Taitung Hungyeh Hot Spring Water Park temporarily closed due to Typhoon Morakot

The Beisian Stream flooded as Typhoon Morakot attacked Taiwan Aug. 8, resulting in mudslides’ devouring the Hungye Hot Spring Water Park in Taitung. Thus the park is closed for the moment, and we apologize for any inconvenience caused. Should questions arise, please contact the Luye Management Station under the Administration by phone (+886-8-9551637#101).

Taiwan's Hongye Hot Springs are found in two locations, one in Hualien, and the other in Taitung. Taitung's Hongye Hot Springs are located in Hongye Village, Yanping Township. This village (Hongye = "red leaf") was named for the maple trees in the valley of this remote mountainous area. However, the local Bunun people called this place "Lahala", meaning, "place of hot springs". The Luye River, which zigzags through Hongye Village, creates a verdant river valley that encircles the mountains. The source of the Hongye Hot Springs can be found on the river valley bed.
　　
The water of the Hongye Hot Springs is of a low alkaline, carbonate, hydrogen-sodium type, colorless and odorless. It helps blood circulation, moistens the skin, and relieves rheumatism aches. In the past, the Hongye Hot Springs had no bathing facilities, and visitors had to make do with digging the riverbed, and placing a circle of stones there, which resulted in a natural bathing pool. This type of pool, which embraced the green mountains and waters, was comfortable and satisfying.
　　
After the establishment of the East Rift Valley National Scenic Area, the recreational quality of the Hongye Hot Springs was upgraded through the conversion of the natural river hot springs into the "Hongye Hot Springs Water Park", which came under the management of local business people. The park facilities include a pavilion-style hot springs pool, an open-air hot springs pool, a children’s pool, showers, and changing rooms. As with other hot springs hotels, a sophisticated and comfortable bathing environment is provided. The park also includes a camping and campfire area. During the winter and summer vacation weekends, many Aboriginal singing performances are put on that attract a large number of tourists to come visit.