Selayang Hot Spring

It's public holiday, we decided to visit a nearby hot spring since we never visit any before in Malaysia. We googled and found this Selayang Hot Spring which is 15.4km away. approx. 15 mins driving distance. When we arrived, first impression is the hot springs is way more simple (not developed) than we think. All you can see is 3 big wells in an open area (a square); a small size shallow stone pool for public to soak their legs; public toilets for shower (quite run down) and a row of eatery next to carpark (not sure if it is public holiday, none of it open for business). The hot spring is free of charge, if you are driving you need pay RM2 parking fee upon entry. 

The 3 wells in the square is in 3 different size and 3 different degree of heat. 

Well no.1 which located in the middle of the square is the hottest among all. The water need to pour it into buckets to cool off before it can be use for bathing. We are told by the locals that we might get burn if we dip our hand directly into the well. The well is in turquoise colour and the water is crystal clear compare to the other two wells. See video below for the bubbles that rising from the bottom of the well. We can smell sulfur when we get close to the well water. It is believed that the mineral content from the hot spring water helps in some healing process such as skin problems, rashes or muscle aches. 

Well no.2 is the second hottest pool also has a turquoise color with a little bit murky water compare to the well no.1. It is the most popular well among all, local folks are taking bath directly pour the water from this well with buckets to their body. We can tell some of these old folks (uncles) are the regulars here. They come ready with bucket and tubes, soak themselves inside the tube while rubbing their back and legs with a small towel. The pool is under the shades of trees and they seems pretty relax to enjoy the hot water bath here.

Well No.3 water is the least hot among all wells. Also least popular. There is no one use the water from well no.3 at all during our visit. We briefly soak our legs to try out the hot springs water at the pond with stone paver near to Well no.3. It's hot and not shady unlike well no.2. We did not stay long and leave after this.

When we arrived, there is a taxi carry two passengers from Mid-East reach here at the same time. The Mid-East couple seems shock and disappointed when they saw the wells in the square and leave almost immediately without even browsing around those wells. Sincerely hope the Selayang City Hall can beautify or develop this place as it can be another potential tourist spot for Selayang besides Batu Caves (which is not so far away from Selayang Hot Springs). 

How to get there:

Selayang Hot Spring is located on the left hand side of the trunk road as you travel from Jalan Kuching towards Selayang and Rawang direction. This spring is located just before the flyover that leads to Bandar Baru Selayang. Look out for the signage "Kolam Air Panas" and you will find a open car-park when you reach.