Hot Springs In Taiwan

1) What is this place?
2) Where is this place?
3) Why would tourists visit this place?
4) Sources of information
5) How would the physical environment enable tourism to occur?
6) What are the positive and negative impacts of toursim on the area?

1) The hot springs in Taiwan are warm waters, heated by the all-natural energy of the Earth, have been diverted into bathhouses and health spas where its waters can be enjoyed in private bathrooms and pools. They can also be found nestled in the forests of Taiwan and along river spots. The hot springs are highly recommended for tourists who enjoy some rest and relaxation, as well as the revitalizing and soothing of their mind and bodies.


2) Yangmingshan
Temperature: 60~70°C
Most of the hot springs present in Taiwan are found near Yangmingshan (Seven star mountain). Presently, the volcano is slightly active. Hence, its energy is channeled into heating the waters the hot springs consist of. Visitors to these hot springs have the privilege of enjoying the cherry blossoms during the spring, and maples in the autumn.

Wulai Temperature: 80°C
Along the banks of the Nanshi Creek are the hot springs of Wulai. The hot springs are colorless and odorless, and are known to rejuvenate the skin. The Atayi tribe resides in Wulai, providing traditional handicrafts and cuisines, along with their hospitality, for visitors.

Taian Temperature: 80°C
The Wenshui Creek in Miaoli has the Hushan, Tenglong, and Taian hot springs, three famous hot springs within Taiwan. Not only are the hot springs colorless and odorless, but they are also drinkable. There are many Hakka villages in Taian, where visitors can enjoy authentic Hakka cuisine in addition to the pleasure of soaking in hot springs.

Lushan Temperature: 87-90°C
The highest hot springs in Taiwan are situated at Lushan at an altitude of 400 km. The clear waters help refresh one physically and mentally, and is said to be able to cure some illnesses. The cherry blossoms which bloom during the period between winter and spring ensure a scenic view for those who visit Lushan.

Jiaosi Temperature: 87-90°C
Since the Japanese colonial period, Jiaosi hot springs have been a popular destination for tourists. The flatland hot springs located in Jiaosi are popular attractions as locals use the mineral water to grow vegetables which are rich in minerals: a specialty of Jiaosi.

Jhihben Temperature: 45-56°C
Jhihben, a popular hot springs resort, is situated in the Beinan Township, Taitung County. High quality service is provided, as well as the drinkable water in the springs, which are heated to a temperature warm enough to allow bathers to jump in without feeling uncomfortable.

Green Island Temperature: 53-93°C
The Chao Ri hot springs on Green Island are the only hot springs in Taiwan which contain seawater. They are situated on an off-shore island, allowing visitors to enjoy the coastal scenery while soaking in the springs. Modern spa facilities, outdoor pools, and indoor pools are provided.

Guanzihling Temperature: 75°C
Guanzihling hot springs have been well known since the Japanese colonial era. Due to the abundant amount of minerals within the springs, the waters are a color of dark grey. The hot springs are also referred to as the “mud springs” or the “black hot springs”. The minerals in the water have the ability to rejuvenate the skin, making it soft and radiant. Besides the Sicilian hot springs and the Japanese Kagoshima hot springs, the hot springs situated in Guanzihling are the only hot springs of its kind.


3) Tourists visit this place for its authenticity, as it is able to rejuvenate the body, physically and mentally, with its all-natural ways. Not only do they visit the hot springs in Taiwan to solely soak in its waters, but to look at the scenery of cherry blossoms during the period between spring and winter, and the maples at autumn.


4) en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taiwanese_hot_springs Self-updated website
http://www.go2taiwan.net/product.php?pid_for_show=24 Government website
www.gdrc.org/uem/eco-tour/envi/ Powerpoint slideshow, self-learning
www.google.com Government Site, obtained pictures


5) Due to tourism, the hot springs have been environmentally protected and conserved. The growing popularity of the hot springs has allowed the visitor use of the environment to increase. Over time, the visitor use might become greater than the environments ability to cope with the use of its resources. Due to the changes in its physical landscape to allow the maximum enjoyment of visitors, the limits of change of the hot springs may be surpassed.


