New Taipei City Travel

Wulai’s hot springs have been famous since ancient times, and when tourists think of Wulai, they think of mountain hot springs. The name "Wulai" in the Atayal language refers to hot spring water, thus the name indicates the importance of the Wulai hot springs in the Atayal people's lives. The Wulai Hot Springs are mainly distributed in Zhongzhili, around the Lansheng Bridge and the Xiluoan area. These are sodium bicarbonate springs, which have an exfoliating effect and promotes the metabolism. After soaking in these springs, your skin will feel soft and tender. Known as "Beauty Spas”, many hotels and high-end restaurants in Wulai offer hot springs as part of tour packages with hot spring bathing and special hot spring meals.Any time of year, many tourists come to Wulai to enjoy bathing in the hot springs. After an invigorating hot spring bath is a good time to take a slow stroll along Wulai Old Street to taste some traditional Atayal delicacies and shop for some tribal handicrafts. With its hot springs, old streets and Atayal culture, Wulai is a very attractive place for tourists.

Ancient Kyoto-style century-old temple is hidden in Xizhi?! Gongbei Temple in Xizhi is well-known for maple appreciation during fall. Besides the beautiful maples’ red, Gongbei Temple that was built in 1906 is now more than a century old, and the stone-paved double arch bridge outside the Temple is equally classic and elegant. Paradise does not end here, following Xiwan Road and continue into the woods, there hides a lake surrounded by the mountains – it is Xinshan Dream Lake! The name “Dream Lake” originates from the frequent foggy sight during winter, which gives it a misty and fantastical ambiance, making it a popular attraction for many newlyweds’ wedding photo shoot! Following the hiking trail up into Xinshan and having a bird’s-eye view of Dream Lake, tourists will feel the tranquility and be freshened up from the summer heat. On the return trip back to downtown Xizhi, visitors are recommended to visit Xizhi Old Street on their way home. It is where Xizhi began its development and where many historic sites have been preserved. In this neighborhood, there are the old Babao Glass Noodle shop of more than 30 years and the legendary 6-decade-old savory porridge shop; and the evening market by the train station offers a wide array of hearty tasty eats. As the sky grows dark, the twinkling star lights over the Keelung River, and the winding S-shaped Starlight Bridge also shines like the stars in a galaxy after it is lit up at night. There is no better ending for your day as you take a walk after enjoying the street eats while enjoying the starry light!