Attractions in Malaysia

Location

The Ulong Legong Hot Spring is one of the famous attractions in Kedah. It is located in Kampung Keda 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 22km away from Baling.

Overview

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 Kedah 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.

Transport

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 the state near to Kedah, the Pearl of the Orient - Penang.