Poring is an attractive yet small tourist resort positioned in Sabah, Malaysia. This charming tourist resort is situated 40 kilometres south-east from the Headquarters of the Kinabalu National Park.  The name Poring derives from a type of Bamboo that is common to the area.  Poring is most popular for its recreation and tourist complex which is better known as ‘Poring Hot Springs’.

Poring Hot Spring and Nature Reserve boasts of open-air and private cabin baths. The site is immensely popular among locals and travellers from across the world as the water found here contains special skin therapeutic properties. Since this exceptional natural hot spring is located 39 kilometres east of Mount Kinabalu, travellers can enjoy a soothing bath and relax their weary and painful muscles after an enthralling mountain climb.

It is considered that a visit to the nearby Kinabalu Park will be incomplete without a visit to the Poring Hot Spring. Apart from its natural hot spring, Poring Hot Spring also boasts of many other attractions in the park. 

The Butterfly farm at the Poring Hot Spring is a fascinating place to explore and is the first of its kind in Borneo. It is a vital place for research and conservation and includes a stunning garden, butterfly nursery and hatchery for education. Housing more than 1200 of different types of orchids, is the Poring Orchid Conservation Centre.  It boasts of the world’s most extensive collection of Sabah orchids and other uncommon endemic orchids. The tropical garden at Poring Hot Spring features Mousedeers and Deers together with numerous brightly coloured birds. Poring canopy walkway is also a must explore site here. Poring Hot Spring which is renowned as one of the finest Kota Kinabalu attractions offers its visitors the unique Rafflesia flower site. Here visitors will get the one of a kind chance to explore the biggest flower in the world.

As a fine accommodation located in close proximity to the Poring Hot Spring, Shangri La’s Rasa Ria Resort, Kota Kinabalu offers convenient access to this vibrant tourist resort as well as many other impressive attractions in the area.