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By Abdullah Boges (with photos)
IPOH, Malaysia, June 12 (KUNA) -- Hot springs are abundant here, renowned
for therapeutic properties, with widespread beliefs that the minerals-rich
water can heal rheumatism, indigestion, arthritis and bone fractures.
The temperature of the hot springs vary between 25-34 to 34-42 degrees
Celsius. Hot springs are produced by the emergence of geothermally heated
groundwater from the Earth's crust.
The Malaysian government have attracted tourists to the hot springs by
allowing businessmen to invest in the famous Lost World of Tambun Resort which
contains the country's biggest 40-acre water theme park at a cost of USD 17.3
million. It is located in the town of Ipoh, ideally situated between Penang
and Kuala Lumpur.
The park is strategically located at the foot of Tambun Caves, famous for
5,000-year-old Neolithic cave paintings.
The pools are filled with hot mineral water from the Tambun hot springs, a
hot spot for people in search for relaxation, rejuvenation and amusement.
The resort embraces 3,200 square meter pools with artificial waves, water
slides reaching 155 meters in length plus animals natural reserves,
restaurants surrounded by the tropical green and high mountains, rich in caves
and waterfalls.(end)
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