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Beitou's famed sulfurous waters are hot as hell.

Welcome to Taipei Citys own volcanic hot springs right at the base of YangmingMountain. You can smell the sulfur even before you get offthe MRT at Xinbeitou.

Start the day with photo ops at Hell Valley, the source of many of the local hot

springs. You will find its name fitting as you peer into a bubbling blue swamp while

being engulfed by steam. Water temperatures can reach boiling point here.

In the main park area just in front of the MRT station, there is the original Japanese-

era hot spring building, as well as theBeitou Public Library,a triangular architectural

statement inspired by the bungalows constructed during the Japanese occupation.

Follow Hot Springs Road up past the park to findPuji Temple,a cute little wooden

temple built by Japanese rail workers.

Tired from all that walking? Its time to treat yourself to a soak and the parks

atmospheric outdoor public springs are your best and cheapest bet.

For a more luxurious bathing experience, try the public springs in theBroadway

Hoteljust beside the park, or spend the night in one of their traditional Japanese-

style rooms, complete with your own private tub.

SweetMe Hot Spring Resortis another good option with similar facilities, just next to

the MRT station. If you want privacy on a t ighter budget, all of Beitous hotels provide

comfortable rooms with private tubs that can be rented for two hours.

Getting There:All of the sites in Beitou can be accessed on foot from Xinbeitou MRT

station.

TAIPEI DAY TRIP 1: BEITOU On April 30, 2013 by admin

Beitouis northernmost district of Taipei City and is the ideal escape from the

hustle and bustle of Taipeis crowded business districts. Recognized for its hot springs,

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historical sites, and lush green environment, Beitou was named one of the top 10 small

tourist towns by the Taiwanese Tourism Bureau in 2012.

The name Beitou originates from the Ketagalan aborigine word for thearea, Kipatauw(home of witches), as many of the local rivers and ponds emit an eerie

steam due to geothermal warming of the hot springs. During the Japanese colonial era(1895-1945), the area was developed into a hot springs resort. In the early days, Beitouwas a renowned red light district where men would go to soak in the hot springs and laterfeast on delicious cuisine while being entertained by beautiful young femaleperformers. The Taiwanese government began to clean up the area in the late 1980s,

and today it is one Taiwans major tourist attractions with numerous well preserved

architectural treasures dating back over 100 years as well as one of the highestconcentrations of hot springs in the world.

Getting to Xin Beitou (New Beitou) just 30 minutes from Taipei Main Station!

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From Taipei Main Station (), get on the MRT Red Line heading

towards Tamsui. You will need to change trains at MRT Beitou Station to the Pink Line,which travels one stop to MRT Xin Beitou Station. This will involved going down one

flight of stairs and up another to change platforms. The final leg of the journey is on aremodeled train car complete with large theater screens introducing the area, as well ascomputerized tables in the shape of hot tub barrels that provide information oneverything from sights to dining to hot springs.

Exploring Xin Beitou (each location name can be clicked for more maps and more

detailed information)

ViewDay Trip to Beitou with Escape2Taiwan.comin a larger map

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Beitou Park (, MAP#5)

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Coming out of MRT Xin Beitou Station, you will see the long narrowBeitou Park (

, MAP#5across the street on the right hand corner. The entrance to the park is

marked by a water fountain that performs fountain shows on the hour every hour duringthe day. Inside the park you will find a number of pleasant trails, streams, as well aspopular sites such as the Beitou Library and Beitou Hot Springs Museum discussedbelow.

Ketagalan Culture Center (, MAP#7)

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Across the street from Beitou Park on the left hand side you will see a tall 10 storybuilding that is theKetagalan Culture Center (, MAP#7). The culture

center is named after the extinct aboriginal people who originally inhabited Beitou. It is

said that 200 Ketagalan people populated Beitou at the beginning of the Japanese

colonial era, but none survived. The museum gives a broad overview of the history of 14different Taiwanese aboriginal groups, with displays of the tools and dress used at the

time. The museum is open TuesdaySunday from 9am5pm. Admission is free.

