New Taipei

Although it rained for most of the trip, making the climb more difficult and risky, our leader was incredibly attentive and taught us many helpful climbing techniques. In the end, it was absolutely worth the experience, as Yushan is one of Taiwan’s most remarkable hiking trails.

Selv om bilturen var lang og humpete, var det virkelig slitsomt for guiden Qiangqiang å kjøre oss i flere timer tilbake til Taipei, i tillegg til å ta oss med på fjelltur disse to dagene! Vanskelighetsgraden på turen var ikke høy, og den passer godt for nybegynnere som liker å utforske naturen. Selv om vi ikke fikk se kirsebærtrærne i full blomst, var landskapet langs veien verdt å minnes. Å være omgitt av fjellene i Smangus, en Atayal-stamme som ligger dypt inne i fjellene med sin egen kultur og livsstil, ga en renhet og ro man ikke finner i byen. Jeg ble imponert over barna fra Xinguang barneskole som syklet på de små veiene. Bestemoren på Yayu B&B behandlet oss som sine egne barnebarn, og minnet oss stadig på at det var kaldt i fjellet og at vi måtte spise godt, og hun serverte aktivt mer mat. Denne gjestfriheten varmet hjertet. Dette er en tur jeg gjerne vil dra tilbake på, og den kan absolutt anbefales!

Taiwan can get quite chilly in the winter, and it's so nice to soak in a hot spring when you're traveling and feeling cold. The scenery is beautiful too. They were considerate enough to let us in 10 minutes early because we had kids, and up to two children can enter for free (height restrictions apply).

Safety: The overall dim lighting certainly creates a high-end hotel atmosphere, but because there are always stairs, it does pose a potential hazard. Experience: The public hot spring area features a high-temperature pool, a medium-temperature pool, a cold-water pool, a spa pool, a steam room, a sauna, and comfortable lounge chairs. The overall experience is quite good, with each pool being very spacious. Water dispensers are also available for making tea or coffee.

Fjellutsikten er vakker, og det generelle miljøet er holdt veldig rent og komfortabelt, noe som gjør at man føler seg avslappet så snart man kommer inn. Badeopplevelsen var veldig bra, med mulighet til å nyte fjellutsikten, noe som ga god avslapning for både kropp og sjel. Etter badet kan man også nyte ettermiddagste og snacks som butikken har forberedt, enkelt, men veldig omtenksomt, noe som gjør hele opplevelsen enda mer komplett. Alt i alt er dette et flott sted for å slappe av og koble av.

It's located right after you get off the bus. There's also a Seven-Eleven near the bus stop, so you can buy anything you forgot. You can borrow bath towels and towels. If you don't have any preference for brands, there are shampoo, conditioner, and body soap available. To use the bathtub, you must wear the provided shower cap. You can enter naked without a swimsuit. There is no waiting time for the large public bath.

This was my first time visiting Wulai and experiencing the Pause Landis Resort. You can reserve a shuttle to take you directly to your destination. The facilities are complete with bathrobes, towels, shampoo, body wash, conditioner, lotion 🧴, and a hairdryer. They also provide water and a loofah body brush made from natural materials ❤️. The privacy isn't great—you can see people if you stand up—but you can enjoy the phytoncides in the forest. The staff will fill the hot spring water ♨️ for you, which is a very thoughtful gesture. The light meal was also delicious, and the hot tea was not bitter and was very soothing. My body felt very warm. It was a great experience, thank you 😊

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.