Where Is Dongpu
Dongpu is a Bunun tribe famous for its hot spring bathing and mountain scenery. Located on the bank of Chenyoulan Creek, about 1120 meters above sea level, the spring source is in the foothills of Wangxiang Mountain on the east side. The spring quality is carbonated with a pH of 7.7 and a temperature of about 53 degrees. The water is clear and flowing all year round. The spring water comes from the valley Gushing out naturally emerges from the cracks in the rock and the sandstone layer, presenting a landscape of boiling heat. It is said that the hot springs in this area have the effects of fatigue, health promotion, and beauty. The spring water is then diverted to hotels and restaurants to provide tourists with hot spring experience.
Dongpu Attractions
Batong Gate Old Trail
The Batongguan Ancient Trail is about 4.3 kilometers from the trailhead to the Yunlong Suspension Br
Shuanglong Waterfalls Rainbow Suspension Bridge
The Shuanglong Waterfalls Rainbow Suspension Bridge is built over the Shuanglong Waterfalls Canyon a
Dongpu Hot Spring
Located at the foot of Yushan, Dongpu Hot Spring has been famous for its sodium bicarbonate springs,
Liou Plum Farm
Located in Nantou Xinyi Township, the Liou Palm Farm has been cultivating plum trees since the Japan
Wusonglun Tourism Plum Garden
The best time to visit Usonglun, one of the three secret places for plum blossom viewing, is in wint
Yunlong Waterfall
The Yunlong Waterfall is located 4.3 kilometers from the Batongguan Ancient Trail. The waterfall is
Ruri Shini Lights of Glaze Trail Park
The glass suspension bridge is about 54 meters high, and from the bridge, you can enjoy the beautifu
Caopingding Yushan Tourism Tea Garden
Caopingding Yushan Tourism Tea Garden is a small village located along the central cross-island high
Xinyi Plum Factory
Xinyi Plum Factory includes a souvenir hall, a farmers' association brewery, and a courier station.
Feng Hill Tourism Grape Farm
As long as you pass through the Fengqiu area of the Zhongheng Highway, you can see a large area of
FengGuiDou Plum Blossom Park
Nantou Xinyi Township is famous for its plum trees, among which there are many plum trees in the Fen
Fu-tzu Cliff (Donpu Cliff)
The Fu-tzu Cliff is a rare weathered terrain landscape, and after a trail is created along the crumb
Travel Guide
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- Driving: National Highway No. 3-Mingjian Interchange-Provincial Highway and Taiwan Line 3-Provincial Highway and Taiwan Line 16-Provincial Highway and Taiwan Line 21-Xiangdao Tou Line 60.
- Public transportation: Take the Taiwan Railway and get off at Shuili Station-transfer to Taiwan Haoxing 6732, 6734 Dongpu Line and get off at Dongpu Station.
Dongpu Hot Spring was built during the Japanese Occupation period. It is famous for its sodium bicarbonate spring commonly known as “Beauty Soup.” Rainbow Falls, Valley of Love, and the cliffs of the father-in-law, Yunlong Falls, and Otome Falls on the Batongguan Ancient Road.
Source: Travel King
The 2021 Dongpu Hot Spring Season will be held from November 13th to December 5th. Everyone is welcome to come to Dongpu to have a nice hot spring bath, experience the food and the beautiful scenery, and hope that the beauty of Dongpu’s original village will leave unforgettable memories for tourists.
The bath time should not be too long each time, preferably within 15 minutes. Soaking for too long will dry the skin, overload the heart, dilate blood vessels, and easily cause cardiovascular or cerebrovascular emergencies. It is recommended that after 15 minutes of soaking in the soup, get up slowly and rest for a while, and add water.
