Chaohu Hot Springs Introduction
Chaohu Hot Spring is located in the area of the northeastern coast near Sailboat Cape, facing the Pacific Ocean. It is named Chaohu Hot Spring due to its direction of sunrise and was referred to as 'Asahi Hot Spring' during the Japanese colonial period. It is one of the world-class underwater hot springs. Chaohu Hot Spring has a salty taste from seawater and is classified as a sulfate-chloride spring, which is non-irritating to human skin and does not leave a sticky residue after bathing. The hot spring area features three outdoor circular pools, indoor hot spring pools, SPA facilities, an egg boiling area, and a sales area. The intertidal zone of the hot spring area is filled with corals and wave-cut grooves, offering a unique soaking experience. The formation of the underwater hot spring has resulted in transparent water with a temperature of approximately 53 degrees Celsius, with spring water at the outlet reaching up to 90 degrees, also having a salty taste from seawater and classified as a sulfate-chloride spring. The source of the spring water comes from seawater or groundwater seeping into the ground nearby, heated by volcanic magma chambers and surfacing due to pressure from the intertidal zone. This hot spring is categorized within a volcanic rock area. Currently, the hot spring facilities are planned to include five outdoor terraced landscape hot springs, divided into hot water and warm water pools for mixed bathing, with swimwear and swim caps required for entry, capable of accommodating three to four hundred visitors. The indoor hot spring pools and SPA facilities have a skylight roof and are constructed with floor-to-ceiling glass walls, providing a wide view of the outdoor scenery. Additionally, there are well-equipped viewing trails, sea-view pavilions, washing rooms, and a sales area, making it very convenient for travelers.
