Bulao Hot Spring Resort Introduction
Location: Located in the Xinfa Village of Liouguei District, Kaohsiung, it is 14 kilometers south of Liouguei and 6 kilometers north of Baolai. Turn right onto County Road 133 about 4 km from Provincial Highway 27. The name "Bulao" (meaning "not old") comes from its hot springs, as the creek water here remains high in temperature year-round. Early settlers cultivated the land and used the hot spring water for washing, referring to the creek as "Hot Water Creek." Later, villagers discovered that their skin felt smooth and rejuvenated after bathing, thus naming it "Bulao Creek." Initially, hot spring operators built simple wooden accommodations, channeling spring water for visitors to bathe and stay, dubbing it "Bulao Hot Springs." This place has since gained fame as the most well-known destination in Liouguei District with a long history of tourism development. The Bulao Hot Springs are located in the valley of the Bulao Creek, a tributary of the Laonong Creek, characterized as a weak alkaline sodium bicarbonate spring, with a temperature of approximately 44-45 degrees Celsius and a pH value of around 7.7. It contains 1460 ppm of bicarbonate ions and about 593 ppm of sodium ions, with clear, colorless, and odorless water, rich in minerals. Soaking in the hot springs can relax both the body and mind, stimulate sensory nerves, accelerate metabolism, alleviate muscle soreness, and improve physical activity capabilities. Visitors can also enjoy the nearby hiking trails at Bulao and Meilun Mountain for physical exercise.
