Things to see and do Suao 蘇澳

Discovered in 1928, these sources stand out in Taiwan. They are not only cold (22 °C) but also gaseous (_CO2). Together with others located in Italy, they are the only ones of their kind in the world. The outdoor communal bath, with a slightly retro look, has a splendid view of the Sept-Etoiles mountain, which can be climbed by two paths (one half-hour and the other one hour and a half) from the cold springs, which are mostly frequented by the elderly and children.

The first few minutes of immersion are refreshing to say the least, then the body gets used to it and the experience becomes even more enjoyable. Of course, they are only rarely visited in winter, but a few diehards do not hesitate to bathe there when the mercury drops below 20°C: the water in the springs can be warmer than outside. At the entrance of the establishment, a fountain allows you to taste the spring water, which in addition to treating skin diseases and diabetes externally, cures intestinal pain orally.

If you arrive outside opening hours, or do not wish to pay, please note that by pushing on the left for about 500 m, you can access the open-air springs directly, and free of charge. This is where the people of Suao come to cool off in the summer.

At the time of our visit in October 2019, the pay sources were closed for renovation, with reopening planned for the summer of 2020.