{"id":7345,"date":"2024-10-29T03:45:51","date_gmt":"2024-10-29T03:45:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/taiwantravelblog.com\/?p=3303"},"modified":"2024-10-29T03:45:51","modified_gmt":"2024-10-29T03:45:51","slug":"beitou-hot-spring-museum","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/index.php\/2024\/10\/29\/beitou-hot-spring-museum\/","title":{"rendered":"Beitou Hot Spring Museum \u5317\u6295\u6eab\u6cc9\u535a\u7269\u9928 &#8211; Uncover Beitou\u2019s Rich Japanese Legacy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n<p>Beitou&#8217;s Hot Spring Museum (\u5317\u6295\u6eab\u6cc9\u535a\u7269\u9928) was once the largest bathhouse in East Asia during the Japanese era, dating back to 1911. However, after its heyday, the bathhouse fell into disrepair. Now it has been renovated into a museum celebrating the hot spring history and culture in Beitou. It is a must-see if you visit Beitou.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!-- Travel Tips Block -->\n<div style=\"\n    border: 2px solid #4CAF50; \/* Colored frame *\/\n    border-radius: 8px;\n    padding: 15px 20px;\n    margin: 20px 0;\n    background-color: #f9f9f9;\n    font-family: 'Lato', Arial, sans-serif;\n    line-height: 1.6;\n    box-shadow: 0px 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);\n\">\n    <p style=\"\n        margin-top: 0;\n        font-size: 20px;\n        color: #333333;\n        font-weight: 700;\n        display: flex;\n        align-items: center;\n    \">\n        \ud83c\udfef Planning your trip to Beitou? \u2668\ufe0f\n\n    <\/p>\n    <p style=\"\n        margin: 0 0 10px;\n        font-size: 16px;\n        color: #555555;\n    \">\n        Here are some top travel tips for you:\n    <\/p>\n    <ul style=\"\n        padding-left: 20px;\n        margin: 0;\n        font-size: 17px;\n        color: #444444;\n    \">\n        <li>Best time to visit: <strong> October &#8211; April<\/strong> when the temperatures are cooler, making it great for hot spring soaking<\/li>\n        <li>How to get there: \n            <a href=\"https:\/\/klook.tp.st\/Hy7ANSMa\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #007bff; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\" rel=\"noopener\">\n                Taiwan High Speed Railway\n            <\/a> and \n            <a href=\"https:\/\/klook.tp.st\/ViL2Q2Tu\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #007bff; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\" rel=\"noopener\">\n           Inter-City Bus <\/a> \n        <\/li>\n        <li>Best places to stay: \n            <a href=\"https:\/\/trip.tp.st\/hq45xG4n\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #007bff; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\" rel=\"noopener\">\n                Wellsping Silks Beitou \u5317\u6295\u6676\u6cc9\u4e30\u65c5\n            <\/a> \n            or \n            <a href=\"https:\/\/agoda.tp.st\/Jq3HFB2C\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #007bff; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\" rel=\"noopener\">\n                Radium Kagaya International \u65e5\u52dd\u751f\u52a0\u8cc0\u5c4b\u570b\u969b\u6eab\u6cc9\u98ef\u5e97\n            <\/a>\nor check out <a href=\"\/\/taiwantravelblog.com\/the-best-hot-spring-hotels-in-beitou\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #007bff; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\" rel=\"noopener\"> our blog post on the best hotels in Beitou here <\/a>\n        <\/li>\n        <li>Book tours and activities in Taipei on \n            <a href=\"https:\/\/klook.tp.st\/h8FNlYA4\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #007bff; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\" rel=\"noopener\">\n                Klook\n        <\/li>\n <\/li>\n        <li>Stay connected with \n            <a href=\"https:\/\/klook.tp.st\/ecTcuRd6\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #007bff; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\" rel=\"noopener\">\n                a local SIM\n            <\/a>\n        <\/li>\n<li>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/klook.tp.st\/HF1hxh28\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #007bff; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\" rel=\"noopener\">\n                Rent a car\n            <\/a> \n            to explore distant sights\n        <\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n    <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id3303_bb01b9-57 .kb-table-of-content-wrap{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id3303_bb01b9-57 .kb-table-of-contents-title-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id3303_bb01b9-57 .kb-table-of-contents-title{font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id3303_bb01b9-57 .kb-table-of-content-wrap .kb-table-of-content-list{font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}<\/style>\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Historical Background:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In <a href=\"https:\/\/zh.wikipedia.org\/zh-tw\/%E5%8C%97%E6%8A%95%E6%BA%AB%E6%B3%89\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">1894<\/a> during the Qing Dynasty, the first person to establish a hot spring in Beitou was German sulfur merchant Ouely. The following year, Japanese Rear Admiral Tsunoda Hidematsu and Taipei County Secretary Nirei Keiji inspected the hot springs. On November 10, 1895, Governor Kabayama Sukenori also visited, and a public bath area began to form near today\u2019s Beitou Hot Spring Museum.<br>In 1905 funds were raised to construct Puji Temple, dedicated to the goddess of hot springs, Kannon, to bless the local hot spring industry. <\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3303_d15b64-74, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3303_d15b64-74[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3303_d15b64-74\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3303_d15b64-74 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3303_d15b64-74[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3303_d15b64-74\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading3303_d15b64-74 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3303_d15b64-74\">In <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Beitou_Hot_Spring_Museum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">1911<\/a>, construction began on the Beitou Public Hot Springs which was established under the direction of the Taipei Prefecture, modeled after the hot springs of Izu in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. It cost more than 56,000 yen to build, and construction was finally finished in 1913. In the late 1920s, members of the Japanese imperial family, including Prince Asaka Yasuhiko, visited Beitou&#8217;s public baths.