H2O Series: Hot (But Not That Hot) Springs (Mr Sampras Lee)

9/30/2019

Text and Photo by Mr Sampras Lee

When we think of bodies of water, our minds are immediately drawn to the major oceans, seas, rivers and lakes of the world. But none of them, in my opinion, compares to the warmth and comfort of one particular type of water body. If you have ever had the pleasure of sitting comfortably in a nice and steamy hot spring, you would know exactly what I’m talking about!

Hot springs, in case you didn’t know, are pools of water that are filled with geothermally heated water that has risen from the Earth’s crust to its surface. This means that many hot springs can be found near areas of volcanic activity. Imagine how hot that must be! So hot, in fact, that some hot springs are measured at almost 100°C! Fortunately, the hot springs that you and I get to enjoy are usually at pleasant temperatures of around 37°C (Question 1: Hmm… Why do you reckon this is such a pleasant temperature for us?).

You may have heard of the many health benefits of soaking in a hot spring, such as the boost of blood circulation, reduction of stress, and relief of pain, to name but a few. It is with those appealing benefits in mind that I visited the hot spring as shown in the picture below (Question 2: Can you guess where in the world it might be?)

Lo and behold! I felt the positive effects of hot springs right away! I could feel my body gradually relax with each passing moment, and my worries drift away – it was such a delightful experience. I even tried out the ‘cold’ spring (around 20°C – freezing!) right next to the hot springs on a local’s recommendation, and although it was quite a shock to my body initially, I felt much more refreshed afterwards because of it (Question 3: Why do you think people hop in the ‘cold’ spring right after soaking in the hot one?).

For those of you that have never tried soaking in a hot spring, make sure it’s on your to-do list for your next holiday! For those of that have tried it before, share with us how you found the experience! Where did you try it? How did it feel? Would you recommend it to your fellow schoolmates? Why or why not?

Looking forward to all your responses! Bye for now ;)

74 Comments

Dr H C Lee

10/2/2019 04:55:43 pm

Nice experience there! I'm not a hot spring fan and my closest experience was to soak myself in hot spring water in the hotel bathtub when I was very small (Tour guide said the water was from a natural hot spring!) during a mainland trip. For your questions, let's save them for the children to guess! ^.^

Zainudeen Rahim Abbas

10/6/2019 10:01:40 am

Q1:itis the same temperature as our body.
Q2:Thailand,because it doesn't look like it's in a city in USA.
Q3:it is to cool down the body and shrink the blood vessels that expanded.

Aden Su (5E)

10/2/2019 08:01:45 pm

The answer to your question is because 37 degrees celsius is the average temperature of the human body;)

Alex Wong

10/2/2019 08:04:08 pm

Question 1:It is because it is the temperature of our body.
Question 2:I think it is Taiwan .🤔
Question 3: It is because it can cool down the hot 🥵 temperature and make your body feel comfortable.
I went to Korea two years ago and had a hot spring.It was warm and comfortable. I like it very much!👑
And I knew you had great time too.👍

Mr. Lee

10/2/2019 09:53:13 pm

Awesome to hear that you enjoyed your experience in Korea, Alex! And you're spot on about questions 1 and 2! As for question 3, the actual answer might surprise you a little bit...

isaac tin

10/2/2019 08:06:15 pm

Firstly, I think you've been to Vietnam because of the houses and trees ，then，about the temperature，it's because our body's average temperature is 36--37degrees ，so if the water is 37 degrees，it would be just right . And to your last question.......
I'm not quite sure...... but l think it's purpose is to make your body back to normal.

Ken Pan

10/2/2019 08:47:27 pm

1. Because 37 degrees is the average temperature of the human body
2.I think it's either Japan or Hawaii for they are both known for their volcanoes
3.I think it is because you need to cool down after soaking in a hot spring , or you'll be uncomfortable after getting out

Hayden Fu (2A) (16)

10/2/2019 09:00:45 pm

Q1. : It feels comfortable because it's the same as our body temperature.

Q2.: Japan or Hawaii. Because there are active volcanoes in the area.

Q3.: Because it makes you feel very relaxed and refreshed.

