Reshui is a town in Qinghai Sheng, China at the base of the Jingpeng Pass. Reshui Town is at an altitude of 1,000 m, approx. The time zone of Reshui is UTC+8. It has a latitude of 43°27'24.94"N and a longitude of 117°43'29.13"E.
Reshui Town is located on the 943 km long Jitong Railway, which was officially connected to National network and fully operative on 01.12.1995. The railway runs from Benhong to Zhelimu . Reshui Town is close to Galadesitai railway station, located at 517 km. This railway was operated by QJ steam engines operating in tandem until Autumn 2005. The railway has many spectacular features, particularly viaducts, and is now dieselised.
Reshui Town is in a development phase with many new buildings from 2004 and a new road by pass.
"Reshui" is a Chinese word that translates roughly as "hot spring", presumably referring to the hot springs in the area.
There are several raided burial tombs in a necropolis in Reshui.
Qing Dynasty Emperor Kangxi said the water from Reshui was " holy water as precious as golden spring". Kangxi used to take hot water baths in Reshui after battles. Other emperors have also enjoyed the hot waters of Reshui.
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