6) The waters of the hot springs are warmed with energy emitting from the Earth’s surface, as their waters had seeped into underground hot volcanic rocks in a volcanic region, and were heated to boiling point (100 degree Celsius). The water, now heated, inconspicuously flowed back to the surface of the Earth, containing dissolved minerals that enabled the water to refresh the body and to rejuvenate the skin.
The scenery at the hot springs also contributes to the popularity of the area. During the different seasons, different types of flora bloom (i.e. cherry blossoms in winter and spring, maples in autumn), allowing the visitors’ enjoyment of the scenery to last for all seasons.

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WHAT IS THIS PLACE?
This is the hot spring found in Taiwan.

WHERE IS THIS PLACE?
There are many geothermal hot springs throughout Taiwan. Many of Taiwan's best loved hot springs are in Yangmingshan, Peitou, and Wulai, each within an hour's drive of downtown Taipei.

WHY DO TOURISTS VISIT THIS PLACE?
There are many hot springs areas that view the scenery of different areas. Some have hot mineral water cascading down the colorful side of the gorge while clouds of steam rise up all highlight the green, white, orange, yellow and brown minerals, creating a wonderful effect as you dip into the waters. The river besides the hot springs is at least 4 meters deep and surrounded by sheer cliffs, making it perfect for cooling off after a long soak in the hot springs. Others have steaming sulfurous water running down the circuitous road where many of the spas are located.

WHAT ARE THE SOURCES OF INFORMATION FOR THIS PLACE?
http://www.gio.gov.tw/taiwan-website/gogo/goen_31.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taiwanese_hot_springs
http://www.go2taiwan.net/product.php?pid_for_show=24
http://blog.asiahotels.com/5-must-visit-hot-springs-in-taiwan/

our own questions!

WHAT KINDS OF TOURIST VISIT THIS PLACE?
Skiers from Australia visit the winter resorts of Niseko in search of powder snow, while tours bringing travelers from countries like Singapore, Taiwan, and South Korea visit places like Noboribetsu City to sample their hot springs.

HOW DOES BENEFIT THE TOURIST?
As hot springs generally come from deep below the surface of the earth, when they emerge they bring along a high concentration and great variety of minerals that are mostly foreign to the human body and benefit our general health. Specific properties of hot springs vary depending on chemical composition, mineral concentration and water temperature.

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1) Located next to an oceanic trench and volcanic system in a tectonic collision zone, Taiwan has evolved a unique environment that produces high-temperature springs with crystal-clear water, usually both clean and safe to drink. These hot springs are not only clean and potable but also commonly used for spas and resorts..
Others remain completely natural, in forests and alongside rivers, and are ideal spots to relieve tired muscles on a long hike through the wilderness.

2) 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.

3) There are many geothermal hot springs throughout Taiwan. The warm waters of these springs, heated and charged by the earth's own energy, are believed to soothe, revitalize and reinvigorate the body. Some of these springs have been diverted into bathhouses and health spas where the waters can be enjoyed in pools and private bathrooms, and other traditional treatments are also offered.

4) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taiwanese_hot_springs\
http://www.go2taiwan.net/product.php?pid_for_show=24

5)How does tourism affect this place?
The area becomes a tourist attraction and therefore it survives by depending on the number of tourists that visit. Being overly dependant on the tourists has its disadvantages as some hot springs which are not visited often are forced to close down due to money shortages.

6) What kind of tourists visit this place?
people from all over the word patronise the hot springs daily especially the Chinese and Japanese as they believe that the hot springs has properties that are very benefitting to one's body.

Done by:Lonely Stephanie Sim(6) 4R
               Lovely Sarah Gan (24) 4R