Taiwan is famous for hot springs. It is now part of Taiwanese culture to relax and recharge their mind and body, the natural way, in the hot springs. The warm waters of these springs, heated and charged by the earth's own energy, are believed to soothe, revitalize and reinvigorate the body.
The hot spring nearest to Taipei is Beitou. On the third day of our Taipei trip, we took a quick tour to Beitou. It is accessible on the MRT, via the Red Line towards Danshui direction. From Beitou Station, a one-station branch line runs to Xin Beitou Station (新北投站).
The special one-station train arrived at the platform.
Once come out of Xin Beitou Station, you will come to this big junction. Cross the road and head straight up the hill towards the apartment direction. On the right, it is the start of Qinshui Park.
The Beitou Library, a unique building.
Beitou Hot Spring Museum (北投温泉博物馆), housed in a Euro style building, was once a public bath.
Along the hills, there are many hotels, traditional bathhouses, luxury spa. The Thermal Valley (地狱谷) , also known as Hell Valley (地狱谷), is located near the end of Zhongshang Road on the left hand side next to the Park.
This is the most famous spot, a natural sulphur hot spring where water temperature can reach 100 deg C.
No doubt a green and lush environment. If you can bear the foul odour of sulphur and the constant rising of steam, it is indeed a good place to relax and unwind.
