Ruisui Hot Springs Introduction
Today, Ruisui Township is also referred to by some as "Onsen Township." This is due to the discovery of over thirty hot springs in Ruixiang Village in recent years, which has led many local farmers and livestock producers to shift towards the hot spring leisure industry. The Hualien County Government has commissioned the Huadong Valley National Scenic Area Administration to long-term plan the Ruisui Hot Spring Leisure Area. Under the implementation of the National Hot Spring Law, a total control of regional hot spring resources has been adopted to assist the developed hot spring industry, improve roads, drainage, and public facilities for leisure. This has revitalized the old look of the Ruisui Hot Spring Area and indirectly stimulated the emergence of many bed and breakfasts and dining establishments in the leisure area. Currently, several larger-scale hot spring leisure parks have been established, including Huyah Hot Spring, Huang Family Hot Spring, and Donggang Xiuchuan, with water temperatures generally ranging from 43 to 48 degrees Celsius. The carbonate spring's pH level is about 6 to 7, making it a weakly alkaline spring. The hot spring water is sourced from underground and is rich in minerals such as iron and barium, producing a rusty yellow or rusty red color with a thick layer of minerals floating on top, known as hot spring flowers, which are beneficial to health and wellness. It is said that some discerning Japanese travelers make special trips to Ruisui to enjoy the hot springs!
