Beitou Hot Springs & Yangmingshan National Park Tour
Discover Beitou Hot Springs and Yangmingshan National Park on this excursion from Taipei, featuring hot springs, volcanoes and spectacular natural landscapes.
This Beitou Hot Springs & Yangmingshan National Park tour is ideal for discovering some of the most beautiful natural areas around Taipei on a comfortable and hassle-free guided excursion. In one day, you will explore the famous Beitou Hot Springs, the Beitou Hot Springs Museum, the thermal valley, as well as the volcanic landscapes and grasslands of Yangmingshan National Park.
With an optimized itinerary designed to avoid traffic as much as possible, scheduled free time at key sites and several convenient drop-off points, this Beitou Hot Springs and Yangmingshan National Park excursion combines relaxation, nature and culture, far from the urban hustle.
🌿 Beitou Hot Springs & Yangmingshan National Park Tour: key information
- ✔️ Guided excursion from Taipei
- ♨️ Complete discovery of Beitou Hot Springs
- 🏛️ Admission to the Beitou Hot Springs Museum
- 🌋 Exploration of Yangmingshan National Park
- 🎟️ Beitou Hot Springs & Yangmingshan National Park excursion tickets included
- 🚌 Itinerary designed to maximize time on site and minimize time on the road
- 🕒 Duration: full day
The Beitou Hot Springs tour is one of the must-do experiences to discover a peaceful and authentic side of Taipei. Located north of the city, the Beitou thermal district is famous for its natural hot springs, Japanese heritage and steam-filled volcanic landscapes. This Beitou Hot Springs Taipei excursion appeals both to travelers seeking relaxation and those interested in local culture.
Choosing this excursion allows you to fully enjoy the iconic sites without organizational constraints. The itinerary is designed to optimize travel time and offer a balanced experience combining cultural discovery, nature walks and immersion in Taiwan’s thermal heritage.
Why choose a Beitou Hot Springs tour?
The Beitou Hot Springs Museum is an essential stop on any Beitou Hot Springs Museum tour. Housed in a former Japanese bathhouse built in 1913, this beautifully restored wooden building reflects the historical importance of hot springs in Taiwan.
During the visit, you will discover how Beitou became a major thermal destination in Asia during the Japanese colonial period. The exhibitions explain the different types of hot springs, their traditional uses and their role in local daily life.
This Beitou Hot Springs Museum excursion helps visitors better understand the identity of the district before continuing to the surrounding natural sites.
The Thermal Valley is one of the most impressive highlights of any Beitou Hot Springs tour. This natural site, closed to bathing but accessible via walkways, reveals an almost unreal landscape: a milky pool of water, thick steam and a strong sulfur smell.
Walking around the valley allows visitors to appreciate the geothermal power of the region. It is also one of the most photographed spots in Beitou and is frequently mentioned in Beitou Hot Springs reviews for its unique atmosphere.
Highlights of the Thermal Valley:
This stop truly defines the Beitou Hot Springs excursion, showcasing the raw power of nature that feeds these famous hot springs.
During this excursion, visits are organized according to the opening hours of the main sites to ensure the best possible experience at each stop.
👉 These opening hours are provided for reference only and may change depending on the season, public holidays, weather conditions or maintenance work. The itinerary is adjusted on the day of the visit to comply with current opening hours and ensure a smooth experience.
After Beitou, the itinerary continues with a Yangmingshan National Park tour, a true green lung of Taipei. Located north of the city, this national park extends across the Beitou District and other areas of the Taipei metropolitan region. It is renowned for its flora, volcanic landscapes and visible geological phenomena such as fumaroles, lava fields, craters and hot springs.
This excursion allows you to explore the main sites without logistical complexity, with a route designed to maximize time spent enjoying fresh air, walking in nature and admiring panoramic views rather than waiting in traffic.
Why Yangmingshan National Park is a must-see:
Xiaoyoukeng is one of the most impressive sites of the Yangmingshan National Park tour. This active volcanic area is famous for its fumaroles, cracked ground and clouds of steam rising from the earth.
Well-maintained walkways allow visitors to observe this natural phenomenon safely. In many Yangmingshan National Park reviews, Xiaoyoukeng is described as one of the highlights of the visit.
At Xiaoyoukeng, you will see:
The second part of the excursion highlights softer, greener landscapes. The Qingtiangang grassland is a vast rolling area, perfect for walking through lush meadows and enjoying panoramic views. The route is organized to reduce travel time and allow more time on site.
