The Antong Hot Springs are located on the north bank of the Antong River, which is on the border between Yuli Township and Fuli Township. They are situated in a secluded valley in a mountainous forest area, among beautiful scenery. In early years, the "Antong Warm Wash" became one of the eight great scenes of Hualien.In 1904, as a Japanese gentleman was going up the mountain to pick camphor, he discovered the springs on the banks of the Antong River. By 1930, the Japanese had built a police guest house at this location, and also set up a public bathing pool, gradually developing this place into a major hot springs area until Taiwan independence. It was bought by local business people in 1974, and became the Antong Hot Springs Hostel. A new, modern building was only built this year, next to the highway, and the Antong Hot Springs Hostel was renamed the Antong Hot Springs Hotel. However, the business owners have also maintained the wooden bungalow built during the Japanese occupation period (located behind the newly built hotel). Both the outward façade of the building and the Japanese style rooms with their tatamis have been very well preserved. On one side, the old "Yuli Hot Springs Public Baths" sign is hung over the head of the entrance, which adds to the secluded and cheerful character of the whole building with its quaint atmosphere.The Antong Hot Springs, which are almost completely clear, are of a faint alkaline, chloride, and sodium sulfide quality. They have a faint hydrogen sulfide smell. The temperate reaches 66°C, and the spring waters are plentiful. The outlets of the springs are located along the Antong River, covering 200 to 300 meters from start to finish. These springs are good for treating various conditions, such as skin ailments, stomach and intestine ailments, gynecological diseases, and wounds. In addition to the hot springs equipment set up by the business people h...