Beitou District

Beitou District spans 56.82 square kilometers in northern Taipei, featuring thermal valleys, mountains, natural parks, and numerous mineral water sources.

German sulfur merchants established the first hot spring facility in Beitou before Japanese colonization, leading to the development of multiple thermal extraction plants.

The name Beitou comes from the Ketagalan indigenous word Kipatauw, referring to the steam and mist that continuously rises from the geothermal springs.

The district connects to central Taipei through multiple MRT stations, including Beitou and Xinbeitou, with dedicated branch lines for tourist access.

The district contains over thirty thermal resorts offering mineral pools of varying temperatures, from cool to extremely hot, fed by natural geothermal vents.

Location: Taipei

Elevation above the sea: 323 m

Part of: Taipei

Shares border with: Tamsui District, Jinshan District, Sanzhi District, Shilin District, Bali District

Website: https://btdo.gov.taipei

GPS coordinates: 25.11670,121.50000

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:35