Wulai Hot Springs

　　Wulai Hot Springs are located in Wulai District, New Taipei City in northern Taiwan. Wulai (urai) is a transliteration from the Atayal language, an indigenous language of Taiwan, meaning “smoking hot water.” The hot springs are primarily distributed along the western side of the confluence of the Nanshi River and the Tonghou River, and belong to the metamorphic rock area of the Snow Mountain Range. Near the cliffs, one can observe geological formations such as Siling sandstone, Gangu Formation, Cuku sandstone, Datongshan Formation, and Ao Formation.

　　It is believed that the hot springs originate from fissures formed during the formation of the Chiating Mountain anticline, with most springs emerging along the axis of this anticline.

　　Water Quality

　　The waters of Wulai Hot Springs are clear and transparent, and potable. The highest temperature can reach 78°C, with a pH value between 7 and 8. The water contains approximately 848 ppm of bicarbonate ions and about 417 ppm of sodium ions, classifying it as a neutral sodium bicarbonate spring. Sodium bicarbonate springs are also known as "beauty springs" due to their skin-rejuvenating properties.

　　History

　　Wulai Hot Springs were developed during the Japanese colonial period in Taiwan.

　　Transportation

　　Taipei MRT: Take the Taipei MRT Xindian Line to Xindian Station, then transfer to a Xindian Bus to reach Wulai.

　　Bus: Take a Xindian Bus directly to Wulai Station.

　　Wulai District [Wulai District]