Ancient Sea Hot Springs

　　The Wucanwan Hot Springs are situated in the hinterland of the desert (Gurbantünggüt Desert) in the northern part of Jimusaer County, Xinjiang, 115 kilometers from the county town. The geographical coordinates are 88°49′26.9″ east longitude and 44°45′48.3″ north latitude, at an altitude of 474.57 meters. It can be directly accessed via G216. This hot spring was drilled as an exploration well between August 2 and October 16, 1982, by the Xinjiang Petroleum Administration to investigate stratum structures, lithology, and gas content. The well reaches a depth of 1,800 meters.

　　According to a report from the Xinjiang Chemical Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Sciences titled “Evaluation of Water Resources and Their Medical Value,” its physical properties are as follows: water temperature of 75°C, water age of approximately 300–350 million years, classified as ancient marine sedimentary water, with a mineralization level of 16.43 grams per liter, pH value of 7.55, flow rate of 280 cubic meters per day, and flowing pressure of 188.42 kilograms per square centimeter. It is categorized as a high-pressure, self-spraying, high-flow hot spring. The water is rich in trace elements such as lithium, strontium, boron, and components like silicic acid, calcium chloride, and sodium, making it a high-quality composite medicinal mineral water. Bathing in it can dilate blood vessels, promote blood circulation, enhance metabolism, and improve limb flexibility. It has significant therapeutic effects on rheumatoid arthritis, joint stiffness, muscle paralysis, arteriosclerosis, and more.

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　　Seven-hundred-million-year-old Ancient Sea Hot Springs — the National AAA-rated Wucanwan Ancient Sea Hot Springs Tourist Resort. It is located within the Kalameili Mountain Ungulate Nature Reserve, within the territory of Jimusaer County. It is 190 kilometers from the regional capital Urumqi, adjacent to National Highway 216, serving as an important transit hub to the Kanas Scenic Area. It is also a distribution center for the eastern premium loop of Changji Prefecture (including the Beiting Ancient City, West Grand Temple, Jiangbulake, Dinosaur Valley, Populus Euphratica Forest, and more). In this world-renowned Kalameili Mountain Ungulate Nature Reserve, you can also step into a mysterious animal kingdom and get up close to rare animals such as goitered gazelles, Mongolian wild asses, and Przewalski’s horses. Nearby, you’ll find the nation’s largest coal, electricity, and coal chemical base that will leave you in awe. The resort features a three-star hotel with 52 guest rooms, five villas all equipped with indoor and outdoor hot spring pools, a standardized 25×50-meter swimming pool, a 750㎡ semi-circular pool, and 10 newly built distinctive eco-friendly hot spring pools. There is also a multi-functional restaurant that can accommodate 200 diners, along with entertainment areas including a desert go-kart track, frisbee shooting range, and desert volleyball court. The scenic area is surrounded by attractions such as a wild horse breeding center, Gurbantünggüt Sandy Ecological Park, Wuceng City, Agate Beach, natural saxaul forests, and salt lakes, making it an ideal place for team-building activities and hiking camping. Nearby natural attractions include the famous Wuceng City, Dinosaur Valley, petrified wood clusters, Populus Euphratica Forest, Sister “Ghost Cities,” General’s Gobi, and Shiqian Beach. There are also cultural sites such as the ruins of the Tang Dynasty Beiting Protectorate, murals of the Beiting Gaochang Uyghur Buddhist Temple, and the Junsiji Ancient Road.

　　The Ancient Sea Hot Springs emerge at a temperature of 75°C and feature high-permeability and self-spraying characteristics. The hot spring water contains 26 active elements including calcium, lithium, strontium, iron, and zinc. Recommended by the Chinese Medical Association and proven through countless clinical trials, these hot springs can effectively treat conditions such as arteriosclerosis, arthritis, gout, periarthritis of the shoulder, various skin diseases, and also have remarkable skin-beautifying and moisturizing effects.

　　Every service project developed at the Wucanwan Hot Springs Resort is closely centered around nature, ecology, and environmental protection. The facilities are built in accordance with local conditions, allowing visitors to appreciate nature and ancient cultural landscapes while maximizing ecological restoration and returning to nature, achieving harmony between humans and the environment. Under the unique spatiotemporal conditions of the Wucanwan Hot Springs Resort, the natural environment forms distinctive landscapes, complemented by corresponding cultural features, giving rise to a unique Western Region tourism culture.

　　The Wucanwan Hot Springs are identified by analysis from the Chinese Academy of Sciences’ Water Quality Appraisal Institute as ancient marine sedimentary water dating back 700 million years, characterized by high temperature (75°C), high permeability, and self-spraying physical properties. The water is rich in over 20 essential trace elements for the human body, including lithium, strontium, boron, bromine, metasilicic acid, sodium chloride, and calcium. It is China’s only ancient sea hot spring.

　　Health Benefits:

　　1. When the hot spring water is heated, it can dilate blood vessels, relax the coronary arteries of the heart, promote blood circulation, lower blood pressure, enhance metabolism, and aid in the healthy recovery of bodily functions.

　　2. It shows significant therapeutic effects on neurological dysfunctions, rheumatoid arthritis, joint stiffness, muscle paralysis, arteriosclerosis, sequelae of cerebral hemorrhage, hemiplegia, and similar conditions.

　　3. Long-term use of the hot spring water can produce miraculous anti-aging and skin-beautifying effects.

　　4. It demonstrates notable efficacy in treating various skin conditions such as chronic eczema, neurodermatitis, scabies, and psoriasis.