Erzi Wenquan

Hualien, Taiwan, Taiwan

Illustration photo — not a verified picture of this exact spot.

Location: Hualien, Taiwan, Taiwan
Water type: sulfurous
Temperature: 42 °C
pH: 6.5

Water profile

Thermicity

Sedative

42 °C

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Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.

Mineralisation

Bio-active

LowHigh

Rich in active gases or metals — a strong mineral character.

Buoyancy

Standard buoyancy

LowHigh

Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.

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Erzi Wenquan — 'Son Hot Spring' or 'Ear Hot Spring' — is a naturally sulphurous geothermal spring in China, its name either referencing a personal or familial association with the spring or describing some aspect of the spring's geological form — a spring that emerges from a rounded depression or ear-like formation in the rock. China's hot spring nomenclature draws on every dimension of human experience, from family relationships to body parts to elements of landscape, reflecting the intimate and personalised relationship that Chinese communities have maintained with their geothermal resources. The spring provides naturally sulphurous, warm mineral water in an authentically Chinese thermal bathing setting.

Insider tip — Erzi Wenquan lies in the wild river valleys of Hualien County in eastern Taiwan, accessible only by hiking through a steep forested gorge. The sulfurous springs pool naturally in riverside boulders, with water colour ranging from milky white to pale blue depending on mineral concentrations. This is one of Taiwan's most scenic wild hot springs, frequented by hikers traversing the Central Mountain Range. The trail involves river crossings, so waterproof footwear and a dry bag for essentials are essential.

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