Taipei’s “Free” Foot Spa Guide: Top 3 Hot Spring Foot Baths in Beitou!
▲The foot bath at Beitou’s Quanyuan Park can soak up to your knees, with the water temperature kept comfortably between 40-50 degrees Celsius. (Photo / Reporter Li Zi Yi, same for all below)
Reporter Li Zi Yi / Comprehensive Report
When winter gets chilly, there's nothing better than soaking in a hot spring—imagine if you could do it for free. Attention to all budget travelers: ETtoday EBC News has compiled a list of three free hot spring foot baths in Beitou. Don’t assume foot spas are just for the elderly—in Japan and Korea, similar facilities are common, and even stylish young men and women come here to relax. The best part? It’s completely free. Doesn’t that sound like an amazing deal?
▲[Location 1] is very conveniently situated and extremely popular.
▲[Location 2] is ideal for those who want to combine relaxation with sightseeing.
Fuxing Park
Very close to Xinbeitou MRT Station—just head left after exiting and you’ll find Fuxing Park after about 250 meters. Perhaps due to its convenient location and free hot springs, this spot is especially popular with seniors. If you enjoy a lively atmosphere, this is a great choice. Compared to Quanyuan Park, which requires a slight uphill walk, Fuxing Park’s foot spa is much more accessible.
Our reporter visited during midday on a weekday and found quite a crowd. Aside from elderly women and moms, there was also a blonde foreign girl around her twenties enjoying the foot bath. Sitting there and listening to the local chatter offers a unique cultural experience.
Address: Opposite No. 61, Zhonghe Street, Beitou District, Taipei City
Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Transportation: Walk left for 250 meters after exiting Xinbeitou MRT Station.
Water Type: Blue Sulfur
▲[Location 3] is relatively smaller, but quieter and more peaceful.
▲Be sure to rinse your feet before entering the pool.
▲Our reporter took an “actual soak” under the mild breeze around 27–28°C—it was quite refreshing.
Quanyuan Park
About a 15-minute walk uphill from Fuxing Park, past residential areas and a small slope, you’ll find Quanyuan Park. The atmosphere here is noticeably more tranquil. Pass through a forest trail and climb some stairs to reach the foot bath area. The pools are smaller with more space between them and fewer people. The crowd seems slightly younger too—you might see young couples with babies sitting by the pool, soaking their feet while scrolling on their phones, or elderly gentlemen leaning against the edge, quietly reading.
Quanyuan Park and Fuxing Park share the same hot spring source. The mineral water is similar to that of the Thermal Valley—"acidic chloride sulfate spring," also known as "Blue Sulfur." It's widely believed to improve blood circulation and help with chronic skin conditions and muscle soreness.
Address: No. 155, Zhuhai Road, Beitou District, Taipei City (directly opposite Yifang Elementary School)
Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Transportation: A 15-minute walk from Xinbeitou MRT Station or take bus Xia28 from Beitou MRT Station to “Quanyuan Park.”
Water Type: Blue Sulfur
▲The serene foot bath at Sulfur Valley. (Photo / Provided by Taipei City Government Department of Economic Development)
Sulfur Valley
Within Yangmingshan National Park’s Sulfur Valley Recreation Area lies another quiet foot bath, though it’s less accessible—you’ll need to take a bus, bike, or drive here, unlike Fuxing or Quanyuan Parks which are within walking distance. The water type and color are different too: Sulfur Valley features “acidic sulfate spring,” or White Sulfur, which appears milky and has a noticeable sulfur smell, unlike the clear, odorless waters at the other two locations.
If you visit Sulfur Valley, it’s recommended to stroll along the nearby Sulfur Valley Trail first to admire the misty geothermal scenery, then unwind with a foot soak afterward.
Address: Diagonally opposite No. 77, Quanyuan Road, Beitou District, Taipei City (within Yangmingshan National Park Sulfur Valley Recreation Area)
Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Transportation: Take bus No. 7, No. 9, or No. 26 from Beitou MRT Station and get off at "Mizuo Temple Station" to arrive.
Water Type: White Sulfur
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