Is there a river in Hunan with a water temperature as high as 98°C? Can you introduce it?
The temperature of hot springs is acceptable to most people, such as 40℃ or even 50℃, but have you heard of hot springs at 98℃? Are you wondering whether eggs can be cooked at 98°C? This hot spring must not be used? Here is a little popular science knowledge for everyone. For normal hot spring water, the temperature is quite high when it is pumped to the ground. The hot spring water we come into contact with has been cooled, so Hot springs at 98℃ are indeed rare for us.
But for the residents of Rucheng, Hunan, it is very common. They think they have such a hot spring, and they also regard it as a "feng shui treasure place". Most people may have heard of this place. The river water here is really hot, so it is called the Hot Water River. As the name suggests, the water in the hot water river is hot, which is what we call high-temperature hot springs.
The hot water rivers in Rucheng are scalding all year round, and some are as hot as boiling water. It is said to be the natural hot spring with the largest flow and highest temperature in South China. , there is always smoke here, but it is not the kind of smoke in the mountains and forests, but the smoke rising slowly due to the high temperature of the water. When you are in it, you feel like you are in a fairyland. Friends who like saunas can also go here. After all, the natural heat and heat here will make people feel more comfortable than those in sauna shops outside.
The water temperature of Hotwater River is above 90℃ all year round, and the highest temperature is about 98℃. Such a high water temperature can be used in daily life. In fact, local residents do this. For example, they usually use the water here to kill chickens and scald their feathers. Residents here rarely boil water at home all year round. After all, there is such a natural river that provides hot water services all year round. They will use the water in the hot water river to wash clothes, cook and even wash their hair, etc. You see, such natural hot springs benefit everyone. However, you still have to be careful when traveling here. Don't accidentally step into the river. Getting burned is really a serious matter.
Hunan people themselves are hospitable, and every household has more or less relatives. Generally, when relatives and friends come here, they will choose to cook a large table of dishes to entertain the visiting relatives and friends. Boiling water and cooking are much simpler for the people in Rucheng, because at the bottom of the Hot Water River, the villagers have opened a new place to kill chickens and remove their feathers. During the Chinese New Year, they can even watch Seeing the villagers killing and scalding pigs is really unforgettable! Sometimes I can’t help but wonder if they would just bring an egg or two green vegetables with them when they are hungry, blanch them in water and then dip them in the sauce and eat them. For rice, can they just put a small basin on the water? When it comes to steaming rice, there is no need to burn the fire in this case.
Most of the people living in this hot water town are She people, and relatively few people know about this place. It is also called a paradise by outsiders, and no one has come here too much yet. Disturbing this peaceful place, I hope it can be better preserved and not have too much commercial atmosphere! If you want to stop and take a rest, you can come here and enjoy the gifts of nature with the local residents.