The park's water source, the Beitou Thermal Valley, is one of the few places in the world where green sulfur springs occur naturally.
The water is acidic, with a pH level ranging between 1 and 2, which requires the facility to use specialized corrosion-resistant piping.
Beitou's hot spring history was significantly developed during the Japanese colonial period, leading to the establishment of numerous bathhouses in this immediate vicinity.
The creek water flowing through the park is part of the same geothermal system that supplies the nearby historic Beitou Public Library and Hot Spring Museum.
The facility is an open-air, roofless design, leaving visitors exposed to the elements while they soak their feet.
Quanyuan Park is a public foot-soaking facility located in the heart of the Beitou hot spring area in Taipei. The park features a 40-meter-long, shallow outdoor stream fed by natural, acidic sulfur springs. Water temperatures in the stream typically hover around 40 to 42 degrees Celsius. The facility is designed for foot soaking rather than full-body immersion, making it a casual, accessible wellness spot. It is situated along a pedestrian-friendly path known as the Beitou Creek trail. The surrounding park area includes landscaped gardens and wooden benches for public relaxation. The water composition is categorized as green sulfur spring water, historically sourced from the nearby Thermal Valley. It is operated by the Beitou District Office as a community amenity.
The wooden footbridge overlooking the steaming creek near the entrance to the soaking area.
Bring a small towel to dry your feet after soaking, as there are no provided towels or drying facilities.
Wash your feet at the designated cleaning stations located before the entrance to the soaking area to maintain water hygiene.
Wear loose-fitting trousers or shorts that can easily be rolled up above the knee to avoid getting your clothes wet.
Do not attempt to wash your face or body in the soaking stream; this is considered unhygienic and disrespectful to other users.
Closed every Monday for regular cleaning and maintenance of the water troughs.
No full-body bathing is permitted; only foot soaking is allowed. Remove footwear before entering the designated soaking area.
