Zhaori Hot Spring
22°38′12.5″N 121°30′16.6″E / 22.636806°N 121.504611°E
| Zhaori Hot Spring | |
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| 朝日溫泉 | |
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| Location | Lüdao , Taitung County, Taiwan |
| Type | Saltwater hot spring |
| Temperature | 60-70°C |
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]
History
During the Japanese rule of Taiwan, the hot spring was named Asahi Hot Spring.[2]
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.[3]
Architecture
The hot spring consists of three open-air pools, a spa pool and five terrace-like pools.[3][2]
See also
References
- ^ "Zhaori Saltwater Hot Springs". Taiwan, the Heart of Asia. Retrieved 24 October 2017.
- ^ a b "Zhaori Hot Spring". Taitung Taiwan's Treature. Retrieved 24 October 2017.
- ^ a b "Zhaori Hot Spring". East Coast National Scenic Area. 24 October 2017. Retrieved 24 October 2017.
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