The Selayang Hot Spring is a naturally occurring spring not far from Batu Caves. Its close proximity to Kuala Lumpur means that it can get busy at weekends and public holidays.
Like many other hot springs, the high mineral content of the water is believed to have medicinal properties that are effective in treating various ailments, particularly skin diseases.
But some people might find it off-putting to think that a few of the bathers might be suffering from skin diseases and other complaints, some of which might be infectious.
Yes, the water is hot, but is it hot enough to kill all the bugs? Is it possible to return from the hot springs with an itch that was not there before?
This is probably why visitors are supposed to scoop water from the spring in large buckets and pour it over themselves, or sit in the bucket, rather than immerse themselves in the pools.
Judging by the crowd, most people do not share these concerns and many come here to enjoy the relaxing natural hot spa treatment at zero cost. There are four pools at temperatures ranging from hot to very hot.
There is a shop selling drinks and snacks. The shop lady also sells plastic scoops and large buckets can be rented for a nominal fee.
She also displays her collection of weaver birds’ nests (not for sale) and a stone mortar and pestle which she says is over 100 years old.
Facilities at the hot springs include toilets and showers as well as a couple of shops offering traditional massage
Rules (according to the management notices)
- Do not put your feet in the pools
- Do not wash clothes in the pools
- Do not bathe in your underwear
- Do not bring your pets
- No diving
- No children allowed inside the pools
- No littering
Opening hours and admission
- Open from 7am till late
- Entrance is free
Selayang Hot Spring
Jalan Kuching (Federal Route 1)
Selayang
Selangor
This article first appeared in Malaysia Traveller.
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