Spatial Distribution Characteristics and Analysis of the Hot Spring Leisure Industry in the Yangmingshan Area of Taiwan

In recent years, the hot spring leisure industry in Taiwans Yangmingshan area has experienced rapid growth. This study aims to explore the spatial distribution characteristics of this industry and analyze the underlying influencing factors. Based on a detailed survey and statistical analysis of the types, quantities, and geographic locations of hot spring leisure establishments, it was found that the industry in the Yangmingshan area is highly clustered. Most facilities are located in areas with convenient transportation and scenic natural environments, forming several hot spring tourism clusters. Furthermore, this paper analyzes the impact of spatial distribution patterns on local economic development, tourism resource integration, and ecological protection, with the goal of offering insights for the sustainable development of the hot spring leisure industry in the Yangmingshan region.