Beitou Park 北投公園, Discover Beitou’s Rich Japanese Hot Spring History
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Beitou Park 北投公園, Discover Beitou’s Rich Japanese Hot Spring History

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Beitou Park is a large park near Xinbeitou MRT Station with a hot spring river running through it. It is a nice place to enjoy natural scenery inside the bustling Beitou hot springs district. The park is also full of history, dating back to the Japanese area, and there are many interesting sites within the…

Ketagalan Culture Center 凱達格蘭文化館, Learn More about Taiwan’s Indigenous Cultures
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Ketagalan Culture Center 凱達格蘭文化館, Learn More about Taiwan’s Indigenous Cultures

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The Ketagalan Culture Center is an exhibition hall located in the Beitou District of Taipei City. The museum promotes indigenous culture through various exhibitions and events, and includes a library. The best part is that admission is free. It is definitely worth a stop on your next trip to Beitou. 🏯 Planning your trip to…

Beitou Hot Spring Museum 北投溫泉博物館, Uncover Beitou’s Rich Japanese Legacy
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Beitou Hot Spring Museum 北投溫泉博物館, Uncover Beitou’s Rich Japanese Legacy

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Beitou’s Hot Spring Museum (北投溫泉博物館) was once the largest bathhouse in East Asia during the Japanese era, dating back to 1911. However, after its heyday, the bathhouse fell into disrepair. Now it has been renovated into a museum celebrating the hot spring history and culture in Beitou. It is a must-see if you visit Beitou….

Puji Temple 普濟寺, A Journey Through Time in Beitou’s Buddhist Legacy
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Puji Temple 普濟寺, A Journey Through Time in Beitou’s Buddhist Legacy

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Puji Temple (普濟寺 aka Lingquan Mountain Puji Temple 靈泉山普濟寺 or Tiezhenyuan, 鐵真院) is a Buddhist temple in Beitou, dating back to the Japanese era of Taiwan. It is one of the most well-preserved temples, dating back to the Japanese era, and is definitely worth a stop if you visit Beitou. 🏯 Planning your trip to…

Beitou Public Library 北投綠色圖書館, Enjoy Taipei’s Most Beautiful Library
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Beitou Public Library 北投綠色圖書館, Enjoy Taipei’s Most Beautiful Library

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Beitou Public Library, also known as Beitou Green Library (北投綠色圖書館), is perhaps the most beautiful library in Taiwan. Built inside Beitou Park, it has great views of the park and includes high ceilings, large windows, and wooden floors and walls harking back to the Japanese era. It is definitely worth a stop on your next…

Beitou Museum 北投文物館, Dive into the History and Culture of Beitou
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Beitou Museum 北投文物館, Dive into the History and Culture of Beitou

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The Beitou Museum (aka Taiwan Folk Art Museum 北投文物館) is a former Japanese-era Hot Spring hotel that has now been turned into a museum and art exhibition space in Beitou District of Taipei. The building also includes restaurants and great views of Beitou. It is a great place to enjoy the history and culture of…