Baolai Spring Park

The Baolai Spring Park (Chinese: 寶來溫泉公園; pinyin: Bǎolái Wēnquán Gōngyuán) is a hot spring in Baolai Village, Liouguei District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.[1]

Baolai Spring Park
寶來溫泉公園
Baolai Spring Park
Taiwan
LocationLiouguei, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Coordinates23°06′27.2″N 120°42′12.3″E
Elevation550 meters
TypeHot spring
Temperature52°C

History

In August 2009, Typhoon Morakot hit the area and caused the source for the hot spring to disappear.[2] The hot spring park was opened on 23 December 2017.[3]

Geology

The park consists of hot spring with a temperature goes up to 52°C with pH 7.2. The park covers a total area of 5.4 hectares.[4] The area is located at an altitude of 550 meters above sea level. The water originates from the Baolai Valley.

Facilities

Area around the hot spring is filled with various hotels and resorts, as well as camping grounds and barbecue.[5]

Transportation

The hot spring is accessible by bus from Kaohsiung Main Station or Zuoying HSR station.[2]

See also

References

  1. "Baolai Hot Springs". Taiwan, the Heart of Asia. Retrieved 29 July 2019.
  2. Caltonhill, Mark (22 August 2019). "GUANZILING and BAOLAI - Hot-Spring Cuisine". Taiwan Everything. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
  3. "Bulao and Baolai hot springs: the must-go places in winter". Taiwan M.I.C.E Kaohsiung. 30 November 2017. Retrieved 29 July 2019.
  4. "Baolai Spring Park". Kaohsiung Travel. 13 June 2019. Retrieved 29 July 2019.
  5. "Baolai Hot Springs". TravelKing. Retrieved 29 July 2019.
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