Geothermal activity abounds in Taiwan, and it's clearly evident around the suburb of Beitou.
I tried the more expensive, private hot springs experience, but preferred the public option. As well as being much cheaper, I felt more comfortable at the outdoor public baths.
While the private baths are segregated according to gender to allow for "uninhibited" nudity, the unisex public baths, where patrons wear swimming costumes, seemed a lot more laid-back and I felt there was a much more genuinely local vibe. Get down and relax with the people, I say.
Zhongshan Road, near Xin Beitou MRT train station
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