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With the setting in of winter, people are bitterly and reluctantly replacing their skirts and shorts with woolen clothes and sweaters. But just because the seasons are changing doesn't mean there is no more spring. Hot spring, that is. There is nothing more comforting and refreshing than a hot spring as it leaves your body rejuvenated. The hot water from these springs comes from deep within the earth and carrying a mixture of minerals that relieves and calms the body. The wide range of minerals in hot springs imparts many benefits, from chemical to physical and biological effects. So grab your suits and get ready to warm up because here are the top five hot spring destinations in the world to add to on to your travel agenda.
Geysir:
Iceland is more or less the land of ice and fire. Located in the Haukadar Valley in Iceland, Geysir is renowned as the oldest and one of the world's most extraordinary examples of geysers or hot springs. The Great Geysir dates back to 1294 when a huge earthquake rocked the valley changing the geothermal area. The eruptions in the area were considered paranormal and the locals could only guess the reasons for the event. Iceland has more to it than just hot springs and Ice hotels though, safari among glaciers being one of them.
Machu Picchu:
The town closest to Machu Picchu in Peru - Machu Picchu Pueblo encompasses numerous hot springs. The pools of hot springs are situated on the upper segment of the vale and have different temperatures at different altitudes. The entrance to the springs is open from 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The city should be visited in order to see the city which is an architectural wonder that is built in Incan style other than for the springs.
Yangbajing:
Known to have one of the highest hot springs on earth, Yangbajing which is situated 87 km north of Lhasa in Tibet is set in a vale thriving with greenery at an altitude between 4,290 m (14,100 ft) and 4,500 m (15,000 ft). While the neighboring areas are awfully cold, Yangbajing is a green flat terrain covered in smoke and steam released from the springs. The hot spring is a perfect place to rejuvenate yourself while flattering the snow-clad Nyainqen-tanggula Mountains.
Liquine-Ofqui:
Being on the Pacific "Ring of Fire", Chile is one of the most seismically active regions in the world experiencing high level thermal actions accounting for almost 275 hot springs across the country and many of them are yet to be explored. Enjoy these hot-springs, the flirtatious rustic pools or the stark country pools of the Altiplano that is elevated 13,000 ft. Sandwiched between Volcan Llaima and Volcan Hudson, the Liquine - Ofqui fault has the highest concentration of hot springs anywhere in the country. The facilities provided by Chile cater to every traveler's tastes and needs and also facilitates the tightest of budgets.
Kamuiwakkayu-no-taki:
Situated in the Shiretoko Peninsula in Hokkaid, the Shiretoko National Park has a hot springs waterfall - Kamuiwakkayu-no-taki, which literally means "River of the Gods" in Ainu language. The national park is also named as a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO and is one the most far-flung regions of Japan and a perfect place to admire Japan's largest bear population. Travelers can also enjoy the mountain ranges, gorgeous lakes and satellite islands as well as the rich diversity of wildlife other than the hot springs in the area.
Geysir:
Iceland is more or less the land of ice and fire. Located in the Haukadar Valley in Iceland, Geysir is renowned as the oldest and one of the world's most extraordinary examples of geysers or hot springs. The Great Geysir dates back to 1294 when a huge earthquake rocked the valley changing the geothermal area. The eruptions in the area were considered paranormal and the locals could only guess the reasons for the event. Iceland has more to it than just hot springs and Ice hotels though, safari among glaciers being one of them.
Machu Picchu:
The town closest to Machu Picchu in Peru - Machu Picchu Pueblo encompasses numerous hot springs. The pools of hot springs are situated on the upper segment of the vale and have different temperatures at different altitudes. The entrance to the springs is open from 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The city should be visited in order to see the city which is an architectural wonder that is built in Incan style other than for the springs.
Yangbajing:
Known to have one of the highest hot springs on earth, Yangbajing which is situated 87 km north of Lhasa in Tibet is set in a vale thriving with greenery at an altitude between 4,290 m (14,100 ft) and 4,500 m (15,000 ft). While the neighboring areas are awfully cold, Yangbajing is a green flat terrain covered in smoke and steam released from the springs. The hot spring is a perfect place to rejuvenate yourself while flattering the snow-clad Nyainqen-tanggula Mountains.
Liquine-Ofqui:
Being on the Pacific "Ring of Fire", Chile is one of the most seismically active regions in the world experiencing high level thermal actions accounting for almost 275 hot springs across the country and many of them are yet to be explored. Enjoy these hot-springs, the flirtatious rustic pools or the stark country pools of the Altiplano that is elevated 13,000 ft. Sandwiched between Volcan Llaima and Volcan Hudson, the Liquine - Ofqui fault has the highest concentration of hot springs anywhere in the country. The facilities provided by Chile cater to every traveler's tastes and needs and also facilitates the tightest of budgets.
Kamuiwakkayu-no-taki:
Situated in the Shiretoko Peninsula in Hokkaid, the Shiretoko National Park has a hot springs waterfall - Kamuiwakkayu-no-taki, which literally means "River of the Gods" in Ainu language. The national park is also named as a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO and is one the most far-flung regions of Japan and a perfect place to admire Japan's largest bear population. Travelers can also enjoy the mountain ranges, gorgeous lakes and satellite islands as well as the rich diversity of wildlife other than the hot springs in the area.
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