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With the cold wave coming in, it’s the perfect time to soak in hot springs! There are many free hot spring spots in the northern region that allow you to relax surrounded by nature. Here are five recommended locations, suitable for foot soaks or full-body immersions, so you can enjoy the warmth of the hot springs without spending a dime: 1. **Lengshuikeng Public Hot Spring Bath**: One hot spring pool for men and one for women, free to enjoy, located in Shilin District, Taipei City. 2. **Qingshui Geothermal Park**: A great place for foot soaks and corn boiling, located in the Taipingshan National Forest Recreation Area in Yilan County. 3. **Jiaoxi Tangweigou Park**: Offers a free foot bath and is located in Jiaoxi Township, with beautiful waterfront scenery. 4. **Beitou Fuxing Park**: Features free foot bath pools and a wooden playground, located in Beitou District. 5. **Dapeng Foot Bath Park**: Offers a free foot bath pool, with convenient facilities nearby, located in Wanli District, New Taipei City. Take advantage of the cold weather and head out to enjoy these free hot spring delights!

When the weather is cold, going to soak in hot springs is the best choice, as you can feel the healing and relaxation brought by the warm water! Northern Taiwan has many free hot spring secrets, whether it's the wild hot springs surrounded by nature or the fully equipped free hot spring pools, allowing you to enjoy the beauty of hot springs without spending a dime. Below are five selected free hot spring spots in the north; whether you want to soak your feet or immerse yourself completely, you can always find the right place. Hurry up and head out on a cold day!

• Lengshuikeng Public Hot Spring Bathhouse / Free hot spring
• Qingshui Geothermal Park / Free foot soaking, also can cook corn
• Jiaoxi Tangweigou Park / Free foot bath
• Beitou Fuxing Park / Free foot bath
• Big Peng Foot Soaking Park / Free foot bath

Lengshuikeng Public Hot Spring Bathhouse: Lengshuikeng hot spring is a low-temperature weakly acidic bicarbonate spring, with a pH value of about 5.6 and a water temperature of about 40 degrees. The Yangmingshan Management Office provides male and female hot spring baths and an outdoor foot soaking pool. You only need to bring your own towel and cleaning supplies to enjoy the free hot spring. Address: No. 175, Alley 101, Jing Shan Road, Shilin District, Taipei City. Transportation: Take bus 小15 from MRT Jiantan Station and get off at Lengshuikeng Hot Spring Bathhouse Station.

Qingshui Geothermal Park: Also known as Shau Shui, the spring water here is rich in carbon dioxide, presenting a mysterious sapphire blue color, and the spring water is odorless and tasteless. The hot spring pool features a large boulder landscape that resembles the famous Blue Lagoon in Iceland. There’s also a cooking area nearby where you can enjoy hot spring eggs and hot spring vegetables, making it a delightful experience! Address: No. 25, Shaoshui Lane, Datong Township, Yilan County (located in Taipingshan National Forest Recreation Area).

Jiaoxi Tangweigou Park: Tangweigou Hot Spring Park is located between Deyang Road and Ren'ai Road, and is the center of Jiaoxi Hot Springs, where the natural spring water flows at a higher temperature. The Yilan County government has designated this area as a hot spring park, equipped with water edge space, scenic pavilions, a paid cypress wood bath, and a free semi-outdoor foot soaking pool, as well as a hot spring fish spa that is well worth a visit. Address: No. 99-11, Deyang Road, Jiaoxi Township, Yilan County. Transportation: Take bus Green 11 to "Tangweigou Hot Spring Park Station".

Beitou Fuxing Park: This park is close to Xinbeitou MRT Station and features a wooden castle playground created by the world's top-ranked children’s playground manufacturer, as well as the only free foot bath with sulfur spring water. Here, you can enjoy unlimited comfort while soaking your feet. Address: No. 48, Zhuhai Road, Beitou District, Taipei City. Transportation: After exiting Xinbeitou MRT Station, walk left for 250 meters to reach the park.

Big Peng Foot Soaking Park: Located along the Taiwan Provincial Highway 2 heading to Jingshan, this park features free semi-outdoor hot spring foot soaking pools, and is equipped with pavilions, restrooms, and walking paths, making it quite popular. Address: No. 81, Jiatou Road, Wanli District, New Taipei City. Transportation: Take the TRA to Keelung Station, then transfer to bus 862 and get off at "Dapengli (Dapeng Police Station)" and walk for 2 minutes to reach.