Coronation Swimming Pool — Attraction in Perak

Public pool in Taiping at the start of the hiking trail to Bukit Larut. There are a few gerai-gerai (shops) outside the main entrance to the carpark. The pool water is yellowish green as it's fed from a nearby waterfall. The water was very cool and refreshing. There are 3 pools. The largest one is 6 feet 5 inches deep (quite deep), the smallest one by the waterfall is about thigh height, and the mediul-sized one at the far end is about waist height. The pool water is not pristine as dirt and leaves to fall into it. Also be aware that some of the pool tiles have come off the bottom of the pools so be careful that you don't cut your feet, and they're also slippery. There are a few tables and chairs around with and without umbrellas, also blue steps to sit in and dry off. RM5 per adult, RM3 per kid. You can buy pool toys at the place where you pay for...

Latest. Pool closed on Monday. Opens at 7am. We came 8.30 there was some swimming lesson on the entire pool. I was annoyed with the student occupying the entire lanes. But we used a smaller pool.

It's spring water so it's clean. The floor and pool floor is naturally sandy and slimy a little but they closed yesterday to clean the pool. 5star nevertheless. Nothing is rented here, you can buy a pull bouy for rm18.

Entrance fee is rm5 and kids is rm3. I will come here again next time. I notice after 10 ppl comes here without proper swimming attire so eventually it will get dirty later. Come early. And yes water is super cold but once dive...

The swimming pools here are pretty unique because they use natural river water instead of the usual chlorinated water. The green-colored water is said to contain various minerals that are beneficial for health but a nearby noticeboard advises anyone who feels sick within two weeks of coming into contact with the river to seek treatment immediately. No lifeguards were on duty during my visit but I noticed a banner advertising lifeguard certification course as well as swimming lessons.

The facilities appear old but are clean and well-maintained. The entrance fee for adults is only RM5. No slippers or towels are provided, so be sure to...