description Poring Hot Springs Overview
Poring Hot Springs is a visitor site in Sabah, Malaysia, within Kinabalu Park and east of Mount Kinabalu. It is known for pools supplied by naturally heated, sulfur-bearing water and for facilities set amid lowland tropical forest. The surrounding area also includes walking trails, waterfalls, gardens, and a canopy walkway, making it a destination for park visitors interested in bathing and rainforest recreation.
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Where is Poring Hot Springs located?
Poring is on the eastern side of Kinabalu Park in Sabah, Malaysia, about 40 kilometers from the Kinabalu Park headquarters. Sabah Parks places the site at roughly 400 meters above sea level in lowland tropical forest. [Sabah Parks](https://www.sabahparks.org.my/kinabalu-park/poring)
What are the hot spring pools at Poring like?
Sulphurous spring water is piped into open-air baths and tiled tubs, with indoor bathtubs available for visitors who want more privacy. Sabah Parks says the hot-water facilities were first developed by the Japanese during World War II. [Sabah Parks](https://www.sabahparks.org.my/kinabalu-park/poring)
What can visitors do at Poring besides soak in the pools?
The site is known for its 43-meter canopy walkway, Rafflesia viewing, and trails leading toward Kipungit Waterfall. Sabah Parks currently carries a temporary closure notice for the canopy walkway, so visitors should check the official page before traveling. [Sabah Parks](https://www.sabahparks.org.my/kinabalu-park/poring)
What are Poring Hot Springs' current opening hours and fees?
Sabah Parks currently lists opening hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with last entry at 3:00 p.m. The listed international adult conservation fee is RM50, and the international adult canopy-walkway fee is RM10 when that facility is open. [Sabah Parks](https://www.sabahparks.org.my/kinabalu-park/poring)
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