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The Poring Hot Springs, Kinabalu Park, Sabah A visit to the Kinabalu Park is not complete without a jaunt to Poring. "Poring" is Kadazandusun word for the bamboo species growing in the area. Situated 40 KM (25 miles) away slighty northeast of the Parks HQ, Poring is in the lowlands, a complete contrast to the Parks HQ. Soak away the sores and aches of muscles in the hot sulphuric minerals of this spring, claimed to have curative powers and very popular with the claimed to have curative powerts and very popular with the locals. Butterfly Farm Here you will find several species of colourful and striking butterflies. Borneo's first, this farm features a garden, nursery and hatchery for purpose of research, education and the preservation of endangered species. Poring Orchid Conservation Centre With 1,200 species of orchids found with Kinabalu Park, the Centre has the largest live collection of the Sabah Orchid and rare endemic wild orchids. Tropical Garden Mousedeers and deers relax under the gaze of colourful birds in the aviary. Poring Canopy Walkway A must-visit ! Stroll amidst the canopy of the Menggaris tree - the King of the Forest. The Walkway is 157.8m long and 41m high! The Rafflesia The world's biggest flower, Rafflesia is one of the hardest to find. Fortunately, Sabah is known to have the largest concentration of the Rafflesia population. This rare and exotic flower takes up to 15months to bud but only last 7 days in bloom. The Park will post a Notice to announce a Rafflesia in bloom or bud. |
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