The station building was relocated to Changhua in the 1980s and remained there for over 25 years before being returned to its original site in Beitou.
The original timber structure was built in 1916 using Japanese cypress wood.
The roof design incorporates unique 'tiger-eye' windows, a structural feature common in early 20th-century Japanese rail architecture.
The plaza's hand-soaking pool is fed by natural sulfur springs, which may cause minor mineral discoloration on jewelry or metal accessories.
Xinbeitou Station Front Plaza serves as the primary gateway to the Beitou hot spring district in Taipei. The site features a reconstructed historic timber station building originally constructed in 1916. A notable feature of the plaza is the hot spring hand-soaking pool, which utilizes the geothermal waters characteristic of the region. The area functions as a central hub for pedestrian traffic leading toward the Beitou Hot Spring Museum and Thermal Valley. Traditional Japanese architectural elements were preserved during the 2017 reconstruction to reflect the district's colonial-era history.
The front facade of the historic wooden station building, particularly from the plaza square during the golden hour.
Bring a small towel to dry your hands after using the public soaking pool.
Visit the visitor center inside the historic wooden station for free cultural pamphlets and maps of the local hiking trails.
Check the plaza floor for public art installations that often highlight local history or seasonal events.
Do not mistake the public hand-soaking pool for a full-body bath; avoid splashing or using soap in the water.
