Bathe for Just 1 Dollar! 2026’s Latest Travel Subsidy Is Here – Qualify and Get an Extra $500 Cashback; Redemption Details Revealed

Breaking the common misconception that hot springs are only suitable for winter, the Tourism Administration of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications officially announced today the launch of the '2026–2027 Taiwan Hot Springs' annual campaign. This initiative integrates resources from as many as 19 major hot spring zones across Taiwan, fully promoting two core themes: 'Four-Season Soaking' and 'Taiwanese-Style Wellness,' deeply integrating local cuisine, cultural experiences, premium accommodations, and exclusive travel itineraries. This year, the Tourism Administration has also invited renowned chef Edward Lee from the popular cooking show 'Black & White Chef' as a 'Hot Spring Journey Guide' to lead the public in experiencing the unique charm of Taiwan’s hot springs.

Hot springs are no longer just for winter! 'Taiwan Hot Springs' partners with celebrity chefs from 'Black & White Chef' to create authentic Taiwanese wellness experiences.

As one of the Tourism Administration’s four flagship tourism events, this year’s 'Taiwan Hot Springs' is hosted by the Central Mountain Range National Scenic Area Administration. A grand '2026–2027 Taiwan Hot Springs Launch Ceremony' will be held on September 4 at Guanxiu Park in Taichung. Over 500 participants will join the 'Your Hot Spring Style' themed street parade, featuring distinctive cultural experiences such as Atayal tribal instruments and hunter shooting demonstrations. That evening, the 'Valley Lights Festival' Guanxiu edition will simultaneously light up, unveiling the large-scale art installation 'OhBear Loves Hot Springs,' enhanced with lighting, fog, and bubble effects. An immersive 3-minute light show will be presented every 30 minutes. The event continues on September 5 with a Songhe Tribe hiking trail and an evening concert. Travelers who participate in the hike and stay overnight at designated partner accommodations in Guanxiu will receive a 500 NTD accommodation cashback the following day.

Double 11 for Just 1 Dollar! How to Claim These Amazing Deals?

To attract more travelers, this year’s discounts are exceptionally appealing. Starting in September, users can join the 'Taiwan Hot Springs' official LINE account. The first 2,000 new followers will receive 50 free points, while existing followers can earn points through lucky draws and other activities. Each point can be redeemed for 1 NTD in cash, usable at partnered hot spring accommodations, restaurants, and specialty shops across Taiwan. From October 1, specially priced hot spring packages starting at just 299 NTD will go on sale. On November 11, coinciding with the Double 11 shopping festival, 800 limited '1-dollar hot spring vouchers' will be released, allowing visitors to experience premium-quality hot springs at pocket-money prices.

When Are the Hot Spring Festivals Across Taiwan? Full Schedule at a Glance

In addition to central government incentives, hot spring festivals across Taiwan will roll out sequentially. The '2026 Taipei Hot Spring Festival' in Beitou will run from October 22 to 26 under the theme 'Beitou’s Century-Old Springs Flow – Hokkaido Yosakoi Night Festival,' held at Xinchangpu MRT Plaza, Qixing Street, and Beitou Park.

New Taipei’s Wulai will host the 'Wulai Forest Hot Spring Healing Season' from October 9 to December 5. Jinshan-Wanli will present the 'Romantic Mountain-Sea Love – Jinshan-Wanli Hot Spring Festival' from September 25 to December 6.

Ilan’s Jiaoxi 'Winter Romance Lanyang Hot Spring Festival' will run from mid-November 2026 to the end of February 2027, kicking off on December 6 with an opening ceremony and street carnival, followed by a hot spring food market and concerts.

Trips to Hualien and Taitung in the east and central-southern Taiwan are equally exciting. Hualien’s Ruisui and Antong hot spring zones will host the '2026 Pacific Hot Spring Festival' from October 17 to November 15. Taitung’s Zhiben Hot Spring Zone will run its events from September 2026 to July 2027, featuring indigenous-themed markets, New Year’s Eve fireworks, hot spring aromatherapy yoga, forest therapy, and night ecological tours.

Nantou Hot Spring Festival runs from September to November 30, beginning with Puli Hot Spring Festival on September 19, followed by Dongpu’s 'Jade Mountain Love, Dongpu Affection' on October 17, and the Beigangxi Hot Spring Carnival opening on October 31, when Tyndale Resort offers free admission.

Miaoli’s Taian will host a marathon and concert on September 19 and 20, followed by the Taian Hot Spring Festival and sweet persimmon promotion in October. Pingtung’s Sichongxi Hot Spring Festival will conclude the season from December 4, 2026, to March 1, 2027, serving as the grand finale.