Nicholas Tang

10/2/2019 09:17:45 pm

1. It is because the average body temperature our body is around 37°c
2. I think it’s Japan or Taiwan because of the style of the hot spring 🏠
3. To cool down the body or you will be hot and uncomfortable after getting out from the hot spring. 🥵 → 😁

It’s really comfortable and enjoyable bathing in the hot spring (especially during winter ❄️). I’ve tried the hot spring in Japan and Taiwan.

P.S. I personally more recommend outdoor hot spring as it is less stuffy than indoor. 🍂 😌

Hot spring 👍👍

10/2/2019 09:56:59 pm

Nicholas, what style of hot spring are you referring to? Also, you're right that the cold spring helps you cool down a bit, but there's yet another health benefit to it - could you guess what it is?

Soaking in a hot spring in winter does sound great! :)

Aurelius Wong

10/2/2019 09:21:50 pm

Personally, hot springs are way too overrated.What's wrong with just soaking in the bathtub then spinning the dials so it's cold water.Speaking from personal experience,there is no discernible difference.There's honestly no point travelling so far when you can just do it in the hotel bathroom.Probably cheaper as well.

Omeo Wong (5C)

10/2/2019 09:39:04 pm

Q1.: Human average body temp. is around 37°C, which is the same temp. as the that we enjoy.

Q2.: I'm just GUESSING, but it might be Hawaii or Japan Because they are known for their volcanoes.
More likely to be Hawaii, because (based on picts I saw on Google),
the style is more alike.

Q3.: I'm actually not really sure. I'm (again) GUESSING that it is because there is a big difference in the temperature in the two springs, so it refreshes the person going from the hot to the cold.
(My skin is not quite as sensitive to the hot as the cold.)

Pls reply on Thursday! ^U^ ^U^ ^U^ 👍👑👍👑👍👑👍👑

10/2/2019 10:02:18 pm

Oooh - you're closer with 'Japan' than you are with 'Hawaii', Omeo! I'll let you figure out exactly where it is...

You do make a good point on how the change in temperature might refresh one's body - is it something that you've tried before/would like to try? :)

Matthew Cheng (5C) link

10/2/2019 10:02:16 pm

Hi Dr Lee, here are my answers.
Question 1. It is because the human temperature is 37 degree, so we feel comfortable.
Question 2. I guess it is Japan.
Question 3. I think people like to feel the extreme temperature difference, it will be very exciting.
I enjoyed the hot spring in Taiwan first time when I was in the kindergarten. I was soaking with my rubber duck. Bye-bye.

Arthur Chan (5E)

10/2/2019 11:17:43 pm

Q1: I believe it depends. It should be nice in winter when it's cold because you can soak in the water when it's cold or emerge from it when it's too hot inside the spring. If it's summer, 37 won't be pleasant, at least to me.
Q2: I believe it is Taiwan. I was told you cannot wear anything when having hot spring in Japan.
Q3: My mum told me our skin will swell when in hot water and we should use cold water to contract it to maintain good health and skin texture after a hot bath. I guess this applies to hot spring.

10/3/2019 09:28:13 am

You make a good point about the importance of context, Arthur! Hot springs might not be as pleasant in summer as they are in winter. Nice application of what your mum told you about hot/cold water as well :)

Nichols Tam

10/3/2019 04:59:10 pm

Repost:Hot springs , personally to me to be honest, a waste of money.Why wouldn't you just relax in your own bathtub with hot water, then release the hot water and turn it to cold

10/3/2019 05:42:09 pm

There are quite a few ways that hot springs might be better than/different from a bathtub, Nicholas! You may find out by simply doing a little research :)

Aden Su 5E

10/3/2019 05:25:28 pm

re-reply
I have very little experience with hot springs, I have also never heard of going into cold water right after the hot water. I only know the answer to question number 1 of your passage. The answer is that 37 degrees is the average temperature of the human body. However, I have no idea about the other two questions.

10/3/2019 05:47:05 pm

Aden, this might be a good opportunity for you to ask around or do a little research! Nobody, on their own, has all the answers to everything :)

Victor Kwei (5C)

10/3/2019 07:46:01 pm

Q1:Because 37 degrees is the average temperature of human
Q2:I guess it is in Japan
Q3:It is because it will be extremely comfortable
(I want to try it too !)

