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| The Banjaran HotSpring Retreat, Ipoh, Malaysia |
Part of the Sunway Hotels group,
the Banjaran Hotspring Retreat in Ipoh Malaysia is truly a gem in the ocean.
The Banjaran is a 5-star eco-friendly retreat sanctuary consisting of 25 luxury villas offering holistic wellness and spa experiences, unequalled hospitality and distinctive Asian grace. Strategically located 15 minutes from the city of Ipoh, it is just 2 hours drive from Kuala Lumpur and 1.5 hours drive from Penang.
Select from either the
Garden Villa or the Water Villa. With your very own private plunge pool and outdoor jacuzzi filled with geothermal hotspring water, there is much to occupy yourself in your villa.
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| Private plunge pool in the Garden Villa |
If you are looking for an escape from the concrete jungle, this 16.59 acre valley fringed by a cluster of towering limestone hills with an amalgamation of natural caves, pristine jungle, waterfalls and geothermal hot springs is definitely the place to visit. Not only does it provide you a sanctuary from the outside world, it also offers a place of
rest, renewal and rejuvenation.
We were wowed by the beauty of the landscape as well as the flowers in bloom. Check out
Banjaran HotSpring Retreat - Flora for pictures of some of the flowers we were greeted with.
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| Rojak flower |
Similarly, we were amazed at the medicinal herbs grown in the herbal garden. What made it even more interesting were the little educational signboards where we learned a whole lot during our stay there. If you would like to know more, do visit
Banjaran HotSpring Retreat - Herbal Garden.
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| Banjaran HotSpring Retreat - Herbal Garden |
Nestled amid lush tropical jungle, and embraced by magnificent cliffs
on every side, The Banjaran is luxury, and nature, bound in perfect
harmony. It is a wellness retreat, hidden away from the frenetic pace of
civilization, a sanctuary for the weary and those who seek tranquility.
Designed for short term stays with the primary focus on health
enhancement and balance, the environment is geared towards fitness,
healthy eating, relaxation and renewal. It immerses you in healthy
living.
One of the main purposes of staying at
The Banjaran Hot Spring Retreat, Ipoh, is to immerse oneself in the geothermal hotspring water said to have beneficial therapeutic properties due to the high mineral content. The crystal clear hotspring dipping pools with healing properties range in temperature from 40 - 70 degrees C.
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| Geothermal hotspring lake |
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| The hot dipping pot with geothermal hotspring water, one of 3 with varying temperature |
For even more heat, try the Thermal Steam Cave -- a natural sauna
to help you sweat your way to a full-body detox. After a period of time in the thermal steam cave, it is recommended to go into the
ice dipping pot which is an out-of-the-world experience.
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| Ice Dipping Pot |
If you would like a place to meditate, experience metaphysical healing or private energy healing treatments, you might like to check out the
Crystal Cave or the Meditation Cave for some quiet and secluded time.
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| Crystal Cave |
After your caving experience, you can also visit the
Dr Fish pool to have your dead skin cells removed by the garra rufa fish in natural surroundings.
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| Dr Fish therapy |
Spend time lounging away in one of the most unique wine cellars in the world -
Jeff's Cellar. This cellar is set within a 280-million year Paleozoic limestone cave and houses the private collection of the founder and chairman of the Sunway Group, Tan Sri Dato' Seri Dr. Jeffrey Cheah Fook Ling.
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| Be transported into another realm in Jeff's Cellar |
Enjoy the tranquility of The Banjaran HotSpring Retreat in Ipoh which was awarded the Winner of Best Resort at the FIABCI Malaysia Property Awards 2011.
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Meditation Cave, another wonder of The Banjaran, with its natural 'wall-painting' is awe-inspiring and a great place to meditate or practice yoga.
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| Streaks on the walls of the Meditation Cave |
Holiday Travel Tips:-
To fully experience all that The Banjaran Hotspring Retreat has to offer, it is best to stay for a minimum of two nights. We were tempted to go into the city to do some shopping but resisted the temptation as we preferred to make full use of our precious time at the remarkably breath-taking resort at The Banjaran.
Here is the free-form swimming pool which is naturally heated by the underwater hotspring streams.
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| Free form swimming pool |
Of course, not forgetting
The Pomelo, the signature restaurant in The Banjaran where you can enjoy great healthy spa cuisine, light and
healthy dishes which are low-fat and low
cholesterol, but rich in taste. The cooking and preparation of food makes use of fresh spices and ingredients without the need for artificial seasoning or flavorings.
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| One of 3 gazebos at The Pomelo where you have the option of dining |
The Banjaran is proud to have won a number of awards from AsiaSpa. Offering over forty holistic treatments based on Malay, Chinese and Indian traditions, you would be pampered with the eco-friendly philosophy where only natural ingredients and water from the
geothermal hot springs are used.
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| The Banjaran Spa and Wellness Centre |
The Banjaran Hotspring Retreat is a great luxury wellness retreat, a sanctuary for the weary and especially those seeking inner peace. With breathtaking scenery, you get to wash away your stress and be pampered with the various spa treatments.
The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat
Address: No. 1, Persiaran Lagun Sunway 3, 31150 Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia.
GPS Coordinates: N 04 37.85′ E 101 9.333′
Tel: +605-2107777
Fax: +605-2107778
email: info.kl@thebanjaran.com
Website: http://www.thebanjaran.com/
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