Shang Li Wenquan

Taitung, Taiwan, Taiwan

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

Location: Taitung, 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.

SoufreSulfuresSulfates

Shang Li Wenquan — 'Upper Village Hot Spring' or 'Rewarding Hot Spring' — is a naturally sulphurous geothermal spring in China, its name either designating a spring in the upper part of a village settlement or conveying a sense of worthwhile reward — the discovery of a valuable and beneficial hot spring as a prize for the effort of seeking it out. China's many village hot springs form a fundamental part of rural wellness culture in geothermally active regions, providing locally accessible mineral water resources that have sustained community bathing traditions for generations. The spring offers warm, sulphurous mineral water in an authentic Chinese rural geothermal setting.

Insider tip — Shang Li Wenquan is a mountain spring in the East Rift Valley region of Taitung County, where the Philippine Sea Plate tectonics generate significant geothermal activity. The sulfurous waters emerge amid tropical forest just east of the Central Mountain Range, accessible by a short hike from the valley road. Eastern Taiwan's hot springs are generally less crowded than those in the north, offering a more meditative soaking experience. The Amis and Bunun indigenous communities in the surrounding valley add cultural depth to any visit.

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