The Complete 2024 Beitou Hot Springs Guide: Soak Like Royalty 北投溫泉英文指南
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The Complete 2024 Beitou Hot Springs Guide: Soak Like Royalty 北投溫泉英文指南

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Beitou is Taiwan’s Premiere Hot Spring area (北投溫泉). Originally built by the Japanese on natural hot spring water flowing down from Yangmingshan, this area is now springing with hot spring baths, hotels, museums, hikes, restaurants, and more. It is one of the best day trips near Taipei. In this guide, we will tell you how…

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 admission is free. It is definitely worth a stop on your next trip to Beitou.

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.

Thermal Valley 地熱谷 – A Natural Wonder in Beitou You Can’t Miss
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Thermal Valley 地熱谷 – A Natural Wonder in Beitou You Can’t Miss

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Thermal Valley (aka Geothermal Valley, Ghost Lake, Jade Spring Valley, or Hell Valley 地熱谷) is a bubbling and steaming turquoise pool, that is one of the sources of Beitou’s hot springs and one of only two green sulfur hot springs in the world. Here you can take a walk around the entire pool, enjoy the…

Penghu Serpent Head Mountain (Shetoushan) 澎湖蛇頭山 – Explore Ruins of the First Dutch Fort in Taiwan
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Penghu Serpent Head Mountain (Shetoushan) 澎湖蛇頭山 – Explore Ruins of the First Dutch Fort in Taiwan

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Serpent Head Mountain is the highest point in Penghu and is one of Taiwan’s top 100 lesser peaks. It is also home to the first western fort built in Taiwan; this was the first spot where the Dutch established a trading post in Taiwan before colonizing the island. It also has a memorial to French…

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.

Aimen Beach and Lintou Park 澎湖隘門沙灘及林投公園 – Penghu’s Most Beautiful Oceanside Park
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Aimen Beach and Lintou Park 澎湖隘門沙灘及林投公園 – Penghu’s Most Beautiful Oceanside Park

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Aimen Beach is the longest beach in Penghu and may be the most popular beach in Penghu for water activities (澎湖隘門沙灘及林投公園). Popular activities include jet skiing, surfing, windsurfing, and snorkeling. The beautiful golden sand and clear blue waters are also great places for taking photos. In addition, Lintou Forest Park next to the beach is…

Xinbeitou Historic Station 新北投車站 – Explore Taiwan’s Railway Heritage Hidden Gem
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Xinbeitou Historic Station 新北投車站 – Explore Taiwan’s Railway Heritage Hidden Gem

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Xinbeitou Historic Station (aka New Beitou Station 新北投車站) is an old train station originally built by the Japanese to bring tourists to the Beitou Hot Spring area. Now it has been restored into a museum and gift shop for visitors to enjoy. It is definitely worth a stop on your next trip to Taipei.

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…