Beitou Hot Spring Museum (, MAP#8)

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After visiting the culture center, continue up the road and on your right hand side, you willcome across an old western style building constructed by the Japanese in1913. TheBeitou Hot Spring Museum (, MAP#8)was the main public

bath in the area during the Japanese Era. This historic building was restored and re-opened in 1998 and allows visitors a view into the former lifestyles of the Japanese,something that can rarely be experienced even in Japan. Visitors are asked to removetheir shoes before entering (Japanese custom) and change into slippers that areprovided by the museum. Stroll through the buildings 12 rooms, including 1 tatami matperformance area, and the original public bath in the basement. The building is lit up atnight, providing more great photo opportunities.

Beitou Garden Spa, aka Millennium Hot Springs (, MAP#9)

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The hot spring museum is as the name suggests, a museum, so there are noopportunities to bathe here. However, if you find yourself itching to take the clothes offand experience hot spring culture, theBeitou Garden Spa (,

MAP#9)is just a little further up the road. The Millennium Hot Springs is the modern daypublic bath scenically located outdoors next to a river and amongst the green trees. This

is a mixed bathing bath and requires use of bathing suits, so you wont be getting

completely naked like in Japanese style baths. Price of admission is a bargain at NT$40,NT$20 if you present a valid student ID. You may either bring your own swimwear orpurchase a swimsuit at the entrance.

Plum Garden (, MAP#10)

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Beside the outdoor hot springs is another historical building called thePlum Garden (

, MAP#10). The Plum Garden was the summer house for former Control Yuan

president and calligraphy master Yu You-ren. The building only opened to the public in2010, and displays Japanese colonial period wood architecture as well as a number ofcalligraphy works by Yu You-ren. Visitors may choose to sit down and relax in the quiethouse or stroll through the manicured garden. Open TuesdaySunday from 9am5pm.

Admission is free.

Beitou Thermal Valley, MAP#11)

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A little further up the road still, you will come across a number of small restaurants andhotels. Between a few of the hotels to your left, you will see a small road that leads tothe gates of theBeitou Thermal Valley, MAP#11),also know as Hells

Valley. Inside the gates, you will first pass a coffee shop / gift shop and just behind youwill see steam rising up as high as 100 meters from above the geothermal pools. Theamount of steam being emitted changes frequently with mother natures mood. The area

is open TuesdaySunday from 9am-5pm. Admission is free.

Man Lai Hot Spring Ramen, MAP#12)

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By this time, you have probably worked up quite an appetite and there are a number ofoptions for a meal in the little square outsideBeitou Thermal Valley. One of the more

popular options isMan Lai Hot Spring Ramen, MAP#12). The best, yetsimplest thing on the menu is the hot spring eggwhich traditionally is a soft

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boiled egg prepared using hot spring water. The egg is topped with shredded seaweed

and a sauce. 1 egg is NT$25. Another popular item is the Miso Ramen with braisedpork (which is a little different from the original Japanese version, and is

literally Ramen noodles in miso soup. 1 bowl is NT$120.

Puji Temple, MAP#13)

After lunch, it is back on the cultural trail. The next stop just a little further up the roadisPuji Temple, MAP#13).Puji temple is across the street from Kyoto Hotel

and up the flight of stairs to your right. This is a well preserved Japanese Shingon

Buddhist temple.

Long Nai Tang Hot Springs, MAP#14)

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After visiting the temple, you can walk back towards Xin Beitou MRT Station, this timewalking down the opposite side of the park. You will pass various hot springs hotels and

eventually come acrossLong Nai Tang Hot Springs, MAP#14). In 1896, LongNai Tang became the very first hot springs to open in Beitou and has been in operation

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since. As you can imagine, it is very old and simple, but a historic delight for the more

adventurous. The baths are divided into male and female sections, and baths are usedin the nude. Bring your own towels and soap, and shower off before entering the veryhot baths. There have been rumours that the Long Nai Tang may close in 2013 forrenovations or for good, but at the time of writing, there has been no confirmation of a

closing date. The hot springs are open from 6:30am9pm. Admission is NT$90.

Taipei Public Library Beitou Branch , MAP#15)

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Once you are warm and relaxed, by walking a little further down the road you will arriveat the modern and environmentally friendlyTaipei Public Library Beitou Branch

, MAP#15). After opening in 2006, the Beitou Library became

Taiwans first green library by receiving Green Building certification. Part of the roof is

covered with solar panels capable of generating up to 16KW of power. Rainwatercollected by the librarys sloping roof is recycled and used to water the librarys plantsand flush its toilets. Eco-friendly paint was used to reduce the amount of toxins releasedinto the environment. Energy is also conserved by using large French windows to

maximize the amount of natural light that enters the building, and by using a

perpendicular wood design on the balcony and plenty of trees to help shield the buildingfrom excessive amounts of thermal radiation. The 2007 architectural awarding winning

building is an amazing sight and the natural environment makes this a library that eventhe most unstudious of students would not want to leave. English books and newspaperscan be found amongst the large collection of Chinese materials.

