A Little Luxury

Xiaosanxia (Lesser Three Gorges) is well worth visiting while in Suiyang. The Furong River departs from the Kuankuoshui River, and its many branches nourish every inch of the land. In the four-kilometer section of the river that passes through Wenquan Township, the water barrels along at the foot of dizzying peaks. Erosion and quick currents have created gorges – the Cleft Gorge (Duanbixia), the Yellow Croaker Gorge (Huangyuxia) and the Great Ravine Gorge (Dajianxia) – that rival the famous Three Gorges in beauty. For me, the three little gorges in Suiyang win out – they don’t come with throngs of tourists.

After busy days traipsing through the mountains, what better way to relax than to jump into a natural hot spring. The one near Shuanghe Cave gets its geothermal heat from 1,500 meters underground. The source has been there for 500 million years. Water temperatures at the surface are balmy all year round. Don’t miss the opportunity to take a dip – it’s the only such hot spring formed along the Furong River in Guizhou.

Hot springs are generally said to work wonders for our health, and the Shuanghe hot spring is no exception. Its water contains 18 different minerals, including strontium, which is known to have theraputic effects on those suffering from cardiovascular diseases. It’s also useful in treating skin diseases, rheumatism and arthritis. Residents in nearby towns are said to have remarkably low instances of such ailments. They swear it’s thanks to bathing in the local hot spring.

By Wu Meiling

Source from China Today