Top 10 Hot Spring Attractions in Taiwan – Winter & Autumn Hot Spring Season Selection

By MOOK Scenic Spots Home Travel & Lifestyle Network Editorial Team
 
As the weather turns cooler, it's once again the season for soaking in hot springs. The small yet geographically blessed island of Taiwan boasts abundant hot spring resources. Among the many hot springs around the country, we've selected some of the most popular natural ones. Seize the season to soak away the chill together.
 
● Taipei | Beitou Hot Springs

The Beitou Hot Springs, renowned since the Japanese colonial era, originate from the Dahuoszui Hot Spring. The spring water is classified as a sulfate spring, with a yellowish-white translucent color and temperatures ranging from about 50-90°C, carrying a slight sulfur aroma. It is a highly popular hot spring area in northern Taiwan. Currently, most hot spring hotels, inns, and resorts in Beitou are concentrated along Zhongshan Road, Guangming Road, and near the Beitou Park Geothermal Valley, each offering its own unique features, diverse hot spring spa treatments, recreational facilities, and nearby attractions that are well worth visiting.

● Taipei | Yangmingshan Hot Springs
Located in the Datun Volcanic Mountain area of Taipei City, Yangmingshan’s hot springs come in two types: white sulfur springs and green sulfur springs, with the former being the primary type. Due to frequent volcanic geothermal activity, different mineral compositions are carried by the springs in each area, resulting in variations in spring quality, temperature, and therapeutic effects, each with their own distinctive character.
● New Taipei | Jinshan Wanli Hot Springs

The Jinshan Hot Springs are adjacent to the North Coast and belong to the same hot spring zone as Yangmingshan, within the Datun geothermal belt. They are the northernmost hot spring area in Taiwan. The water is slightly acidic and is of a type suitable for both bathing and drinking. The spring quality of Jinshan is especially suitable for those with sensitive skin.

● Yilan | Jiaoxi Hot Springs
Jiaoxi Hot Springs are of the sodium bicarbonate type—clear and odorless. After soaking, your skin becomes smooth and soft without feeling sticky. Rich in minerals, they are highly beneficial for the body whether you're soaking, bathing, or drinking the processed mineral water.
● Miaoli | Tai’an Hot Springs

The Tai’an Hot Spring Village is nestled among the peaks of Henglong Mountain, Bird Beak Mountain, and Tiger Cub Mountain, offering a tranquil and secluded environment. As you drive along the mountain roads, a cool breeze greets you, as if inviting travelers to unwind and embrace a leisurely vacation mood. If you visit during the tung blossom season, you'll be accompanied by the snow-white "May Snow" blooms along the way, adding a touch of romance and charm to your journey.

● Nantou | Dongpu Hot Springs

Dongpu Hot Springs are weak alkaline carbonated springs, suitable for both soaking and drinking, greatly benefiting health and beauty. Especially in an open-air hot spring, your mind can settle, helping you forget all pressures and escape from the hustle and bustle.

● Tainan | Guanziling Hot Springs

Guanziling Hot Springs feature muddy waters due to the underground mudstone layers. During the Japanese colonial period, they were reputed to cure all diseases and thus earned the titles “Spiritual Spring” and “Taiwan’s Number One Hot Spring.” Soaking here not only relieves fatigue but also benefits skin beauty. Additionally, this year’s Guanziling Hot Spring Food Festival has already begun, with organizers incorporating yukata (light kimono) elements into the hot spring area. Over 50 sets of yukata are available for visitors to wear and take photos. First Capital University, Guanziling Hot Spring businesses, and UNIQLO have also exclusively provided casual yukata for everyone to experience.