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May 18, 2023 · Learn everything you need to know from my beginner’s guide to Beitou hot spring and explore Beitou as a day trip from Taipei, Taiwan.
- Queenie Mak
- Hot Springs. On leaving MRT Xinbeitou Station (see Getting there below), you will immediately see the entrance to Beitou Hot Spring Park across the main road, to the right.
- Public Library. Also located inside Beitou Hot Spring Park, between the museum and the public pools, is an interesting building that resembles a giant ark.
- Thermal Valley. At the far, upper end of the hot-spring park, look left and you’ll spot the entrance to Thermal Valley, the source of the park area’s sulfurous hot-spring water.
- Beitou Museum. Further uphill from the hot-spring park and the thermal-spring valley, on Youya Road, is the Beitou Museum, an excellent place to learn more about Beitou’s history, indigenous culture, and the Japanese colonial era – the museum building was original constructed in 1921 as a fancy hot-spring hotel for the Japanese elite – and also to taste fine cuisine (Kaiseki-style) and take in irregular cultural performances (in a spacious tatami room).
Oct 24, 2023 · Beitou, a district in the northern part of Taipei, Taiwan, is known for its rich history and cultural attractions, as well as its abundance of natural hot springs. It’s a very popular place to visit due to it being the closest hot spring resort destination to the metropolitan area of Taipei.
Beitou District is the northernmost of the twelve districts of Taipei City, Taiwan. The historical spelling of the district is Peitou. The name originates from the Ketagalan word Kipatauw, meaning witch.
When you think of Taipei, you envision its vibrant night markets, mouthwatering street food, and towering skyscrapers. But just a short MRT ride away lies Beitou, a serene town that feels like a hidden gem. Renowned for its natural hot springs and breathtaking landscapes, Beitou offers the perfect escape from the city’s hustle and bustle.
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May 12, 2023 · It’s not difficult to love a country like Taiwan and its capital city, Taipei. Though you could spend a quiet week up in the lush mountains of Alishan or sunbathing on Kenting’s sunny shores, one of the most geographically diverse regions in Asia isn’t short on outdoor activities even in Taipei.
