Poring is named after a species of giant bamboo that grows abundantly in the area. It lies in the eastern boundaries and situated some 40km (25miles) from the Kinabalu Park Headquarters. Poring is about 400m above sea level and is dominated by the lowland forest with huge dipterocarp trees easily seen on the trails.
Poring is known for its hot sulphur spring bath which was first developed by the Japanese during world war II. The hot waters of the spring are piped into open-air baths. Indoor bathtub is also available for those who preferred privacy. At Poring you could experience the breathtaking treetop walk on the 43m tall canopy walkway. Rafflesia, the largest flower in the world is one of the main attractions here.
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Poring dinamakan sempena spesies buluh gergasi yang banyak tumbuh di kawasan itu. Ia terletak di sempadan timur dan terletak kira-kira 40km (25 batu) dari Ibu Pejabat Taman Kinabalu. Poring adalah kira-kira 400m di atas paras laut dan didominasi oleh hutan tanah pamah dengan pokok dipterokarpa besar yang mudah dilihat di laluan.
Poring terkenal dengan mandian mata air panas yang pertama kali dibangunkan oleh Jepun semasa perang dunia II. Air panas mata air disalurkan ke tempat mandi terbuka. Tab mandi dalaman juga disediakan untuk mereka yang mengutamakan privasi. Di Poring anda boleh merasai pengalaman berjalan kaki di atas pokok yang menakjubkan di laluan pejalan kaki kanopi setinggi 43m. Rafflesia, bunga terbesar di dunia adalah antara tarikan utama di sini.
7 сен 2024
