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Kending Hot Spring Pingtung

Kending, Pingtung (Taiwan), Taiwan
Kending Hot Spring Pingtung
Location
Kending, Pingtung (Taiwan), Taiwan
Water type
sulfurous
Temperature
50 °C
pH
6.5

Water profile

Thermicity
Sedative
50 °C
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.

SoufreSulfuresSulfates

Kending Hot Spring is a seaside thermal facility in Hengchun Township of Pingtung County at the southernmost tip of Taiwan, within the Kenting National Park — Taiwan's first and most visited national park, a subtropical coastal paradise of coral reefs, sea turtle nesting beaches, tropical forests, and dramatic basalt headlands warmed by the convergence of the South China Sea and the Pacific Ocean. The chloride-rich mineral waters provide body-warming and skin-beneficial properties, offering a therapeutic counterpoint to the outdoor water sports culture — surfing, snorkeling, diving, and windsurfing — that defines the Kenting Peninsula's laid-back resort character. The area's annual Kenting Spring Scream music festival, the Eluanbi Lighthouse at Taiwan's southern tip, and the Chuhuo natural gas flame fields add distinctive local character to this tropical hot spring destination.

Insider tip — Kending sits at Taiwan's southern tip where the Pacific Ocean and Taiwan Strait converge, giving the local springs a coastal volcanic character distinct from mountain onsens. The sulfurous waters emerge near the Hengchun Peninsula's coral plateau and are typically channeled into resort pools. Visit outside July–August typhoon season for calmer seas and cooler outdoor bathing conditions. Combine with a sunset walk along the nearby Eluanbi lighthouse coastline.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 50 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
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: Saison sèche.