Ride a bike in the autumn breeze & enjoy a soothing hot spring spa – 3 hotel deals that are pure therapy

Reported by Yan Xintong / Comprehensive report

As autumn deepens, it’s the perfect season to head outdoors. With the cool autumn wind blowing, some hotels are offering outdoor activities such as cycling through fields, trying hands-on crafts, and soaking in hot springs or enjoying spa treatments. Take advantage of the mild weather to get out and about. Head to the fresh-air destinations of Nantou and Eastern Taiwan (Hualien & Taitung) for a laid-back, slow-paced holiday.

1. The Lalu
The Autumn Moonlight Retreat package is now available, featuring hot spring soaks, spa treatments, and nourishing soup. The offer runs from now until December 31, 2015, and is valid only on weekdays. Package prices range from NT$2,920 to NT$3,200, plus a 10% service charge.

▲The Lalu (Photo / Courtesy of The Lalu website)

2. Jia Boutique Hotel Yilan Jiaoxi Branch
The “Feel the Harvest Happiness of Yilan” experience lets you cycle, take a train ride, make your own preserved fruit (D.I.Y.), soak in a cozy hot spring, join small-scale farmer harvest events, and explore Yilan’s last remaining traditional grain silo by train. From October 1 to December 31, weekday stays start at NT$1,800 per room/person, with access to rooms featuring scenic hot spring pools and a complimentary slow-living brunch for two.

▲Jia Boutique Hotel Yilan Jiaoxi Branch, scenic hot spring pool (Photo / Provided by Jia Boutique Hotel Yilan Jiaoxi Branch)

3. Ideal Resort
The highlight is a cycling tour through autumn scenery. Cycle along the Shoufeng Township bicycle path. The offer is valid from now until October 31, with a special rate for two people traveling together: from NT$6,500 per room, Fridays to Sundays, weekdays included. Each day also includes a limited number of free room upgrades to suites. Enjoy kayaking around three major islands within the resort, guided by a captain, and listen to the sounds of nature—birds and insects—amid the green landscapes of the valley.

▲Ideal Resort (Photo / Provided by Ideal Resort)