About 40 km from Kinabalu Park headquarters, in Ranau district. Poring sits at about 400 m in lowland forest, much warmer than the headquarters.
What to do
Soak in the hot sulphur springs, where the water is 49 to 60 °C.
Walk to Kipungit Waterfall (1 km, about 15 minutes) or, for a longer walk, Langanan Waterfall (3.4 km, about 2 hours).
Visit the Butterfly Farm and the bat cave, a 30-minute walk from the entrance. Rafflesia can flower here: ask the park what is in bloom.
The weather here
Rain makes the forest paths and waterfall trails slippery, and streams rise after heavy rain, so go to the waterfalls in the morning and turn back if the water rises. The hot pools are pleasant in cool, showery weather.
Good to know
The 43 m canopy walkway has been closed since 30 July 2025 for major maintenance and upgrades, until further notice. Confirm its status with Sabah Parks before you go.
Poring is part of Kinabalu Park, which is run by Sabah Parks; a park fee applies.
Holiday and event dates are compiled by BorneoSky from official announcements and can change. Weather forecasts: MET Norway. Smoke forecasts: Copernicus CAMS.
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