With the scorching summer in full swing, outdoor sports enthusiasts—whether they prefer serene mountains or open blue seas—are flocking to Laomei Creek and Shazhubay on the North Coast to experience this season’s hottest canyoning and surfing, the perfect way to beat the heat. Yangmingshan Tianlai Hot Spring Resort has launched an exceptionally affordable “Moment Enjoyment” summer travel package that combines sports with tourism. The all-inclusive deal includes one night’s stay with three meals, plus access to an outdoor ice bath onsen, a water world SPA, a mountain spring pool, and a splash-around bus. The resort has also introduced themed summer “Add-On Experiences GO,” allowing guests who book the Moment Enjoyment package to enjoy discounted add-ons for “Laomei Waterfall White Sulfur Cold Spring & Canyoning” and “Jinshan Shazhubay Surfing.” Additionally, the Moment Enjoyment summer package went on trial sale in early June with daily weekday rates starting as low as NT$3,163 per person. Early bird bookings for summer vacations now include free admission for children, double occupancy upgrades for adults to the Japanese-style Harmony Hall.
The waterfall, streams, cold springs, and shaded trails of Laomei Creek combine hiking, rock climbing, and canyoning, making it a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. (Photo provided by Yangmingshan Tianlai Hot Spring Resort)
Canyoning and surfing are arguably two of the coolest and most fashionable summer sports. For beginners looking for a fun experience, canyoning at Laomei Creek on the North Coast and surfing at Shazhubay are the best choices. Drive to kilometer 39 on the Danjin Highway, right across from Zhongjiao Police Station, and you’ll find Shazhubay, which boasts a beautiful bay, golden sands, and moderate waves, making it a new favorite among surfers in recent years. Even if you don’t go in the water, sitting at a seaside café and admiring Candlestick Islets—one of the Eight Scenic Spots of Jinshan—is a delightful experience. As for canyoning hotspot Laomei Creek, its well-preserved primitive forest landscape allows you to walk along the irrigation channels and play in the water while heading to Qing Shan Waterfall. There, you can admire a more than 50-meter-high vertical white waterfall and tranquil deep pools, or visit the Laomei Cold Spring to experience the cool calcium carbonate-rich mineral water. After a hands-and-feet adventure, listen to the babbling creek and enjoy a simple bowl of noodles for a truly rewarding experience.
The waves at Jinshan Shazhubay naturally form a picturesque bay and golden sands, with moderate swells, making it a surfing mecca on the North Coast. (Photo provided by Yangmingshan Tianlai Hot Spring Resort)
If you’d like to continue enjoying the refreshing cold springs, Tianlai Hot Spring Resort features North Taiwan’s largest spring water park, spanning nearly 2,000 square meters. Its pure weakly acidic spring water, with a pH between 5–6, is highly cleansing. For this sweltering summer, the resort has specially prepared an 18°C cold spring onsen, using a heat exchange system to maintain optimal water quality. The Moment Enjoyment summer food, travel, accommodation, and activities package pairs seamlessly with dynamic experiences suitable for nearly all age groups—including vibrant onsen, spa treatments, mountain spring pools, and canyoning or surfing. Whether you go canyoning, surfing, biking, or hiking, consider staying at Tianlai, sampling green cuisine as a reward, and then quietly immersing yourself in the holistic physical and mental healing experience offered by the surrounding mountain aromas and tranquility.
The 18°C cold spring onsen uses a heat exchange system to maintain optimal water quality. (Photo provided by Yangmingshan Tianlai Hot Spring Resort)
Yangmingshan Tianlai Hot Spring Resort
Official Website: www.tienlai.com.tw
Phone: (02)24080000 / 23922777
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