Xinbeitou Hot Spring Area Introduction
Beitou Hot Springs have been famous since the Japanese colonial era, and Japanese people who love hot springs naturally did not miss out. The names of the hot springs, such as Tang-Ni-Yu, Hsing-Ni-Yu, and Tie-Ni-Yu, were given by the Japanese based on the characteristics and therapeutic effects of the springs. It is said to have excellent therapeutic effects on skin diseases, neurological allergies, asthma, rheumatism, and has thus become one of the most famous hot spring destinations in northern Taiwan. The source of the Xinbeitou Hot Springs is the Dahuangzui Spring, which is classified as a sulfate spring, with a pH value of approximately 3 to 4. The water is yellowish-white and semi-transparent, with a temperature ranging from 50 to 90°C, and has a slight sulfur smell. Currently, most of the hot spring hotels and inns in Beitou are concentrated along Zhongshan Road and Guangming Road, as well as near Beitou Park and Geothermal Valley. Each facility has its own characteristics, offering a variety of hot spring spa and recreational facilities that provide visitors with a rejuvenating experience. Nearby attractions are also well worth visiting, such as the three treasures of Beitou Hot Springs: Yinsong Pavilion, Hsing-Ni-Yu, and Tang-Ni-Yu, as well as the Tengu An Historic Park, which records the first hot spring hotel in Taiwan, all of which have profound historical backgrounds. Beitou Park, Beitou Hot Springs Museum, Beitou Cultural Museum, and Geothermal Valley are must-visit attractions. Coming to Beitou not only allows for a rejuvenating soak in the hot springs but also provides an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the rich cultural history of Beitou Hot Springs.
