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Discover Taipei’s Hot Spring Escapes

Located on the northern edge of the Taipei Basin, the the luxurious Jiashan Hot Springs Hotel, the most
Datun Mountain Range is an ancient volcanic area prestigious hot spring resort of the Japanese era. After
rich in geothermal resources, with a continuous flow World War II, its elegant architecture made it a popular
of hot springs that has become a defining feature filming location for Taiwanese cinema in the 1960s,
of the region. The name “Beitou” comes from the earning Beitou the nickname “Taiwan’s Hollywood.”
Ketagalan tribal word “Pataauw,” meaning “witch,” a
reference to the mystical steam rising from the area’s Today, visitors to Beitou can enjoy a variety of hot
geothermal vents. spring experiences—from free public footpaths and
open-air baths to high-end hot spring hotels, ensuring
During the Japanese era, Beitou’s hot spring industry everyone can find their ideal way to relax. Follow the
flourished, transforming the area into a renowned well-planned roads and walking trails uphill to explore
spa destination. The former Beitou Public Bathhouse, natural attractions such as Thermal Valley, Sulfur
now the Beitou Hot Spring Museum, was once a Valley, and Longfeng Valley, where you can witness the
vibrant hub for social gatherings and leisure. Another dramatic volcanic landscapes shaped by geothermal
local landmark, the Beitou Museum, was originally forces up close.