Bulao Hot Spring Resort Introduction
Location: Located in the Xinfa Village of Liuqiu District, Kaohsiung, it is 14 kilometers south of Liuqiu and 6 kilometers north of Baolai. Turn right onto County Road 133 after 4 kilometers on Provincial Highway 27. Bulao is named for its hot springs, which are attributed to the year-round high temperatures of the creek water in this area. Early settlers used the hot spring water for washing, naming the creek "Hot Water Creek." Later, villagers discovered that bathing made their skin smooth and youthful, hence they renamed it "Bulao Creek." Initially, hot spring operators built simple accommodations with wooden boards and provided hot spring water for guests to bathe and stay, naming it "Bulao Hot Springs," which subsequently became known as the most famous and historically significant tourism destination in Liuqiu District. Bulao Hot Springs originates from the valley of Bulao Creek, a tributary of Laonong Creek, and is categorized as a weak alkaline sodium bicarbonate spring. The spring temperature is approximately 44-45 degrees Celsius, with a pH value of about 7.7, containing 1460 ppm of bicarbonate ions and about 593 ppm of sodium ions. The water is clear, colorless, and odorless, rich in minerals. Soaking in the hot spring can relax the body and mind, stimulate the sensory nerves, accelerate metabolism, relieve muscle pain, and improve physical mobility. Visitors can also exercise by taking scenic trails such as Bulao and Meilun Mountain.
