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An Amazing Natural Wonder in Taiwan: Water and Fire Cave

Water and Fire Cave, also known as Fire and Water Spring (水火同源), is essentially a unique hot spring cave where visitors can witness the fascinating phenomenon of water and fire, two opposing elements, coexisting harmoniously in the same cave. Situated on Pillow Mountain, also called Qilin Mountain (麒麟山), in the Guanziling Scenic Area (關子嶺風景區) in ...

Billy Shyu

Water and Fire Cave.

5 Amazing Natural Hot Springs in Iceland

Hot springs are an amazing natural phenomenon in Iceland. The country has many scenic natural hot springs and geothermal hot baths. Currently, there are about 45 of them across the country. Some are free, others are not, and some are even swimmable. Why are natural hot springs in Iceland so special? Iceland is one of the ...

Nathan Machoka

Bathing in a hot spring.

10 Reasons Why Travelers From China Love Taiwan

Lin Wei, Director of the Taiwan Strait Tourism and Travel Association in Beijing, penned ten reasons travelers from China love Taiwan. It was published to encourage people from China to vacation in Taiwan and has become the most read online article in China’s travel and tourism category. 10 things Chinese love about Taiwan 1. Endless mountain ...

Emma Lu

Three red Chinese lanterns in the night.

Jiaoxi, an Exquisite Township and Hot Spring in Taiwan

Want to know why the hot spring in Taiwan’s Jiaoxi (礁溪溫泉) won the top prize in the Golden Hot Spring Awards Competition in Taiwan in 2021? In particular, you may be interested to see the glamorous installation of artworks established at the famous Tangweigou Hot Spring Park (湯圍溝溫泉公園) and the nearby Jiaoxi Hot Springs Park, ...

Nspirement

Jiaoxi Hot Spring.

Jinshan, a Fascinating Township With Many Wonders

Formerly called “Jinbaoli,” Jinshan is a district in Taiwan’s New Taipei City and is one of northern Taiwan’s most popular tourist destinations. In addition to the stunning Twin Candlestick Islets, the picturesque Shitoushan Park, and the Mysterious Coast, Jinshan’s Old Street, local foods, hot springs, and other art and cultural spots are also hailed as ...

Billy Shyu

The Twin Candlestick Islets seen through a metal circle.

Healing Power of Ancient Bathing Rituals

A long, hot soak with essential oils and a fragrant body wash are the ultimate recipe for relaxation after a tiring day. Today, bathing is a private exercise that helps us de-stress and revitalize. But historically speaking, this is a relatively new development. Throughout history, the activity of bathing was mostly public or else tied ...

Raven Montmorency

A lady soaks in bath tub of almond milk with red rose petals.

Jinshan, a Township Famous for Hot Springs, Lotus Flowers, and Sweet Potatoes  

Facing the Pacific Ocean and the Taiwan Strait to the northeast, Jinshan (金山) is a district of New Taipei City in northern Taiwan. With an area of around 50 km2 (19 mi2), Jinshan is a small recreational heaven surrounded on three sides by mountains. Please watch the following video of the Jinshan District, New Taipei City, Taiwan. ...

Billy Shyu

The hot spring pools of a hot spring resort in Jinshan District.

A Small Township in Taiwan Features ‘Doctor Fish Foot Spas’

Usually referred to as one of the eight spectacles of Lanyang (蘭陽八景), Jiaoxi (礁溪) is home to a renowned hot spring. Extremely rich in sodium, magnesium, calcium, potassium, and carbonic acid ions, Jiaoxi’s rare sodium bicarbonate hot spring is famous worldwide, including its Doctor Fish Foot Spas. Please watch the following video about Jiaoxi in northern ...

Billy Shyu