Beitou Hell Valley, Hot spring in Beitou District, Taiwan
Beitou Hell Valley is a thermal area in a valley where sulfur springs continuously release steam clouds. Water temperatures stay above 80 degrees Celsius year-round, creating an otherworldly landscape of hissing pools and mineral-laden streams.
The area became known as a therapeutic destination during Japanese colonial rule, attracting people seeking treatment for various ailments. This early use established its foundation as a wellness destination.
The name itself comes from the thermal springs that have drawn people here for generations. The way visitors move through the valley today, pausing to watch the rising steam, shows how this natural phenomenon shapes local identity.
The site is freely accessible and crossed by several walking paths that circle the steaming pools. Wear sturdy shoes and watch your footing, as the ground can be slippery from mineral deposits.
The water holds one of only two known deposits of green sulfur in the world, giving it a distinctive blue-green tint. This rare geological feature makes the valley a place that catches the attention of geologists and nature enthusiasts alike.
Location: Beitou District
GPS coordinates: 25.13786,121.51189
Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:02
Hot springs form where geothermal activity or groundwater systems naturally heat water. This collection features such springs across volcanic zones, mountain ranges and remote areas on all continents. Each location has distinct mineral content and temperatures shaped by its underlying geology. In Iceland, the Blue Lagoon offers mineral-rich water in a lava field near Grindavík, while Deildartunguhver in the west produces one of Europe's most powerful hot springs. Pamukkale in Turkey's Denizli region displays terraced limestone pools formed by calcium-rich thermal water. The Széchenyi Baths in Budapest draw water exceeding 160 degrees Fahrenheit (70 degrees Celsius) from nearly 4,300 feet (1,300 meters) below ground. In Wyoming, Yellowstone's Grand Prismatic Spring shows intense colors produced by its size and thermophilic bacteria. Japan hosts numerous onsen, including Takaragawa in Gunma Prefecture along a river and Yubatake in Kusatsu with visible high mineral output. Jigokudani Monkey Park in Nagano is known for macaques that bathe there. In North America, the collection spans Banff Upper Hot Springs in Alberta, Chena Hot Springs in Alaska and smaller sites such as Baker Hot Springs in Utah. Grutas Tolantongo in Hidalgo, Mexico, combines warm pools with river flows in a canyon. New Zealand's geothermal zones appear at Champagne Pool in Waiotapu and Hell's Gate Park near Rotorua.
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