Cyrus Ng

10/3/2019 08:00:12 pm

Question 1:It is because 36-37 degrees celsius is the temperature of our body.
Question 2:I think it is Taiwan or Japan because the people's skin colour is yellow and the hot springs there are very famous too!
Question 3: It is because it can cool down the hot temperature and make your body feel relaxing and refreshing.
I have been in a hot spring in Taiwan,it is actually in a river.It is very comfortable and relaxing in the steaming hot spring.I would definitely
recommend it to my friends and classmates because it really can wash away all your worries or any kind of pressure you have(especially from homework).When you are in a hot spring,you could even smell the nice smell of hot steam while you are sitting there.So I highly recommend people to go and be in a hot spring when stressed.

10/3/2019 08:40:15 pm

I'm so glad hot springs have such a positive effect on you, Cyrus :) The hot steam definitely adds to the experience and it's great to be more in touch with nature as well!

Nathan Chan (3B)

10/3/2019 08:19:30 pm

Q1: it is because our normal body temperature is close to 37C
Q2: i guess it is in Taiwan
Q3: because we need to cool down our body

I have tried hot spring many times because i travel to Japan a few times. I love to soak in hotspring after skiing because I think it is very comfy. I like the cold spring too. Let's jump in the bath tub now :)

Nick Wong

10/3/2019 09:20:50 pm

Question 1: It is because 37 degrees Celsius is the average temperature of the human body.
Question 2: After reading the above comments, I would say that it is located in Taiwan.
Question 3: I think that it may be because the contrast of the temperatures of the hot and cold springs will make people comfortable. The reason you felt shocked when first went in the cold spring was probably due to the temperature difference of the springs. This is just my guess, after all.
I haven't tried soaking in springs, but I visited one. It was in Japan. However, the spring I visited was not suitable for people to soak. Why? Well, surprise! It was over 80 degrees Celsius, so anyone soaking would be killed almost instantly! (No worries, it was fenced off so no one could fall in.) The steam coming out of the spring was seriously hot(not the kind which kills you, but the kind which surprises you), much hotter than I had expected. I would recommend it to my schoolmates, only for sightseeing.
Which spring do you like better, the hot one or the cold one? See you!

10/6/2019 05:00:25 pm

Wow Nick, I do enjoy hot springs but not when they're that hot!

As for your question, I would say that I enjoy hot and cold springs in combination - that's when I feel most refreshed :)

Jasper Loi

10/3/2019 09:32:34 pm

Thank you so much for sharing the wonderful experiences you’ve had in the Japan (I think?) hot springs! You clearly had a great time there! To answer your questions, I believe that 37 °C is such a pleasant temperature for us because it is the same temperature as our body, the hot spring is located in Japan (as I’ve stated before), and that they hop into an icy cold spring before jumping into a hot one because I feel that the difference of the two will add to the comfortability. I’m actually quite an addict for hot springs as well! Every time I travel to places like Hawaii, Taiwan, and Japan for vacation, I always beg my mom to bring us to a hot spring, and let us just simply enjoy the many pleasures of sitting in it. As you have stated yourself, a hot spring can do numerous things such as destressing visitors, boosting blood circulation and so on, and being that I am a student, I feel it’s difficult not to get stressed by the millions of homework we get every day. But with a hot spring, everything changes. Just by getting in, you will immediately feel the stress that has piled up on your shoulders slowly slide away, leaving you feeling light without any burden. I really recommend students to go try hot springs out, and let all of the burden on their shoulders go.

10/6/2019 05:01:52 pm

Some sage advice, Jasper! I'm glad hot springs have had a similarly positive impact on you :) Which hot spring is next on your list to visit?

Daniel Ho 6C (9)

10/3/2019 11:02:18 pm

Thanks for sharing your experience to us! As for your questions, I think that 37 degrees is pleasant for us because it's the average human temperature, and I think it's either at Japan or Hawaii. But, the photo shows an Asian-like atmosphere, so it's in Japan. In my opinion, they jumps into cold springs right after because they want to test their flexibility in temperature.
Some people might say you can do this "hot-cold spring" right in the bathtub, but I think it'll be better to go in real springs because it has that nature's essence, and it really relaxes your body.

