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Learn about Beitou's hot spring culture and history at this museum housed in a historic public bath. The Tudor-style building is a scenic spot with greenery and offers audio guide and locker services.
- The Lin Yutang House
Address: 110024, 4F, No.1, City Hall Rd., Xinyi District,...
- Museum of Contemporary Art Taipei
The Museum of Contemporary Art Taipei is located in a...
- Beitou Park
Enjoy a hot spring soak and the rich culture and history of...
- Plum Garden
The backyard is tree-shaded, verdant and luxuriant,...
- The Lin Yutang House
北投溫泉博物館前身為「北投公共浴場」，完工於1913年，為當時東亞最大的溫泉公共浴場。 1998年10月31日，以「北投溫泉博物館」之名正式重新開放使用。
- Beitou Hot Springs: What You Need to Know
- How to Travel from Taipei to Beitou
- How to Get Around Beitou District
- Beitou Hot Spring Day Trip: What to Bring
- Introduction to Hot Spring Etiquette: How to Use A Hot Spring in Beitou
- General Rules For Using Hot Springs
- What to Do in Beitou: 13 Hot Spring Experiences
- Learn About Hot Spring Culture in Beitou
- See Natural Hot Springs in Beitou District
- Immerse in Beitou Hot Springs and Footbaths
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Before trying some of the best Beitou hot springs, take a look at my post on everything you need to know before going to Taiwan. I included a lot of travel information, including how to get around Taiwan, where to get a Taiwan SIM cardand other useful travel info. Here are additional tips you may find useful for visiting Beitou public hot springs: ...
Beitou is part of the Beitou District (北投區), the northernmost district of Taipei City in Taiwan. The easiest way to get to Beitou is by taking the Taipei Metro (MRT). Even though there is a Beitou MRT Station on the Tamsui-Xinyi Line (red line), don’t get off there. Transfer at Beitou Station by hopping on another subway on Xinbeitou Line and takin...
Once you arrive at Xinbeitou MRT Station, you can find many signages that help you navigate around Beitou. The signposts have signs in both English and Chinese and also include approximate distances. It is easy to get around Beitou, and you can walk to all the attractions mentioned in this post.
For a fun day trip (or overnight trip) to Beitou, make sure you bring the following items: 1. Conservative bathing suitif you want to use one of the public outdoor mixed-gender hot springs. 2. Towelas most public springs and foot baths, do not provide towels. 3. Soap and shampooif you use the public hot spring. 4. Comfortable footwearsince explorin...
There are very specific rules and etiquette when it comes to hot springs. And the same rules apply to hot springs throughout Taiwan and Japan. But first, here is a quick summary of how to use a hot spring: 1. Wash– sit at on a low stool in the shower and wash your hair and body 2. Rinse– use the bucket or showerhead to rinse off 3. Bathe– enjoy you...
There is a long list of rules just at the entrance of Millenium Hot Spring. But in general, most hot spring facilities follow these guidelines: 1. Always take a showerbefore going into the water. 2. The recommended duration in hot springs is 15 minutes at a time. You can return to hot spring water, but the maximum is three times. 3. Do not use hot ...
By now, you must be very curious about what to do in Beitou. I’ve categorized different hot spring experiences into these categories:
1. Xinbeitou Historic Station
The wooden building of Xinbeitou Historic Station (新北投車站) was the original train station on the Tamsui railway line. It was removed from its original located and restored next to Xinbeitou MRT Station. Today, you can see nostalgic railway exhibit and buy souvenirs. Besides the restored wooden building in Qixing Park, there is a museum exhibit inside the old train carriage. And there is a hot spring hand-soaking pool that has blue sulfur spring water. This unique spring water can only be found...
2. Beitou Hot Spring Museum
Beitou Hot Spring Museum (北投溫泉博物館) was a public hot spring but was abandoned after World War II. As the area became popular, the historic Japanese building was converted into a museum where the two-storey building displays comprehensive information about Beitou‘s history, hot spring culture and etiquette and everything related to hot springs. After all, the hot spring culture is very popular, especially when it comes to healing and therapy. Hot springs have many benefits, from increased blood...
