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Asia's less-crowded alternative to Japan's onsen Charukesi Ramadurai Taiwan has one of the largest concentrations of geothermal springs in the world Taiwan’s hot springs are how locals relax and rejuvenate – and they consider it important for both their physical and mental wellbeing. Alamy The Beitou Hot Spring Museum was built during the Japanese colonial era "Virtually every onsen in …

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Tourists explore the beauty of the Fanjing Mountain scenic area in Tongren, Guizhou province, on May 28. Day 2: Hot springs After the four-hour hike needed to complete the whole of the Fanjing Mountain trail, one good choice is to head west to neighboring Shiqian county, which is famous for its natural hot springs. We met many local residents who …

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Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Dogo Onsen public bath in Matsuyama Toji, meaning “hot water cure”, is the practice of bathing …

Can’t face running? A hot bath or sauna have same benefits

I study the effects of exercise on the body. Our recent review of the research found that regular sauna or hot tub bathing can indeed bring about some similar health benefits to that of low to moderate intensity aerobic exercise, such as walking, jogging and cycling. While we are a far cry from being able to recommend an ideal heat …