Around Shitoushan
Not far from Shitoushan, down County Rd 124 (Ep), is one of the most pleasant hot-
spring resorts outside the Taipei area. East River Spa Garden (^tCS^DongjiangWenquan; ©03-825 285; www.eastrlver.com.tw, Chinese only; public baths unlimited time adult/child NT350/150; H 9am-10pm) is nestled in the bend of a fast flowing river in an area with no other development. The design makes use of traditional red bricks and lots of wood. It looks traditional, but there's no denying it's for urbanites who want their version of rural Taiwan, ie folksy but clean and comfortable.
If you are staying at Shitoushan you can get a taxi to the hot springs for about NT200. If you have your own car, make sure you explore the rural roads around the hot springs. The area is called Nanzhuang (j^fj±) and it's full of little surprises.
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