Gadek Hot Spring

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Gadek Hot Spring
Kolam Air Panas Gadek
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Gadek Hot Spring
Location Alor Gajah, Melaka, Malaysia
Coordinates 2°24′30.7″N102°14′20.2″E / 2.408528°N 102.238944°E / 2.408528; 102.238944
Type hot spring
Discharge5.4 litres per minute
Temperature56°C

The Gadek Hot Spring (Malay : Kolam Air Panas Gadek) is a hot spring in Alor Gajah, Melaka, Malaysia. [1]

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History

The area around the hot spring was firstly developed in the 1980s and has been improved over time as a popular tourist attraction.

Geology

The hot spring has a surface temperature of 56 °C with an average water flow of 5.4 litres per minute, containing hydrogen sulphite gas.

Facilities

The hot spring is equipped with restaurant, food stalls, children's playground, outdoor swimming pool and bathrooms.

Opening time

The hot spring opens everyday from 7.00 a.m. to 9.00 p.m. [2]

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References

  1. "Gadek Hot Spring". AmazingMelaka.com. Archived from the original on 30 June 2015.
  2. "Rekreasi". melaka.gov.my. Archived from the original on 17 June 2015.