秋冬溫泉季首選中台灣Fall Winter Hot Spring Season,First Choice Central Taiwan

秋冬溫泉季首選中台灣

Fall Winter Hot Spring Season,First Choice Central Taiwan

秋冬腳步漸近，氣溫不斷下降，這種時刻便是最適合泡湯的季節，而地點首選中台灣！中台灣共有八個溫泉區，分別為：苗栗的泰安、南投的東埔、北港溪和日月潭，以及台中的谷關、大坑、東勢和烏日，再搭配周邊景點，即可安排兩天一夜的豐富旅程！

As temperature drops with the coming of fall and winter, it is a time most suited for going to the hot springs. The place of choice is central Taiwan! There are 8 hot spring areas in central Taiwan including Taian of Miaoli, Dongpu and Beigan River of Nantou, along with Guguan, Dakeng, Dongshi and Wuri of Taichung. Combined with surrounding sites, one can schedule a rich overnight tour!

【苗栗Miaoli】

泰安溫泉★Taian Hot Spring

泰安溫泉為日據時代供警察泡湯療浴的「上島溫泉」，而後蔣總統經國先生將其命名為「泰安溫泉」。此區溫泉屬鹼性碳酸泉，無色無味，沐浴過後肌膚滑潤，又有美人湯之稱。可順遊大湖採草莓，或至洗水坑老街吃在地豆腐。

Taian Hot Spring is the “Ueshima hot spring” provided for police workers during the Japanese rule. President Chiang Ching-Kuo named it “Taian hot spring” afterward. The spring here pertains as alkaline carbon acid spring. It is odorless and colorless, and known as beauty spring due to the smooth texture of skin after bathing. One can pick strawberries at Dahu along the way or try local tofu at Shi Shie Ken old street.

＊苗栗縣泰安鄉錦水村 Tai'an Township, Miaoli County

【南投Nantou】

東埔溫泉★Dongpu Hot Spring

東埔溫泉海拔約1,200公尺，鄰近玉山國家公園，亦是八通關古道必經之處，附近尚可順遊彩虹瀑布和情人谷。此區溫泉屬弱鹼性碳酸泉，常年水溫攝氏48度，水質透明，可沐浴或飲用，擁有清除疲勞、促進健康等療效。

Dongpu Hot Spring is around 1,200 meters in altitude, neighboring Jade Mountain National Park. It is also a must pass to Batongguan Historic Trail. The rainbow waterfall and lovers valley is also nearby for an incidental tour. The spring here is weak alkaline carbon acid spring, with the temperature sustaining at 48 degrees Celsius. The water is clean enough for bathing or drinking, with healing functions such as clearing exhaustion and promoting health.

＊南投縣信義鄉開高巷 Kaigao Ln., Xinyi Township, Nantou County

北港溪溫泉★Beigan River Hot Spring

北港溪溫泉位於北港溪旁，擁有與廬山溫泉相同的泉脈，水質近中性且透明，可沐浴或飲用，除了熱泉之外，近年來更開發出獨特冷泉。其鄰近惠蓀林場、泰雅渡假村和清流部落，可安排兩天一夜的深度旅行。

Beigan River hot spring is located besides Beigan river, and comes from the same spring origin as Lushan hot spring. The water is near neutral and clear for bathing or drinking. Besides hot spring, unique cold spring has also recently been developed. It is near Huisun Forest Area, Atayal leisure resort and Chinlui tribe. An overnight tour in-depth tour is recommended.

＊南投縣國姓鄉北港村北原路 Beiyuan Rd., Guoxing Township, Nantou County

日月潭溫泉★Sun Moon Lake Hot Spring

日月潭週邊近年探勘並已開發出溫泉，為有美人湯之稱的碳酸氫鹽泉，潭邊有3家溫泉飯店，除了泡湯以外還有岩盤浴、spa等不同享受，泡湯後伴著湖景來場下午茶，真是一大樂事。

The hot springs surveyed and developed in recent years around Sun Moon Lake are all hydrogen carbonate springs commonly known as the “beauty’s spa”, and three spa hotels have been built near the lake. In addition to spa, there is the stone spa. Enjoying a cup of tea after a great spa in the afternoon is a fantastic experience.

＊日月行館、雲品溫泉酒店、馥麗溫泉大飯店 The Wen Wan Resort 、Fleur de Chine Hotel、Fuli Hot Spring Resort 【台中Taichung】

谷關溫泉★Guguan Hot Spring

谷關溫泉位於谷關風景特定區內，為中部橫貫公路的中繼站，沿途風景險峻秀麗。此區溫泉因發現於日本明治時期，又稱「明治溫泉」，其泉水屬中性碳酸氫鈉泉，含有硫化物及鹽分。鄰近可順遊捎來步道、捎來吊橋和溫泉文化館。

Guguan hot spring is located within Guguan Scenic Area, the middle-stop for central cross-island highway. The view is steeply picturesque along the way. This spring is also known as “Meiji spring” due to its discovery during Japanese Meiji period. It is neutral sodium bicarbonate, with sulfur and salt content. Close to Shao Lai walkway, Shao Lai drawbridge and hot spring cultural museum.

＊台中市和平區東關路一段 Sec. 1, Dongguan Rd., Heping Dist., Taichung City

大坑溫泉位於大坑風景區內，不同於台灣多數的自然湧出泉，大坑溫泉為地底鑽探泉，泉質為碳酸氫納泉，輕微氣泡具潤滑和按摩的效果，其中推薦台中日光溫泉會館，來此泡湯再搭配大坑登山步道，享受樂活體驗。

Dakeng hot spring is situated within Dakeng Scenic Area. Different from most of the naturally formed springs in Taiwan, Dakeng hot spring is a drilled spring. It is sodium bicarbonate based with slight bubbles to function for lubricant and massage. Taichung The Sun Hot Spring Resort is recommended. Try the hot spring with Dakeng hiking trail for a fun experience.

＊台中市北屯區東山路二段 Sec. 2, Dongshan Rd., Beitun Dist., Taichung City

東勢溫泉★Dongshi Hot Spring

東勢溫泉以東勢林場遊樂區為主，園內的湯屋採用碳酸氫鈉泉，委由中國石油公司探勘開採，而戶外還有溫泉泡腳池，深受大小朋友的喜愛。除了泡湯之外，園區還有多條森林步道，可以盡情享受芬多精和觀賞動植物生態。

Dongshi hot spring mainly accompanies Dongshih Forest Garden Park. The hot spring rooms in the park adopt sodium bicarbonate spring, and entrusts Chinese Petroleum Corporation for drilling exploration. There are also outdoor foot bathing pools enjoyed by the young and old. Besides hot spring, there are also several forest trails within the park to enjoy phytoncide, animal and plant ecology watching to heart's content.

＊台中市東勢區勢林街6-1號 No.6-1, Shilin St., Dongshi Dist., Taichung City

烏日溫泉以清新溫泉飯店為主，泉質鑑定為弱鹼性的碳酸氫鈉泉，無色無味，水質純淨，甚至有舒緩神經痛和筋肉痛的功效。此區溫泉位於大肚山上，白天能觀賞遼闊市景，晚上則有燈火明亮的夜景相伴。

Wuri hot spring goes mostly with Freshfields Hot Spring Hotel. The water is identified as weak alkaline sodium bicarbonate spring. It is odorless, colorless, clean with nerve and muscle pain soothing effect. This spring area is located atop Dadu mountain. One can enjoy wide expanse of city view during the morning and accompanied by bright nighttime lights during the evenings.

＊台中市烏日區溫泉路2號 No.2, Wenquan Rd., Wuri Dist., Taichung City