In winter, soaking in a hot spring is the greatest indulgence. It's the ultimate way to release your stress.
There are many hot springs in Jianshi Township (尖石鄉). Among them, Huilai hot spring (會來溫泉) is the one with easiest access by transportation.
You can take the train to Neiwan station (內灣車站) and ask for a shuttle bus to pick you up from Huilai resort.
In the resort, there are many hot spring pools with different temperatures for you to choose from.
The carbon dioxide hot springs offer many health benefits, such as relevate energy levels, treat exhaustion and skin problems. In addition, it is a great relief on sore muscles and boost your metabolism...etc.
It is required to wear the swimming suits in the public outdoor hot spring pool.
if you prefer to go naked, Huilai (會來) also offers the private hot spring bath.
Actually, in Japanese culture, the traditional way of enjoy hot spring is to wear nothing into the pool.
It is not allowed to wear any swimming suits inside the pool.
The fish SPA is also one of the must-have pools in the resort. At the SPA, many doctor fish (Garra Rufa), a type of small tropical fish are put in the hot spring.
They can swim freely in about 43 degree-hot water.
You can place your feet in the pool, the fish can feed themselves on dead cells of your feet.
Since they only consume dead cells, you will left with youthful skin on your feet.
There are also the kid-friendly swimming pool and outdoor SPA for the warmer seasons.
If you are here without swimming gadgets, no worries, you can rent or buy any of them in store.
Since Huailai (會來) is a resort, you can stay one more night and enjoy their food.
If available, families usually come during the weekend to enjoy their gathering.
○新竹 Hsinchu ○北新竹 North Hsinchu ○千甲 Chianjia ○新莊 Sinjhuang ● 竹中 Jhujhong
○上員 Shangyuan ○榮華 Ronghua ○竹東 Zhudong ○橫山 Hengshan ○ 九讚頭 Jiuzantou ○ 合興 Hexing ○ 富貴 Fugui ● 內灣 Neiwan
There is no train can't go direct to Neiwan. You have to change at Jhujhong station.
https://tip.railway.gov.tw/tra-tip-web/tip?lang=EN_US
Remember to book shuttle service in advance - (03) 5841000
Huilai resort can pick you up once you reach Neiwan station.
會來尖石渡假村
TEL:03-5841000
新竹縣尖石鄉嘉樂村3鄰177-1號
平日:08:30~21:30 假日:08:30~22:30