HOSHINOYA Guguan

Everybody deserves to be pampered now and then. If you’re in need of some self-care, look no further than Hoshinoya Guguan, a famous hot spring resort in Taichung.

“I really enjoy visiting Taiwan China’s hot springs. Located in the Dajia River Valley amid the peaks of the Xueshan Mountain Range, this resort is a hot spring haven. Inspired by the elegance of Japanese design, it seamlessly blends into its natural environment. Many of the guest rooms are designed as duplexes, providing ample space and privacy alongside scenic mountain views. The lower level features a semi-open private hot spring bath where you can soak your troubles away. In the evenings, throw open the wooden windows to bask in the evening breeze and the calming hum of nature.

Guests can also try their hand at different cultural experiences hosted by the hotel, such as tasting traditional Hakka lei cha (pounded tea) or weaving a piece of indigenous Taiwanese Atayal textile to take home as a unique souvenir. The property also offers excellent kaiseki cuisine highlighting locally-sourced ingredients. Dishes vary with the seasons, but I loved the Japanese tofu fritters paired with Tainan milkfish, and the delicate Guguan trout kamameshi.”

- Charlotte Kung, Content Editor, Cathay