Beitou hot springs walk

A steaming sulphur pool, once called Hell Valley.

Formed from volcanic activity thousands of years ago, Beitou Thermal Valley, also known as Hell Valley, is famous for its steaming emerald green waters reaching temperatures up to 100°C. Visitors encounter sulfuric steam rising from the vivid green pool, a phenomenon caused by the mineral content, largely comprised of acidic sulphate.

Worth knowing. Visit early in the morning to avoid the crowds and see the valley covered in its most ethereal mist.

A 1913 public bathhouse, now a museum of the spa town.

Originally built in 1913, the Beitou Hot Spring Museum served as the main public bathhouse in the Japanese colonial era, made with black sulfur-rich hot spring waters. Inside, visitors find a high-ceilinged Roman-style bathhouse with original tile work and a large tatami room on the first floor.

Worth knowing. Visit the charming Japanese-style garden in the courtyard, often overlooked by visitors.

Monday: Closed | Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Cheap open-air public pools of different temperatures.

The Beitou Hot Springs Public Area in Taipei, Taiwan, was developed by Japanese settlers in the early 20th century and combines natural beauty with cultural history.

Worth knowing. Hidden behind the main pools, there is a small, lesser-known waterfall that's worth visiting for a tranquil moment.

Monday: 6:30 – 11:00 AM, 12:00 – 5:00 PM, 6:00 – 9:00 PM | Tuesday: 6:30 – 11:00 AM, 12:00 – 5:00 PM, 6:00 – 9:00 PM | Wednesday: Closed | Thursday: 6:30 – 11:00 AM, 12:00 – 5:00 PM, 6:00 – 9:00 PM | Friday: 6:30 – 11:00 AM, 12:00 – 5:00 PM, 6:00 – 9:00 PM | Saturday: 6:30 – 11:00 AM, 12:00 – 5:00 PM, 6:00 – 9:00 PM | Sunday: 6:30 – 11:00 AM, 12:00 – 5:00 PM, 6:00 – 9:00 PM

The riverside park the hot spring stream runs through.

Beitou Hot Springs Park is a therapeutic retreat in Taipei, blending natural beauty with geothermal activity. Known for its sulfur-rich waters, the park's streams meander through lush greenery, offering various pools with different temperatures for relaxation.

Worth knowing. Visit early in the morning for a more serene experience, as the park tends to be quieter before 10 a.m.

Monday: Open 24 hours | Tuesday: Open 24 hours | Wednesday: Open 24 hours | Thursday: Open 24 hours | Friday: Open 24 hours | Saturday: Open 24 hours | Sunday: Open 24 hours

A wooden green building designed to save energy.

Established in 2006, Taipei Public Library Beitou Branch is Taiwan's first green library, designed with eco-friendly architecture by Bio-Architecture Formosana. Nestled in Beitou Park, its unique wooden structure and sustainable features like solar panels and water collection systems provide a peaceful reading environment.

Worth knowing. Head to the top floor balcony for a peaceful view of Beitou Park, which many visitors miss.

Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 9:00 PM | Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 9:00 PM | Thursday: 8:30 AM – 9:00 PM | Friday: 8:30 AM – 9:00 PM | Saturday: 8:30 AM – 9:00 PM | Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM