Beitou

Walking from the parking lot, you'll first pass a container market before reaching the park. The park is packed with dinosaurs, though it's not very large. There are some free interactive rides and paid attractions, as well as a shopping area. Overall, it's suitable for young children and adults who want to relive their Jurassic childhood. Each dinosaur has an information plaque, and if you're willing to explore and take photos at your own pace, you can spend about 1.5 hours there. Children receive a token upon entry (adults don't), which can be used for a 25-minute ride on the inflatable castle – well worth it! If your child is too old, you can feed the dinosaurs for a free token. Nearby are the Guandu Market and Guandu Palace, perfect for spending an afternoon exploring this area before heading home after lunch.

I brought my parents here for a hot spring bath on a weekday. Since reservations aren't allowed, I was initially worried about waiting, but there was no need to; we could start bathing as soon as we arrived. Parking is available in front, which is quite convenient. This was my first time in a hot spring bath at this hotel, and the overall environment was very clean, appearing to have been renovated. The bath room was spacious, with a large pool, easily enough for two people. Both of our bath rooms had large windows offering views of the mountains and the nearby hot spring museum. However, being on the second floor, we could still see tourists on the distant walking trail, so we had to draw the curtains while bathing, making the room rather dark, which was a bit of a shame. Basic amenities were provided, but there were no small towels or shower caps for drying faces, which was slightly inconvenient; hopefully, the hotel can provide these in the future. The afternoon tea after bathing was rather ordinary, but there were many items, both savory and sweet, which was nice for replenishing some energy! I would definitely consider coming again in the future.