Beitou Foot Hot Springs: Sulfur Valley & Fuxing Park (Taipei, Taiwan)
There are three free foot-soaking pools in Beitou. Those in Quanyuan Park and Fuxing Park are “green sulfur” pools, known for the delicate, jade-green colour of their water, and said to be effective in treating chronic skin diseases, relieving aches in the muscles, and promoting the metabolism. The foot-soaking pool in Sulfur Valley is also known as the “milky spring” for its white colour, and is said to be able to ease pains, and also to be quite helpful for arthritis and nerve pain. The foot-soaking pools are open from 08:00 - 18:00 and are closed on Monday.
1) 155, Zhuhai Rd., Taipei City, opposite Yi-Fang Elementary School (Quanyuan Park Hot Spring Bathing Area Foot-Soaking Pool)
2) Opposite 61, Zhonghe St., Taipei City (Fuxing Park Foot-Soaking Pool)
3) Diagonally opposite 77, Quanyuan Rd., Taipei City, inside Sulfur Valley of Yangmingshan National Park (Sulfur Valley Foot- Soaking Pool)
Beitou Foot Hot Springs: Sulfur Valley & Fuxing Park
There are three free foot-soaking pools in Beitou. Those in Quanyuan Park and Fuxing Park are “green sulfur” pools, known for the delicate, jade-green colour of their water, and said to be effective in treating chronic skin diseases, relieving aches in the muscles, and promoting the metabolism. The foot-soaking pool in Sulfur Valley is also known as the “milky spring” for its white colour, and is said to be able to ease pains, and also to be quite helpful for arthritis and nerve pain. The foot-soaking pools are open from 08:00 - 18:00 and are closed on Monday.
1) 155, Zhuhai Rd., Taipei City, opposite Yi-Fang Elementary School (Quanyuan Park Hot Spring Bathing Area Foot-Soaking Pool)
2) Opposite 61, Zhonghe St., Taipei City (Fuxing Park Foot-Soaking Pool)
3) Diagonally opposite 77, Quanyuan Rd., Taipei City, inside Sulfur Valley of Yangmingshan National Park (Sulfur Valley Foot- Soaking Pool)
Walking Around Beitou (Taipei, Taiwan)
Walking around Beitou / 北投區:
• Historical Beitou Station
• Puji Temple
• Beitou Museum
• Liuhuanggu Sulfur Valley Geothermal Scenic Area
• Fuxing Park Foot-Soaking Pool
Beitou District is the northernmost of the twelve districts of Taipei City, Taiwan. The historical spelling of the district is Peitou. The name originates from the Ketagalan word Kipatauw, meaning witch. Beitou is the most mountainous and highest of Taipei's districts, encompassing a meadow with rivers running through the valley which have abundant steam rising from them; the result of geothermal warming. The valley is often surrounded by mist shrouding the trees and grass. Beitou is famous for its hot springs.
In the early Japanese era, Hokuto (Pak-tâu) was a village at the entrance of the well-known North Formosa sulfur district.[3] Three Japanese extracting plants in this district produced about 200 short tons (180,000 kg) of sulfur monthly. The Japanese had already recognized the value of the village as a sanitary resort and constructed a Japanese inn with hot mineral baths provided by the sulfur springs. The hot springs have been developed to include aroma therapy, massage, acupuncture, hydrotherapy, and excellent cuisine which complement the entire spa experience.
In addition to the waters, Xin Beitou's other attraction was the girls, and the area had the dubious distinction of being one of Taiwan's largest illegal red light districts. During the 60s, many characterless concrete hotels were built around the park area, and these structures remained the dominant feature of Beitou's landscape for over twenty years.
The late 80's and 90s, however, ushered in a new era. The government made a concerted effort to clean up the area, and the MRT line reached Beitou. As a result, the concrete hotels were either demolished and rebuilt or totally refurbished as luxury spas. In addition, many new apartments were constructed to accommodate young professionals with families who were drawn to the Beitou area because of its good environment and convenient transportation links to downtown Taipei.
Walking Around Beitou / 北投區
Walking around Beitou / 北投區:
• Historical Beitou Station
• Puji Temple
• Beitou Museum
• Liuhuanggu Sulfur Valley Geothermal Scenic Area
• Fuxing Park Foot-Soaking Pool
Beitou District is the northernmost of the twelve districts of Taipei City, Taiwan. The historical spelling of the district is Peitou. The name originates from the Ketagalan word Kipatauw, meaning witch. Beitou is the most mountainous and highest of Taipei's districts, encompassing a meadow with rivers running through the valley which have abundant steam rising from them; the result of geothermal warming. The valley is often surrounded by mist shrouding the trees and grass. Beitou is famous for its hot springs.
