Liukou Hot Springs Introduction
Liukou Hot Spring is located in Haiduan Township, Taitung County, at 179K on the South Cross-Island Highway. Passersby will easily notice many visitors sitting idly soaking their feet and local residents bringing simple tools to cook hot spring eggs. Liukou Hot Spring was actually discovered by road workers during the construction of the South Cross-Island Highway, when they found hot spring water gushing from the rock wall. They dug holes to channel the hot spring water for relaxation during their breaks. In 2008, the management office of the Huadong Valley National Scenic Area renovated and built clean and comfortable Liukou Hot Spring Pools. The hot spring at this site shares the same source as Bihshan Hot Spring, and the spring water is classified as a "bicarbonate spring," which is clear and tasteless and can be consumed or bathed in. Since the hot spring water flows from the limestone rock wall and stream bed beside the Sinwu River, the outlet temperature can reach 70-80 degrees Celsius. It is only after flowing through the fourth, fifth, and sixth pools that the water temperature becomes suitable for foot soaking. The management office also thoughtfully installed temperature reminder signs next to each hot spring pool to prevent visitors from accidentally getting scalded. Along the South Cross-Island Highway, there are many famous hot spring attractions, and since the Liukou Hot Spring Pools are free for foot soaking and located beside beautiful mountain valleys, it is perfect for a rest during your journey. Visitors can soak their feet while admiring the stunning limestone walls formed by the gushing hot spring water and listening to the babbling stream. Enjoying tender hot spring eggs cooked in the clean spring water is also a delightful and relaxing little excursion in the Liukou Hot Springs!
