Jinshan Wanli Hot Springs Area Introduction
Jinshan and Wanli are nestled between the mountains and the sea, rich in natural resources. Not only do they boast a diverse array of products, but the volcanic hot springs from the Datun Mountain also provide high-quality mineral springs for both areas. The Datun Volcano Group is rich in sulfur, and during the Qing Dynasty, the sulfur mining activities of Yu Yonghe are documented in his record "Bihaijiyou," illustrating the abundant volcanic sulfur deposits in this region, which have been witnessed since ancient times. Today, the well-known Sihuangping and Gengzigua are still prolific sulfur mining areas. The hot spring water from the sulfur geothermal region flows into Jinshan and Wanli, with the Huanxi Hot Springs vent near Dayoukeng providing this precious natural treasure. The abundant hot spring resources in Jinshan and Wanli are said to have been discovered and utilized by people hundreds of years ago. At that time, the Wanli area was still inhabited by the Ketagalan people, who found that the hot springs bubbling from the ground could treat wounds and skin diseases, regarding them as medicinal water. It wasn't until the Japanese colonial period that the hot spring culture was brought to Taiwan by hot spring enthusiasts from Japan, leading to the development of hot spring sources and the establishment of new and old guesthouses in Jinshan, turning the hot springs into a source of warmth and leisure enjoyment.