10/6/2019 05:04:07 pm

Indeed Daniel, 'nature's essence' is what sets a hot spring apart from a bathtub. Being more in touch with nature rather than staying indoors all the time is also great for our bodies and minds :)

Tong Calvin 6C(26)

10/3/2019 11:15:35 pm

Question 1: It is because our body temperature is around 36 Celsius. The hot spring’s temperature is slightly higher so we will feel comfortable.

Question 2: The hot spring is located in Northern Taiwan, Beitou, Beitou Public Hot-spring.

Question 3: When you bathe in a hot spring, your hydrostatic pressure rises. As this process occurs, circulation and oxygen flow increases – much like when you exercise. When you bathe in a cold spring, your hydrostatic pressure decreases, making your veins vasoconstriction, and function normally.

I have been to this hot spring before, but I forgot to bring my own swimsuit so I could not enter. Instead, I went to a library nearby.

Austin Li 5D(16):)

10/4/2019 03:24:31 pm

1:It is because 37 degrees is near the average temperature of human.
2:I think it is located in Japan or Taiwan.
3:It is because you can cool down your body.
I have been to a hot spring in Japan before. It is very comfortable.👍👍(≧ω≦)/

Kasper Liu 5D 17

10/4/2019 04:02:13 pm

Question 1:It is because 37 degrees is near the average temperature of human.
Question 2 : The hot spring is located in Taipei Beitou.
Question 3 : It would be comfortable as the difference of water.
I had experience of hot springs in Taiwan and mainland.
By for now !
😁😁

5D(30) Oscar Yung

10/4/2019 04:13:06 pm

question 1:I think that thirty seven degrees is the most comfortable temperature.
question2:Maybe it is in Taiwan or Japen because the style of the photo like them.
question 3: It is because it will be colder if you soak in cold water after in the hot water,it is very hard to explain.
I have tried to soak in hot spring after skiing in Korean ,it was very cool.

Marcus Tsang 5D25 (ovo)

10/4/2019 04:39:33 pm

Question 1: thirty-seven degrees (to me) feel like 100 degrees
Question 2: Probably Japan because I've heard that there is a lot of hot springs
Question 3: I think it is to cool down your body because right when you have just soaked in the hot spring, you will feel very hot when you get out. Going in the cold water will make you feel more comfortable.
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Ivan Choong (5D)

10/4/2019 04:53:42 pm

Question 1:It is because 37 degrees is near the human body temperture.
Question 2:I think is America.
Question 3:It is because it will be cooler.

Enoch Hui 5D (11)

10/4/2019 05:03:15 pm

Question 1 : I think that thirty seve degrees is the most comfortable temperature ( in summer )
Question 2 : I think Maybe it is Japan because the house at the back ground looks like in Japan . .. ..
Question 3 : I think those people needs to be cool down \/ \/

Rosco Chan 5D1

10/4/2019 05:26:05 pm

Question 1:It is a pleasant temperature for us because our body temperature is 37°.
Question 2: I think it is Thailand because some of the people have dark skin.
Question 3: I guess that some people felt hot after soaking in the hot spring so they hop in the cold one.
I've been in a lot of hot springs in Taiwan and Japan. I think that they're comfortable but some of them are too hot.

Marcus Chow 5D (6)

10/4/2019 05:29:22 pm

Q1: It is because 37 degrees Celsius is a comfortable weather for human.
Q2: I think it is in Thailand or Philippines.
Q3: It is because it is very hot there.
I don’t know what is hot spring before but now I read this passage, I know what it is.

10/4/2019 05:34:20 pm

I want to correct is that I've been to a hot spring in Japan for 4 times. Thank you so much!

Jayden Chow 6C (5)

10/4/2019 05:51:46 pm

From what I’ve seen from the photos, the hot springs look fabulous! I would definitely want to try this. As for your questions, the temperature’s set to 37 because it’s closest to human temperature. The answer to your second question would be Taiwan because Taiwan’s famous for it's hot springs (I think at least). The last question’s answer is because to balance our body temperature. After we soak in hot springs, we sweat a lot and we will lose a lot of water. By cooling off our body temperature, we can reduce the loss of our water. This place looks amazing! I would definitely recommend my friends to go there if I had a chance!

