Soak in Hot Springs and Admire Forest Scenery: Taiwan’s Top Five Open-Air Hot Springs

By MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team

Outdoor stone-built open-air cold springs, hot springs, and mixed hot-and-cold public pools allow visitors to soak under the stars without a care. Taiwan boasts abundant hot spring resources and spectacular natural scenery. Soaking in an outdoor hot spring surrounded by mountains can soothe both body and soul.

1. Uni-President Resorts Guanguan Hot Spring Wellness Resort
The Guanguan Hot Spring Wellness Resort is located beside the Dajia River, offering ever-changing seasonal scenery and lush green mountains. In spring, you can admire cherry blossoms in full bloom; in autumn, the red maples color the hills; and in winter, misty mountain vapors create a serene atmosphere. The resort combines local hot spring features with spa treatments, allowing travelers to experience various types of therapeutic hot springs without leaving the country.
 
Address: No. 188, Section 1, Dongguan Road, Heping District, Taichung City
Phone: (04) 2595 - 0000

2. Yangmingshan Tianlai Resort Hotel
Yangmingshan’s Tianlai Resort Hotel boasts breathtaking views of green mountains and clear waters, along with naturally clean hot springs sourced from Four Hengping in Yangmingshan. Tianlai uses reverse osmosis technology to filter and mix sulfur-containing mountain spring water, extracting the essence of sulfur springs to create pure weak-acidic water that helps relieve muscle soreness and boost the immune system.

Aside from naturally clean spring water, Tianlai also features vast grounds and the country’s largest hot spring amusement park spanning nearly 2,000 square meters, offering a variety of themed hot spring areas and private hot spring rooms. 

Address: No. 1-7, Mingliu Road, Zhonghe Village, Jinshan District, New Taipei City
Phone: (02) 2408 – 0000