Poring is a kind of local giant bamboo,which is found in abundance here. This resort derived its name from it.
The journey from Kota Kinabalu will take 3 hours into the interior of Sabah. Along the scenic countryside,you will see tiny villages scattered about,occasional roadside stalls selling vegetables,fruits and souvenir items such as hand made crafts.
Mount Kinabalu, the highest mountain in South-east Asia, can be seen from afar. And there are a few excellent spots on the way to allow you to take clear photographs of it.
You will arrive at Poring Hot Spring resort after 3 hours of leisure driving. The main purpose of going to Poring is have a dip in the hot sulphuric water from the hot spring which is collected through pipes and lead into open air Japanese-style bathtubs. THe hot spring water is believed to have curative effects to those who are suffering from rheumatism,influenza and skin disorders. Try it.
From the resort building to the bathing area you will have to climb a hill (20 minutes) to a tree top canopy walkway (suspension bridge). The canopy walk is at a height of 41 meters from the forest floor,and is 157.6 metres long. You are as if walking on top of the rainforest tree top, and have the opportunity to have a bird's view of the tall rainforest. The tree top is so thick that it resembles a huge green canopy covering the trees below, hence the name Canopy Walk.
Most tour operators will bundle the tour to Poring together with Kinabalu Park which is nearby, and will most likely take you to Kinabalu Park the same day and spend the night there. If you choose to stay at Poring, be sure to have a moon-light dip in the hot spring bathtub. You can relax in the hot water, let cool mountain breeze blowing at your face, listening to the "sound of night", the brushing of leaves,the insects' sound, and occasional wild animals' cry. It will be a memorable experience. Believe me. :=))
Tour Operators :
- Summer Cruise Holiday
- Sabah Sightseeing
- Nature Heritage Travel & Tours
- Sutera Sanctuary Lodges
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