Gadek Hot Spring Explained

Gadek Hot Spring
Other Name:	Kolam Air Panas Gadek
Photo Width:	250px
Location:	Alor Gajah, Melaka, Malaysia
Coordinates:	2.4085°N 102.2389°W
Type:	hot spring
Discharge:	5.4 litres per minute
Temperature:	56°C

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

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]

See also

• Geography of Malaysia

Notes and References

1. Web site: Gadek Hot Spring . AmazingMelaka.com . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150630002246/http://amazingmelaka.com/2011/10/gadek-hot-spring/ . 30 June 2015 .
2. Web site: Rekreasi. melaka.gov.my. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20150617082237/http://www.melaka.gov.my/my/pelancongan/tempat-tempat-menarik/rekreasi. 17 June 2015.