Which famous hot springs abroad are worth visiting?

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Have a hot spring you'd like to go a little further? These famous hot springs abroad are worth a visit, where you can get a fresher spa experience.

Australia:

Stay at a lakeside lodge

The Daylesford region is home to Australia's largest cluster of natural mineral hot springs, and has long been viewed as a place of healing due to the cluster of hot springs, as well as having a group of holistic health physiotherapists residing in the area. One place to visit is Lakeside Lodge, known for its fine dining and natural hot springs, set on the shores of Lake Daylesford in the heart of Victoria's 'spa country'. Guests can relax and unwind with spa treatments and natural mineral hot springs, while soaking in a round wooden bathtub set in a log cabin high in the sky above the willow branches, with views of Lake Daylesford.

Enjoy the local area The hotel restaurant at Lakeside Lodge has also been voted one of Australia's best restaurants, where you can enjoy fine food and wine. Visitors can also explore the surrounding gardens, including the kitchen garden at the Lakeside Lodge restaurant. And since the area is rich in local produce, including fine wines, salmon, cheeses and truffles, you can visit the Daylesford Macedonian Farmers' Market for seasonal produce.

New Zealand:

Submerge yourself in Hot Water Beach

Hot Water Beach, located on New Zealand's Coromandel Peninsula, is where visitors can experience a "hand-dug thermal pool". The geothermal activity in the area produces a large amount of underground hot spring water, and visitors can bring along suitable digging tools, or just get their hands dirty and dig a hot spring pool on the beach. "Hand-dug hot spring pool" bubbling out of the warmth of up to 64 degrees Celsius, while a few meters away is cool seawater. It's a great way to soak in the hot springs on the beach while watching the waves hit the rocks nearby.

Enjoying the local area Hot Water Beach is the best place to dig for sand about two hours before or after low tide. After the hot springs, turn the corner and enjoy one of New Zealand's most beautiful coastal spots, Church Bay.

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Switzerland:

Enjoy an alpine spa

Switzerland is home to 250 hot springs rich in Alpine minerals, including the famous alpine spa at the foot of the Tamina Mountains in Leukerbad. The spa has a history dating back to Roman times and has been visited by many famous people such as Goethe, Maupassant and Picasso. It is also popular for its spa centers in Loikbad and Valais, the former of which boasts Europe's largest alpine spa.

Enjoying the region Loikbad is not only famous for its spa treatments, but is also popular with sports fans. Whether you come here to hike in the summer or ski in the winter, the local area has plenty to offer. Enjoy spa treatments after sports to help your body heal and relax fully.

Japan:

Spending time in the hot springs and enjoying the flowers

Japan is rich in hot springs, and the city of Gero is a famous hot springs town in Japan. Gero Onsen is also one of the three famous hot springs in Japan, and its silky hot springs seem to be a natural make-up water. There are lodging facilities such as B&Bs and hotels in the area, and you can go back and forth to hot spring facilities such as footbaths and handbaths on the same day, and at night you can stroll through the old hot spring town in your yukata. Fireworks are set off every Saturday night from December to March (except New Year's holidays), and you can enjoy the gorgeous fireworks.

Enjoying the local area The local Gosho Village is worth a visit, as the largest Gosho-style building was built nearly 200 years ago, and you can enjoy the view of the onsen town from the second-floor window. In Gero Onsen, you can also enjoy the popular Hida beef, one of the most famous Wagyu beef in Japan, which is tender and rich in flavor. In addition, you can enjoy the local unique "Jigoku Kabuki" traditional theater performance in Gero. The area around Gero is also full of attractions, such as bus trips to the Alpine region, where you can see forests under the freezing temperatures, and a nighttime light show from January 1st to March 31st.

Canada:

Enjoy natural sulfur springs

Canada's Banff Upper Hot Springs is a natural sulfur spring in the Rocky Mountains, where the hot springs are naturally heated by the earth's crust and are rich in minerals, so you can soak in the hot springs while enjoying the beauty of the mountains through the mist that fills the water. Banff Hot Springs is also a favorite attraction for today's tourists and locals alike, where you can enjoy snowflakes falling on the surrounding peaks from the pool in winter.

The myriad of spas located in Banff National Park also appeal to health enthusiasts, and travelers can enjoy facials, hot stone massages, or scented steam baths at the spa in the town of Banff.

Enjoy the local area Visit in winter for local horse-drawn sleigh rides, ice-skating, pick-up games or "improvised" hockey in Banff. Banff National Park's backcountry skiing and snowboarding venues are almost endless, and for a multi-day mountain vacation, stay at one of Banff National Park's backcountry chalet lodges. The Icefields Highway is also a popular destination, with a superb 'highway route' that allows you to enjoy the views as you drive by.