Dashuang River Eco-Adventure Scenic Area

　　Dashuang River Eco-Adventure Scenic Area combines rivers, springs, waterfalls, rocky cliffs, pebble beaches, and forested hills, characterized by serene mountains, beautiful waters, lush forests, and spectacular waterfalls. The river section meanders with ups and downs, featuring shallow rapids, pebble beds, and channels that vary in width and flow speed — from swift to gentle — with clear and high-quality water in abundant supply. Lush forests densely line both banks, vibrant and verdant. In addition to Masson pine woods, there are also natural mixed forests and rich undergrowth vegetation. The space along the river offers ever-changing scenery — sometimes open and expansive, other times secluded and narrow — with flat, open pebble beaches and grassy areas, as well as deep, quiet cliff canyons. Scattered village houses near the scenic area entrance blend seamlessly into the mountain-forest-farmland landscape, creating uniquely charming scenes.

　　The hot spring spa water at Dashuang River Scenic Area is sourced from deep wells. Facilities include an outdoor specialty spa massage pool that can accommodate about 200 people, as well as fish therapy pools, flower therapy pools, and aromatherapy pools. Additionally, 8–10 small log cabins are built along the mountain terrain, each equipped with an open-air private bath to cater to different customer preferences. Moreover, the hot spring recreation area and rafting area complement each other seasonally — rafting is the main summer activity, while the hot spring spa is the highlight in winter.

　　Walking on water may be impossible even for the strongest swimmers, but want to try “walking on water like a martial artist”? The water walking ball lets you experience just that. Within the scenic river area, there are two large pools named Dashuang Pool and Xushuang Pool. Both are surrounded by steep cliffs and feature wide, clear water surfaces. In the middle of Dashuang Pool lies a small island with rugged rocks, where a water walking ball is set up for visitors to experience that “martial arts on water” feeling.

　　In 2011, a large water park was newly built in the scenic area, covering an area of about 2,000 square meters. The park mainly features water slides, including high-altitude slides, spiral slides, double slides, children’s slides, children’s spray frames, children’s treehouses, a colorful spray ring, water swings, and a water trampoline. It serves as a leisure paradise for parent-child interaction and friendly gatherings.

　　The so-called “spa” takes place in a dynamic aquatic environment. Its biological effects are related not only to static or dynamic hydrophysics, fluid mechanics, and thermodynamics. The most basic and noticeable function of hydrotherapy is its profound impact on the body’s equilibrium system. Over the past decade, “SPA hydrotherapy” has become fashionable in major cities such as New York, Paris, London, and Tokyo. Beyond being a place for leisure, wellness, health care, and socializing, the complete and correct “SPA hydrotherapy” can effectively improve one’s health condition, release mental stress, soothe muscles, thereby bringing both physical and mental relaxation and offering immense benefits to both body and mind.

　　Hot spring fish therapy originated in Turkey. It involves releasing a type of small fish, less than 2 cm long, known as “Campbell” fish (also called “doctor fish” or “kissing fish”), which live near hot spring outlets, into the spa pool. Due to their unique living habits, these fish can swim comfortably even in water as hot as 43 degrees Celsius. The most peculiar aspect is that when a person enters the pool, the fish will immediately surround them and gently “nibble.” Of course, they don’t bite — instead, by kissing the skin and pecking away dead skin cells, bacteria, and pore secretions, they stimulate nerve endings and help unclog pores. This natural, medicine-free therapy has unique therapeutic effects on common skin conditions like scars and athlete’s foot, as well as benefits for skin beauty, with no side effects whatsoever.

　　The rafting course uses pure natural mountain spring water to cater to various age groups and excitement levels. The entire rafting route is approximately 2.8 kilometers long, featuring three major sharp turns, three intense rapids, a maximum drop of about 6 meters for an exhilarating thrill, plus more than ten small water slopes for a leisurely experience.