<br>In 1954, Beitou became a legally recognized red-light district. The practice was abolished in 1979, and Beitou has since shifted focus to tourism and leisure.<br>In the 1960s and 1970s, the number of hot spring inns in Beitou peaked, with over 70 inns in operation. However, from 1975 onwards, the industry began to decline due to poor management, lack of public infrastructure, and excessive development. <br>In 1995, a local movement to save the Beitou Public Bathhouse succeeded, leading to its restoration as the Beitou Hot Spring Museum, which was designated a historic site in 1998. In 1999, the Tourism Bureau declared it the &#8220;Year of Beitou Hot Springs,&#8221; revitalizing the industry.<br>Beitou Hot Springs, along with Caoshan, Guanziling, and Sichongxi Hot Springs, was one of the four major hot springs in Taiwan during the Japanese era.<br>Beitou Hot Springs is a popular tourist attraction, especially with local Taiwanese people and Japanese tourists. The winter is the most popular season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hours:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>10 AM to 6 PM<br>Closed Mondays<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Price:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Free<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Activities:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides soaking in hot springs, there are many activities available in Beitou such as&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/klook.tp.st\/SP9gqbvo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rock Climbing<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/klook.tp.st\/hiE6T5Nk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Water Skiing<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/klook.tp.st\/KAKkBqkj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kani Kimono Rental<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/133510?cid=20125\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Escape Experience<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/klook.tp.st\/gKVw5OSu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Beitou Museum<\/a>, and more on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=741833&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F39713-beitou-sulphur-valley-rock-climbing-experience-taipei%2F%3Fspm%3DActivity.SearchSuggest_LIST%26clickId%3Db6851a2cd9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Klook here<\/a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/34011?cid=20125\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">KKday here<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tours:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can check out tours to Beitou such as a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/klook.tp.st\/gKVw5Eb1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Beitou and Yangmingshan Day Tour<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/klook.tp.st\/nAD7XiDm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Beitou and Yeliu Day Tour<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/klook.tp.st\/LYFLBZTB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Beitou and Tamsui Day Tour<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.klook.com\/activity\/96402-taipei-nationalpalacemuseum-beitou-dadaocheng-daytour\/?spm=SearchResult.SearchResult_LIST&amp;clickId=13d830343e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Beitou and National Palace Museum Tour<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/klook.tp.st\/OiVnNUNH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Beitou Muslim Friendly Tour<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/184155?cid=20125\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Beitou Arts and Culture Tour<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/105607-yangmingshan-shared-day-tour-from-taipei-lengshuikeng-zhuzihu?cid=20125\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Flower Season Tour<\/a>, and more on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=740759&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Fsearch%2Fresult%2F%3Fquery%3Dyangmingshan%26spm%3DSearchResult.TopNavigation.SearchInput%26clickId%3Dbd66a8b6c8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Klook here<\/a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/184149?cid=20125\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">KKday here<\/a>.<br>You can also check out the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/184149?cid=20125\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Beitou Fun Package<\/a>&nbsp;from&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/184149?cid=20125\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">KKday<\/a>&nbsp;which includes a one-day transportation coupon, hot spring coupon, and coupon for over 8 souvenir shops in Beitou.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to Stay:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>High end:<\/strong>&nbsp;We recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/booking.tp.st\/QNl3eZiN?journey_id=K7jjjb-lRgj9VnSkZXg-v&amp;trace_id=Zz2a302083ccd544f3ba3d8df-417346&amp;promo_kind=tp_short&amp;page_url=https%3A%2F%2Fstaging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com%2Fthe-best-hot-spring-hotels-in-beitou%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Wellsping Silks Beitou<\/a>, which is perhaps the fanciest hotel in Beitou is the Wellspring Silks Beitou, which towers like a behemoth over the cityscape. Here you can probably find the best quality and services in all of Beitou.