Kimpton Hotels hotels in Beitou

Beitou District is famous for its hot springs and sulphur productions. Located in the mountainous regions of Taipei, the area has almost a surreal ambiance. It is shrouded in mist from the hot springs. Beitou District is also the highest district of the total 12 districts in Taipei. In the year 2012, the Tourism Bureau of Taiwan awarded Beitou District the Top 10 Small Tourist Towns title.

Hot springs are the main tourist attraction in Beitou District and a host of activities are built around this natural wonder. Visits to the hot spring spas for health and rejuvenation are a the usual activities. Another tourist attraction is Puji Temple, an old curated and preserved Japanese Temple. Visitors to Beitou District should also visit the Beitou Hot Spring Museum. It has a good historical record of the district and culture surrounding the thermal hot springs. There are also many highly-rated hotels in Beitou that include reasonablely-priced spa and massage treatments for their clients.

Adventurous tourists can also visit the Yangmingshan National Park. Birding enthusiasts should visit the Guandu Natural Park for a rewarding experience. If national parks are not your ideal activity, then explore the lighthouse and seaside resorts at Beitou Cape or visit the Ketagalan Culture Centre for an insight into the traditional arts and culture of Beitou.

Your trip to Beitou District should include an exploration of the local food culture. You might want to give the famous Man Ke Wu Hot Spring Noodles a try. Wu Hua Ma Dumpling House just 5km out of Beitou is another famous restaurant serving the best hot dumplings—it is highly recommended.

Typical Chinese food and Chinese Fusion is available at SweetMe Tavern. It serves a mix of delicate dim sum dishes and authentic Taiwanese meals. Other must-try foods in Beitou include a blend of Portuguese, Japanese, and the unique and famous Hot Spring Eggs.

The Beitou Night Market is also one of the most popular tourist attractions in Beitou District. With close to 200 shops ranging from small shops to stalls selling a variety of clothing, handicrafts, souvenirs, and food, you can spend hours here. The Irodori Shop sells a great collection of Japanese ceramic wares and crafted items. Hello Kitty fans should not miss out on the Hello Kitty House for all things related to this famous character.