Huanggang Community Public Hot Spring 磺港公共浴室

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Huanggang Community Public Hot Springs (aka Golden Baths 黃金之湯) are a free outdoor public hot spring near Jinshan’s Huanggang Harbor in New Taipei City. The iron content in the water is quite high, and you can tell by the yellow, opaque color of the water. It is definitely worth a stop for anyone in the area.

Background:

The Huanggang Public Foot Bath in Jinshan District, New Taipei City, is fed by a rare iron-rich hot spring from the Datun volcanic geothermal region. The water emerges clear and colorless but turns golden-brown when its dissolved iron oxidizes upon contact with air, earning it a reputation similar to Japan’s “Golden Hot Springs.” Natural iron sediment may accumulate on the pool floor, while mineral flakes known as yunohana can float on the surface. Located near Jinshan Beach, Shitoushan Park, and the Qingshui Wetland, the foot bath offers visitors a relaxing place to soak their feet, enjoy coastal and wetland scenery, watch local birdlife, and experience the area’s distinctive golden-colored spring water.

Jinshan Hot Springs refers to a group of geothermal springs in Jinshan and Wanli districts of northern Taiwan, formed by volcanic activity associated with the Datun Volcano Group. The area features a diverse range of spring types, including sulfur, carbonated, chloride, and iron-rich springs, with temperatures ranging from warm bathing waters to near-boiling outlets. Hot spring development began during the Japanese colonial era in the late 19th century, leading to the construction of public bathhouses and resort facilities that helped establish Jinshan as a major spa destination. Today, notable sites such as Huanggang, Jinquan, Sheliao, Bayan, and Fengyu hot springs attract visitors with their unique mineral compositions, volcanic landscapes, historical significance, and proximity to attractions including beaches, old streets, temples, parks, and scenic coastal viewpoints.

Hours:

5 AM to 9 PM

Price:

Free

Tours:

You can book a tour to Jinshan on TripAdvisor here, Klook here, or KKday here.

Activities nearby:

Don’t forget that there are many activities available along Taiwan’s Northern Coast such as Wakeboarding, Surfing, Speedboat Surfing, SUP / Paddle Boarding, Diving, Snorkeling Kayaking, Canoeing, Water Biking,  River Tracing / Canyoneering, ATVing, Horse Riding, Archery, Tree Climbing, Glamping, Motorcycling, Motorbike Tour, Dragon Boat Racing, Shen’ao Rail Bike, and more on Tripadvisor here, Klook here, or KKday here. 

Where to Stay:

We recommend Jinshan Bay Hot Spring Resort, which is a reasonably-priced and high-quality resort right next to Huanggang Harbor (book on Booking.com here, Trip.com here, or Agoda here). 
We have stayed at and recommend ​Gold Mountain Ranch, which is a horse ranch and glamping destination in Jinshan. ​You can book a night at Gold Mountain Ranch on Klook here.  You can also check out our full blog on the ranch here. 
We have also recommended Intercontinental New Taipei Hot Spring By IHG, which is perhaps the nicest hotel in Jinshan (book on Trip.com here, Agoda here, or Klook here). 
Looking for a hotel? We recommend booking through Agoda here, which provides the best quality selection of accommodation in Taiwan.
Find out where to stay in our Taiwan hotels guide or search for the best hotel deals in Taiwan here.

How to get there:

​By Bus: There are inter-city buses that leave hourly from Taipei Main Station and Taipei City Hall to Yehliu. You can purchase a discount EasyCard to use on the MRT and buses from Klook here or KKday here. ​You can also book an MRT travel pass on Klook here. 
By Car/Scooter: Take Provincial Highway 2 west out of Keelung, and keep going until you reach Wanli. The turnoff to  Yehliu comes right after Wanli beach. If you are looking for car rentals, you can also search Qeeq here, Klook here, or  KKday here. You can also check out our car rental guide here.  
Looking for scooter rental in northern Taiwan? You can search on Klook here or KKday here to search for options. You can also check out our scooter rental guide here. 
By Bicycle: Cycling is the best way to enjoy Taiwan’s landscapes if you have the time and energy. Looking for bicycle rentals in Taiwan? You can use Taiwan’s many Youbike sharing stations, or search for rentals on KKday here, and search for tours on Klook here. You can also check out our Taiwan cycling guide here. You can also book a cycling tour on TripAdvisor here. 
For more information, check out our Taiwan transportation guide here. 

Map:

See the map below:

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Our Journey:

We have been to Jinshan’s Huanggang Public Foot Bath once. It is quite a trip from Taipei, but for the lucky locals that live here, I am sure it must be great to be able to soak here anytime for free. The water is really the most yellow I have ever seen, and it smells of sulfur. You can be sure to get a mineral-packed soak here.

In order to make it to the hot springs, you should first visit Huangang Fishing Port. The hot springs are just across this bridge. There is some free parking on the side of the road here.

The baths here are also wheelchair accessible.

View of the baths on a hot, sunny day.

Front view of the hot springs.

Side view of one of the springs.

Lots of people are enjoying a nice footbath.

This is mainly just a footbath, but you could get your whole body in there if you wanted. There is also a place to wash your feet afterward.

The water coming out of here is lava hot.

View of the river nearby.

Another view of the hottest spring, which was too hot for us.

The sun was also very hot.

There are also men’s and women baths.

And we enjoyed some local cuisine while we were there.

Thanks for reading!

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