The Canopy Walkway is really a suspension bridge, anchored in three giant trees and high above the floor of the forest. The 140-m long bridge consists of a series of horizontal aluminium ladders covered with planks. Steel cables, ropes and strong netting on the sides provide maximum security. The walkway offers a unique (and somewhat bouncing) way of experiencing the typical lowland rainforest canopy and some of its birds and animals. It is best to be there in the early hours of the morning, when the inhabitants of the forest awaken. Or, if you stay overnight, join a night-tour of the canopy way!

Please note: camera and video fees apply.

The walkway is closed for the public during the annual maintenance, generally in April.

Butterfly Farm

Poring is famous for its thousands of butterflies which are attracted to the seepage of the mineral-rich water around the hot springs. The butterfly farm is a natural addition to Poring's charms. A small stream runs through the huge landscaped enclosure, which is filled with vivid blooms and other plants providing nectar for the butterflies.

An on-going breeding and research programme makes this more than just a delightful way to view some of the rare and beautiful butterflies, stick insects, massive rhinoceros beetles and other insects of the Kinabalu National Park.

Poring Hot Springs is actually an excellent place for jungle trekking. The well marked jungle paths lead through lush lowland forests to streams and waterfalls, amidst the merry chirping of birds and a colourful profusion of wild flowers.

There are also some trails for more serious trekking, such as the Langanan Waterfall trail. It takes the visitors deep into the untouched jungle, passing by bat caves and ending at the 100 meter high Langanan Waterfall. If you take this trail, which leads often steep uphill make sure to wear proper outdoor gear and let the park rangers know.

Along the trails you might see some of the shy inhabitants of the jungle, such as squirrels and snakes. Observe the forest floor, where you will find a myriad of curious looking beetles, ants and others, such as leeches!

Bird watching is particularly interesting in the early morning hours, or late in the afternoon. Follow the Langanan Waterfall Trail and install yourself on some ridge after the bat caves. You are already far enough from any 'normal visitor', yet still conveniently close to the park's facilities. 

If you wish to stay overnight at Poring there are pleasant chalets with cooking facilities, and a couple of hostels for the budget travellers.

The two Rajawali Chalets with three bedrooms each are the 'top notch' accommodation at Poring; then there are two smaller and simpler chalets with one and two bedrooms respectively and the hostels.

Planning your overnight stay in Poring you have to bear in mind that accommodation is limited so please make your reservations early!

The Rainforest Restaurant

Serving local and western specialities, this is the park's very own restaurant.

Just outside the park gate there are a couple of local restaurants serving simple but delicious and attractively priced Malaysian specialities.