<br><strong>Budget Hotels:&nbsp;<\/strong>We also recommend&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/agoda.tp.st\/w1L9vmnd?journey_id=NC2r2jABM_doihUPuoFPk&amp;trace_id=Zz2a302083ccd544f3ba3d8df-417346&amp;promo_kind=tp_short&amp;page_url=https%3A%2F%2Fstaging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com%2Fthe-best-hot-spring-hotels-in-beitou%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Water House<\/a> which seems like perhaps the best deal for the money in Beitou. Breakfast and private baths are included. There are also public bathing areas. The hotel is across from Beitou Park.<br><br>Looking for a hotel? We recommend booking through <a href=\"https:\/\/agoda.tp.st\/w1L9vmnd?journey_id=NC2r2jABM_doihUPuoFPk&amp;trace_id=Zz2a302083ccd544f3ba3d8df-417346&amp;promo_kind=tp_short&amp;page_url=https%3A%2F%2Fstaging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com%2Fthe-best-hot-spring-hotels-in-beitou%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Agoda here<\/a>, which provides the best quality accommodation selection in Taiwan.<br>Find out where to stay in <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/the-best-hot-spring-hotels-in-beitou\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">our Beitou Hot Spring Hotel Guide here<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/taiwan-hotelaccommodation-booking-faq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our Taiwan hotels guide<\/a>&nbsp;or search for the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/agoda.tp.st\/w1L9vmnd?journey_id=NC2r2jABM_doihUPuoFPk&amp;trace_id=Zz2a302083ccd544f3ba3d8df-417346&amp;promo_kind=tp_short&amp;page_url=https%3A%2F%2Fstaging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com%2Fthe-best-hot-spring-hotels-in-beitou%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">best hotel deals in Taiwan here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to get there:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>By MRT:<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Take the MRT to Xinbeitou MRT station. The museum is about a five-minute walk from the MRT station.&nbsp;You can book tickets to travel to Taipei via&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=727558&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Fen-US%2Fbuses-2%2F1014-taiwan%2F%3Fdes_id%3D10012\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">inter-city bus on Klook here<\/a>.&nbsp;<br><strong>By Car\/Scooter:&nbsp;<\/strong><br>From downtown Taipei, take Provincial Highway 2 north to New Beitou MRT Station. There is limited paid parking nearby.&nbsp;Looking for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=668569&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Fen-US%2Factivity%2F46362-taipei-station-scooter-rental-pick-up%2F%3Fspm%3DSearchResult.SearchResult_LIST%26clickId%3Dfe971c248d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">scooter rental<\/a>&nbsp;in Taipei? Check out&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=668569&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Fen-US%2Factivity%2F46362-taipei-station-scooter-rental-pick-up%2F%3Fspm%3DSearchResult.SearchResult_LIST%26clickId%3Dfe971c248d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Klook here<\/a>,&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/city\/taipei\/transportation?cid=20125\" title=\"\">KKday here<\/a>&nbsp;to search for options.&nbsp;You can also check out our scooter rental guide&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/scootermoped-rental-in-taiwan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.&nbsp;<br>If you are looking for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=668569&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Fen-US%2Fsearch%2Fresult%2F%3Fquery%3Dtaipei%2520car%2520rental%26spm%3DActivity.TopNavigation.SearchInput%26clickId%3D00cec2d002\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">car rentals<\/a>, you can also search&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/qeeq.tp.st\/eDCviywh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Qeeq here<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=668569&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Fen-US%2Fsearch%2Fresult%2F%3Fquery%3Dtaipei%2520car%2520rental%26spm%3DActivity.TopNavigation.SearchInput%26clickId%3D00cec2d002\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Klook here<\/a>,&nbsp;or&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/city\/taipei\/transportation?cid=20125\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">KKday here<\/a>.&nbsp;You can also check out our car rental guide&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/scooter-and-car-rental-in-taiwan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><strong>By Bicycle:&nbsp;<\/strong><br>Cycling is the best way to enjoy Taiwan\u2019s landscapes if you have the time and energy.&nbsp;Looking for bicycle rentals in Taiwan? You can use Taiwan\u2019s many Youbike&nbsp;sharing stations, or search for rentals on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/104583?cid=20125\" title=\"\">KKday here<\/a>, and search for tours on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=733810&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Fsearch%2Fresult%2F%3Fquery%3DtaIWAN%2520%2520CYCLING%26spm%3DSearchResult.TopNavigation.SearchInput%26clickId%3D5597edb156\">Klook here<\/a>.&nbsp;You can also check out our Taiwan cycling guide&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/taiwan-cycling-guide\">here<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Map:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Please see a list of places we will cover in the map below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"col sqs-col-10 span-10\"><div class=\"row sqs-row\"><div class=\"col sqs-col-8 span-8\"><div class=\"sqs-block code-block sqs-block-code\" data-block-type=\"23\" id=\"block-yui_3_17_2_15_1463463044318_4587\"><div class=\"sqs-block-content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d55178.14773366289!2d121.46917248823627!3d25.13762864428322!