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Suối Nước Nóng Thanh Thủy

Thanh Thuy, Phu Tho Province, Vietnam
Suối Nước Nóng Thanh Thủy
Location
Thanh Thuy, Phu Tho Province, Vietnam
Water type
sulfurous
Temperature
40 °C
pH
6.5

Water profile

Thermicity
Sedative
40 °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

Suối Nước Nóng Thanh Thủy, located in Thanh Thủy district of Phú Thọ province in northern Vietnam, is the country's most developed thermal resort destination in the north, drawing on sulfate and calcareous hot springs that emerge from the geothermal geology of the Đà river valley at the edge of the Northwest Highlands. The mineral-rich waters, blending sulfate and calcium compounds, are used in therapeutic bathing, hydrotherapy, and Vietnamese traditional medicine treatments at resort facilities that have attracted domestic tourists for generations. Phú Thọ province holds profound cultural significance as the ancestral heartland of the Vietnamese nation — home to the Hùng Kings' Temples and the ancient Đền Hùng festival celebrating Vietnam's mythic origins — giving this thermal destination an unusually deep historical and spiritual resonance.

Insider tip — Suoi Nuoc Nong Thanh Thuy lies along the Da River valley in Phu Tho Province, north Vietnam, where geothermal vents heat riverbank pools to around 40°C. The surrounding limestone karst and dense subtropical forest create a secluded backdrop unusual for this densely populated region. Local communities have used these springs for centuries for bathing and minor ailments. Weekdays offer near-solitude; weekends draw families from Hanoi, roughly two hours south.
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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 sulfurous water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Saison sèche.