HTML Entity for Hot Springs (♨)

Intermediate
⏱️ 5 min read
📚 Updated: Jun 2026
🎯 1 Code Example
Unicode U+2668

What You'll Learn

How to display the Hot Springs (♨) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This character is U+2668 (HOT SPRINGS) in the Miscellaneous Symbols block (U+2600–U+26FF).

Use ♨, ♨, or CSS \2668. There is no named HTML entity—numeric codes or CSS escapes are required. Ideal for wellness, spa, travel, and tourism content.

⚡ Quick Reference — Hot Springs

Unicode U+2668

Miscellaneous Symbols

Hex Code ♨

Hexadecimal reference

HTML Code ♨

Decimal reference

Named Entity

Use numeric codes only

Reference Table
Name           Value
────────────   ──────────
Unicode        U+2668
Hex code       ♨
HTML code      ♨
Named entity   (none)
CSS code       \2668
Meaning        Hot springs / spa / thermal baths
CSS note       \2668 or \02668 in content property
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Complete HTML Example

This example demonstrates the Hot Springs (♨) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape. There is no named HTML entity:

html
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
 <style>
  #point:after{
   content: "\2668";
  }
 </style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Hot Springs using Hexadecimal: &#x2668;</p>
<p>Hot Springs using Decimal: &#9832;</p>
<p id="point">Hot Springs using CSS Entity: </p>
</body>
</html>
Try it Yourself

🌐 Browser Support

The Hot Springs (♨) renders when fonts support Miscellaneous Symbols (U+2600–U+26FF):

Chrome 1+
Firefox 1+
Safari 1+
Edge 12+
Opera 4+
Android 4.4+
iOS Safari 1+

👀 Live Preview

Hot Springs symbol (♨) in spa and travel content:

Glyph (hex)
Same via decimal
With label ♨ Hot springs
Numeric refs &#x2668; &#9832; \2668

🧠 How It Works

1

Hexadecimal Code

&#x2668; uses Unicode hexadecimal 2668 to display the Hot Springs in HTML markup.

HTML markup
2

Decimal HTML Code

&#9832; uses decimal Unicode value 9832 for the same character.

HTML markup
3

CSS Entity

\2668 is used in CSS, typically in the content property of pseudo-elements such as ::after.

CSS stylesheet
=

Same visual result

All three methods produce . Unicode U+2668 is in Miscellaneous Symbols. Next: Hryvnia Sign.

Use Cases

The Hot Springs (U+2668) is commonly used in:

♨ Wellness & spa

Spa services, hot springs, saunas, or thermal baths on wellness and hotel sites.

✈ Travel

Mark hot spring destinations, travel guides, or tourism content.

📍 Maps

Show hot spring or thermal bath locations on maps and directories.

🏨 Hotels

Highlight properties with hot springs or thermal facilities.

📋 Amenities

List amenities (hot tub, hot spring) in menus or feature lists.

🎨 Branding

Logos or icons for spa, wellness, or travel brands.

💡 Best Practices

Do

  • Use &#x2668; or &#9832; in HTML (no named entity)
  • Choose fonts with Miscellaneous Symbols support (Segoe UI, Noto Symbols)
  • Declare UTF-8 with <meta charset="utf-8">
  • Pair the symbol with text (e.g. “Hot Springs ♨”) for accessibility
  • Use the same hex or decimal method consistently across a page
  • Test rendering on mobile and desktop browsers

Don’t

  • Expect a named HTML entity for U+2668
  • Use CSS \2668 in HTML text nodes
  • Rely on the symbol alone without a text label for screen readers
  • Assume every system font includes U+2668
  • Skip browser testing for symbol-heavy pages

Key Takeaways

1

Two HTML numeric references plus CSS insert U+2668

&#x2668; &#9832;
2

For CSS, use \2668 in the content property

3

Unicode U+2668 — HOT SPRINGS

4

No named entity—use hex or decimal

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Use &#x2668; (hex), &#9832; (decimal), or \2668 in CSS content. There is no named entity. All three methods render the same glyph (♨).
U+2668 (HOT SPRINGS) in the Miscellaneous Symbols block (U+2600–U+26FF). Hex 2668, decimal 9832. Used for hot springs, spas, and thermal baths.
For wellness and spa websites, travel and tourism content, maps and location markers, hotel amenities, and any content related to hot springs or thermal baths.
HTML references (&#9832; or &#x2668;) go directly in markup. The CSS escape \2668 is used in stylesheets, typically in the content property of pseudo-elements.
No. Use hexadecimal &#x2668;, decimal &#9832;, or CSS \2668 in the content property of pseudo-elements.
Yes. Use the same HTML entities (&#x2668; or &#9832;) in HTML emails. For PDFs, ensure the font supports U+2668. Many email clients and PDF generators support Miscellaneous Symbols.
Ensure UTF-8 encoding (<meta charset="utf-8">) and a font that supports Miscellaneous Symbols. Try Segoe UI, Noto Symbols, or Arial Unicode MS if the glyph is missing.

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