Nantou has rich hot spring resources, and the environment of good mountains and rivers has also attracted many artists, allowing art and hot springs to intertwine here, forming a unique artistic hot spring axis. The Nantou Art Hot Spring Axis is along National Highway 6 and Taiwan Highway 14, from Caotun Taiwan Craft and Culture Park, Jiujiufeng Ecological Art Park, all the way to the Guosheng Beigangxi Sightseeing Hot Spring Tour, where you can feel the wonderful blend of culture, nature and art, and at the same time enjoy a relaxing hot spring experience, which is very suitable for arranging Nantou autumn and winter tours. Next, let’s explore this beautiful artistic hot spring axis together!
Art Hot Spring Axis|Nantou two-day tour recommendation
Day 1: Taiwan Craft and Culture Park→ Yuxiu Art Museum→ Jiujiufeng Forest Trail→ Atayal Resort / Beigang Xishaba Resort
On the first day, starting from art, we visited exhibitions and experienced DIY at the Taiwan Craft and Culture Park, admiring exquisite skills and beautiful artworks, and then went to the Yuxiu Art Museum to enjoy the only beautiful art museum that integrates with nature. In the afternoon, climb the Jiujiufeng Forest Trail, take a walk in nature, overlook the streetscape of Caotun, and stay at Atayal Resort or Beigang Xishaba Resort in the evening to experience aboriginal elements, soak in hot springs to relieve fatigue and relax.
Day 2: Beigang Creek Nuomi Stone Bridge→ Jiudian Luo Feather Pine Forest→ Zenji Mountain Immortal Buddha Temple→ Bridge towering over the sky green sculpture park
On the second day, explore the attractions of Beigang Creek, the first stop is the Beigang Creek Glutinous Rice Stone Bridge, immerse yourself in the ancient stone bridge buildings and the beautiful scenery of Beigang Creek, and then go to Jiudian Luo Pine Forest to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the natural forest. In the afternoon, go to Zenji Mountain Senbutsu Temple to enjoy the baptism of a Japanese-style Zen monastery, and finally go to the Bridge Towering Cloud Sky Green Sculpture Park to see the spectacular viaduct, as well as various creative sculptures and gardens, and relax. End the tour in the evening and return home or to the destination of the next journey.
Art Hot Spring Axis|Caotun Attractions
Taiwan Craft and Culture Park
The Taiwan Craft and Culture Park in Caotun, Nantou, has a spacious park of about 6 hectares, and the museum is divided into five exhibition areas, displaying a variety of traditional handicrafts. In addition to seeing the skills of artists, there are also various experience courses such as retro children’s toys, bamboo art, fabric art, woodworking, indigo dyeing, lacquer art, etc., where you can participate in DIY, and special handicrafts are also suitable for souvenirs or gifts. The park also holds various themed exhibitions and cultural activities from time to time, allowing you to better understand the development of Taiwan’s craft culture and is a good place to entertain and educate.
📍Taiwan Craft and Culture Park
Attraction address: No. 573, Zhongzheng Road, Caotun Town, Nantou County
Business hours: 09:00–17:00, closed on Mondays
Jiujiufeng Animal Park
Jiujiufeng Animal Park is the largest bird theme park in Asia, covering an area of 4,000 square meters, and is a parent-child attraction in Nantou suitable for the whole family. There are dozens of exotic birds and animal interaction areas in the park, as well as large skynet birdcages and dinosaur models, making it very suitable for family outings. The park provides free park buses that run every 20 minutes to take you to the top bird park and then slowly walk down. Different from ordinary zoos, visitors and animals can be in the same space, which not only makes the visiting experience comfortable and safe, but also makes the birds and animals here more friendly.
