Everything is free — 1-day tour of six popular photo spots

By MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team

Beitou is Taipei’s hot spring destination, boasting abundant thermal spring landscapes. But beyond the springs, Beitou also has many worthwhile photo spots to explore, including historic sites, architecture, and nature walks. Below is a list of six free attractions in Beitou that visitors can include in a one-day itinerary without spending much, making it perfect for a weekend trip.

1. Dharma Drum Mountain Nung Chan Monastery
Dharma Drum Mountain Nung Chan Monastery in Beitou features an elegant and solemn exposed-concrete structure paired with the shimmering waters of the Water-Moon Pond, creating a serene and atmospheric spot. It attracts many visitors for photography, capturing a paradise-like ambiance, and has become a popular Instagram photo location.

2. Beitou Hot Spring Museum
The Beitou Hot Spring Bathhouse was built in 1913 by the Taihoku Prefecture, modeled after the Izusan Hot Springs in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. It was a famous public bathhouse during the Japanese colonial period. The first floor housed large and small blue-sulfur hot spring baths, while the second floor served as an observation deck. After the retrocession of Taiwan, it was opened to the public for soaking in the hot springs.