Back near the entrance to Beitou Park, there are two transportation options for getting toour next location.

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Motorcycle Service, MAP#17)

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For history buffs and the more adventurous types, try booking a traditional MotorcycleService, MAP#17) by calling 02-2894-9669 (in Chinese

only), open 6:30am-10pm. These motorcycles were originally used by the performinggirls who were one of the main attractions to the area decades ago, and the driverswould take the girls from hotel to hotel according to their performance schedules. After

the government cleaned up the area a few decades back and the performing girls

disappeared, the motorcycle drivers faced the dilemma of finding new clientele or a newjob. The service is now used by elderly residents when going shopping or byadventurous tourists to get from place to place. Each trip around the area costs onlyNT$50 and will provide you with another good travel story. Dont expect the operator ordrivers to speak English, so have the address of your current location and destination

ready in Chinese. Helmets are provided!

If you are not keen on the idea of getting on the back of somebodys motorcycle, there is

also a public bus. Bus #230 (230, MAP#16) stops in front of Beitou Park every half

hour.

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Beitou Quanyuan Park Foot Bath Area (, MAP#18)

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On the way to Beitou Museum, if in need of a foot bath, some travellers may choose tomake a stop at theBeitou Quanyuan Park Foot Bath Area (

, MAP#18)located half way up the road to the museum. Although a little out of the

way, the secluded park offers peaceful walks under its lush green canopy. The highlightof the park, however, is its free public foot bath that is a favourite of the locals. Thefacilities were renovated in 2012 and consist of a 20 meter long foot bath, shoe changearea, and a hand operated pump with cold water to wash off your feet before and afteruse.

Beitou Museumaka Taiwan Folk Arts Museum, MAP#19)

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Whichever method you choose, you will want to get off at off atBeitou Museum, alsoknown as Taiwan Folk Arts Museum, MAP#19).Beitou Museum is located

up on a secluded hill with beautiful views over the Beitou area. The wooden building wasbuilt in 1921 and represents yet more examples of Japanese wood architecture, this timeactually in traditional Japanese style. Originally Kazan Hotel, this two story buildingwas the most luxurious hot springs facility in the area at the time. During WWII, the hotel

was used by Japanese kamikaze squadron pilots, and they would have their last meal

in the second floor tatami room before the final flight of their lives. It is one of the largestfree standing wooden structures that remains in Taiwan from the Japanese colonial era,and was designated as a historic site by the Taipei Government in 1998. After a 5 yearrestoration project, the building reopened in 2002 and offers a great opportunity to enjoy

Japanese gardens, architecture, as well as delicious Taiwanese tea or Japanese cuisine

outdoors overlooking the scenery below. Groups can actually reserve to have meals inthe second floor tatami room that was used by the Kamikaze pilots. If you are planning

to enjoy a full course meal at this facility, it is best to book ahead. Open TuesdaySunday from 10:30am5:30pm. Admission is NT$120 for adults and NT$50 forstudents.

Marshal Zen Garden (, MAP#20)

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After checking out Beitou Museum, if you still havent had enough hot springs, there is

one more special place just next door.Marshal Zen Garden, formerly known as ShannGarden Resort (, MAP#20)is where the influential military leader Marshal

Zhang Xueliang was confined to house arrest for many years following the Chinese CivilWar. The building was originally constructed during the Japanese colonial era, and firstacted as the Xingao Hotel. Today it is renowned for its gardens, fine dining with amazing

mountain views, as well as luxury private hot springs baths, and public footbaths. Garden admission is NT$150, use of the foot bath is NT$150, and use of the

private hot spring baths is NT$1,200 for two people. Free shuttle services are availablefrom MRT Xin Beitou Station for hot spring or dining guests.

To get back to Xin Beitou Station and finish your trip, you can either catch #230 Bus, orcall for the motorcycle service.

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