Rich in active gases or metals — a strong mineral character.
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Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
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Yún Hǎi Wēnquán — 'Sea of Clouds Hot Spring' — is a naturally sulphurous geothermal spring in China, its breathtaking name evoking the famous phenomenon of cloud inversion that creates a sea of clouds below mountain peaks and above valley floors — one of China's most celebrated natural spectacles, immortalised in classical ink painting and poetry. Hot springs set at elevations where the cloud sea forms around them offer one of the most visually extraordinary bathing experiences in the world, soaking in warm, mineral-rich water while an ocean of white cloud fills the valley below. The spring provides warm, sulphurous mineral water in a Chinese mountain setting of exceptional natural grandeur.
Insider tip — The Cloud Sea Hot Spring in Hualien County captures panoramic mountain views from its elevated position above the East Rift Valley. Sulfurous water at 38°C seeps from volcanic joints in the Coastal Range, and on misty mornings the pools literally sit above low-lying clouds blanketing the valley below. Accommodation nearby is typically Amis indigenous-culture themed, offering a unique cultural dimension to the soak.