🌋 **Beitou Thermal Valley Summer Day Trip** *"A geothermal wonderland with cooling surprises

#summervacay #### 🌞 **Why Visit in Summer?** ✅ **Unique contrast** - Soak in mild acidic springs (40°C) while surrounded by cool forest shade ✅ **Free foot baths** with mountain views ✅ **Less crowded** than winter months ✅ **Easy access** - Just 30 mins from Taipei Main Station --- ### 🗓️ **Perfect Summer Itinerary** *(Avoid weekends for smaller crowds)* #### ☀️ **Morning: Geothermal Wonders** **8:30 AM** - Depart Taipei via **Red Line MRT to Xinbeitou Station** **9:00 AM** - Walk through **Beitou Park** (shaded paths along hot stream) **9:30 AM** - Arrive at **Thermal Valley** (opens at 9am) - Marvel at the **emerald sulfuric lake** (80-100°C!) - Learn at the **eco-museum** about volcanic activity #### 🧊 **Midday: Beat the Heat** **11:00 AM** - **Millennium Hot Spring** (NT$40 entry) - Choose the **coolest pool** (38°C) or **cold plunge pool** - Pro tip: Bring a **small towel** and **flip flops** **12:30 PM** - Lunch at **Sushi Express Beitou** or **Puti Garden Vegetarian** #### 🌿 **Afternoon: Cooling Trails** **2:00 PM** - **Zhongshan Trail** (forest canopy walk to steaming fumaroles) **3:30 PM** - **Beitou Library** (world's greenest library - great AC break) **4:30 PM** - **Ketagalan Culture Center** (free indigenous exhibits) #### 🌙 **Evening: Twilight Relaxation** **6:00 PM** - **Public Foot Baths** (free, near Xinbeitou Station) **7:00 PM** - Dinner at **Revolver Bistro** (craft beer + Western fare) --- ### 📌 **Summer Survival Guide** 🧴 **Must-bring**: Sunscreen, hat, refillable water bottle 🚿 **Rinse off**: Sulfur smell sticks - shower after soaking ♨️ **Springs etiquette**: No soap/swimsuits in public baths ⏳ **Best time**: 8-10am or 4-6pm to avoid peak heat **Want to extend?** Add a night at **Radium Kagaya Hotel** for private sulfur baths! Ready for a steamy yet refreshing summer escape? 🌿💦