Tai’an Hot Spring is a popular natural hot spring location in Miaoli County, Taiwan. Here you can find many hot spring resorts, Tai’an Old Street, which is full of delicious snacks, as well as nature trails, historical sites, and wild hot springs. It is one of the best hot spring getaways in Taiwan.
🏯 Planning your trip to Miaoli? ☀️
Here are some top travel tips for you:
- Best time to visit: Summer when it is warm and less windy
- How to get there: Taiwan High-Speed Railway and Inter-City Bus Book a room at Tangyue Resort on Agoda here
- Book tours and activities in Miaoli on Klook
- Stay connected with a local SIM
- Rent a car to explore distant sights
Historical Background:
Tai’an Hot Spring is a well-known hot spring area located in Jinshui Village, Tai’an Township, Miaoli County, Taiwan. The hot springs were originally discovered by the local Atayal Indigenous people. In 1910, during the Japanese colonial period, the Taiwan Governor-General’s Office established a police sanatorium at the site for officers and their families and named it “Kamishima Hot Spring.” After Japan’s defeat in World War II, the Nationalist government took over, and the Miaoli County Police Bureau acquired the water rights, renaming the facility the “Tai’an Guesthouse.” In 1963, the springs were called “Hushan Hot Spring,” and in 1978, Premier Chiang Ching-kuo officially renamed it “Tai’an Hot Spring,” which is the name still used today.
Hours:
24/7
Price:
Free
Cherry Blossom Season:
Cherry Blossoms can be seen here from February to late March. Check out our full guide to Cherry Blossom Season in Taiwan here.
Firefly Season:
Firefly season is from May to June. Check out our firefly season guide here.
Where to stay:
You can book hot spring resorts at Tai’an such as Tangyue Resort on Agoda here or Booking.com here.
We have stayed at and recommend Beautiful Landscape Resort, a fish farm and resort near Nanzhuang Old Street (you can book on Agoda here or Booking.com here), and Yuan Motel, a high-class car motel which includes a great breakfast buffet (you can book on Agoda here or Booking.com here). We also recommend Flying Cow Ranch which includes cabins and camping right on the tourist ranch; you can book a room on Agoda here, Booking.com here, or Trip.com here.
Looking for a hotel? Find out where to stay in our Taiwan hotels guide or search for the best hotel deals in Taiwan here.
Activities in Miaoli:
There are many tours and activities available in Miaoli such as Schokolake Chocolate Factory, Shangshun World, West Lake Resortopia, Suweila Manor, Baba Kengdao, Hobbit Valley, Zhuo Ye Cottage Duck Box and more on Klook here or KKday here.
How to get there:
By Car/Scooter: Central Miaoli, take Provincial Highway 6 or Expressway 72 east to Dahu. The chocolate factory is right off the main highway (62) and is hard to miss.
Looking for scooter rental in Taipei? You can search on Klook here or KKday here to search for options. You can also check out our scooter rental guide here.
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.
By TRB/Bus: From Miaoli station, take bus 5657 or 5656 to Fayun Temple. Shokolake is about a ten-minute walk from the bus stop. The whole trip should take an hour, one way. You can also book an TRB travel pass on Klook 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 Sunset Riverside Bike Ride and Historical Tour, 4 Hour Cycling in Taipei, Ultimate 8-Hour Cycling City Tour, or Taipei City Bike Tour with Night Market Experience on TripAdvisor here.
For more information, check out our Taiwan transportation guide here.
Map:
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Our Journey:
We have been to Tai’an Hot Spring once during the summer. It was not suitable for a dip during that time, so we decided to forgo the hot spring baths and just enjoy the countryside. But I definitely want to go back for a dip soon.
Beautiful mountain valley as we neared closer to Tai’an.
Another view up the river.
Vertical view.
View downriver from Tai’an.
Another view from near the springs.
After passing by a bunch of resorts and Tai’an old street, we made it to the Tai’an Hot Spring parking lot.
From here, you can go on a trail upriver to see the natural hot springs.
Cars are not allowed, and you can only travel on foot.
We didn’t make it all the way, so this blog is kind of a dud. But hopefully it piques your interest. I know I want to go back and discover more of the hot spring area. It is like the Beitou or Wulai of Miaoli.
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