🆕 Jiujiufeng Animal Park Admission Ticket – Full Ticket → Free Mid-Levels DreamWorks Tree of Life Tree Trail (Valued at $100)
🆕 Jiujiufeng Animal Park admission ticket – student ticket/fraternity ticket
📍 Jiujiufeng Animal Park
Attraction address: No. 99, Lane 726, Section 1, Fuding Road, Caotun Town, Nantou County
Business hours: 09:00-17:00
Jiujiufeng Forest Trail
Jiujiu Peak is a famous scenic spot in Caotun Town, Nantou, and a nature reserve known as one of the “Three Major Fire Mountain Terrains in Taiwan”. The Jiujiufeng Forest Trail provides the public with mountaineering, natural landscapes and rich flora and fauna ecology. The trail is divided into a northern intersection and a southern entrance, with no base point at the highest point and no need to turn back, making it a circular trail that can be walked back to the original point in a circle. The observation deck pavilion near the highest point is the best scenic observation point on the entire trail, overlooking the entire “Jiujiufeng Nature Reserve”. It is recommended to assess your physical strength during the hike, stop to enjoy the scenery, rest and take a breather before moving forward!
📍 Jiujiufeng Forest Trail
Attraction address: No. 152, Pinglinli Jianxing Road, Caotun Town, Nantou County
Opening hours: 10:00–17:00, 10:00–15:00 (Thursdays), closed on Mondays and holidays
Yuxiu Art Museum
Yuxiu Art Museum is located at the foot of Jiujiufeng Mountain in Caotun, Nantou, and is a private art museum hidden in the mountains and forests. The exterior of the building is mainly designed with clear water molds, and the whole building looks very modern, blending with the beautiful outdoor scenery, and there are excellent scenery and photo spots everywhere. Each exhibition in the museum has a different theme, focusing on contemporary realistic art, allowing the public to feel the charm of art and culture here, and allowing more people to understand Taiwan’s realistic art. In addition, there is a café in the museum, and the glass house design provides the best view, allowing you to enjoy the essence of art while savoring the food.
📍 Yuxiu Art Museum
Attraction address: No. 26, Lane 150, Jianxing Road, Caotun Town, Nantou County
Opening hours: 10:00–17:00, 10:00–15:00 (Thursdays), closed on Mondays and holidays
Reservation information: Online reservation/telephone reservation: 049-2572999 (Please call during the opening hours of the museum, call to make an appointment at least one day before the visit date, telephone reservations are not accepted on the same day)
Art Hot Spring Axis|National Surname Attractions
Qiaosongyuntian Qreenery Sculpture Park
Qiaosongyuntian Qreenery Sculpture Park is a multi-functional park that combines landscape, ecology, culture, art and leisure. The park is located under the National Highway No. 6 viaduct, known as the “Cloud Highway”, and the bridge deck is 70 meters above the ground with a height of 23 floors. The park also has a butterfly carpet, an ecological trail, and a colorful pattern of flowers, animals, and butterflies, as well as Taiwanese black bears, stone tigers, and various sculptures, making people feel like they are in a world full of vitality and artistic atmosphere.
📍Qiaosongyuntian Qreenery Sculpture Park
Attraction address: Fugui Village, Guosheng Township, Nantou County
Opening hours: Open 24 hours
Chan Chi Shan Immortal Buddha Temple
Chan Chi Shan Immortal Buddha Temple, located in Nantou Guosheng Township, has a strong Japanese Zen style, as if you have come to Kyoto. Coming out of the parking lot, the green grass and lush flowers and trees are lush, like a secret place hidden in the woods. Walking up the straight ladder, lined with yellow lanterns for blessings, it is a must-take check-in spot. The Tathagata Garden enshrines the open-air stone statues of the Giant Buddha, and there are five hundred Arhat stone statues around, each with a different face and expression, and the spectacular scene is a sacred picture of “Tathagata Transmission”. The editor has thoughtfully compiled popular IG check-in and photo spots, including lantern stairs, lotus thrones, 500 Arhat Buddhas and other scenes. In addition, the temple is free to enter, and the quiet environment in the temple is full of surprises, if you want to relax, coming to this quiet temple park will definitely make you feel a different atmosphere.
