Poring Hot Spring
The prime attraction here is the Hot Springs. First developed by the
Japanese during World War II, pipes are inserted into several open-air
Japanese-style baths. For visitors with more time there are graded
paths leading through rich lowland forest to the mountain rivers,
waterfalls and the tumbled bat caves. Visitors often see birds and
wildlife along the trail. A playing field and courts for volleyball
and sepak raga are also available.
The hot springs' water contain sulphur, which have health as well
curative properties for skin diseases. At Poring, one can find the
world's biggest flower, the Refflesia which if you are lucky, you
can see in bloom. Also, an orchid garden containing most of the
native species, and a butterfly farm are some of the attraction
at Poring.
The Forest Canopy walkways is constructed high up in the forest
canopy for use by scientists to conduct research. With magnificent
views, tourists can walk on it, seeing new insights into the canopy.
On the ground, humans are characteristically regarded as hunters
and are feared. Therefore, rarely animals like to be seen. Artificial
lighting at night will be used to observe species not active by
day.
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