Jiaoxi Hot Springs

Jiaoxi Hot Springs excels with carbon dioxide-rich waters piped directly into 80% of local hotel rooms, enabling private soaks without leaving your suite. Accessible via a 1.5-hour train ride from Taipei, it is 2x closer than remote springs like #4 Green Island. Nightly rates at the Evergreen Resort Hotel Jiaoxi average 4,500 NTD, including full spa access—20% cheaper than comparable Beitou resorts. Free public foot baths add low-cost options, but the town's urbanization reduces natural immersion. With over 2 million annual visitors, Jiaoxi balances convenience and quality, though it lacks the historical depth found at #1 Beitou.