Hot springs in Taiwan

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Hot spring in Beitou Hell Valley

Taiwan is part of the collision zone between the Yangtze Plate and Philippine Sea Plate. Eastern and southern Taiwan are the northern end of the Philippine Mobile Belt.

Located next to an

hot springs
are commonly used for spas and resorts.

Soaking in hot springs became popular in Taiwan around 1895 during the 50-year long colonial rule by Japan.

History

Closer view of hot springs on Seven Star Mountain located in Yangmingshan

The first mention of Taiwan's hot springs came from a 1697 manuscript,

Beitou
and later established a small local spa.

Under Japanese rule, the government constantly promoted and further enhanced the natural hot springs. The Japanese rule brought with them their rich onsen culture of spring soaking, which had a great influence on Taiwan.[1]

In March 1896,

eczema or arthritis
.

During Japanese rule, the four major hot springs in Taiwan were in modern-day Beitou,

Republic of China
administration starting from 1945, the hot spring culture in Taiwan gradually lost momentum. It was not until 1999 that the authorities again started large-scale promotion of Taiwan's hot springs, setting off a renewed hot spring fever.

In recent years, hot spring spas and resorts on Taiwan have gained more popularity.[1] With the support of the government, the hot spring has become not only another industry but also again part of Taiwanese culture.

Taiwan has one of the highest concentrations (more than 100 hot springs) and greatest variety of

thermal springs in the world varying from hot springs to cold springs, mud springs, and seabed hot springs.[1]

Geology

Taiwan is located on a faultline where several continental plates meet; the

Types of springs

(spring water contains alkaline and iodine, is salty and has a light sulfuric smell)
  • Salt or hydrogen sulfide springs

Partial list of hot springs in Taiwan

Hot Spring Valley in Beitou
Guguan Hot Springs

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d Lee, Derek. "Hitting the hot springs and avoiding the hot spots". Taipei Times. Retrieved 22 November 2022.
  2. ^ "Hot Springs". Taiwan: The Heart of Asia. Taiwan Tourist Bureau. 2 April 2008. Retrieved 22 November 2022.
  3. ^ a b c d "The best hot springs in Taiwan to get your soak on". SG Magazine. November 2019. Retrieved 22 November 2022.

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