About Tok Bok Hot Spring
Tok Bok Hot Spring is a natural geothermal attraction located in Kampung Tok Bok, Machang District, Kelantan, Malaysia, about 10 kilometres from Machang town and 40 kilometres south of Kota Bharu. The site features several man-made pools fed by natural hot water believed to have therapeutic properties. Surrounded by rural village scenery and palm trees, it is managed as a public recreational park and is popular with local families for bathing and relaxation.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a simple, open-air recreational park with several concrete pools of varying temperatures fed by natural hot spring water. The main pools are for full-body soaking and bathing, with smaller foot-soaking pools. The area is surrounded by village houses, palm trees and basic park landscaping with gazebos and shelters for picnicking. Facilities are basic and functional, catering mainly to local day visitors and families.
Key highlights
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Natural hot spring pools with warm mineral water
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Man-made bathing and foot-soaking pools of different temperatures
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Rural village setting surrounded by palm trees
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Family-friendly recreational park managed by local authorities
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Affordable local attraction near Machang town
History of Tok Bok Hot Spring
The hot spring is a long-known natural geothermal source in Kampung Tok Bok that was later developed by the Kelantan state government and Machang District Council into a public recreational facility for local community use and domestic tourism.
Culture & Context
The hot spring is used by the local community for recreation and is traditionally believed to have therapeutic and healing properties for muscle aches and skin conditions, making it a popular weekend gathering place for families.
Route
| By road | Accessible by road via Jalan Kota Bharu - Machang (Federal Route 8) and Jalan Machang - Pasir Puteh, about 10 km from Machang town and about 40 km from Kota Bharu. Accessible by car, taxi and ride-hailing services. |
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