Rare folk nude bathing cultural customs in China-Real shot of nude bathing customs in Tanghe, Sanmenxia, Henan

In the deep mountains of Tanghe Township, Lushi County, Sanmenxia, there is a peculiar folk custom of collective naked bathing. Local male and female villagers bathe naked in roadside hot springs during the day without avoiding others. No one can tell when Tanghe naked bathing originated, but all ancestors were like this. When the tourism planning expert team of Henan Province inspected here, it was greatly marveled. It is known as the unique naked bath culture in the Central Plains. It is rare in China and unique in the province. It is a primitive and pure place of Tianyu and a true legacy of historical and folk customs.

Real shot of naked bathing customs in Tanghe, Sanmenxia, Henan

Tanghe Hot Spring is located in Tanghe Township, Lushi County, 45 kilometers away from Lushi County. It is located in the Yangtze River Basin and in the hinterland of Funiu Mountain. It is a transition area between subtropical and northern temperate zones. The climate is pleasant, the environment is quiet, and the hot springs are surrounded by green mountains and clear waters, steep peaks and beautiful scenery.

Tanghe Hot Spring is also known as "Tangchi". The "Annals of Lushi County" in the 19th year of Guangxu of the Qing Dynasty (1903) recorded that the "Tangchi" was at the foot of Xionger Mountain, where chickens could be smoked in summer and in winter. Spring water naturally overflows, with an hourly flow rate of 20 tons and an average annual water temperature of 57℃. It is rich in 28 minerals and trace elements such as sulfate, fluorine, iron, calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus. The water quality pH value is 8.5, and the total hardness (Germany) is 9.25°. Bathing in this water regularly has magical effects on rheumatism, rheumatoid arthritis and various skin diseases. It can eliminate diseases, strengthen the body, and prolong life. After bathing, the skin is smooth, elastic, and feels very refreshing. Moreover, long-term bathing has auxiliary effects on chronic gastritis, enteroenteritis and insomnia, so it is known as the "godsend holy water".

The Tanghe people have the custom of bathing naked in the open air since ancient times. The lunar calendar "1, 2, 4, 5, 7 and 8" are male bathing days, and the rest are female bathing days. They do not avoid others, showing the original scenery of "harmony between man and nature". The purity of the folk customs has amazed countless tourists. Shan Yuanmu, a famous historian in Henan Province, wrote a poem with interest after viewing: "Spend the night under the green mountains of the Tangchi, and I can hear the sound of the waves all night long. Dozens of naked bathers on the other side are bathing in the early morning in the light rain!"

Open-air baths, hot springs sanatoriums, artificial lakes and other facilities have been built, making it a good place for leisure, vacation, bathing and health care.

Corresponding to the open-air bath across the river, Cao Jinghua, a famous essayist, translator and professor at Tsinghua University, suggested that the Henan Provincial Party Committee build the resort in 1984, expand it in 2002, and renovate it in 2004. It covers an area of 6800 square meters and a building area of 3500 square meters.

The resort is fully equipped with food, accommodation, transportation, communication, fitness, entertainment, bathing and other facilities. High, middle and low-grade rooms can accommodate 100 people at a time. The daily reception of public baths, saunas and surfing baths can reach more than a thousand people. The various cuisines in the restaurant can meet customer needs. The conference center can be used for meetings and training of party and government agencies, academic groups.

Anyone who comes here can witness the wonders of the naked bath. In the thin mist of water and mist, the bathers 'bodies are hazy, showing the original style of "harmony between man and nature". Listening to the gurgling water of the Guanhe River and the singing and singing of hundreds of birds; there is also a moist and fresh air Let you be in the melodious style, allowing you to leave the dust and return to nature.