A visit to the Kinabalu Park is not complete without a jaunt to Poring. Well known for its Hot Springs, it's the perfect place to visit after your climb up Mount Kinabalu. Soak away the sores and aches of muscles in the hot sulfuric minerals of this spring.  The water is claimed to have curative powers and is popular with the locals. After your rejuvenation, stay a night or two to enjoy the other attractions around this area. Admire Poring's delightful Butterfly Farm where you'll find several species of colourful and striking butterflies Borneo's first-this farm features a garden, nursery, and hatchery for the purpose of research, education and preservation of endangered species. Opening hours, are from 9.00am to 4.00prn every Tuesday to Saturday With over 1,200 species of orchids found within Kinabalu Park, it's not surprising that the Poring Orchid Conservation Centre has the largest live collection of the Sabah  Orchid. You'll also find several other rare and endemic wild orchids as this centre is active in its conservation. Nearby is the Tropical Garden where you'll find mousedeers and deers relaxing under the gaze of colourful birds in the aviary. A must visit for all visitors is the Poring Canopy Walkway. Stroll amidst the treetops of the Menggaris Tree - the king of the forest - and admire the view of the rainforest from a different perspective. The canopy walkway is 157.8 m. long and 41 m. high! The world's biggest flowerRaffiesia - is also one of the hardest to find. Fortunately, Sabah is known to have the largest concentration of the Rafflesia population. This exotic flower takes up to 15 months to bud but only lasts 7 days in bloom. For a chance to view this spectacle, do ask Park Rangers or research staff on your trip. |