Casper Chow

10/4/2019 06:07:48 pm

1. It is because 37 degree Celsius is the same temperature as our body temperature.
2. I guess it was in Taiwan because people were not naked in the photo.
3. It is because it helps you to cool down .
I have tried it in Japan for many times . It is really comfortable and relaxing especially in winter.

Luke Wong 6E (27)

10/4/2019 06:23:46 pm

That looks absolutely magnificent! I wish I could have been there to experience the comfortable hot springs myself! I have personally never been to a hot spring before, but that would sound like a good new experience! And for the questions: Q1. It is because the average temperature of a human is thirty-seven degrees. Q2. I believe that this good-looking place is located in Japan, because of the houses shaped like that and Japan being famous for their volcanoes. Q3. It is because taking a cold baths after hot ones benefit your body. A study found in 2015 had people taking cold showers after hot ones. As a result, those people have 29 percent less sick days.
I would love to be here someday, relaxing in the steaming hot springs, then taking the plunge into the mentioned "cold springs".

Jason Chong 5D 3

10/4/2019 08:33:54 pm

1. I think it is because 37 degree Celsius is near our body temperature.
2. I think it is Taiwan.
3. To cool down our body after soaking in the hot spring.

Benedict Cheung (5D02)

10/4/2019 08:50:34 pm

Question 1: Yes, because our body temperature is around 37 degrees.
Question 2: Taiwan. (It's quite a long flight!)
Question 3: It seems that you went to Taiwan in the summer. Since it is very hot in summer, cool down first. After you do so, try the hot one.
Last question ( last line of the last paragraph): Actually, I have never gone to any springs before. However, I will recommend it to my classmates because many resources suggest that hot springs are good for our health.
Please reply! :)

10/6/2019 05:06:52 pm

Hot springs are indeed good for our health, Benedict! I can't wait to hear from you once you've tried them - I'm sure you would enjoy them :)

Tse Hei Leong (5D26)

10/4/2019 09:25:12 pm

Q1. I think it is because our body temperature is near 37 degrees Celsius.

Q2. I believe it is either in Taiwan or Thailand because it looks hot like climate and many westerners are relaxing there.

Q3. I think this can make the body feel relaxed.

I have been to many hot springs in Japan and Taiwan before, but none of them looks like the ones in picture above.

10/6/2019 05:08:20 pm

It is indeed a picture taken in a hot climate, Hei Leong :) What was your experience like in Japan and Taiwan?

Hoi Kiu Ho 5D (10)

10/4/2019 09:56:15 pm

Question 1: It is because 37 degrees is your normal body temperature.
Question 2: I think it is in Taiwan.
Question 3: It is because it will be very comfortable.

Alison yeung

10/4/2019 10:03:18 pm

Q1.It is because our body temperature is around 37 degrees.
Q2.I think there is Thailand or Malaysia.
Q3.I think people like to relax the body when he/she work of a day or a week.

10/4/2019 10:08:36 pm

I want to correct
Q3.I think people like to relax the body when he/she go to work for a day or a week.

Kevin Kwong 5D (14)

10/4/2019 10:20:26 pm

Q1: It is because the temperature of the spring i.e. 37°C is close to our body temperature.

Q2: I guess it is in Thailand.

Q3: It is because the difference in water temperatures can stimulate our blood vessels and increase blood circulation.

Wallace Hui 5D (12)

10/4/2019 11:40:29 pm

Q1 : It is because our human body is around 37 degree celsius and its just fit for our body temperature

Q2 : It might be in Hawaii (just guessing XD) because there are lots of foreigner in the photo

Q3 : To make our body temperature balance

Travis Choy 5D(8)

10/5/2019 10:35:00 am

Q1: I think it is because our body temperature is normally around 37 degrees (Celsius).

Q2: I think it might be in Taiwan.

Q3: I think it is because people would like to cool down their bodies in the ‘COLD’ spring after bathing in the HOT spring.

I went to many hot springs before(4 times), 3 times in Japan and 1 time in Iceland. It was very relaxing.

