“The mountainous district of Beitou in Taipei is one of the two places in the world whose turquoise-colored hot springs are known to contain radium. Beitou’s hot springs are richly varied in terms of ...

A restorative dunk in hot springs has been an important part of Taiwanese culture for centuries, so much so that the locals consider these thermal waters, which are the result of Taiwan’s numerous ...

There is nothing quite as bracing as the smell of rotten eggs in the morning. The odor, which courses through the lobby and rooms of some of the finest hotels on Taiwan’s northern end, is a telltale ...

Taiwan’s hot springs are how locals relax and rejuvenate – and they consider it important for both their physical and mental wellbeing. I stepped out of the warm pool to towel myself dry, shivering in ...

For travelers looking to experience a quieter, greener side of Taiwan, a day trip to Yangmingshan and Beitou offers a refreshing escape, especially for seniors or those who simply prefer a slower, ...