translation of the Malay  "Poring Air Panas... more »
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Quezon City, Philippines
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62 reviews 62 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

Getting to Poring Hot Springs was quite a long drive from Kota Kinabalu City However, when we got there, it seemed to be quite a good place For me who enjoys heights, I sort of liked the 30-minute trek 500m high to get to the canopy walks Though these are nothing special and they seem to be mere bridges with... More

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gatineau
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

What a park?Very peacefull,just did not have time to visit all,I wish I could stay there for a week More

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Melbourne, Australia
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17 reviews 17 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012
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A lovely denouement to climbing Mt Kinabalu. All should be sure to cover up and adhere to local dress: ladies should wear t-shirt & shorts in the water (no bikinis!), men often are in t-shirts & shorts. Find a spa & fill it with water (allow 1-2 hours for this). Visit the waterfall and canopy walk while you await a... More

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Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012
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the water is warm and some says that they have certain curing ability,but i was just glad of having a warm refreshing bath after the chilly mount kinabalu visit. More

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Ipoh
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012
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many poring pool here,but need u to collect the water before soaking by just open the tap...is just a place for u to relax and the view there is quite nice....i like the canopy walk though is a bit tiring when u walk up to reach the canopy walk....is a good experience and may witness the natural beautiful scenery there!!... More

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Sandakan, Malaysia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012
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Was ok, lots of baths. A little grotty, no real spring bathing pool. Could have been hot water tank! Other things around the area to do and look at in the park. Worth a look More

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Arlington, Virginia
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Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012
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A few issues with this place. We went here on a joint Mt. Kinabalu/Poring tour with Borneo Legend tour company. Our guide only mentioned that we would be taking a little hike and come to a "canopy walk." That is all he said, and he should have explained much better. I have no problem with heights, but many in our... More

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Brighton, United Kingdom
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2012
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We had a great day out at Poring. The canopy walk is a must !!! Do take time to relax in the pools after your walk though. The springs are a good way to relax. We made our own way out to the Springs, but it was not as easy as we had hoped. We had to pay for a... More

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2012
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excellent trekking leading to canopy walk! Visitors have to pay the entrance fee to the park and then pay some more fees for other things that you want to do, such as fees for Canopy walk, fees to enter the butterfly gardens etc! More

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Cairns, Australia
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012
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A late afternoon arrival when many others have no doubt visited leaves a desire to have more hygiene regulation. the springs are hot but cleanliness leaves a lot to be desired More

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