The origin of hot spring culture dates back to ancient times. Due to differences in regions and customs, diverse systems have been formed, among which European and American hot spring spa culture, Japanese onsen therapy culture, and Chinese hot spring wellness culture are the most representative. A core consensus among the three is regarding hot springs as natural wellness resources, which later gradually extended to leisure and social functions, undergoing five generations of iteration from a single bathing activity to a diversified "hot spring +" composite format.
I. Eastern Hot Springs: Wellness Integrated into Folk Customs and History
Chinese hot spring culture has a long history. As early as ancient times, there was worship of hot spring gods, and in the Zhou Dynasty, the custom of sacrificing to the "Hot Spring God" was formed. Folk customs such as the Hani people's "Three-Day Bath" for newborns, the Linyi "Tangtou Grand Gathering", and the Lisu people's Spring Festival hot spring prayer have made hot springs a bond for emotional connection. As the "No.1 Hot Spring Under Heaven", Xi'an Huaqing Pool has witnessed the wellness stories of many emperors since Qin Shi Huang, and is also related to the origin of Sino-Japanese hot spring culture.
Japanese hot spring culture is centered on the concept of "harmony between humans and nature". Outdoor hot springs offer scenic views in all seasons, and the nude bathing mode is regarded as a "spiritual hometown" to purify the mind and return to nature. Korean hot springs are distinguished by their unique water quality - the delicate hot springs gushing from granite and the innovative seawater-green tea hot springs provide a unique skin care experience.
II. Western Hot Springs: Spas Forging Classic Resort Landmarks
As early as the 15th century, there was a saying about hot spring beauty in Europe. Bathing in hot springs can not only promote blood circulation and accelerate metabolism, but the "ice and fire dual experience" of Swiss alpine hot springs is hailed as the ultimate enjoyment. Roman baths are a symbol of Western hot spring culture. The ancient Roman bath ruins in Bath, England, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, have been preserved for over 2,000 years. The grand Roman baths were not only bathing places but also important public social spaces. Wiesbaden, Germany, a millennium-old wellness resort, is renowned in Central Europe for its reputation of "a city full of hot springs and flowers".
III. Yuanwang Baili: Customizing Global Hot Springs, Leading the Wellness Trend
The hot spring industry is one of the oldest industries in the world. Its enduring vitality stems from human beings' innate love for water and the natural healing value of hot springs. Today, the global industry focuses on wellness tourism. With core technologies, Yuanwang Baili can customize dozens of world-famous hot springs, breaking geographical limitations and making global characteristic hot spring experiences accessible.
"Hot spring +" complexes represented by Austria's Aquadium Thermal Spa Resort Hotel demonstrate the development direction of the industry. In the future, with the deepening of the "hot spring +" model and the technological empowerment of Yuanwang Baili, hot spring culture will innovate in inheritance, bringing people a better wellness experience.
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