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

Gadek Hot Spring
Kolam Air Panas Gadek
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LocationAlor Gajah, Melaka, Malaysia
Coordinates2°24′30.7″N 102°14′20.2″E / 2.408528°N 102.238944°E / 2.408528; 102.238944
Typehot spring
Discharge5.4 litres per minute
Temperature56°C

History

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

Geology

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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

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

Opening time

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

See also

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References

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  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.