Taitung Zhaori Hot Spring
Taitung Zhaori Hot Spring is a fascinating place. It is located in the area of Sailboat Nose, southeast of Green Island, facing the vast Pacific Ocean. This location alone is enough to give people endless imagination and expectations. As the name suggests, Chaori Hot Spring is named because it faces east and is able to welcome the first ray of sunshine every day. During the Japanese colonial period in Taiwan, this place was called Asahi Hot Springs.
One of the biggest features here is that it is one of the few underwater hot springs in the world. The spring water gushes out from the coral reefs in the intertidal zone. It comes from sea water or groundwater and is heated by the volcanic magma reservoir, forming a unique igneous hot spring. The spring water is clear and transparent, with a temperature ranging from about 60℃ to 70℃, and the temperature at the spout can even reach 90℃. The water quality of Chaori Hot Spring is similar to that of natural spring water, with a pH value of 7.8 and a chloride ion content of up to 25,000 ppm, making it a sulfate chloride spring.
The most exciting thing about taking a bath in Asahi Onsen is that you can bathe in the hot spring pool in the intertidal zone. Walking down the stairs in the photo, you will arrive at this unique place, surrounded by sea water, corals and sea trenches, which makes the experience in this environment incomparable and special. However, sometimes the weather is not good, like when we came, the weather was bad and the intertidal hot spring pool was closed, so we could not enjoy the fun of soaking in the hot springs by the sea.
What’s even more regrettable is that due to the cloudy sky, we were unable to see the beautiful sunrise. Another charm of Chaori Hot Spring is that you can enjoy the sunrise over the Pacific Ocean while taking a bath. The picture of heaven and earth blending together is a scene that many people dream of. Although I was not able to witness it with my own eyes this time, imagining the first ray of sunshine in the morning shining on the sea, accompanied by the hot steam from the hot springs, this feeling is enough to make people intoxicated.
In general, Chaori Onsen is not just a place to take a bath, but also a holy place where people can completely relax and become one with nature. Even though we failed to achieve our wish this time, we still look forward to the next reunion, to realize the dream of watching the sunrise while taking a hot spring bath.
Green Island Chaori Hot Spring ♨️
Address: No. 167, Wenquan, Gongguan Village, Lvdao Township, Taitung County
Tel: 089-671133
Opening hours: Morning: 4:30-11:00, Afternoon: 16:30-23:00
The store is closed from 11:00 to 4:30 pm daily for disinfection.
The opening hours will be adjusted according to the season. Please visit the official FB website (Asahi Onsen) for the actual business hours!
Ticket Price:
Full ticket: NT$250,
Discounted ticket: NT$125: for those under 12 years old, over 65 years old, and those with a government-issued "Disability Certificate" (can be accompanied by one person if necessary)
Free: Green Island residents and children under 6 years old (ID required)
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