Zhaori Hot Spring

The Zhaori Hot Spring (Chinese: 朝日溫泉; pinyin: Zhāorì Wēnquán) is a hot spring in Green Island, Taitung County, Taiwan. It is the only one of the three saltwater hot springs in the world.[1][2]

Zhaori Hot Spring
朝日溫泉
LocationLüdao, Taitung County, Taiwan
Coordinates22°38′12.5″N 121°30′16.6″E
TypeSaltwater hot spring
Temperature60-70°C
Zhaori Hot Spring
Taiwan

History

During the Japanese rule of Taiwan, the hot spring was named Asahi Hot Spring.[3]

Geology

The water source of the hot spring comes from the sea and underwater of the island heated by lava. The temperature of the hot spring ranges between 60-70°C.[4]

Architecture

The hot spring consists of three open-air pools, a spa pool and five terrace-like pools.[4][3]

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See also

References
  1. "Zhaori Saltwater Hot Springs". Taiwan, the Heart of Asia. Retrieved 24 October 2017.
  2. "Taiwan Bureau highlights marine tourism". eTN. 11 April 2018. Retrieved 28 October 2018.
  3. "Zhaori Hot Spring". Taitung Taiwan's Treature. Retrieved 24 October 2017.
  4. "Zhaori Hot Spring". East Coast National Scenic Area. 24 October 2017. Retrieved 24 October 2017.
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