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Zhaori Hot Spring

Coordinates: 22°38′12.5″N 121°30′16.6″E / 22.636806°N 121.504611°E / 22.636806; 121.504611
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Zhaori Hot Spring
朝日溫泉
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LocationLüdao, Taitung County, Taiwan
Coordinates22°38′12.5″N 121°30′16.6″E / 22.636806°N 121.504611°E / 22.636806; 121.504611
TypeSaltwater hot spring
Temperature60-70°C
Zhaori Hot Spring is located in Taiwan
Zhaori Hot Spring
Zhaori Hot Spring
Taiwan

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]

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]

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. ^ a b "Zhaori Hot Spring". Taitung Taiwan's Treasure. Retrieved 24 October 2017.
  4. ^ a b "Zhaori Hot Spring". East Coast National Scenic Area. 24 October 2017. Retrieved 24 October 2017.