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As the cold wave strikes, it's a perfect time to relax your body and mind at free hot spring spots in northern Taiwan. Here are five recommended places for free soaking, whether it's just your feet or a full body soak, allowing you to enjoy the warmth. The following are the recommended five spots: 1. **Lengshuikeng Public Hot Spring Bath**: A low temperature weakly acidic bicarbonate hot spring, featuring indoor male and female bath pools, as well as an outdoor foot soaking pool. 2. **Qingshui Geothermal Park**: Home to unique carbonated spring water, where you can also cook corn and hot spring eggs, making it especially suitable for tourists. 3. **Jiaoxi Tangweigou Park**: A park with naturally flowing spring water, offering free foot soaking pools and a fish SPA experience. 4. **Beitou Fuxing Park**: Provides free foot bath pools from world-class manufacturers, with nearby amusement facilities. 5. **Dapeng Foot Bath Park**: Features free foot soaking pools and convenient parking facilities in a beautiful surrounding environment. As winter approaches, why not take some time to head out and enjoy the pleasure of hot springs!

When the weather is cold, it's time to soak in hot springs! Here are 5 free hot spring spots in northern Taiwan collected all at once! With the cold wave hitting, it's the best time for a hot spring trip to feel the healing and relaxation brought by the warm spring water! Northern Taiwan has many hidden hot spring gems that are free to enjoy, whether surrounded by nature in wild creek hot springs or at well-equipped free hot spring pools, allowing you to enjoy the warmth of the springs for free. Below are 5 selected free hot spring spots in the north, where you can find the perfect place whether you want to soak your feet or immerse your whole body. Hurry and set off on a cold day!

• Longshuei Keng Public Hot Spring Bath/Free Hot Spring
• Qingshui Geothermal Park/Free Foot Soak, and you can also cook corn
• Jiaoxi Tangweigou Park/Free Foot Bath
• Beitou Fuxing Park/Free Foot Bath
• Hangang Foot Bath Park/Free Foot Bath

Longshuei Keng Public Hot Spring Bath/Free Hot Spring: Longshuei Keng Hot Springs are low-temperature, weakly acidic bicarbonate springs with a pH value of about 5.6 and a temperature of about 40 degrees Celsius. The Yangmingshan Management Office has set up an indoor male and female bathhouse, as well as an outdoor foot soaking pool, which can be enjoyed for free. Just bring your own towel and cleaning supplies to relax. Address: No. 175, Alley 101, Jing Shan Road, Shilin District, Taipei City. Transportation information: Take bus No. 15 from MRT Jiantan Station to Longshuei Keng Hot Spring Bath stop.

Qingshui Geothermal Park/Free Foot Soak, and you can also cook corn: This place was formerly known as “Shuishui,” meaning geothermal hot spring; the spring water is filled with carbonic gas and has a mysterious blue color. The spring quality is that of beauty water, odorless and tasteless; the hot spring pool features large creek stones, reminiscent of Iceland's famous Blue Lagoon. There’s also a hot spring egg cooking area nearby where you can enjoy hot spring eggs and vegetables after soaking, providing immense enjoyment. Address: No. 25, Shuishui Lane, Datong Township, Yilan County (located in Taipingshan National Forest Recreation Area).

Jiaoxi Tangweigou Park/Free Foot Bath: Tangweigou Hot Spring Park is located at the intersection of Deyang Road and Ren'ai Road, at the center of Jiaoxi Hot Springs. It is formed by natural spring water that gathers and has a relatively high temperature. The Yilan County Government has planned this area as a hot spring park, meticulously designing waterfront spaces and scenic pavilions. There are also relaxing cypress wood baths (which require a fee) and free semi-outdoor foot soaking pools, along with a hot spring fish spa that is highly recommended for visitors. Address: No. 99-11, Deyang Road, Jiaoxi Township, Yilan County. Public transport: Take bus No. Green 11 to “Tangweigou Hot Spring Park stop.”

Beitou Fuxing Park/Free Foot Bath: Besides the major hot spring resorts, Beitou Fuxing Park is located near the Xinbeitou MRT station and features a playground made by the world's number one manufacturer of children's recreational facilities, as well as the only Qing sulfur spring foot soaking pool in the world, which is free for public use. Address: No. 48, Zhuhai Road, Beitou District, Taipei City. Transportation information: Walk left for 250 meters after exiting from Xinbeitou MRT station.

Hangang Foot Bath Park/Free Foot Bath: Hangang Foot Bath Park is located on the Taiwan Route 2 Jinshan Old Street, situated in front of a famous grilled corn stall, at the foot of Jinshan Caishen Temple. It features a free semi-outdoor foot soaking pool, convenient parking, and nearby pavilions, public toilets, Yuan Tan Creek scenic bridge, and bicycle paths, beloved by the public. Address: No. 81, Jiatou Road, Wanli District, New Taipei City. Transportation information: Take the Taiwan Railways to Keelung Station, then transfer to bus No. 862 and get off at "Dapengli (Dapeng Police Station)" stop, and walk for 2 minutes to arrive.