Thermal Valley Explained

Thermal Valley
Other Name:地獄谷
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Location:Beitou, Taipei, Taiwan
Type:Valley

The Thermal Valley is a valley located on the foothill of Yangmingshan National Park in Beitou District, Taipei, Taiwan. This makes Thermal Valley one of the sources of acidic sulfur hot spring in the area. Locals also sometimes refer to it as Hell Valley. The formula of this mineral water contains Plaster, Alunite, Jarosite, Realgar, Sulfur, and Radium. pH value is between 1.4~1.6, the highest temperature could be reached to 90 Celsius. It was one of the eight attractions and twelve scenic spots in Taiwan during the Japanese colonial period.[1]

Access

Thermal Valley is accessible within walking distance east from Xinbeitou Station of the Taipei Metro.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Taipei City Government. 北市府網站管理員. 2016-04-13. Taipei City Government. English. 2018-01-23.
  2. Web site: Beitou Hot Spring Museum - Great Taipei Travel(TravelKing).