THE PORING HOT SPRING
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 slightly 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 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 1200
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 colorful birds in the aviary.
PORING
CANOPY WALKWAY
A must
visit! Stroll amidst the canopy of the Menggaris tree –the King of the Forest.
The walkaway 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 15 months to bud but only lasts 7 days in bloom.
The park will post a Notice to announce a Rafflesia in bloom or bud.
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