Damon Pang 5D (20)

10/5/2019 10:51:57 am

Q1 :Because our human body teperaturw is around 37 degree celsius.
Q2:I think is Tai Wan.
Q3: It is because it will be very comfortable.

Aidan tsang (5D)

10/5/2019 11:41:56 am

Q1:Because all of us knows 37 degrees water is a comfortable level for humans.
Q2:probably USA orJapan
Q3:Because people after the hot spring will feel hot ,so they will soak the 'cold' spring to cool themselves.
1.I remember when i visit my grandparents homeland ,we lived in a hotel that had hot and 'cold' spring.
2.This summer holiday, our family visit to Japan,we also soaked in hot spring, too!

10/6/2019 05:14:07 pm

It seems like your family enjoys hot springs very much, Aidan! I wonder if your experiences in different places were different from one another...

Enoch Kan 5D13

10/5/2019 02:36:39 pm

Q1:It is because our body temperature is about 37 degrees Celsius.
Q2:I guess it is Thailand because the houses in the picture looks like houses in Thailand.
Q3:It is because the temperature of your body will rise after soaking into the hot spring,so you’ll want to cool down your body temperature.

Brandon Mo 5D18

10/5/2019 04:01:46 pm

1.It is because our body temperature is approx.37°c
2.China or Taiwan
3.It is because it will cool down our body🌨🌨🌬

Wong Ching Hong Marco

10/5/2019 06:07:17 pm

For Q1, I think it is because 37 °C is our approximate body temperature. For me I think it is the most comfortable temperature. For Q2, I think it is in Taiwan. I think Taiwan is a good place for travelling. For Q3, I suppose it is because after people finish hot springs , they need to cool down.🐶

Nicholas

10/5/2019 07:22:16 pm

However,I have something to add-on,and one time we were in Japan and we were having a good bathe in a hot spring.I wanted to go in because I wanted to spend some time with my family, not because I liked the hot spring

Marvis Leung

10/5/2019 08:37:04 pm

For question 1, I think it is because that 37 celsius is the average tempaerature for humans. For question 2, I think that the place is located in Japan. For the last question, I guess it is just because it feels very relaxing and people think that it is very thrilling to do. And I have also went to enjoy a hot spring before, and it is in Japan. I do recommend it to my schoolmates because it [ like all hot springs], is very relaxing.

Gareth Yuen

10/5/2019 08:46:16 pm

Thanks for sharing your wonderful and amazing trip! I have actually been to a hot-spring before----on my trip to Japan two months ago.I agree with you, it was actually quite relaxing!The stress on my body released at the moment I got into the water. It was like those little tiny needles ( Chinese medical treatment ) poking me at the whole body. It took me a while for my body to adopt the temperature of the water.I heard that the water had some kind of mineral that is good for the body.Oh, and for the questions ( I almost forgot ).For Q1 , I think 37 degrees celsius is a pleasant and comfortable temperature for us, because our body temperature is also 37 degrees celsius, so we won't get too hot. For Q2 , I guess this place is in Japan, as it is famous for its hot springs.And finally, for Q3, I assume that they want to cool down their body a little bit before "hopping into" other hot ones, or simply just for the thrill of it. I tried before too... and it certainly shocked me a bit!!
I would strongly recommend students to sometimes take a break from the massive amounts of homework and go to hot-springs at the holidays. It certainly gives you a rest!

10/6/2019 05:17:42 pm

Hot springs do take a while to get used to, Gareth (especially if you're trying it for the first time!).

By the way, cold springs actually have a more scientific benefit than what you mentioned - I high recommend looking into it :)

Hansen Sy 5D 21

10/6/2019 02:26:38 pm

What a good experience! I am a hot spring fan and I always go to Japan to have a hot spring in the hotel. It was super comfortable of soaking in the hot spring. I like 46℃ the most. How about you?But I hate the ' cold ' spring,because l hate cold.I always ask the teacher to turn off the fans above me.I try the ' cold' spring once and when went down for a soak,and I felt it was too cold that l jump up.

