Beitou Hot Spring Museum

#chinatrip We spent half a day exploring Beitou district while travelling to Taipei and this is such a quiet and serene destination to visit! It is just a 30minutes train ride from Taipei Main Station via red line, which is an easily accessible and reachable destination. We then took another train ride to Xinbeitou station which is nearer to all of the touristy spots. Famous for its natural wonder of hot springs, the Beitou district is full of hot springs resorts, public baths and even museum dedicated for hot springs culture, such a unique place to visit. Would recommend to spend a night at their hot spring resort, especially during winter. Some of the popular destination that we visit include the Beitou Park, Beitou hot spring museum, Thermal Valley and the beautiful Beitou library. The district is filled with lush greeneries and is really calm and slow paced! Lovely place to visit!

Taipei: Yangmingshan/Beitou Hot Springs, wait until the cherry blossoms are in full bloom Taipei Citywalk, start a day of admiring cherry blossoms at Yangmingshan, experiencing Beitou Hot Springs, and checking in at Taipei 101. Yangmingshan is Taipei's backyard, and every year from February to March is the season of blooming flowers, with colorful azaleas and early cherry blossoms competing for beauty. By the end of February, the Yaezakura cherry blossoms are blooming competitively, and when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, the misty clouds surround the green hills, and soaking in a sulfur hot spring is like a springtime encounter. 🌸 Flower Viewing Spots: Yangmingshan Flower Clock (Pic 2-7) Yangmingshan Fountain (Pic 1) Yangmingshan Second Parking Lot (Pic 9) 🚍 How to get there: Take the small 8 bus from the Jiantan MRT station, or take the 129/small 9 bus from the Beitou MRT station to reach the above flower viewing spots. 📝 Flower Viewing Tips: 1⃣ The Yangmingshan Flower Clock is planted along the stream with colorful azaleas, which bloom at the end of February together with the early cherry blossoms, creating a layered effect. 2⃣ The Yangmingshan Fountain is tightly surrounded by Yaezakura cherry blossoms, resembling light pink clouds, and the combination with the fountain is very photogenic. 3⃣ The cherry blossoms at the Second Parking Lot bloom earlier, and by the time of visit, it is nearing the end of the flower season. 4⃣ The bus schedule provided by Google Maps for the Yangmingshan area is not accurate; wait for the bus based on the electronic display. 5⃣ Yangmingshan also has other nice attractions such as Xiaoyoukeng and Qixing Mountain (my visit failed due to heavy fog at the mountain top). You can take the 108 bus (circular mountain bus) from the Yangmingshan bus terminal, but pay attention to the schedule as there are not many buses. ♨️ Beitou Hot Springs: Yangmingshan is an active volcano with abundant geothermal resources. The hot springs in the Beitou area are natural green sulfur springs, which are said to contain trace amounts of radium and have healing effects, one of only two in the world. In addition to hot spring hotels, you can also choose specialized hot spring shops. I chose the 'Emperor Pool Hot Spring Royal Meal Pavilion', which can be reached by the small 8/small 9 bus. The hot spring is located in the sulfur stream of Yangmingshan, surrounded by numerous spring eyes steaming with sulfur vapor. After soaking in the sulfur spring, the skin really becomes more delicate, worth a try. ⭕️ The private bathhouse requires at least two people (500 Taiwan dollars), with a 30-minute limit on holidays and 40 minutes on weekdays; the public pool is not time-limited (250), and the locker requires a 20 coin. ❗️ If you choose the mixed public pool, bring a swimsuit. ‼️ There is a restaurant inside, and if you spend more than 400 on a meal, you can soak in the public pool for free. 🗻 Sulfur Valley: After soaking in the hot springs, I checked in at Sulfur Valley (Pic 10-11), a 15-minute walk from the Emperor Pool Hot Springs. A large amount of sulfur vapor spews from the ground, accompanied by boiling and erupting spring water, making a hissing sound, a spectacular scene. 🏢 Taipei 101: After the tour, I checked in at several classic spots of Taipei 101. 1⃣ Takeuchi Izakaya (Pic 12-13), walk south for 10 minutes from Exit 2 of the Xiangshan MRT station to compress the towering skyscraper and old house into one picture, creating a beauty of old and new integration. 2⃣ Xiangshan (Pic 14-16), enter the mountain from the 'Xiangshan Trail' entrance on Google Maps, choose the right path at the first fork, and reach the photography platform in 15 minutes. But it is recommended to continue walking up for 10 minutes to the Six Giant Rocks viewing platform, where the view is more open. The mountain trail is all stone steps with handrails and street lights, making climbing effortless.

#cherryblossom2024 1️⃣ ♨️ Beitou Hot Springs: Let’s start with relaxing and rejuvenating at Beitou Hot Springs, a geothermal valley renowned for its natural hot springs. Choose from a range of hot spring resorts offering various bathing experiences, from public hot springs to private baths. I recommend the public one, it’s great 🤩 Have lunch around there 🚇From taipei station it takes about 40min to get there by subway (9-10am) 🕒 Time: 10-12pm ⏳ Duration: 2 hours 💰 Entrance Fee: Varies (depending on hot spring) 2️⃣ 🏛️ National Palace Museum: Return to Taipei and visit the National Palace Museum, home to an extensive collection of Chinese artifacts and artworks. Marvel at ancient treasures, including jade carvings, calligraphy, and ceramics, as you delve into the rich history and culture of China. 🚇 from the hot springs get the subway to the museum. It takes about 1 hour 🕒 Time: 2-4pm ⏳ Duration: 2 hours 💰 Entrance Fee: NT$350 (approx.) 3️⃣ 🍽️ Shilin Market: In the evening, visit Shilin Market, one of Taipei's largest and most famous night markets. Sample a diverse selection of street food, shop for trendy clothing and accessories, and immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of this bustling market. 🚇 from the museu get a subway to the market it takes 30 min 🕒 Time: 5-7pm ⏳ Duration: 2 hours 💰 Entrance Fee: Free Return to your hotel and enjoy a deserved rest! #localguides #mytravelhacks #historicallandmarks #museumlovers #Hotspring

#weekendgetaways 📍Beitou Hot Spring Museum, Taipei Decided to take a half day trip to BeiTou which is famous for their hot springs, and it was such a great decision! We visited their hot spring museum, which is nearby the New BeiTou station! It is such a well built and nice museum, explaining the history and cultures of the hot springs in Taipei. There is no entrance fee required, and it was giving some vibes as it we were about to go to hot springs, with the in house slippers, the wide straw mat seating area, the small benches. There are a few sections in the museum, very instagramable and interesting. Lovely place to spend some time!