About Selayang Hot Spring
Selayang Hot Spring (Kolam Air Panas Selayang) is a natural geothermal hot spring located in Selayang Baru, Gombak District, Selangor, near Kuala Lumpur. It is one of the closest natural hot springs to the capital and is managed by the Selayang Municipal Council. The site features several man-made pools fed by natural hot water, believed to have therapeutic properties, and is a popular free public recreation spot for locals and visitors.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect an open-air public hot spring complex with multiple concrete pools of varying temperatures fed by natural geothermal water. The setting is a simple municipal park with shaded areas, benches and basic amenities surrounded by residential area and greenery. Visitors can soak feet or bathe in the warm pools, relax and take photos. The atmosphere is casual and local, often busy on weekends and evenings with families and groups.
Key highlights
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Natural geothermal hot spring closest to Kuala Lumpur
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Multiple man-made pools with different water temperatures for bathing and foot soaking
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Free public access managed by Selayang Municipal Council
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Believed therapeutic and relaxing properties of mineral-rich hot water
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Family-friendly local recreation spot near Batu Caves
History of Selayang Hot Spring
A long-known natural geothermal spring in the Selayang area, later developed and maintained as a public recreational facility by the Selayang Municipal Council (Majlis Perbandaran Selayang) to provide accessible hot spring bathing for the local community.
Culture & Context
Popular local wellness and leisure site where visitors traditionally believe the mineral-rich hot water has therapeutic and relaxing benefits. Serves as a communal gathering place for families and residents of Gombak and Kuala Lumpur.
Route
| By air | Nearest major airport is Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), approximately 55-60 km away, connected by road and rail to Kuala Lumpur. |
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