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Hot springs

Healing steam and natural mineral water

ChillWet 2–4 hours Year-round; best in off-season or cool months 4 places

What it is and why

Geothermal resorts of Vietnam offer two formats of rest: equipped spa complexes and natural baths. In complexes like Ba Na or springs in Da Nang at guests disposal pools with different temperature, mud baths and full service. This is ideal way to relax muscles after long trips or hiking.

For seekers of authenticity exist semi-wild springs in mountains. There water beats directly from rock, and tourists arrange small dams from stones. This is not only useful procedure, but also deep meditative experience in surroundings of jungle, where you can slow down and feel pulse of earth.

Where to do it in Vietnam

Points on the map are real places where this activity can be done. Numbers in the list match the markers.

Thanh Tan spring
Da Nang
Popular resort with mineral water and aquapark. Ideal for families.
Binh Chau
Ba Ria-Vung Tau
Largest mud treatment complex, can boil eggs in hot springs.
Thap Ba
Nha Trang
Famous mud baths, must-have for those in Nha Trang.
Kim Boi
Hoa Binh
Natural hot springs with very soft mineral water.

Tips

Remove all silver jewelry before entering water — under influence of sulfur they instantly blacken.
Always have with you bottle of drinking water: due to high temperature and activity of minerals organism quickly loses moisture.
If you plan to go to municipal spring, take your towel and slippers, as in budget places they often are not available for rent.

Caution

Not recommended to visit springs for people with cardiovascular diseases without consultation with doctor.
Do not swim in springs immediately after eating or when consuming alcohol.