1. Beitou Park
Beitou Park (北投公園) is one of the four major parks in Taipei from the Japanese era and is the first hot spring park in Taiwan. The city park has countless features which includes a large fountain, beautiful library, a skating rink, and the public toilet. This is also the precise location where you can find Beitou Hot Spring Museum, Millenium Hot Spring, and the Plum Pavilion. But more importantly, there are five small waterfalls with hot spring pools at each waterfall. When you walk around Bei...
2. Beitou Thermal Valley
The Thermal Valley (地熱谷), known as “Hell Valley,” is one of the top attractions in Beitou. The hot spring water at the Thermal Valley is the primary source of hot spring water in Beitou. And here, you will find “Beitou Rocks,” also known as Hokutolite or Anglesobarite, a rare rock containing radioactive radium. But this is not the type of hot spring you can dip in. The water is between 80 to 100°C! It will burn your skin if you touch it! You can only walk along the path and see the deep emera...
3. Sulphur Valley Recreation Area
The Sulphur Valley Recreation Area (硫磺谷遊憩區) is just east of the city centre. The area has a hiking trail where you can see different areas of the natural hot spring, including a few sulphur pools withblue-green hot spring water. The current landscape is a result of sulphur mining which started around 1349. But mining activities have been stopped to minimize environmental impact. Today, you can see sulphur pools and hydrothermal activities here. And you can dip your feet in the free foot soaki...
1. Beitou Quan Yuan No. 48 Park
If you have been exploring Beitou on foot, your feet must be tired. There are a few foot baths in Beitou where you can soak your feet for free. The footbath at Beitou Quan Yuan No.48 Park (泉源公園溫泉泡腳池園區)is long and narrow but it is wide enough for people sitting across from each other. And the long foot bath is very popular with locals. Remember to rinse your feet before soaking your feet in the hot spring pool. Address: No.155, Zhuhai Road, Taipei City | Hours: 8am-12pm and 1-6pm (closed Monda...
2. Fuxing Hot Foot Spa
Fuxing Hot Foot Spa (復興公園泡腳池)is another free foot spa and is located at the south end of the park. You won’t miss it because the hot spring foot bath draws a crowd. Locals love coming here! Like the other free foot bath, ensure you wash your feet before enjoying the foot spa. You can leave your shoes in the open cubbies. Address: No.61, Zhonghe Street, Taipei City | Hours: 8am-6pm (closed Mondays) | Admission:free How to get there: The free hot spring foot spa is just a minute away from Xinbe...
3. Millenium Hot Spring
Millenium Hot Spring (親水公園露天溫泉)is a public outdoor hot spring, and it is one of the original public hot springs in Beitou. It is very affordable and popular with the locals. Typically, women and men use separate hot spring facilities. But Millenium Hot Spring is a mixed-gender hot spring. And since men and women use the outdoor hot spring together, youmust wear a swimsuit. And at Millenium, they are strict about wearing a conservative one-piece bathing suit. So leave your skimpy bikinis home...
Learn how to enjoy hot springs in Beitou, a popular day-trip destination from Taipei, Taiwan. Find out about the best hot spring attractions, museums, foot baths, food and more.
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Aug 29, 2024 · Learn about the history, culture, and geology of Beitou, the only metro-accessible hot spring in Taipei. Find out how to visit the hot springs, museums, parks, and more in this comprehensive guide.
Learn about the history and culture of hot springs in Beitou, Taipei, at this Edwardian-style museum. The museum was originally built as a public bathhouse in 1913 and now showcases exhibitions on Beitou history, stones, and appliances.
Require to take off the shoes, so be prepare for visiting inside the museum. Beautifully preserved wooden structure, originally built in 1913 as a public bathhouse. Learn about the fascinating history of Beitou as a hot spring resort town through interactive exhibits and displays.
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