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x3442ae50f43af1e9%3A0xadf18f29697c0a3c!2sBeitou%20Hot%20Spring%20Museum!5e1!3m2!1sen!2stw!4v1728285123983!5m2!1sen!2stw\" width=\"90%\" height=\"600\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"col sqs-col-2 span-2\"><div class=\"sqs-block spacer-block sqs-block-spacer sized vsize-1\" data-block-type=\"21\" id=\"block-yui_3_17_2_1_1551726290385_9645\"><div class=\"sqs-block-content\">&nbsp;<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html\" data-block-type=\"2\" id=\"block-yui_3_17_2_1_1551726290385_30519\"><div class=\"sqs-block-content\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Drone Video<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>See below for our drone video to get an overview of the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-boldblocks-youtube-block\"><div id=\"yb-video-b6Vh3yU-bog\" class=\"yb-player\" data-video-id=\"b6Vh3yU-bog\" data-title=\"Play\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/b6Vh3yU-bog\/hqdefault.jpg)\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"yb-btn-play\"><span class=\"visually-hidden\">Play<\/span><\/button><\/div><figcaption class=\"yb-caption\">Beitou Hot Springs \u5317\u6295\u6eab\u6cc9<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">360 Degree Panorama <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Or you can check out our panorama of Beitou below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"fb-root\"><\/div>\n<script async defer crossorigin=\"anonymous\" src=\"https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/sdk.js#xfbml=1&#038;version=v21.0&#038;appId=609580882843833\"><\/script>\n\n<div class=\"fb-post\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Foreignersintaiwanblog\/posts\/pfbid02xT9fWdMkkyUH9QEmAeN4UVk8EENRkzu7j281FdNgcuy2WKALFmKC6JLzL753SKQ9l\" data-width=\"750\" data-show-text=\"true\"><blockquote cite=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Foreignersintaiwanblog\/posts\/957247533095224\" class=\"fb-xfbml-parse-ignore\"><p>360 degree view from above Beitou Park, Beitou Library, Beitou Public Hit Springs, and Beitou Hit Soring Museum in&#8230;<\/p>Posted by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Foreignersintaiwanblog\">Foreigners in Taiwan \u5916\u570b\u4eba\u5728\u53f0\u7063<\/a> on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Foreignersintaiwanblog\/posts\/957247533095224\">Sunday, November 10, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The one above is over Beitou Park (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Foreignersintaiwanblog\/posts\/pfbid02xT9fWdMkkyUH9QEmAeN4UVk8EENRkzu7j281FdNgcuy2WKALFmKC6JLzL753SKQ9l\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">link<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Journey:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I have been inside the Beitou Hot Spring Museum once, but I have passed it many times while visiting Beitou. It is truly a journey to the past; the building has been meticulously restored to its heyday in Japanese times, and there are also many exhibits inside to give you insight into Beitou&#8217;s past. Best of all, it&#8217;s free. I highly recommend visiting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/beitouhss-21-2048x1365.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3306\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>On the way to the Museum, you will pass through Beitou Park and come to this pavilion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/beitouhss-22-2048x1365.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3307\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There is also a hot spring river, the Huangxi River, sometimes called the Beitou River. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/9289e7cd-f83c-49e2-8ee8-3a8e4106aabb.jfif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3304\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The main building is built in Tudor-style with a brick and wood fa\u00e7ade and black tile roof. A large green lawn sits in front of the building. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/beitouhss-25-2048x1365.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3308\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have time, you can also visit the Beitou Library, which is considered on the most beautiful libraries in Taiwan, built with wood in Japanese traditional style. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/beitouhss-26-2048x1365.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3309\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Around the park, you can see many concrete steps, many of which date back to the Japanese era. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/beitouhss-96-2048x1365.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3326\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>View of the eastern side of the building, with an amphitheater in front. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/beitouhss-94-2048x1365.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3327\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There is also a small balcony on the second floor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/beitouhss-29-2048x1365.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3312\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Front entrance to the museum, with intricately restored woodwork and roof tiles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/beitouhss-28-2048x1365.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3311\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>First, you have to line up and wait to put your shoes in a locker. If there are too many people, the wait will be longer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/beitouhss-30-2048x1365.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3313\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You then have to wear flip flops around the building. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/beitouhss-31-2048x1365.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3314\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Floor map of the building. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/beitouhss-99-2048x1365.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3328\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About Beitou Hot Spring Museum<\/strong><br>The building occupies more than 2,300 square meters over two floors. The first floor was built of brick and the second of wood. The building displays a mixture of Japanese and Western construction styles. Formerly known as Beitou Public Bathhouse (Hokutou Public Bathhouse), it was the largest public bath in East Asia at that time. It was designed by Moriyama Matsunosuke, who also constructed many other significant buildings, such as the Office of the Governor-General of Taiwan and the Tainan State Hall. The first floor consists of the bathing area, while a resting area occupies the second floor. When visitors were finished bathing and changing clothes on the first floor, they could proceed to the second floor\u2019s tatami lobby to take a rest, have a cup of tea or a meal, play chess or walk to the balcony to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Beitou Stream. (Now designated as a city monument, it does not provide bathing services.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/beitouhss-100-1-2048x1365.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3329\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Chronology of Beitou<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>1600<\/strong> &#8211; The plain aborigines had already lived in Taiwan for thousands of years. The Ketagalan, Kavalan, and Kararaban communities of the Ketagalan tribe lived in Beitou area.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1632<\/strong> &#8211; The Spanish and Dutch engaged in sulfur trading and a variety of commercial activities with the plain aborigines.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1664<\/strong> &#8211; Yu Yong-he came to Beitou to mine sulfur. His book, &#8220;Bai Hai You Fu,&#8221; or &#8220;Various Notes on Small Sea,&#8221; is the earliest travel report on Taiwan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1893<\/strong> &#8211; The German sulfur merchant Ouelly discovered the hot springs in Beitou.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1896<\/strong> &#8211; Matsumoto Kamerota, the chief of the financial division of Taipei Army, built the Beitou Bathhouse and began utilizing sulfur hot springs. Inspired by the Beppu Hot Springs in Japan, with the assistance of craftsmen from Osaka, he set up the Tangyou hot spring hotel. These are the three earliest hot springs in Taiwan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1898<\/strong> &#8211; The Beitou Branch of the Japanese Military Hospital (presently known as Xinyang Academy) was completed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1901<\/strong> &#8211; The Beitou-Tamsui Railway and the Beitou Railway Station were established.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1905<\/strong> &#8211; Japanese researcher Okamoto Yahiko discovered Hokutolite in Beitou Stream. Hokutolite is currently the only mineral in the world named after a Taiwanese place. The mineral is formed when green sulfur hot spring water flows over lands rich in heavy metals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1907<\/strong> &#8211; The Taiwan Women&#8217;s Charity Association set up charity baths in Beitou, which were free to poor children and the elderly, commonly referred to as &#8220;San-sin Tang&#8221; by Taiwanese.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1909<\/strong> &#8211; Hirata Gengo published a guide on Beitou&#8217;s hot springs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1911<\/strong> &#8211; Matsumoto Kamerota constructed a hot spring hotel known as Guizikeng to introduce Beitou&#8217;s sulfur springs to foreign tourists.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1912<\/strong> &#8211; Matsumoto began manufacturing &#8220;Beitou Pottery&#8221; and used the profits to build schools and cultivate flowers. Beitou was a trendy tourist destination at this time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1913<\/strong> &#8211; The Beitou Public Bathhouse and Betou (stone) park were completed. Beitou became popular as a recreation area due to the park\u2019s entertainment facilities and affordable entry.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1915<\/strong> &#8211; The planning of &#8220;Treshinji,&#8221; a Japanese Shingon Buddhist Temple on the east side of Beitou stream, began. The temple is currently known as Puj Temple.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1916<\/strong> &#8211; Beitou Hot Spring Lane, a 1.2-kilometer asphalt road between Beitou and Xinbeitou, was completed. Xinbeitou became an entertainment area with movie theaters, dance clubs, and brothels.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1920<\/strong> &#8211; Zhuzihu became a village under the jurisdiction of the Shilin District, Taihoku (Taipei) Prefecture. The first branch of the Beitou Library was established.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1921<\/strong> &#8211; The Kazan Guesthouse, now known as the Taiwan Folk Arts Museum, was completed. It is one of the largest remaining single Japanese wooden buildings in Taiwan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1923<\/strong> &#8211; The Japanese were growing Japonica rice around Bamboo Lake. Japanese Crown Prince Hirohito arrived at Taipei. During his short visit, he visited the Beitou Public Bathhouse and stepped on a stone in Beitou Stream for preservation. In memory of Hirohito\u2019s visit, people protected the stone and erected a tablet with the inscription &#8220;In Memory of His Imperial Highness Crossing the Stream.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1925<\/strong> &#8211; Construction of the Beitou Grotto for the Buddhist deity Acala was completed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1929<\/strong> &#8211; Construction of Caoshan Public Baths (now the Taipei Teachers&#8217; Training Center) was completed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1945<\/strong> &#8211; The authorities included Beitou as a part of Yangmingshan Scenic Area, and the administrative division was changed to Beitou Town, Taipei County.