As the weather turns cooler in autumn, why not take a trip to Guanziling, Baihe District, Tainan this weekend to indulge in a hot spring bath and enjoy some delicious foods.
The annual Guanziling Hot Spring Festival (關子嶺溫泉美食節), which runs from now until Oct. 31, features a retro party, a light and shade themed park, a monster-themed park, and a holiday market selling a variety of local delights!
▲寶泉橋| BaoquanBridge (Courtesy of @beckhamhong66/Instagram)關子嶺老街入夜後,兩旁高掛紅燈籠透出暖暖紅光,照在石板街上,宛如宮崎駿神隱少女商店街場景,吸引許多人前往打卡拍照。
At night, the red lanterns on both sides of Guanziling Old Street emit a warm light, illuminating the street like in a scene of “Spirited Away.”
▲關子嶺老街 | Guanziling Old Street at night (Courtesy of @beckhamhong66/Instagram)▲關子嶺老街 | Guanziling Old Street during the day (Courtesy of @hongruru0526/Instagram)另外,位於溫泉老街入口處的關子嶺閑雲橋也是必拍景點之一。這座木橋擁有百年歷史,為過去文人雅士上山泡湯必經之路。
What’s more? The “Guanziling Xianyun Bridge” (關子嶺閑雲橋) at the entrance of the old street is another must-see destination.
This wooden bridge, which has a history of more than a hundred years, is a must-see for the literati who used to hike up the mountain for a dip.
▲關子嶺閑雲橋 |Guanziling Xianyun Bridge (Courtesy of @hongruru0526/Instagram)▲關子嶺閑雲橋 | Guanziling Xianyun Bridge (Courtesy of @beckhamhong66/Instagram)關子嶺閑雲橋地址: 臺南市732白河區關子嶺11之12號 | No. 11-12, Tainan City, Baihe District
If a visit is paid to the temple, you can enjoy a dip in the nearby hot springs, including the “Guanziling Mud Hot Springs” (關子嶺溫泉) which are highly recommended for their panoramic view of the town and mountain ridges.