Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Taiwanese style tour - Beitou District, Taipei City: Small Town Elegance

 
Beitou District, Taipei City: Small Town Elegance



Beitou District, Taipei City: Small Town EleganceFeatured in the Travel section of the The New York Times online edition, Beitou a hot spring escape with abundant natural, cultural and historical attractions, as well as convenient rapid transit access, making it one of Taipei's premier tourism destinations.Beitou District encompasses the Beitou Hot Springs, Yangmingshan National Park, and the Guandu scenic area. The Beitou Hot Spring Museum, Taiwan Folk Arts Museum, and Plum Garden are a few of the many points cultural and historic interest here. Distinctive hot spring hotels, Taiwan's first green library building, and the hot-spring themed MRT train art are other attractions here. In 2011, Beitou was ranked as a three-star tourist attraction in the Michelin Green Guide. Fox News also gave a thumbs-up to this very special tourism district.



Part 1 Photos 【Taiwan Folk Arts Museum】<br /><br/>This museum is housed in what was once Beitou's premier hot spring hotel. Preserved as a city historic site, the museum displays an extensive collection of folk and cultural relics. The museum building is built of wood and infusPart 2 Photos 【Beitou Library】<br /><br/>This is the first library in Taiwan to earn a diamond rating under the EEWH green building certification system. The library is built with a wooden structure and serves as a showcase for eco-friendly building techniques.Part 3 Photos 【Beitou Garden Spa】<br /><br/>Located at Beitou Park, this popular open-air hot spring has six spring pools of various temperature, all fed by the green sulfur springs from Thermal Valley.Part 4 Photos 【Beitou Hot Spring Museum】<br /><br/>This museum is best known for its Roman-style baths, which recall the earlier splendor of the Beitou Hot Springs. The historic museum building and extensive displays inside make this a good place to learn more about Beitou.Part 5 Photos 【Thermal Valley (Diregu)】<br /><br/>Thermal Valley was counted among the top-12 scenic sites in Taiwan during the Japanese occupation period. This area is shrouded year-round in the steam from green sulfur springs of a type found only in Beitou and Akita PrefecturPart 6 Photos The Part 7 Photos Built in 1930s, this was once the home of scholar and calligrapher Yu Youren. The home is a city historic site and has been preserved in its original Japanese style, with tree-lined courtyard, exhibition area and visitor center.Part 8 Photos The Xinbeitou MRT Line train is painted in hot spring themed designs with a whimsical touch that are sure to bring a smile to your face.Part 9 Photos Inside the Xinbeitou MRT Line train is a wooden hot spring bath with a display introducing the attractions in Beitou.Part 10 Photos Beitou





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AddressBeitou Dist., Taipei City
Longitude/Latitude  (25.1167,121.5)
Public1.THSR: From Taipei Main Station, take the MRT Danshui Line to Beitou Station. Transfer to the MRT Xinbeitou Branch Line and get off at Xinbeitou Station.2.Taiwan Railway: From Taipei Main Station, take the MRT Danshui Line to Beitou Station. Transfer to the MRT Xinbeitou Branch Line and get off at Xinbeitou Station.

3.Bus: Take the THSR or Taiwan Railway to Taipei Main Station. In front of the Zhengzhou-side Exit, take the No. 218 bus to Beitou Park.

4.MRT: Take the MRT Danshui Line to Beitou Station. Transfer to the MRT Xinbeitou Branch Line and continue to Xinbeitou Station.






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