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1967<\/strong> &#8211; Beitou Town\u2019s status was upgraded to be included as a part of Taipei City.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1979<\/strong> &#8211; Licensed prostitution was abolished in Beitou.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1985<\/strong> &#8211; Yangmingshan National Park was established.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1988<\/strong> &#8211; The last train ran on the Beitou-Tamsui Railway. The Beitou Railway Station became history.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1994<\/strong> &#8211; On a field trip for local culture courses, teachers and students from the Beitou Elementary School came upon the deserted Beitou Public Bathhouse. They enlisted local cultural workers and historians to launch a campaign to save this historical site.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1997<\/strong> &#8211; The Beitou Public Bathhouse was classified as a Class III Historic Monument by the Ministry of the Interior on February 20, 1997.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1998<\/strong> &#8211; The Beitou Hot Spring Museum officially opened on October 31, 1998.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2006<\/strong> &#8211; The Taipei Public Library Beitou Branch re-opened. The two-story wooden building is the first eco-friendly, green library in Taiwan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2011<\/strong> &#8211; The first Taiwan Yueqin Folk Lore Festival was held in Beitou, drawing a grand amount of attention. Meanwhile, Beitou Stone Park and Beitou Hot Spring Museum held their first international cultural festival.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2013<\/strong> &#8211; Taipei City Government designated Hokutolite (a rare mineral) and designated Beitou Stream as a protected natural landmark.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2014<\/strong> &#8211; The planning of a public building complex was returned to Taipei from the Taiwan Folk Village in Chiang Mai after more than forty years. Construction commenced on the park area near Xinbeitou Railway Station.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2016<\/strong> &#8211; Xinbeitou Railway Station commenced reconstruction.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2017<\/strong> &#8211; &#8220;Beitou 120&#8221; exhibition was held, celebrating 120 years of hot springs. A series of exhibits were held for the &#8220;Rebirth of the Xinbeitou Train Station.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2018<\/strong> &#8211; After 27 years of restoration, the museum was reopened, marking the 80th anniversary of the Beitou Hot Spring Museum.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2023<\/strong> &#8211; Beitou Public Bathhouse 110th Anniversary and Beitou Hot Spring Museum 25th Anniversary.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/beitouhss-101-2048x1365.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3330\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Steamy Hot Spring Resort<\/strong><br>In 1896, hot spring hotels such as Songtaoyuan and Tianguoan opened for business, and the hot spring industry began a gradual rise. These hotels and clubs introduced traditional hotel systems along with Japanese geishas. The area of Shinhokuto (now Xinbeitou), like many hot spring sites in Japan, was a famous, upscale recreational area. After the end of World War II, the Nationalist government retreated to Taiwan from China and did not impose a ban on the operational model of Xinbeitou hot spring business, which had developed into an entertainment during the period of Japanese rule. Instead, it issued rules and regulations for management. Since then, Beitou has not only been a place for drinking and pleasure, but was also a must-see attraction for Japanese tourists in the 1960s and 1970s, as well as a holiday spot for U.S. military soldiers during the Vietnam War. By the time prostitution was abolished in 1979, Beitou was regarded as a \u201cpleasure land\u201d in Taiwan.<br><br><strong>Historical Context<\/strong><br>The Beitou Hot Spring Museum, formerly known as the Hokuto Public Bathhouse (Beitou Public Bathhouse), underwent changes through different eras, from the public baths during the Japanese rule to the Zhongshan House and KMT Service Center after the war. However, the building was eventually closed and abandoned due to the intermittent change of the competent authority. The Beitou Hot Spring Museum is like a huge treasure box of time, holding the people&#8217;s collective memories and spirit of different eras, standing quietly beside the Beitou Stream, accompanying and witnessing the historical development of Beitou.<br>You&#8217;ll see old photographs of the Beitou Hot Spring Museum and its surroundings exhibited on the left and right sides of the area, guiding visitors to pick up the historical fragments scattered over time.<br><br><strong>Discovery<\/strong><br>In 1994, a group of teachers and students from Beitou Elementary School discovered that the Beitou Public Bathhouse (Hokuto Public Bathhouse) had been abandoned for nearly seven years in the process of collecting materials during homeland teaching. With the efforts of society, it was finally classified as a Class III Historic Monument in 1997 (now a city monument due to the development of the legal system). After renovation, it was reopened in 1998 under the name of the Beitou Hot Spring Museum. The Beitou Hot Spring Museum no longer provides bath services, but instead introduces the history of Beitou and hot springs to the public in order to revitalize and renew the public spirit of the facility. This section introduces the history of the transformation from a public bathhouse to a hot spring museum and its architectural beauty, and presents the Beitou Ecomuseum with interactive maps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/beitouhss-102-2048x1365.