New Taipei Onsens

I came to the public bath on a weekday and it's so quiet and nice. On the day I visited, only Taiwanese people were in the baths. The staff are very friendly... The receptionists speak excellent English, and when I wasn't sure where to go in the bath area, a staff member came over and used a translator to guide me. They were truly kind. I was a bit worried after reading other reviews, but it was really great. For those using the public bath, just show your Klook voucher at reception, get your key, go down the stairs, and the women's bath is on the left and the men's bath is on the right (written in Korean). You can enter accordingly. Like a Korean sauna, you put your shoes in the locker corresponding to your key number, come in, undress in a locker, put on a gown and a hair cap, then come to the public bath area, shower, and then enter the bath. They asked us to remove our makeup before entering if we were wearing any! (Let's be polite Koreans and follow this rule, haha.) But honestly, there's no need to wear makeup when going to a hot spring. Cell phones are prohibited inside the bath! You can use them in the resting area. And the water is super soft, it feels like it's good for your skin.

Seguretat: La il·luminació general és tènue, la qual cosa crea una atmosfera d'hotel de luxe, però hi ha escales per tot arreu, la qual cosa pot suposar un perill latent. Experiència: La zona de bany públic disposa de piscines d'aigua calenta, temperada i freda, piscina de spa, bany de vapor, sauna i gandules (còmodes). L'experiència general és bona, totes les piscines són grans i també hi ha dispensadors d'aigua per fer te o cafè.

September 5, 2026. This is a family-style hot spring inn, so it's not recommended for those with high expectations! The hot spring water is very comfortable and leaves your skin feeling smooth. Basic amenities are provided. The couple's set meal was delicious and very filling. There aren't many parking spaces directly in front, but there are parking spots available nearby.

One of the highlights of my Taiwan trip was visiting Wulai. It’s a beautiful spot and perfect for anyone looking for a quick escape from city life. The hot spring experience was especially memorable, as it was my first time trying an onsen. The facilities were excellent, and it was nice to see locals in the bathhouse who seemed to already know each other, it gave the place a warm, community feel. Although none of the staff were proficient in English, they still made sure I was well taken care of. What made the experience even better was the free meal after the bath and the complimentary shuttle back to the town proper. Overall, it was a relaxing and worthwhile experience, and I would definitely come back on my next visit to Taiwan.

We made a last-minute decision to visit that day. After calling to confirm availability, we smoothly boarded the shuttle, and everything went perfectly. We chose the Yinglin room, and the Atayal tribal house theme was absolutely stunning; it was even more beautiful in person than in the photos. The staff on-site meticulously explained all the important details, and the front desk personnel were very professional and friendly. The entire experience was excellent. Afterward, we could enjoy tea and snacks, then head to the bookstore to stretch. There's also the Wulai Old Street to explore. Highly recommended!

Great private onsen experience, the room was spacious with amazing view. only drawback is the distance from the town, however a private shuttle can be arranged (100NT one way).

La primera vegada que vam venir a l'hotel d'aigües termals de Dabangen, vam fer la ruta de tres anelles, vam veure el sagrat arbre de Dabangen, i després de dinar ràpidament, vam anar a la banyera termal doble. Les aigües termals de Dabangen deixen el cos suau i la sensació és fantàstica. Si tenim l'oportunitat, segur que tornarem a gaudir-ne i a passejar-hi. 👍

Un gat taronja molt bufó ens va rebre a l'entrada. El vestíbul i l'habitació estaven força nets, i la piscina termal també. Tot i que la distribució de l'habitació era una mica diferent de les fotos i més petita, la recepció ens va donar una habitació amb vistes al riu, on podíem obrir la finestra mentre ens banyàvem, cosa que va ser molt agradable. Encara que l'altura de la piscina termal feia que només poguéssim veure el cel i els cims de les muntanyes des de dins, ja era prou encantador! L'únic inconvenient és que el lavabo només tenia una cortina de perles en lloc d'una porta, cosa a la qual no estàvem acostumats. El senyal de televisió era una mica inestable; volíem veure vídeos de YouTube mentre ens banyàvem, però es va quedar encallat a la mateixa pantalla, i reiniciar la televisió no va solucionar el problema, la qual cosa va ser una mica decebedor.

Vaig triar l'opció més cara que inclou un llit a l'habitació. Les instal·lacions i l'aigua són bones i m'ho vaig passar molt bé. SongLu es troba a uns 32 km de pujada des d'Old Street, així que alguns potser voldran llogar un cotxe per arribar-hi.