Dongpu Hot Spring Introduction
Dongpu is a Bunun tribe settlement famous for its hot springs and beautiful mountainous scenery, located by the Chenyoulan River at the starting point of the Batongguan Historic Trail. The hot spring water is a weakly alkaline carbonated spring with a pH of 7.7 and a temperature of about 53 degrees Celsius. The water is clear and gushes from the valley, emerging naturally from cracks in the rocks and sediment layers, creating a bubbling hot spring landscape. The spring water is then channeled to hotels and inns, providing guests with hot spring experiences. It is said that the hot springs in this area have beauty-enhancing effects, which attract many women who visit together. Currently, the area has developed a rich variety of hot spring services, including wellness spas, spa facilities, beauty and skincare baths, oven baths, open-air cave baths, carbonated steam baths, impact maintenance springs, aerobic hot springs, and essential oil cypress baths, all catering to different preferences of visitors. Nearby attractions around the Dongpu hot spring area are also worth a visit, such as the Batongguan Historic Trail, Father-Son Cliff, and Yunlong Waterfall, which are stunning sights to behold. Hot spring cuisine prepared with hot spring water, Bunun delicacies, and the delicious trout nourished by the best water quality of Shali Creek are must-try foods in Dongpu. During the winter, when fresh snow falls and the mountains are capped with white, on clear days, one can even gaze at the snow-covered peak of Yushan, making it a supreme enjoyment of soaking in hot springs. Dongpu Hot Spring: it is a weakly alkaline salt spring; with a temperature of about 53 degrees Celsius, the water is clear, gushing from the valley, emerging naturally from cracks in the rocks and sediment layers, creating a bubbling hot spring landscape while being channeled to various inns and hotels for visitors to enjoy.
