Dōng Pǔ Wēnquán — 'East Shore Hot Spring' or 'East Plain Hot Spring' — is a geothermal spring in China identified by its directional and topographical designation, positioned to the east of a significant landscape feature — a river, a lake, a village — in the practical Chinese hot spring naming tradition. Directional and positional names are among the most common categories in China's vast hot spring nomenclature, allowing communities to navigate and distinguish the multiple thermal outlets that often emerge in close proximity in the country's geothermally active regions. The spring provides naturally warm, geothermally mineralised water in an authentically Chinese thermal bathing setting.
Insider tip — Located in the foothills of Chiayi County on Taiwan's southwestern slopes, this geothermal spring rises through sedimentary rock layers at a steady 38°C. The area sits at the convergence of plains and mountain terrain, giving the spring a tranquil rural character. Local farmers have historically used the warm water for irrigation, and the pools remain relatively undeveloped.