Hongye Park (紅葉公園)
Taking advantage of the last warm and sunny day before the cold front arrived tonight, we decided to drive to Baihe - Hongye Park (紅葉公園). Once again, Google Maps directed us to a small road at the back of the park that wasn't suitable for driving. We had walked along that road last year, but this year we wanted to find the actual car parking within the park. However, it turned out that the roads we were driving on didn't connect to the parking area, which made it seem much farther. Nonetheless, there are two entrances to the park, both about a 500m walk away. If you prefer not to park along the road and walk through a somewhat creepy forest road like we did last year, an alternative option is to park around Guanziling Hot Spring. There is a public car park in front of the police station. From there, you'll have to climb several flights of stairs to reach the park.
Unfortunately, it was a bit disappointing as the maple trees were barely red, and some had already lost their leaves. There were a few cherry trees that were on the verge of blooming.
Baoquan Bridge (寶泉橋)
Unlike previous years, we made a stop at Baoquan Bridge (寶泉橋). If you cross the suspension bridge, you can catch a glimpse of the Mud Hot Springs. Currently, this area is under renovation (from 2021/12/10 to 2022/06/07), but we could still see some bubbling mud behind the protective fence. Please note that it's not safe to attempt to cross the fence as the mud has temperatures ranging from 70 to 80 degrees Celsius. The spring water is gray-black and contains salt, sulfur, and a significant amount of mud. While it can be used for bathing, it is not suitable for drinking. After soaking in the hot springs, the whole body feels comfortable, and the skin becomes smooth and clean. According to historical records, Guanziling Hot Spring is a natural mud hot spring known for its beauty and health benefits. The hot springs are transported from this area to nearby hotels.
Fire Lord Temple (火王爺廟)
Apart from this park, mud springs can also be found behind the nearby Fire Lord Temple (火王爺廟), in a well dug out behind it. The Fire Lord Temple was built during the Japanese occupation in 1902. Parking in that area can be challenging, so we didn't actually get to see the well. However, we made a stop at Lingding Park (嶺頂公園). It is the first mini golf course in Taiwan, established by the Japanese in 1932. Today, there are still some relics in Lingding Park, including several tall and huge longan trees, maple tree groves, and alleys lined with sweet-scented osmanthus trees. The most prominent building in the park is Dacheng Hall, which serves as the tourist service center for the Siraya National Scenic Area Management Office on the first floor. Along the road, you can find various food options, such as roasted chicken or BBQ. Keep in mind that prices here are typically quite high.
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