📍Chan Chi Shan Immortal Buddha Temple
Attraction address: No. 66, Changshou Lane, Guosheng Township, Nantou County
Business hours: 07:00–18:00
Nine tenants of the fallen pine forest
Not far behind the Guosheng Station, the Jiudian Luo Yu Pine Forest was originally planted by the landlord in a private residence, and later opened to the public for viewing, making it a hidden version of the larch scenic spot. There are more than 200 larch trees in the Jiudian Luo Pine Park, and every autumn, both sides of the trail are surrounded by larch trees more than 10 meters high. In addition to the photogenic larch pines, the park also has carts, cabins, swings, pool areas and other landscaping, which are more interesting to take pictures of, and you can also see chickens, ducklings and dogs running around, feeling to forget the hustle and bustle of the city, and enjoy the natural beauty and quiet and comfortable place.
📍 Nine tenants of the fallen pine forest
Attraction address: Changshou Lane, Guosheng Township, Nantou County
營業時間：24 小時營業 Opening hours: Open 24 hours
Beigang Creek Nuomi Stone Bridge
Did you know that glutinous rice can also build bridges? However, the ancestors used a mixture of glutinous rice, brown sugar, and lime as the adhesive for the stone blocks of the bridge body to create this four-hole arch bridge with a height of about 20 meters. Overlooking the crystal clear Beigang Creek from the bridge, the piers are surrounded by greenery, and the arch bridge is simple and elegant, allowing you to enjoy the beauty of the mountains and streams, which is quite charming. There are vendor markets and cafes nearby, where you can enjoy a comfortable afternoon tea while enjoying the beautiful scenery of nature.
📍 Beigang Creek Nuomi Stone Bridge
Attraction address: Guosheng Road, Guosheng Township, Nantou County
Opening hours: Open 24 hours
Art Hot Spring Axis|Beigangxi Hot Spring Area
Atayal Resort
Atayal Resort is based on “Atayal culture”, and the Atayal cultural characteristics can be seen everywhere in the park, as well as a variety of leisure and entertainment activities, such as an open-air swimming pool, a skywalk up to 500 meters above sea level, a poolside open-air café, a European-style garden with amusement facilities, a landscaping garden, a mini train, and a hamburger restaurant, etc., allowing travelers to enjoy a relaxing and enjoyable vacation time. In addition, Atayal Resort, located in the Beigangxi Hot Spring Area, also has hot springs, and the bicarbonate spring quality is very effective in moisturizing the skin, whether it is a family trip, a couple’s trip, or a friend’s trip, Atayal Resort is a good choice.
📍 Atayal Resort
Attraction address: No. 56-2, Beiyuan Road, Guosheng Township, Nantou County
Business hours: 10:00–17:00
Beigang Creek Shaba Resort
Beigang Kai Sha Ba Resort is surrounded by forests, providing travelers with a leisurely, quiet and comfortable vacation environment. The resort’s accommodation is designed with wooden walls, allowing you to enjoy the scenery of Beigang Creek, feel the beauty of nature, or relax in the hot springs, allowing your tired body to completely relax. In addition, the resort has an outdoor swimming pool, cafeteria, camping area, and an open-air bath with rock landscaping, allowing travelers to experience the beauty of nature in the mountains and forests. Overall, the scenery is beautiful, the equipment is well-equipped, and the hinterland is large, making it a good place for the whole family to relax.
📍 Beigang Xi Shaba Hot Spring Resort
Attraction address: No. 34-1, Beiyuan Road, Guosheng Township, Nantou County
營業時間：08:00–21:00 Business hours: 08:00–21:00
Nantou Art Hot Spring Axis is a vibrant and charming combination of tourist attractions. During the trip, you can enjoy the various cultures and art forms of Beigangxi attractions, while also enjoying a rich hot spring experience. In addition to visiting Nantou’s famous attractions, you can also explore this place full of cultural and natural beauty. Whether it’s a family trip, a couple’s trip, or embarking on this journey with friends, the Nantou Art Hot Spring Axis is a travel route worth trying, let’s experience the beauty brought to us by the Nantou Art Hot Spring Axis!
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