Antong Hot Spring Area Introduction
Public transportation can be found at this link >>> Taiwan Tourist Shuttle - Yuli-Changfang Coastal Line information (Timetable/Fare table) Accessible bus reservation >>> Taiwan Tourist Shuttle Accessible Reservation Information. Traveling to the Hualien-Taitung Valley in the cold winter, besides appreciating the endless canola flower fields stretching to the horizon, soaking in hot springs to relieve fatigue is a great human enjoyment. Antong Hot Spring, with a history of over a hundred years, was once known as "Antong Zhuang Nuan" and ranked as one of the eight scenic spots of Hualien. The almost transparent hot spring water reaches a temperature of 66 degrees Celsius. Whether soaking in hot spring baths in bathhouses or hot spring inns, or digging pools for outdoor hot springs by the creek, one can enjoy the unique warmth of winter. In 1904, a Japanese camphor collector discovered the hot spring by Antong Creek. By 1930, the Japanese built a police lodge here and established a public bathhouse, gradually developing into a hot spring resort. Over time, the Yuli hot spring public bathhouse was renamed Antong Hot Spring Grand Hotel; however, the hot spring operators still preserve the wooden bungalows built during the Japanese occupation. The appearance of the building and the tatami-matted Japanese-style rooms have been well preserved, and a sign that reads "Yuli Hot Spring Public Bathhouse" hanging at the entrance further imparts a serene, charming, and old-fashioned atmosphere to the entire building. Besides soaking in Antong Hot Springs, there is also an ancient path, the Antong Crossing Trail, opened during the Qing Dynasty nearby, which is about 13 kilometers long. The scenery along the way is pristine and beautiful with rich historical significance, making it another activity choice for those visiting Antong for hot springs.
