Cover Banjaran Hotsprings is surrounded by spectacular limestone hills
Banjaran Hotsprings is surrounded by spectacular limestone hills
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A stay at The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat in the jungle-clad hills of Ipoh with its bespoke holistic wellness experiences does wonders for the mind, body and soul
With The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat welcoming back guests, tourists can look forward to one of the world’s most unique eco retreats set in the middle of a rainforest amid soaring limestone peaks and hidden caves. Nestled in a 22.7-acre valley in the northern state of Perak, only a 15-minute drive from Ipoh city, this organic five-star sanctuary offers an eco-chic wellness and gastronomy experience.
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Here are 8 things to do for the ultimate relaxing and rejuvenating experience at the luxury hot springs resort.
Stay in an eco villa with geothermal hot tub
Above Garden Villa with a plunge pool
Garden Villa with a plunge pool
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You have a choice of Garden, Water and Lake villas, all fully equipped with the finest amenities such as extra-large beds, lavish bathrooms and state-of-the- art technology. Every villa also features an outdoor space and its own geothermal hot tub, blurring the Tatler boundaries with nature, and enabling guests to fully experience and soak up the beautiful surroundings.
Take a dip in the geothermal hot springs
One of the highlights of a stay at The Banjaran is the opportunity to soak in Ipoh’s natural and pure hot springs. Make sure to include a dip in the Geothermal Hot Spring Dipping Pools for a soothing and healing soak, as part of your wellness programme at the resort.
Go for a wellness treatment
Choose from a series of authentic Asian therapies, Ayurvedic treatments and other unique therapies such as the Thermal Steam Cave, Ice Bath, and Garra Rufa Pool, for overall wellbeing.
Meditate in a cave
Get some quiet time to meditate in an environment free from disruptive sensorial stimulations in the still and grounding surroundings of the Meditation Cave or Crystal Cave.
Go on a jungle walk
Venture out into the rainforest with a trusty guide for a walk in nature and get a closer look at the region’s rich and diverse local flora and fauna.
Enjoy breakfast by the hot springs
Wake up for breakfast at Pomelo, the all-day dining spot serving Malaysian cuisine, pan-Asian flavours and international favourites. Get a spot in one of the three gazebos that extend over the hot springs.
Have dinner in a restaurant in a limestone cave
Above Jeff's Cellar
Jeff's Cellar
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Built in a cavern of the 260-million-year-old limestone hill, dinner at Jeff’s Cellar, one of Tatler Dining's Top 20 Restaurants 2022, is as unique a dining experience that you can get. With the dramatic backdrop of stalactites, stalagmites and rippling water features, enjoy a series of delectable dishes and tasting menus prepared by Ipoh-born chef Lee Choon Boon, using much of the produce grown onsite in three organic gardens. Complementing the meal is a host of organic and rare wines from the cellar itself, which has been named one of the ‘Top Five Most Magnificent Bars in the World’ by CNN.
Go stargazing at the Star Deck
As the sun sets over the limestone hills, head up to the Star Deck where you can use the telescope to stargaze or just look at the heavens while sipping a cocktail.
Above A Lake Villa
A Lake Villa
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For more information, visit Banjaran Hotsprings' official website
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