In the early Japanese era, Hokuto (Pak-tâu) was a village at the entrance of the well-known North Formosa sulfur district.[3] Three Japanese extracting plants in this district produced about 200 short tons (180,000 kg) of sulfur monthly. The Japanese had already recognized the value of the village as a sanitary resort and constructed a Japanese inn with hot mineral baths provided by the sulfur springs. The hot springs have been developed to include aroma therapy, massage, acupuncture, hydrotherapy, and excellent cuisine which complement the entire spa experience.
In addition to the waters, Xin Beitou's other attraction was the girls, and the area had the dubious distinction of being one of Taiwan's largest illegal red light districts. During the 60s, many characterless concrete hotels were built around the park area, and these structures remained the dominant feature of Beitou's landscape for over twenty years.
The late 80's and 90s, however, ushered in a new era. The government made a concerted effort to clean up the area, and the MRT line reached Beitou. As a result, the concrete hotels were either demolished and rebuilt or totally refurbished as luxury spas. In addition, many new apartments were constructed to accommodate young professionals with families who were drawn to the Beitou area because of its good environment and convenient transportation links to downtown Taipei.
Walking Around Beitou / 北投區 (Slideshow)
Walking around Beitou / 北投區:
• Historical Beitou Station
• Puji Temple
• Beitou Museum
• Liuhuanggu Sulfur Valley Geothermal Scenic Area
• Fuxing Park Foot-Soaking Pool
Beitou District is the northernmost of the twelve districts of Taipei City, Taiwan. The historical spelling of the district is Peitou. The name originates from the Ketagalan word Kipatauw, meaning witch. Beitou is the most mountainous and highest of Taipei's districts, encompassing a meadow with rivers running through the valley which have abundant steam rising from them; the result of geothermal warming. The valley is often surrounded by mist shrouding the trees and grass. Beitou is famous for its hot springs.
In the early Japanese era, Hokuto (Pak-tâu) was a village at the entrance of the well-known North Formosa sulfur district.[3] Three Japanese extracting plants in this district produced about 200 short tons (180,000 kg) of sulfur monthly. The Japanese had already recognized the value of the village as a sanitary resort and constructed a Japanese inn with hot mineral baths provided by the sulfur springs. The hot springs have been developed to include aroma therapy, massage, acupuncture, hydrotherapy, and excellent cuisine which complement the entire spa experience.
In addition to the waters, Xin Beitou's other attraction was the girls, and the area had the dubious distinction of being one of Taiwan's largest illegal red light districts. During the 60s, many characterless concrete hotels were built around the park area, and these structures remained the dominant feature of Beitou's landscape for over twenty years.
The late 80's and 90s, however, ushered in a new era. The government made a concerted effort to clean up the area, and the MRT line reached Beitou. As a result, the concrete hotels were either demolished and rebuilt or totally refurbished as luxury spas. In addition, many new apartments were constructed to accommodate young professionals with families who were drawn to the Beitou area because of its good environment and convenient transportation links to downtown Taipei.
Beitou Hot Spring Thermal Valley in Taiwan 北投溫泉地熱谷
Thermal Valley in Beitou, Taipei, Taiwan. You can see, feel, and smell the natural hot spring's steam, heat, and sulfur odor. The water is so hot and at its boiling point that you can see the boiling bubbles at the surface.
Accessible/Walkable by Taipei Metro, get off at the New Beitou stop and follow the signs.
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Temperatures briefly warm before arrival of continental cold air mass
Northeasterly seasonal winds weakened today, leading rain to lessen in the north and temperatures throughout Taiwan to rise. Unfortunately, the good weather will be short lived. Tomorrow is expected to be cold and wet with temperatures falling to as little as 12 degrees from central to northern Taiwan. A large crowd of people gathered early this morning to soak their feet at a hot spring pool at Beitou’s Fuxing Park. Some bathers splashed water on their face to warm up. More and more people will flock to hot springs as the Central Weather Bureau predicts that a continental cold air mass will arrive tomorrow.Chen Wei-liang CWB ForecasterDuring the day on Thursday, a continental cold air mass will move southward. This together with moisture from the 22nd typhoon of the year will turn the weather wet and cold throughout Taiwan.On Sunday and Monday the weather will briefly warm, though next week another strong cold air mass is expected to arrive.Chen Wei-liang CWB ForecasterFrom next Tuesday another strong continental cold air mass will begin to show its impact. According to our preliminary estimate, we’ll feel its effects for at least two days. Lows will potentially drop to 10 or 11 degrees.Next week’s cold air mass will be dry, so forecasters say this week’s offers the best chance for snowfall in mountainous regions.