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) aab.mar KUNA 121428 Jun 09NNNN