Beitou Hot Spring, Hot spring district in Beitou, Taiwan.
Beitou Hot Spring is a thermal district in Taiwan where three types of mineral waters rise from Mount Datun: white sulfur, green sulfur, and iron sulfur springs, each with its own colors and mineral properties. The area features bathhouses, hotels, and small shops scattered along the river valley floor.
The thermal springs became prominent during Japanese rule in the early 1900s, when the first public bathhouses and inns were built along the riverside. That early expansion laid the foundation for the resort that exists today.
The thermal district keeps traditional bathing customs with separate gender areas that reflect a blend of Taiwanese and Japanese bathing habits. Visitors and locals still follow these routines today when they come to soak and rest.
The thermal waters reach temperatures between 37 and 40 degrees Celsius (98 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit) and contain radon, so bathing sessions are limited to about 15 minutes. Plan time to cool down gradually after leaving the water and check local guidance before your visit.
The green sulfur springs here contain rare radium elements with a composition found in only one other location, Akita Prefecture in Japan. This geological similarity makes the place one of only a handful globally with these particular mineral characteristics.
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