Ruisui Hot Spring Introduction
Nowadays, Rui Sui Township is referred to by some locals as the "Hot Spring Town" due to the discovery of over thirty hot springs in Ruixiang Village in recent years. This has led many individuals who previously engaged in agriculture and livestock farming to shift their focus to the hot spring leisure industry. The Hualien County Government has commissioned the Huatung Valley National Scenic Area Administration to plan the Rui Sui Hot Spring Leisure Area from a long-term perspective. Under the implementation of the National Hot Spring Law, total hot spring control measures have been adopted to assist the developed hot spring industry in improving roads, drainage, and public leisure facilities. As a result, the old appearance of the Rui Sui Hot Spring Area has been revitalized, indirectly spurring the emergence of numerous guesthouses and dining businesses in the hot spring leisure area. Currently, several larger-scale hot spring leisure parks have been established, including Tiger God Hot Spring, Huang Family Hot Spring, and Donggang Xiuchuan, among others. The water temperatures generally range from 43 to 48 degrees Celsius, with the pH level of the carbonate springs being around 6 to 7, classified as weakly alkaline spring water. The hot springs are sourced from underground flows rich in minerals such as iron and barium, giving the water a rusty yellow or rust red hue, often covered by a thick layer of minerals known as "hot spring flowers" or "thermal flowers," which are beneficial for health and wellness. It is said that some Japanese travelers who are particularly discerning about hot springs will even make special trips to Rui Sui for soaking!
