After last Friday’s Winter Solstice, the weather has turned even colder. During this solar term, many people celebrate by eating tangyuan (glutinous rice balls) or enjoying nourishing foods to keep warm. For an alternative winter tonic, you can soak in the soothing White Sulfur Hot Springs from the Lunar Winter Solstice through Christmas and New Year, nourishing your body for the winter ahead and embracing a symbolic rebirth after the "end of the world."
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Tienlai Hot Spring introduces a winter tonic bath during the Winter Solstice, offering a symbolic rebirth after the apocalypse. (Photo provided by Yangmingshan Tienlai Hot Spring Resort)
Beyond dietary nourishment, external warmth for the body is equally important. Consider planning a tonic-themed trip during Christmas and New Year. Tienlai Resort’s outdoor hot spring area features 16 different pools, including the original White Sulfur Spring bath, as well as various herbal and floral baths. To mark the Winter Solstice, they’ve also introduced spice-infused baths with traditional Chinese herbs like ginger, garlic, and cinnamon to warm the body—leaving you free from cold hands and feet and helping you enjoy a cozy, warm winter.
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Embrace the light after the apocalypse—Tienlai Resort invites you to “wash away” the old and welcome rebirth through hot spring bathing. (Photo provided by Yangmingshan Tienlai Hot Spring Resort)
Tienlai’s One-Day Christmas and New Year Tour Package is available for just NT$1,440 per person, featuring a chef-curated premium buffet with a fusion of Eastern and Western cuisine and creative dishes. Enjoy golden, juicy roast turkey with cranberry sauce, tender herb-crusted lamb chops with green peppercorn sauce, Italian-style olive-braised chicken, and plump, delicious Rockefeller oysters. Afterward, unwind in the warm Ice & Snow Hot Spring. Snowfall is simulated daily at 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM, creating a snowy spectacle in the open-air baths. Don’t miss this rare chance to experience a snowy wonderland while soaking in warm springs.
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Soaking in the hot spring while snow falls around you brings an apocalyptic yet serene atmosphere. (Photo provided by Yangmingshan Tienlai Hot Spring Resort)
The 2012 Christmas and New Year gourmet buffet at Yangmingshan Tienlai Resort starts at NT$880 per person. For those looking to enjoy both the snow-filled hot springs and the chef’s exquisite dishes, visit the Tienlai Hot Spring Resort’s official website for more details.
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Yangmingshan Tienlai Hot Spring Resort celebrates rebirth with hot spring delicacies. (Photo provided by Yangmingshan Tienlai Hot Spring Resort)
Yangmingshan Tienlai Hot Spring Resort
Official Website: http://www.tienlai.com.tw/