Taipei Metro · Xinbeitou Branch · Line guide
DISCOVER THE CITY BY METRO
Xinbeitou, architecture in a hot-spring neighbourhood.
The Hot Spring Museum and Beitou Library make a quiet neighbourhood walk.
One line. Many sides of the city.
Change at Beitou for Xinbeitou. The Hot Spring Museum is not a bathing venue; the library is a reading space with its own visitor and photography rules.
Selected stops · intermediate stations omitted
THE STOPS
Where will you get off?
Follow the line order and choose a neighbourhood, a view or somewhere to slow down.
2 places
01Beitou Hot Spring Museum
Hot-spring history, not a bathing facility
A former public bathhouse introduces Beitou's hot-spring history and distinctive architecture.
From Xinbeitou station, plan the street-level route to the entrance; the station is not the venue entrance.
Allow around · 45–90 min, according to interest
02Beitou Public Library
Architecture amid greenery; keep voices low
A library known for timber architecture and environmental design, beside Beitou Park.
From Xinbeitou station, plan the street-level route to the entrance; the station is not the venue entrance.
Allow around · 45–90 min, according to interest
MAKE A DAY OF IT
A few stops. A good day out.
Library and museum, at a quiet pace.
Take your time at two selected places, or choose just one if opening arrangements, weather or energy make that easier.
- 1First stop
Beitou Public Library
A library known for timber architecture and environmental design, beside Beitou Park.
See this stop ↑↓ Both are reached from Xinbeitou; connect them on foot through the park area.
- 2Next stop
Beitou Hot Spring Museum
A former public bathhouse introduces Beitou's hot-spring history and distinctive architecture.
See this stop ↑
These editorial time estimates include walking, breaks and casual sightseeing, but not a full exhibition visit, long queues or extended shopping.
BEFORE YOU GO
A little planning goes a long way.
Check opening and admission
Venues, gardens and events have their own opening and ticket arrangements. Visit durations are editorial estimates, not opening hours or train times; choose only the stops that interest you.
Photo credits
- Beitou Hot Spring Museum 北投溫泉博物館 - panoramio.jpg — lienyuan lee · CC BY 3.0
- Beitou Library 北投圖書館 - panoramio.jpg — lienyuan lee · CC BY 3.0
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