Ulong Legong Hot Spring
The Ulong Legong Hot Spring (Malays: Kolam Air Panas Ulu Legong) is one of the
famous attractions in Kedah. The Ulong Legong Hot Spring is more to a
recreational park. Do note there is actually entrance fees needed to access the
park. There are a total of 5 pools in the park.
Three of them are main pools where people packed around. The other two is a baby
pool and a private pool for them ladies respectively. The temperatures of the
main three pools are all different.
From a warm water pool, to a hot water pool and the hottest are all up for your
pick. The third pool is normally empty as the water is too hot to stand. There
are steams around the place due to the hot water pool.
The Ulong Legong Hot Spring is a place for relaxation and therapeutic purpose
for all people with ailments. However, to cautious if your skin is sensitive and
thinks twice before dipping yourself in the pool. Apart from the relaxation
time, one can go for jungle trekking and visit the waterfalls in the Ulu Muda
Forest Reserve nearby.
There is not much choice for accommodation in the Kampung Ulu Legong village as
it is considered as a rural place. Thus, the most common accommodation to be
found and seen around there as well as the whole Kedah state is in home stay
style. The nearest homestay is none other than the Homestay Keda Ulu Legong.
There are various tour packages offered by the homestay include an expedition to
the Mount Baling, visit to the mentioned Hot Spring, visit the local indigenous
people, jungle trekking, cultural show and many more. Breakfast and a choice of
lunch or dinner is to included in the homestay.
Getting There
Ulong Legong Hot Spring is located in Kampung Ulu Legong, in Baling. Baling is
located at the southern part of Kedah and is easily accessible by road. The Hot
Spring is located around 22 km away from Baling.
The most common way to get to Ulu Legong Hot Spring is via road. One can drive
via the North South Highway (PLUS), taking the exit at Sungai Petani Selatan and
head to Baling town following the signage around. The ride will take around 90
minutes from Penang.
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