Published date: September 29, 2025
The Backyard of Northern Taiwan: A Day Trip to Jiaoxi
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Experience of the stay
This time, I took advantage of the discount offered by Jiaosi Travel hospitality at HafH and booked a room for the holiday period. With the HafH VIP discount, the price was quite reasonable. Additionally, there are several advantages: 1. Close to Jiaoxi Hot Springs Park, Tangweigou Hot Springs Park, and the main shopping area. 2. Although the room is not large, the hot spring pool inside is spacious enough for a family of four to enjoy together, making it suitable for small families with kids. 3. They provide complimentary welcome snacks from 1 PM to 10 PM, so when you get tired from exploring outside, you don’t even need to look for a drink shop; it’s better to return to the hotel, enjoy the air conditioning, have a latte, and rest before heading out again. 4. For those who enjoy soaking in large public baths, there is one in the hotel's B1 level.
Staff Quality: ★★★★★
Cleanliness: ★★★★★
Comfort Level: ★★★★☆
Hotel Location: ★★★★★
Hotel Facilities: ★★★★☆
Experiences during the trip
Having visited Jiaoxi many times, I won't share the street food this time. However, I've been to Yilan many times without visiting the Lanyang Museum, so I took the 'Red 1 Bus' to get there this time. Be aware of the schedule as 'Red 1 Bus' only runs once an hour; alternatively, you can take 'Green 19' from the Jiaoxi Transfer Station. If you plan to go whale watching at Wushi Harbor, you can plan your trip to include the Lanyang Museum, dining at Wushi Harbor, and whale watching at Guishan Island.
In the Jiaoxi urban area, there are many places in the old street suitable for young literary enthusiasts to visit. If you're looking for snacks, you can try the 'Fish Tail Pattern Dim Sum House,' which is situated at a corner of an old street alley. It doesn't have a sign, just a small blackboard next to the door, but the quaint old house is still quite eye-catching.
Additionally, I specially visited the independent bookstore 'Eki Honya' near the train station. The owner has displayed some of his ukiyo-e collections inside the bookstore. You can order a drink, sit down to read and chat, and there's even a foot soaking tub in the back of the bookstore (with an extra cost). It combines the features of a bookstore, an old house, and a hot spring street.