北投溫泉

Beitou Hot Springs

běi tóu wēn quán

Follow a green valley of steaming springs, historic bathhouse architecture, museums and easy walks beside Beitou Park.

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Why it's worth your time

Why it's worth your time

Beitou offers an easy half-day change of pace from central Taipei, combining hot-spring culture, greenery and historic public buildings in one walkable valley.

What it feels like

What it feels like

The pace slows soon after the short branch-line train reaches Xinbeitou. Steam, tree cover and low-rise cultural sites replace the dense city rhythm, and the visit works best with time for a park walk before or after a bath.

How to get there

Let the station name do the talking.

Location
Zhongshan Rd. and Guangming Rd., Beitou District, Taipei City

Xinbeitou Station →
Take the MRT Red Line to Beitou, then transfer to the one-stop Xinbeitou branch. Beitou Park begins outside the station.

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Tours and activities nearby

Hot-spring tips

Check admission rules before choosing a public bath or private hot-spring room.
Bring water and allow time to cool down between hot-spring sessions.
Pair the hot springs with Beitou Park, the library and the Hot Spring Museum.

A simple way to visit

A simple way to visit

Xinbeitou Station
Beitou Park and Library
Hot Spring Museum
Choose a bath or a market food stop

Best pairing

Plan this into your trip

Beitou + Tamsui

Nearby bites

Worth making room for.

滷肉飯 · Main dish

Braised Pork Rice

lǔ ròu fàn

Glossy soy-braised minced pork spooned over steamed rice: simple, savory and deeply comforting.

蚵仔煎 · Snack

Oyster Omelet

é zǎi jiān

Small oysters, egg and leafy greens set in a pleasantly chewy starch batter, finished with a sweet-savory sauce.

豆花 · Dessert

Tofu Pudding

dòu huā

Silky-soft tofu served warm or cold in light syrup, with toppings such as peanuts, red beans, taro balls or tapioca pearls.

Vegetarian-friendly

胡椒餅 · Snack

Pepper Bun

hú jiāo bǐng

A crisp, sesame-topped bun baked against the wall of a clay oven, packed with juicy peppery pork and scallions.

Spicy