Liukou Hot Spring Introduction
Liukou Hot Spring is located in Haiduan Township, Taitung County, at the 179K mark of the Southern Cross-Island Highway. Travelers passing through this area can easily spot many visitors relaxing and soaking their feet, as well as local residents bringing simple tools to cook hot spring eggs. The Liukou Hot Spring was actually discovered by road workers during the construction of the Southern Cross-Island Highway, when they found hot spring water flowing out from the rocky wall and dug a hole to channel the spring water for their relaxation. In 2008, after a renovation by the Huadong Valley National Scenic Area Administration, it became a clean and comfortable hot spring pool. The source of the hot spring here is the same as that of Bishan Hot Spring, and the water is classified as a "sodium bicarbonate spring," which is both drinkable and suitable for bathing, clear and tasteless. Since the hot spring water flows out from the stalactite rock wall and stream bed beside the Xinwulu River, the outlet temperature reaches 70-80 degrees Celsius, and it is only after flowing through the fourth, fifth, and sixth pools that the water temperature becomes suitable for foot soaking. The administration has thoughtfully set up temperature reminder signs next to each hot spring pool to prevent visitors from accidentally getting burned. Along the Southern Cross-Island Highway, there are many well-known hot spring spots, and since the Liukou Hot Spring pool allows free foot soaks and is located beside beautiful mountain valleys, it is very suitable for a rest during the journey. Visitors can enjoy the stunning stalactite formations created by the bubbling hot spring water while listening to the gurgling stream and savoring soft hot spring eggs cooked in the clean spring water, making for a delightful short trip to the Southern Cross-Island hot springs!
