Jioujhihze Hot Spring
Location：Yijhuan Route 1(4.3K)
Elevation：520m
TEL：+886-3-980-9603
Service & Facilities：visitor information station, hot spring, food & drinks, concession stand, toilet anf nature trails.
Opening hours：09:00-19:00
Jioujhihze used to be called “Shozui”(indicating the hot spring)by the locals. Under the Japanese administration, Japanese loggers built a hot spring bath room here and bathing in the hot spring became a precious enjoyment in logger’s life. Japanese called the hot spring “Hadonozawa“(ハトノ沢) and later its name was changed into“Zenze”in 1969. It was not until 2006 that its original name was restored.
Jioujhihze Hot Spring
The source of Jioujhihze hot spring water comes from the cracks of stone on the hillside. The temperature there is about 140°C and is ameliorated to 38-42°C at hot spring bathing area to feel comfortable for human body. The hot spring here has no odor and is clear. Its content is weak based Sodium bicarbonate spring which can make skin feel slippery. So, it has the nickname “Hot Spring for Beauties”. The facilities here include a SPA pool, naked bathing pools for men and women, and the outdoor family thermal bathing area. It is worth mentioning that the SPA pool was built from a huge rock brought down the stream by typhoon. And naked bathing pools and outdoor family thermal bathing area can make visitors enjoy the pleasure of hot spring bathing and forest bathing at the same time. Furthermore, there is a volcanic cone shaped egg-boiling trough with flowing hot spring water for visitors to DIY. The hot spring egg tastes especially good with a unique flavor you will never forget.
Jioujhihze Nature Trail
Across the Towan Brook and on the other side of Jioujhihze Bridge, there is the nature trail. It is about 2km and it takes one hour for round trip. The elevation of the trail is at 520m or so and most of the plants on route are broadleaf evergreens of low and medium elevations. You also can find plenty of ferns, ground cover plants and epiphytes everywhere. This trail is a good route for relaxed stroll and the best lab to observe the biodiversity.
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