Qingquan Scenic Area

Qingquan Hot Spring is located on the bank of Shangping River in Taoshan Village, Wufeng Township, Hsinchu County. It is the settlement of Atayal and Saixia people. It was developed in 1913 and was used exclusively by the Japanese police on the Aiyong Line. It is one of the eight scenic spots in Hsinchu. When tourists come to Qingquan Hot Spring, they can pass through two suspension bridges. The first suspension bridge leads to the tribal market in the mountain, while the second suspension bridge leads directly to Qingquan Hot Spring. They can also take the way to Dalu Forest Road to experience the charming style of Hsinchu tourism. Qingquan Hot Spring has several spring mouths with an average temperature of about 48 degrees Celsius. It is a colorless and odorless neutral carbonated spring. Qingquan Catholic Church is a magnificent church in Qingquan area. Father Ding Songqing came to Qingquan in 1976 and started his career as a priest. With his love and perseverance, with his artistry, the Catholic Church has become a garden of religion and folk culture. This unique church is the artistic, spiritual and cultural center of the village. The church is equipped with colored inlaid glass designed by Father Ding, and the walls are also covered with murals and woodcuts with the theme of local ethnic minorities. Qingquan Catholic Church has become a tourist attraction in Qingquan area.