Maolin National Scenic Area ::: Hot Tourist Route

Besides numerous legally operated springs, the Maolin National Scenic Area also boasts the most extensive distribution of stream springs in Taiwan. Within the region there are Lakusih Stream (Gold Stream) and Fusing Hot Springs of Taoyuan Township, Laolao Hot Springs of Gaojhong, Baolai Hot Springs, Bulao Hot Springs, Shihdong Hot Springs and Cikeng Hot Springs of Liouguei Township, and finally, Hongchen Gorge Hot Springs of Maolin Township.

The minerals of Taiwan’s springs can be divided into three types:
volcanic rock, sedimentary rock, and metamorphic rock;

The water is also said to promote blood circulation, improve circulation in extremities and help conditions such as joint pain or neuropathy. Many tourists have reflected that the Hongchen Gorge Springs, where the water is a slightly basic sodium bicarbonate solution, are the best springs they’ve ever been to.Sodium bicarbonate helps to moisturize and whiten the skin, softens cuticles and treats inflammation. It’s also great for conditioning the hair

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Baolai Hot Springs

There are many hot spring villas within the Baolai Hot Springs area. In the morning, head towards Shenwei Tiantai Mountain, Shihba Luohanshan, Liouguei Tunnel and the Liouguei Visitor Center. In the afternoon, choose to head towards Pulai Sitoushe Walkway to grasp a panoramic view of Baolai Village and Laonong Stream. At night, enjoy dishes such as “golden chicken” and “plum sauce bean curd” on the streets of Baola. Additionally, enjoy different flavors of wild Jelly Fig (coffee, millet and red beans). After dinner, stay within hot spring villas of different features and enjoy a bath or SPA.

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Bulao Hot Springs+Tengjhih National Forest Recreational Area

The Bulao Hot Springs are named after the Chinese meaning of its name, hot springs that grant you immortality. Tengjhih is the area around a small riverhead in the south, which begins at 1850 meters above sea level and ends at 1550 meters above sea level. It used to be divided into two hiking routes, A and B, going upstream on A and downstream on B in a test of endurance. It is now known as the Wax Begonia Path (formerly A) and the Dragon Spruce Path.

The local specialty goods include monkey head mushrooms, bamboo shoots, peanuts, oyster mushrooms, pumpkin cookies, mountain tea, peaches and etc. These all serve as excellent gifts or snacks.

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Baolai Hot Springs+ Shanping Forest Ecological Science Park

Shanping is the best ecologically preserved place in southern Taiwan. Great forest showers can be enjoyed in both Shanping and Tengjhih. Besides a tour of hot springs, why not consider arranging a tour of natural beauty?

Local specialty products include Black Diamond Wax Apples, Golden Mangos, and Sweet Silk Chinese Dates.

Notice for bathing within stream springs in the wild

Persons with infectious diseases should not enter the bath(s).
Persons suffering from chronic disease such as heart disease, lung disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, and other obstructions of the circulatory system should enter the baths in accordance with a doctor’s instructions.
Women who are menstruating should not enter the bath(s).
Do not bath too long within hot springs or cold springs. There is no fixed time for bathing; rather, bathers should decide according to the temperature of the spring that day. Before entering a hot pool please enter slowly and allow time for the skin to adapt.
While bathing drink more water to prevent dehydration. Safety First.

Baolai Hot Spring Area

Bulao Hot Spring Area