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Air Panas Ulu Legong

Ulu Legong, Kedah, Malaysia
Air Panas Ulu Legong
Location
Ulu Legong, Kedah, Malaysia
Water type
sulfurous
Temperature
40 °C
pH
6.5

Water profile

Thermicity
Sedative
40 °C
LowHigh

Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.

Mineralisation
Bio-active
LowHigh

Rich in active gases or metals — a strong mineral character.

Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh

Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.

SoufreSulfuresSulfates

Air Panas Ulu Legong is a natural hot spring resort in the Baling District of Kedah state in northern peninsular Malaysia, where bicarbonate-rich thermal waters emerge in the forested foothills of the Main Range mountains, offering bathing facilities in a jungle setting within a region known for its agricultural landscapes of rubber and oil palm plantations interspersed with patches of remaining lowland forest. The springs are a popular recreational destination for Malaysian families and local visitors seeking accessible outdoor thermal bathing in the cooler hill environment of Kedah's interior, distinct from the coastal resort tourism of the nearby Langkawi archipelago. The bicarbonate water composition, gentle and skin-smoothing, is offered in pool facilities amid tropical forest that provides shade and natural ambience characteristic of the Malaysian jungle hot spring experience.

Insider tip — Air Panas Ulu Legong sits in a jungle valley in inland Kedah, Malaysia, where geothermal water rises through granitic bedrock typical of the Main Range. The pools have a mild sulfurous note and are popular with day-trippers from Alor Setar. Go on weekdays to enjoy the shaded forest setting in relative quiet, and watch for long-tailed macaques in the canopy overhead.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 40 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features sulfurous water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Saison sèche.