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3331\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Best Wishes from the Space-Time Box<\/strong><br>Local musician Chen Ming-chang organizes all kinds of activities, including lectures, performances, exhibitions, and workshops to contribute to the preservation and promotion of yueqin (moon guitar) culture. 2013 was the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the Beitou Public Bathhouse. The Taiwan Yueqin Folk Song Association, artist Yang Yeh, and installation artist Ague worked as a team to organize the event. The exhibition included activities such as painting of music instruments and installation art, and the event organizers donated a &#8220;Best Wishes from the Space-Time Box&#8221; No.100 Memorial Moon Guitar to the museum, leaving a mark on the 100th anniversary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/beitouhss-32-2048x1365.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3315\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The biggest room on the second floor is this bamboo mat resting area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/beitouhss-33-2048x1365.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3316\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Memories of Beitou<\/strong><br>Artist: Chu Fang-Yi<br>Medium: Stoneware clay, stainless steel, copper, optical touch screen<br>Dimensions: Display frames 1350 x W450 x D50 cm, L330 x W316 x D50 cm, moving platforms (3), L100 x W125 x H75 cm; ceramic objects between L10 x W10 cm and L50 x W50 cm.<br>Year: 2013<br><strong>Artist&#8217;s Statement:<\/strong><br>This artwork is inspired by ancient poetry and resembles calligraphy in form, with the arrangement of ceramic pieces replacing the textual expressions of verse. The shapes of the ceramic pieces are derived from the forms of public participation, and from the artist\u2019s research into Beitou\u2019s distinctive memories and artifacts, internalizing the local culture and spirit through an artistic vocabulary. Abstract geometrical objects portray the unique heritage of Beitou, concretely and tangibly expressing Beitou\u2019s renowned natural and historical elements, and transforming them into an alternative approach to storytelling, mutually corresponding with and enhancing the historical Beitou Hot Spring Museum. As gentle breezes cross the window curtains, inside the quiet display space, the artwork slowly and ever so softly tells the countless stories of Beitou.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/beitouhss-34-2048x1365.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3318\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The many symbols that represent Beitou. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/beitouhss-35-2048x1365.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3317\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>View from the second floor looking out at the Beitou Library. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/beitouhss-36-2048x1365.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3332\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A small exhibit on the second floor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/beitouhss-37-1-2048x1365.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3333\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Beitou Impression<\/strong><br>For most people, the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of Beitou is the hot springs, but Beitou actually offers more than just hot springs. The Beitou district covers part of the Tatun Volcano Group and the Guandu Plain, and the diversity of the landscape has contributed to Beitou\u2019s special features. In particular, the volcano group has brought abundant natural resources to Beitou and created the famous hot springs. Its natural resources have driven the development of its recreational and entertainment industries, which in turn has led to the flourishing of the arts and humanities, attracting tourists from all regions. The ongoing presence of visitors and the continuous efforts of community residents have kept Beitou young and energetic.<br>This exhibition area is divided into three parts: \u201cFertile Beitou,\u201d \u201cLOHAS Beitou,\u201d and \u201cHistorical Beitou.\u201d It introduces Beitou\u2019s unique beauty and people\u2019s various impressions of it based on aspects of its natural resources, leisure and entertainment, and history and culture. It also invites the visitors to gain a better understanding of this place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/beitouhss-38-2048x1365.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3341\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Video showing the early settlement of Beitou. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tatami Lobby<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/beitouhss-39-1-2048x1365.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3342\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Tatami Lobby on second-floor area is a nice place to relax. The floor is made of bamboo mats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/beitouhss-41-1-2048x1365.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3343\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Here you can enjoy views of the outdoors, with gentle breezes and fans to cool you off in the summer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/beitouhss-43-2-2048x1365.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3344\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In a side room here was another audiovisual display. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/beitouhss-46-1-2048x1365.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3345\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There is also a small gift shop here on the second floor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/beitouhss-47-2-2048x1365.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3346\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>And an old bicycle with a traditional meal set on the back of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/beitouhss-48-1-2048x1365.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3347\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Next you can make your way down the pristine wooden stairs to the first floor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/beitouhss-51-2048x1365.