Dongpu Hot Springs | Beauty Springs at the Foot of Yushan × Indigenous Hot Spring Healing Paradise

Attractions / Nantou Attractions

When surrounded by high mountains, swirling clouds and mist, and steaming spring waters, you know—you've arrived at 【Dongpu Hot Springs】in Xinyi, Nantou.

Located at the foot of Yushan, this place has been famous for its "Beauty Springs" since the Japanese colonial period. The spring water is sodium bicarbonate spring, colorless and odorless, smooth as silk. It is said to have natural skincare benefits and is the best choice for health and relaxation.

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Diverse Hot Spring Experiences × Satisfying Different Bathing Preferences

• Outdoor Public Pools: Bathing in open mountain valleys, with layers of mountains as far as the eye can see, like bathing in a fairyland among clouds and mist

• Private Hot Spring Rooms: Quiet and private, suitable for couples or families, enjoying the ultimate hot spring experience in personal time

• SPAFacilities/Hot and Cold Spring Alternation: Some hot spring hotels provide SPA hydrotherapy areas and cold spring circulation facilities to help relax muscles and promote circulation

 

Indigenous Culture × Don't Miss the Local Cuisine!

The area around Dongpu Hot Springs is home to Bunun tribal communities. Not only can you experience indigenous guided tours, but you can also taste authentic tribal cuisine such as wild boar, bamboo rice, and thorn onion chicken soup—hot springs + delicious food make the perfect combination for relaxation and healing!

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Recommended Charter Tour × Deep Mountain Day Trip

Suggested itinerary for Dongpu Hot Springs tour:

Departure from Taichung → Shuili rest stop → Dongpu Hot Springs bathing + lunch → Tataka Recreation Area (sea of clouds or sightseeing) → Return

Suitable for autumn and winter travel, wellness trips, couple getaways, and can be extended to connect with Alishan or Yushan National Park routes.

 

Images and text from:(Taichung Tourism Website Taichung Tourism Photo and partial text copyrights belong to original authors)


 

Benefits of Charter Tours

1. Flexible itinerary, arrange as you wish

   • Compared to public transportation or self-driving, charter tours allow travelers tofreely decide on attractions, stay duration, and itinerary order.

   • Not restricted by bus or train schedules, making travel more flexible.
      

2. Professional drivers, no need to worry about transportation

   • Drivers familiar with local road conditions can plan optimal routes, avoiding traffic jams and detours.

   • No need to worry about parking, drivers will arrange suitable pick-up and drop-off points.
      

3. Suitable for families with children, elderly, and group travel

   • Eliminates the hassle of dragging luggage and changing transportation, suitable for family trips with children and elderly.

   • Various vehicle options,5-seater,7-seater,9-seater can be flexibly arranged according to group size.
      

4. Comfortable and safe, enhancing travel quality

   • Dedicated charter vehicles ensure clean and tidy interior environment, providing a more comfortable riding experience.

   • You can rest and recharge anytime during the journey,avoiding the fatigue of long journeys.