10/6/2019 05:10:58 pm

Wow - 46 degrees celsius sounds a tad too hot for me, Hansen, but I'm glad you enjoyed it so much! Cold springs aren't everyone's cup of tea, so I understand why you didn't like them :)

Roderick Yuen 3B (32)

10/6/2019 05:57:49 pm

Hello Mr. Lee. Thanks for sharing your wonderful experience in the hot spring. Personally, I think hot springs are great as they let you sit back, relax and think. They also have health benefits. Of course, you might say that you can do this in a bathtub, but that would waste quite a lot of water. (At least some hot springs never get drained.)

Q1: The average human temperature is 36-37 degrees Celsius. Given that the water is the same temperature as our bodies, it is perfect for us – not too hot, not too cold.

Q2: I’m always fairly uncertain when it comes to this kind of question. But judging by the palm trees and the skin tone of the people, I believe this gorgeous place is in Taiwan.

Q3: I am again fairly uncertain, but I think it is because you will get used to the cold after the shock, and the heat stored in your body gets released, so you’re refreshed. (Please kindly contact or reply me if my estimation is wrong).

Speaking of hot springs, I must share my experience in a hot spring in Osaka, Japan. You see, bathing in hot springs is a tradition in Japan. I recall that I thought hot springs were as hot as magma (which was most definitely wrong.) First, I felt as if my “theory” was correct. But after a while the water seemed not blazing hot, but warm and I got used to it. After that, it was a great experience as I relaxed in the spring.

Cheuk Yip Ho 5D(9)

10/6/2019 06:00:53 pm

Question1:
It is because 100 degrees is too hot for us to enjoy, 37 degrees is the temperature of our body.

Question2:
I guess it is Japan because thee pavilions next to the hot springs look Japanese.

Question3;
It is because the cool spring can cool down yourself quickly after soaking in the hot spring to feel refreshed.

I never tried to stay in a hot spring because I am scared it is too hot. But after I learned that it is just 37 degrees in this passage. I am thinking of enjoying the hot spring on my next holiday.

Michael Wong 5D 27

10/6/2019 09:40:01 pm

Q1.It is because our body temperature is around 37 degrees celsius.
Q2.I think it might be Taiwan or Japan as the people were mostly Asians.It might be more likely to be Taiwan because Japanese usually do not wear clothes when they soak in hot spring.
Q3.It is because it helps us to boost our immune system.Cold water helps to boost the white blood cell count because the body is forced to react to changing conditions.

Jonathan Tiu 5D (23)

10/7/2019 12:25:16 pm

Question 1: It is because our temperature is 37 degrees Celsius.

Question 2: The picture was taken in Japan.

Question 3: The cool water can keep us awake.

Connie Lam

10/8/2019 09:06:56 am

1. It was because the human temp is around 37°C , so that is the better temp for the body and it cound not be too hot.

2.we guess : Japan

3. We thought stimulating pore expansion and contraction lead the boold circulation occured that can make you feel more refreshing.

Jayden Tang 5D(22)

10/8/2019 07:39:47 pm

1.37 degrees is the best temperature to relax
2.Japan or Thailand
3.Because to cool down
Thanks for sharing , Mr Lee. I tried hot spring too ,during summer in Japan . I thought it was the third time.I like the hot springs which was outdoor. My brother did not know the rules,he was swimming when I was relaxing.HA HA...

Gordon Chang Wing Hong 4D(3)

10/17/2019 06:35:51 pm

I think that the temperature is very hot for me but I am glad that you that you can have a so relaxing.Next time if you can go to a place,where you will go?I want to go to Japan.

Lance loau link

10/27/2019 01:25:57 pm

Hi, thanks for sharing your experiences in the hot springs!
I think a hot spring normally would be 39-42 degrees hot, but as I haven't tried a 37 degree hot spring ,I can't give comments on it.I think it would be nice though,as it is at body temperature.
Now I have seen hot springs around the world,including Hungary,but judging by the buildings in the photo, I guess this is in Taiwan or southeast Asia.
About the hot and cold pools, they are everywhere around the world in pairs,but i am too scared to use them.I guess it feels relaxing and refreshing to jump in a hot then go into a cold one.
I have tried hot springs in many places ,but if you don't count the fact that some of them are quite dirty,they are absolutely great!
I am looking forwards to your next sharing!

H2O Series: Hot (But Not That Hot) Springs (Mr Sampras Lee)

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