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3348\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is a historical display of the hot spring bath rooms, which were separated into male(blue) and female (red) spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/beitouhss-53-2048x1365.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3349\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Old bathing area with historical film. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/beitouhss-54-2048x1365.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3350\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Introduction of different hot spring water types. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/beitouhss-55-2048x1365.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3351\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Foot washing area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/beitouhss-56-2048x1365.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3352\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Bath with a view. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/beitouhss-58-2048x1365.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3353\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking back at the main entrance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/beitouhss-60-2048x1365.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3354\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Old photos on the wall. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/beitouhss-62-2048x1365.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3355\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Next you can make your way to the main bath area, which is filled with water but not open to the public. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wordpress_z\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/7a79f8d2-65d2-485f-91dc-71d81b7c5a40-jfif.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3305\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Another view of the traditional bathing area which in the past could fit many people. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/beitouhss-64-2048x1365.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3356\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Historical Context<\/strong><br>The Beitou Hot Spring Museum, formerly known as the Hokuto Public Bathhouse (Beitou Public Bathhouse), underwent changes through different eras, from the public baths during the Japanese rule to the Zhongshan House and KMT Service Center after the war. However, the building was eventually closed and abandoned due to the intermittent change of the competent authority. The Beitou Hot Spring Museum is like a huge treasure box of time, holding the people\u2019s collective memories and spirit of different eras, standing quietly beside the Beitou Stream, accompanying and witnessing the historical development of Beitou.<br>You\u2019ll see old photographs of the Beitou Hot Spring Museum and its surroundings exhibited on the left and right sides of the area, guiding visitors to pick up the historical fragments scattered over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/beitouhss-65-2048x1365.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3357\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Photos from the period covering 1895-1913, from the beginning of the Japanese colonization to the establishment of the Beitou Public Hot Spring. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/beitouhss-66-2048x1365.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3358\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>More photos from the period covering 1895-1913, from the beginning of the Japanese colonization to the establishment of the Beitou Public Hot Spring. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/beitouhss-67-1365x2048.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3359\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Photos from 1913 to 1945, from the establishment of the Public Hot Spring until the end of WWII, which was considered a very affluent time for Beitou Hot Springs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/beitouhss-68-2048x1365.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3360\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>More photos from 1913 to 1945, from the establishment of the Public Hot Spring until the end of WWII, which was considered a very affluent time for Beitou Hot Springs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/beitouhss-69-2048x1365.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3361\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Photos from 1945 -1979, the post-war years during ROC rule. During this time the hot spring area had a red-light district and was popular with American servicemen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/beitouhss-71-1365x2048.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3362\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Photos from economic downturn from 1979 &#8211; 1994, which coincided with American servicemen leaving Taiwan, meaning the hot springs were not as popular. You can see that trash filled up the Huangxi River. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/beitouhss-75-1365x2048.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3363\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Turnaround and rebuilding of Beitou: 1994 -1998, especially with the completion of the MRT line in 1997. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/beitouhss-76-2048x1365.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3364\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>More history and rebuilding of Beitou from 1998-2011, and 2011 until now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/beitouhss-89-2048x1365.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3370\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>View outside onto the front lawn. 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