Rodonoviy istochnik
Kapchagay, Almaty Region, China
- Location
- Kapchagay, Almaty Region, China
- Water type
- sulfurous
- Temperature
- 38 °C
- pH
- 6.5
Water profile
Thermicity
Neutral
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Soothing — neither hot nor cold, perfect balance.
Mineralisation
Bio-active
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Rich in active gases or metals — a strong mineral character.
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
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Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
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Rodonoviy Istochnik — Russian for 'Radon Spring' — is a naturally occurring radon-bearing mineral spring in the Russian or former Soviet world, where radon gas dissolved from uranium-bearing rock formations gives the spring water a specific mineral character long noted in Russian balneological tradition. Radon springs have featured in Eastern European and Russian spa culture since the 19th century, with carefully regulated bathing protocols. The spring is a scientifically and geologically distinctive resource within Russia's distinguished natural mineral water heritage.
Insider tip — Rodonoviy istochnik (Radon Source) is a geothermal spring in the Tian Shan foothills east of Almaty, Kazakhstan, where mildly sulfurous and radon-enriched water emerges at around 38°C. The spring has been used for balneological treatments since Soviet times, with the mineral water reputed to ease rheumatic and neurological conditions. Surround yourself with the sweeping semi-arid steppe landscape while taking a quiet mineral soak.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water is neutral here, around 38 °C — a perfect balance, neither too hot nor too cold.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features sulfurous water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année (idéal automne-hiver).