Autumn and winter in New Taipei are incredibly satisfying—soak in hot springs to warm up and indulge in delicious food!

By MOOK Travel Life Network Editorial Team

As the weather turns cooler, there's nothing better than soaking in a hot spring to warm up. In addition to its abundant sightseeing resources, New Taipei City also boasts impressive hot spring resources. Aside from the well-known bicarbonate springs (commonly known as "beauty springs") and sulfur springs,the Jinshan-Wanli area also features the only submarine hot spring on the main island of Taiwan.There’s also iron-rich sulfur springs with a reddish hue—each type of spring water offers its own unique wonders, making them well worth a personal visit. So, as temperatures gradually drop this late autumn and winter, why not treat yourself to a little New Taipei getaway and a hot spring exploration journey?

To warm not just the body but also discerning taste buds, the New Taipei City Tourism Bureau has collaborated with local businesses this year to launch “Seasonal Specials – Curated Hot Spring Cuisine.” This includes 10 Atayal-inspired dishes such as grilled pork ribs with indigenous flair, bamboo tube rice made with mountain taro and wild mountain pepper pork, fresh seafood stuffed with sweet apples and peaches, and sturgeon medicinal soup rich in collagen. Also featured are hearty seafood meals from the North Coast, all guaranteed to fill your body, mind, soul, and even the most critical palate with happiness.