228 Cherry Blossom Viewing & Hot Spring Relaxation Trip – Guanziling is Perfect

By MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Life Network Editorial Team
 
The slightly cool weather is perfect for a hot spring soak. The Guanziling Hot Spring area in Tainan is not only Taiwan’s only mud hot spring but also a century-old premium hot spring beloved since the Japanese colonial period. With the 228 holiday arriving in early spring, it’s an ideal time for hot spring wellness. At this time, Lingding Park is in full bloom with mountain cherry blossoms—premium hot springs, delicious food, and stunning scenery kick off the new year on a warm note, recharging you with abundant energy.

The Guanziling Hot Spring area has a history of over a century since its development during the Japanese colonial period in 1898 and boasts Taiwan’s only mud hot spring. Guanziling Hot Spring is an alkaline carbonated spring with thick, smooth, and viscous water. According to a hot spring composition survey report by the Taiwan Governor-General’s Office during the Japanese colonial period, Guanziling Hot Spring contains the rare mineral radium. Historical records also praise it as the “Number One Spiritual Spring Under Heaven,” known for its beauty-enhancing and health-promoting effects. As a natural mud hot spring, it has been a renowned hot spring destination in Taiwan since the Japanese colonial period. When Taiwan Governor-General Sakuma Samata fell ill, he specifically traveled south to Guanziling to recover in its hot springs, making Guanziling a famous century-old hot spring town.