MY · Kedah · 5.82°N 100.94°E

ulu legong hot springs

Hot spring pools in the Baling hills, where locals soak late into the night.

Best time
Any time of year. Evenings and nights are the pleasant, busy time; a midday soak in the heat is hard work. Weekends, which in Kedah are Friday and Saturday, are the most crowded.
How long
Half a day, or a night in the chalets
Getting there
About 5 hours' drive from KL: the North–South Expressway to Kuala Kangsar, then Route 76 north through Gerik and Pengkalan Hulu to Baling, and about 25 minutes on to Ulu Legong. From Penang, allow about 2 hours.
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Dear group chat,Hot spring pools in the Baling hills, where locals soak late into the night.— gowherelahTo: whoever’s drivingUlu Legong Hot SpringsMY, Kedah
KLulu legong hot springs
≈ 309 km from KL, as the crow flies

Ulu Legong is a hot spring park in the hills about 25 minutes north of Baling town. The source pool, roped off at around 70°C, feeds a run of tiled pools that get cooler as the water moves on, with separate pools for women and for children. Locals come after dinner and soak well into the night.

Makan

  1. Gulai batang pisangBanana-stem curry, slow-cooked with beef for kenduri in Baling and Sik. Look for it at the nasi campur stalls in Baling town.Map ↗
  2. Supper at the springsThe food court on site does simple meals and hot drinks for the late crowd.Map ↗

Things to do

  1. The poolsStart in the cooler pools and work your way up; the ones nearest the source are for a quick dip at most.Map ↗
  2. A night soakCome after dark, when the air cools and the pools fill with families and groups of friends.Map ↗
  3. The chaletsChalets and a dormitory on site mean you can soak at night and again at dawn.Map ↗
  4. Gunung BalingClimb Baling's limestone hill in the morning and rest your legs here in the evening.Map ↗

Good to know

  • Bring modest swimwear, a towel and a full change of clothes.
  • Keep small children in the children's pool. The source pool is roped off because it's hot enough to scald.
  • The road in from Baling is dark and rural at night, so if you're soaking late, book a chalet rather than driving back.

Last checked October 2026. Things change, so check opening times, fees and transport before you go.