Zhaori Hot Spring Explained

Zhaori Hot Spring
Other Name:	朝日溫泉
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Map:	Taitung County
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Label:	Zhaori Hot Spring
Location:	Lüdao, Taitung County, Taiwan
Coordinates:	22.6368°N 121.5046°W
Hot Spring Type:	saltwater hot spring
Temperature:	60-70°C

The Zhaori Hot Spring is a hot spring in Green Island, Taitung County, Taiwan.

History

During the Japanese rule of Taiwan, the hot spring was named Asahi Hot Spring.^[1]

Geology

The water spring is the only one of three saltwater hot springs in the world.^[2] The water source of the hot spring comes from the sea and underwater of the island heated by lava.^[3] The temperature of the hot spring ranges between 60 and 70°C.^{[4] [5]}

Architecture

The hot spring consists of three open-air pools, a spa pool and five terrace-like pools.^{[5] [1]}

See also

• List of tourist attractions in Taiwan
• Taiwanese hot springs

Notes and References

1. Web site: Zhaori Hot Spring. Taitung Taiwan's Treasure. 24 October 2017.
2. Web site: Taiwan Bureau highlights marine tourism. 11 April 2018. eTN. 28 October 2018.
3. News: Salmonsen. Renée. 5 July 2018. Top 10 must-see attractions in Taitung, Taiwan. Taiwan News. 12 June 2021.
4. Web site: Zhaori Saltwater Hot Springs. Taiwan, the Heart of Asia. 24 October 2017.
5. Web site: Zhaori Hot Spring. 24 October 2017. East Coast National Scenic Area. 24 October 2017.