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About Jiaoxi

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Tucked away in the northern part of Yilan County, the rural township of Jiaoxi is one of Taiwan’s best-kept secrets. From the pristine Wufengchi Waterfalls to the undisturbed Longtan Lake, the town is framed by scenic natural landscapes.

Jiaoxi is known to be a good weekend destination, particularly for travellers in Taipei who flock to this town to experience its hot springs. You can make your way to any hot spring park to pamper yourself with a dip in the mineral-rich waters. One of the main open-air spas is Tangweigou Hot Spring Park, where you can soak your feet in fish-filled ponds and enjoy a glass of green algae beer. If you’d like to unwind in a natural setting, head to Jiaoxi Hot Spring Park Forest Furo – a quieter bathhouse with several wooden paths and foot soaking tubs.

You can easily reach this town via the Taiwan Railway to Jiaoxi Railway Station. Another convenient mode of transport is the bus with a direct line running between Taipei Bus Station and Jiaoxi. This picturesque route runs along National Freeway No. 5, passing through the 13-km-long Hsuehshan Tunnel.

Tonight

From $64 per night

Next weekend

From $130 per night

Most popular time to visit October-December
Cheapest time to visit January-March
Local currency TWD 100 = $3.07
Language Cantonese
Average weekend price $132 per night
Average weekday price $108 per night
Average stay 1 night

Jiaoxi reviews

What other travelers say about Jiaoxi

8.0

Known for the outdoor hot spring for feet wash and hot bath.

March 14, 2024

Known for the outdoor hot spring for feet wash and hot bath. Also they have outdoor activity for vegetables and egg cooking in the hot spring water. Local dishes on mountain restaurant if your taxi driver or tour guide can recommend to you, feasting on fresh vegetables in various cooking style, apart from fish and meat.

Chong
Chong Singapore
10

The free hot springs in the Jiaoxi Hot Spring Park and...

February 17, 2024

The free hot springs in the Jiaoxi Hot Spring Park and Tangweigou Park are enjoyable. Easy to reach them, right besides with many vendors and convenient stores where can buy some drinks, snacks. Recommend to bring your own towels and shorts. The hotspring is very warm around 40 degree Celsius.

尹 Taiwan
6.0

When I booked the hotel because has Japan style onsen in and...

November 29, 2023

When I booked the hotel because has Japan style onsen in and room and public. The room too small for superior double room but it was single room. Hotel include buffer breakfast and gym at 9 floor. Gym hour from 0900 - 2100. The public onsen from 0700-1100 then from 1500-2300. I requested gym hour open two hour early from 0700-2100. Because the original hour gym is not ideal time for guest to use it. The price for hotel too expensive because the Japan style almost same in Japan but not quite yet but charge same price as it was in Japan. Jiaoxi is onsen town and I believe there should be other hotel cheaper and offer the same service

Wai
Wai Japan
8.0

Town filled with hot spring resorts.

August 7, 2022

Town filled with hot spring resorts. Also has two parks with free hot springs for feet. Small restaurant/bar area but most people stayed in their hotels. Hikes in the area but too hot for hiking in the summer months.

Deena
Deena United States of America
2.0

Whether it was our hotel manager or shop owners, people were...

April 18, 2020

Whether it was our hotel manager or shop owners, people were not friendly. We went to a public hot spring spa, and it was overpriced and there was no water. It is not family friendly nor tourist friendly.

Chanhyung
Chanhyung Taiwan
8.0

Easy to go as it's not very far away from Taipei.

December 20, 2019

Easy to go as it's not very far away from Taipei. I love to go to the nature for holiday. We would take the train to go around for more nature like hiking & night market..... & back to the B&B for the nice spring water at night.

Toby & Chrissy
Toby & Chrissy Hong Kong

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