Most Amazing Hot Springs Around the World

Hot springs have fascinated people for centuries. They’re natural spas that have been bubbling away long before humans walked the earth. A hot spring is formed when rainwater or groundwater is heated by geothermal energy in the earth’s core, causing the water to rise back to the surface. It’s pretty astonishing if you think about it. The water you bathe in has been deep in the earth’s crust. Throughout history, people have used natural baths for soothing, therapeutic, and spiritual purposes. The Romans, for example, built elaborate bathhouses around their hot springs, while the Japanese developed an entire culture around the onsen. Source : touropia

Alaska has its fair share of natural wonders, so it makes sense it is home to the gorgeous Chena Hot Springs. Located north of Fairbanks, these springs were found in 1905 during a gold mining mission and have drawn travelers from around the world ever since.

Today, it’s a fully-fledged resort with a hotel, restaurant, and even an ice museum. However, the main attraction is the thermal hot spring lake. The pool is spectacular no matter the season, although I’m a personal fan of winter when the surrounding trees are coated in a layer of snow. If you visit between August and April, you could even catch a glimpse of the Aurora Borealis overhead!

 

 Everything on the island of Bali feels a little mystical and magical, and the Banjar Hot Springs are no exception. Located in the north of the island, where few tourists venture, the springs are tucked away in the lush jungles near the village of Banjar.

Locally called the Air Panas Banjar, the water springs into a holy Hindu blessing pool decorated with stone carvings and dragon fountains. It’s believed that the springs have unique healing properties. Today, you can spend time soaking in the tiered pools, surrounded by nothing but the dense jungle.