Top Things to do in Datong
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Discover the best top things to do in Datong, Taiwan including Taipingshan National Forest Recreation Area, Jioujhihze Hot Spring, Qingshui Geothermal Park, Mingchih Forest Recreation Area, Jian Qing Huai Gu Trail.
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1. Taipingshan National Forest Recreation Area
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 165 reviews
Taipingshan area is a broad region that includes Tuchang, Hatonozawa, Jhongjian, Taipingshan, Maosing and Cueifong Lake. It is also regarded as one of Taiwan’s three major forestlands in addition to Alishan and Basianshan. The old lumber transportation railroad and lumber collecting machines have been left as relics of the past lumbering business. The Bong Bong train, hot spring, alpine lake, giant forest and Taiwan beech trees (Fagus, Fagus hayatae) reflect more than one hundred years of historical trails of the Taipingshan National Forest Recreation Area.
Reviewed By slabster - Taipei, Taiwan
We booked a taxi from Taipei to Taipingshan (6000TWD/5people/10hrs). It was a long ride. From Taipei to Taipingshan Entrance was 2.5hrs. I had us went straight to Cueifong Lake which is another 1hr ride from the entrance. We spent 1hr in Cueifong Circular Trail and had lunch at Cueifong Villa, meal costs 120TWD. Then we went to Taipingshan Village, spent 1hr taking the trail to Zhenan Temple surrounded by Japanese maple trees. We started going back to Taipei around 3PM and arrived at 6:30PM. The temperature is comfortable at 20C but it rained a lot and heavily. A day trip is not enough to explore all trails but enough to get a glimpse of the mossy forest trails and a hint of autumn feels.
2. Jioujhihze Hot Spring
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 60 reviews
The source of Jioujhihze hot spring water comes from the cracks of stone on the hillside. The temperature there is about 140°C and is ameliorated to 38-42°C at hot spring bathing area to feel comfortable for human body. The hot spring here has no odor and is clear. Its content is weak based Sodium bicarbonate spring which can make skin feel slippery. So, it has the nickname “Hot Spring for Beauties”. The facilities here include a SPA pool, naked bathing pools for men and women, and the outdoor family thermal bathing area. It is worth mentioning that the SPA pool was built from a huge rock brought down the stream by typhoon. And naked bathing pools and outdoor family thermal bathing area can make visitors enjoy the pleasure of hot spring bathing and forest bathing at the same time. Furthermore, there is a volcanic cone shaped egg-boiling trough with flowing hot spring water for visitors to DIY. The hot spring egg tastes especially good with a unique flavor you will never forget.
3. Qingshui Geothermal Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 73 reviews
Reviewed By Sky_Art_101
The Qingshui geothermal is located in the Qingshui Valley on the south side of Qingshui Village in Datong township. The geothermal spring source emerges from the ground. It is an alkaline spring. The temperature of the spring water is as high as 95 degrees celsius. The geothermal heat is located in the intersection of the plain and the mountain. The green hills in the distance and the white smoke from the hot spring is formed a beautiful picture. Many plants are planted in the park. In addition to recreation, it is also a good place to get close to nature. In 1981, it was the first geothermal power plant in Taiwan. Now it is a tourist attraction for tourists to soak feet and use geothermal spring water. You can see many tourists boil the corn in the park. There are total of 250 parking spaces in two parking spaces. It makes easy for people to drive. You should visit the park in winter. 走進位於大同鄉清水村南側的清水溪谷中的清水地熱公園，可以看到很多遊客正在泡腳或煮玉米，這兒在1981年是台灣第一座地熱發電廠，地熱泉源由地下冒出，泉水溫度高達攝氏95度C，泉質屬鹼性泉，遠處的青山加上地熱噴出裊裊白煙，讓這裡形成了一幅美麗的風情畫。 公園內種植許多植物，也是遊客們可以親近自然的地方，而兩處共250個車位的停車場，讓遊客開車過來十分方便，讓清水地熱公園成為冬天宜蘭必去的景點之一喔！
4. Mingchih Forest Recreation Area
5. Jian Qing Huai Gu Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By cjmavis
It’s inside the TaiPing mountain area, very beautiful and nostalgia trail. Went here on a rainy and foggy day, but still very nice for a light trekking. The access to here is not so convenient, join some bus tour from Taipei or YiLan could be a easier option.
