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A must-visit guide to Beitou Hot Springs Museum 🧖‍♀️

#September Good Places 2025 The Beitou Hot Spring Museum is located in Beitou District, Taipei City, which was formerly the Beitou Public Bath built during the Japanese colonial period and has become a cultural landmark of great historical value. The museum preserves various precious artifacts, including old-style hot spring pools, ancient bath equipment, Japanese colonial architectural structures, and many delicate hot spring culture exhibitions. The red brick arcade on the first floor has a European feel, and the Victorian design on the second floor is also very elegant. Recommended tour routes: It is recommended to enter from the main entrance and first visit the exhibition area on the first floor to admire the old ruins of the former hot spring baths, including large public hot springs and ancient baths. Then go back to the second floor to visit the exhibition area of ​​monumental architecture and heritage to learn about the evolution of Beitou hot spring culture and the design of early hot spring facilities. Don’t miss the thematic exhibition area in the museum, with characteristic hot spring themed displays from time to time! Must-play items and photo spots: 1. The old hot spring pool on the first floor: You can best feel the history of Beitou hot springs, which feels very ancient but very characteristic 2. Red brick arcade: natural light sprinkles, perfect for photography 3. Victorian interior space on the second floor: elegant and full of nostalgia Attraction tips: 1. The museum is open year-round from 10:00 to 18:00 (last entry 17:45), but is closed every Monday. 2. Try to slowly appreciate the exhibits in the museum when visiting, including old photos on the walls and artifacts from the Japanese occupation period. 3. There are many specialty cafes and authentic Beitou food shops nearby, so you can reserve time to stroll around the museum or enjoy a cup of coffee. 4. The space is not too big, it takes about 1-1.5 hours to visit, then you can walk to the nearby Geothermal Valley or Beitou Park to continue discovering the charm of Beitou. 5. Please keep the pavilion quiet, do not eat, touch or clamor on the exhibits, polite visit, preservation of cultural heritage. Topic: #Beitou Hot Spring Culture #Taipei Must-See #Hot Spring Museum Roaming #Japanese Architectural Aesthetics
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