Rich in active gases or metals — a strong mineral character.
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh
Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
SoufreSulfuresSulfates
Xinbeitou Hot Spring Historic is a landmark thermal site in the Xinbeitou district of Taipei, Taiwan, one of East Asia's most celebrated hot spring destinations with a history spanning over a century from its Japanese colonial-era development in the 1890s. The sulfurous waters here, notably including the rare 'Green Sulfur Spring' (Qing Liu Spring), emerge at high temperatures and are known for their strong mineral potency and skin-rejuvenating properties. Xinbeitou's charming blend of Meiji-era architecture, geothermal museums, and ryokan-style bathhouses makes it a culturally immersive thermal experience just minutes from central Taipei by MRT.
Insider tip — Xinbeitou is one of Asia's most accessible volcanic hot spring districts, sitting at the end of a dedicated MRT branch line just 40 minutes from central Taipei. The distinctive green sulfurous waters, tinted by the rare radium mineral radiobarite, have been flowing since Japanese colonial bathers established the resort in 1896. The historic Beitou Hot Spring Museum, housed in a stunning 1913 Japanese-style wooden bathhouse, chronicles this remarkable spa heritage. Book a private cabin at one of the older ryokan-style inns for the most authentic experience.
