{"id":608,"date":"2019-05-21T09:17:45","date_gmt":"2019-05-21T09:17:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.myroomabroad.com\/?p=608"},"modified":"2026-04-22T07:00:49","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T07:00:49","slug":"bayan-hot-spring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/myroomabroad.com\/blog\/bayan-hot-spring\/","title":{"rendered":"Bayan Hot Springs: Best Natural Hot Springs Near Taipei"},"content":{"rendered":"

WHAT TO EXPECT?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The Bayan Hot Springs are some of the best natural hot springs near Taipei. Unlike the more developed hot springs, these natural hot springs consist of primitive, naturally formed pools (made out of rocks by the locals).<\/p>\n

These pools are filled with mineral-rich geothermal water sourced directly from the earth. The pools vary in size and temperature, offering an assortment of soaking options. The temperature of the water goes from SUPER HOT on top to nicely warm at the bottom and then the river passes right next to the last bath for when you need to cool down.<\/p>\n

While the facilities here are basic, the rustic appeal is what draws visitors who seek an authentic and unrefined experience. Many locals use the grey mud that naturally forms around the hot springs and put it on their faces and bodies because they believe it is good for the skin.<\/p>\n

This gray mud is typically a combination of volcanic clay and mineral-rich sediments. Many people believe that applying this geothermal mud to the skin can have therapeutic benefits, potentially helping with conditions like acne, psoriasis, and eczema. Additionally, the heat from the hot springs is thought to enhance blood circulation, which may also have positive effects on the skin. Before putting on the mud, please make sure you do not have any sensitivities or allergies to the mud or its mineral content.<\/p>\n

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Note: When you type “Bayan Hot springs” on Google, it says \u201cpermanently closed\u201d . It is indeed closed, there is a big fence preventing you to enter the hot springs. BUT locals always find a way around that fence. However note that it is not allowed by the government to go there and you risk a large NTD fine if the police comes.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Also note that you ha<\/span>ve to walk about 30 min to get to the hot springs. The trail is made of dirt and rocks. I do not recommend flip flop on the rocky path. Moreover at some point you need to cross a river (there are big rocks to cross,\u00a0 the handmade bridge from the picture does not exist anymore).<\/p>\n

\"Way<\/p>\n

When to go? \u00a0Any day and time.\u00a0<\/span>If you go on weekends it can be quite crowded, but even on weekdays! Sunny or rainy days, morning, afternoon or night, there will be people in those hot springs.<\/span><\/p>\n

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HOW FAR FROM TAIPEI?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

From Jintian MRT station:\u00a0 2h by bus + 30 min walk.<\/span><\/p>\n

HOW TO GET THERE?<\/strong><\/h4>\n