Natural Hot and Mineral Water Resources of South Central Coast Region of Vietnam in Health Tourism

Abstract

According to the results of the basic survey on mineral resources, nearly 400 hot and mineral springs have been discovered in Vietnam, of which 55 springs were investigated in the South Central Coast region with the results of physical and chemical analysis in relatively complete. The presence of natural hot and mineral springs has created an excellent opportunity to develop this region into an ideal destination for health tourism. In the study region, balneology, using natural mineral waters for the treatment and cure of disease has a history of hundreds of years. Most of hot and mineral springs that coincide or close to landscapes are very convenient for development into interesting attractions, increasing the attractiveness of the tourist ensemble. In this article, we will present the main characteristics of hot and mineral resources in South Central Coast Region of Vietnam in order to assess their potential in health tourism.