Free: All time
Despite having a name that literally translates to “Cold Water Pit”, Lengshuikeng is a natural hot spring located in Yangmingshan National Park. Compared to other local hot springs, it’s temperature to relatively colder at 40ºC. The Lengshuikeng hot spring is divided into two parts. One his the hot spring cave that is full of ivory white color powder crystal, the other is turbid and milk white in color, also named as “Milk Pool.” In 1911, Yangmingshan National Park Office built two indoor hot spring baths, separated by gender. Admission is free so expect long queue during high season or weekends.
Address: No.170, Lane 101, Jingshan Rd., Shilin Dist., Taipei City
Opening hours: Daily 9am – 4:30pm
Direction: Subway Danshui Line to Jiantan Station, followed by Minibus No. 15 to Lengshuikeng Tourist Service Center, then to Lengshuikeng Hot Spring
Phone: +886 2-2861-0036
Website: english.ymsnp.gov.tw/index.php?option=com_tourmap&view=tourmap&id=26&gp=0&Itemid=514
Photo credit: Mina (Flickr CC)