Zhuzihu (Zhu Zihu) Lake is well known for its seasonal flower cultivation and offers a pleasant spot for a break and free time. Finally, Lengshuikeng is the perfect place to relax with a soothing foot bath, especially appreciated after walking and exploring volcanic viewpoints.
What makes these sites unique:
These stops perfectly complete the Yangmingshan National Park tour, offering a varied experience combining nature, relaxation and discovery.
This excursion includes Beitou Hot Springs excursion tickets as well as Yangmingshan National Park tickets, ensuring a smooth, hassle-free experience without queues or logistical concerns. Everything is designed so you can fully enjoy the sites without worrying about access, schedules or transportation from Taipei.
The Yangmingshan National Park excursion tickets provide access to the park’s main natural areas, hiking trails, volcanic viewpoints and iconic sites included in the itinerary. On the Beitou side, the Beitou Hot Springs excursion tickets cover essential cultural and natural sites, including the museum and publicly accessible thermal areas.
What is included in the excursion tickets
Thanks to this turnkey organization, Yangmingshan National Park excursion tickets and Beitou Hot Springs tickets fit seamlessly into the day’s program, without delays or interruptions. This is a real advantage for travelers wishing to discover these major Taipei landmarks under the best conditions.
Choosing this one-day excursion to discover Beitou Hot Springs and Yangmingshan National Park means benefiting from an optimized route and simplified logistics. Unlike a self-guided visit, you avoid transfers, bus changes and uncertainty around travel times.
The program is designed to minimize time spent in traffic and maximize time on site, with a smooth itinerary linking Qingtiangang, Xiaoyoukeng, Lengshuikeng, and then Beitou (Thermal Valley, museum, photo stop at the library). At the end of the tour, several drop-off points are available, making it easy to continue your day in Taipei.
Advantages of this organization
This organization is especially appreciated by travelers looking to combine nature, relaxation and culture without transport hassle.
For many visitors, getting to Yangmingshan National Park from Taipei can seem complicated without an organized solution. Although public buses are available, connections, variable frequency and travel times can make the experience less smooth, especially on a single day.
This excursion simplifies transportation: you join a departure point depending on the selected option, then are taken directly to the park’s main sites without waiting or changing transport. This maximizes time on site and provides easy access to the most interesting areas of Yangmingshan National Park.
Thanks to this organization, getting to Yangmingshan National Park from Taipei becomes simple, comfortable and enjoyable, even for a first visit.
Beitou Hot Springs reviews often highlight the peaceful atmosphere of the district, the cultural richness of the museum and the spectacular nature of the Thermal Valley. Travelers particularly appreciate the combination of historical heritage and volcanic landscapes, which is rare in a major city like Taipei.
On the park side, Yangmingshan National Park reviews emphasize the diversity of landscapes: active fumaroles, green grasslands, seasonal flower fields and wide-open panoramas. Many also value spending more time outdoors, with an itinerary designed to reduce waiting times and facilitate access to sites like Qingtiangang.
What travelers appreciate the most
Beitou Hot Springs reviews and Yangmingshan National Park reviews point to the same conclusion: this excursion offers a complete, immersive and accessible experience, ideal for discovering two of Taipei’s top highlights in one single day.
Find out if your question has been answered in the list below
Yes, the Beitou Hot Springs tour is included in the itinerary. It includes visits to iconic sites in the hot spring district, such as the hot spring valley and the Beitou Hot Springs Museum, as well as a relaxing foot bath. This allows you to enjoy the hot springs and cultural heritage of Beitou in a seamless setting, without worrying about logistics.
Yes, Yangmingshan National Park tickets and Yangmingshan National Park tour tickets are included in this package. Access to the park's major natural areas and volcanic sites is included in the itinerary, allowing you to fully enjoy Yangmingshan National Park without additional purchases or waiting on arrival.
With this organized tour, getting to Yangmingshan National Park from Taipei is easier. Depending on the option you choose, you will meet at a convenient departure point, and transportation will be provided to the various sites in the park. This solution avoids transfers on public transportation and optimizes your time for a day trip.
Reviews of Beitou Hot Springs highlight the relaxing atmosphere and cultural richness of the spa district. Reviews of Yangmingshan National Park emphasize the diversity of the volcanic and natural landscapes. Together, these two sites offer a balanced excursion combining relaxation, nature, and discovery, which is highly appreciated by international travelers.