Erhao Wenquan
Aba Prefecture, Sichuan, China
- Location
- Aba Prefecture, Sichuan, China
- Water type
- iron-rich
- Temperature
- 40 °C
- pH
- 6.3
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
LowHigh
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.
FerBicarbonatesManganèse
Erhao Wenquan is an iron-rich thermal spring located in Aba Prefecture, Sichuan. The water, at 40°C, is available in an indoor bath and an outdoor rotenburo, with a sauna on site.
Insider tip — The Aba (Ngawa) Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture in northwestern Sichuan is a high plateau of grasslands, Buddhist monasteries, and Tibetan nomadic culture at the edge of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. Erhao Wenquan (No. 2 Hot Spring) emerges from the geothermal system of this High Tibetan interface zone, where iron-rich springs heat the grasslands used by Tibetan herders whose culture, sacred sites, and relationship with the land have endured for millennia at the roof of the world.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 40 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features iron-rich water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.