[2025 Taitung Attraction] Travel Guide for Jhihben National Forest Recreation Area (Updated Jun)

When talking about Taitung, you will definitely think of Zhiben Hot Springs. So everyone will take the train to Zhiben Railway Station. When you take the train to Zhiben Hot Springs, you will feel like you are on a relaxing vacation as soon as you arrive at the train station. The station is very quiet and comfortable. Taking pictures on the platform with the blue sky is so beautiful. You will fall in love with this town. #Hot summer destination #Local Tour

Walk into the Zhiben Forest Recreation Area, bathe in the shade of the century-old banyan tree, and feel the warm mountain spring flowing under your feet, as if the forest is breathing and healing us. 🎋 Five trails connect waterfalls, suspension bridges, gardens and giant banyan trees, and every step echoes time. Walk to the top of Haohanpo, face the sea breeze and look at Zhiben City and the distant Pacific Ocean, and your mind will be broadened. 🌱 Smell the fragrance of herbs in the Flower Viewing Zhiben Herb Garden; soak your feet on the massage trail to cool your feet; take photos on the Guanlin Suspension Bridge, which is the most healing. This is not a check-in station, but a ritual that allows the body and mind to put down their postures and hide in the mountains and forests. 🏞 Zhiben Forest Recreation Area｜Embrace the mountains and forests and feel the gentle power of Taitung Whenever the "hot spring fragrance" of Zhiben, Taitung, hits your nose, you know that the forest and the spring meet here. The Zhiben National Forest Recreation Area is hidden by the Zhiben River. It is a deep dialogue between forest and water, a green migration that slows down the soul. 🌲 You can't miss it The Zhiben Recreation Area covers an area of ​​about 110 hectares, with an altitude of 110 to 650 meters. It is a large tropical monsoon rainforest. There are not only trees gathered here: century-old white banyan, Taiwan white ash, big-leaf mahogany... Breathe in the forest bathing trail, and feel the phytoncides around you with every step . There are rich bird and insect resources, and it is the best secret place for bird and butterfly watching in Taitung City. 🛤 Five trails, special features at one time 1. Scenic trail (about 45 minutes) Easily connect the visitor center and the waterfall, passing through the flower-viewing herb garden and massage trail, suitable for parents and children, and the elderly to stroll . 2. Haohanpo Trail 320 meters long, 150 to 180 meters in height, the best choice for challenging physical fitness. At the end of the giant banyan tree, you can overlook Zhiben Hot Spring and the Pacific Ocean. 3. Forest Bathing Trail (about 90 minutes) Take a gentle walk to the camphor forest and large-leaf mahogany forest, and immerse yourself in the embrace of nature. 4. Qilixiang Trail (about 60 minutes) Connecting the Baicao Garden and the Forest Bathing Branch, the hand-made wooden ladder slope protection combines design sense and environmental protection talent. 5. Banyan Shade Trail (about 90 minutes) Covered with century-old banyan trees, the highest point overlooks the hot spring area and enjoys the quiet beauty of the forest. 🌉 Must-shoot highlights・The first choice for healing •Guanlin Suspension Bridge: The elevated wooden plank road and suspension bridge are elegantly designed. Standing on the bridge overlooking the valley and the canopy, it is good to shoot and refreshing. •Water Foot Massage Trail: Cool mountain springs flow quietly under the feet, and the natural "foot bathing pool" makes people want to take off their shoes and soak in the water. •Hana-Jihben Herb Garden: 50+ kinds of herbs and waterfront plants, walk while smelling the fragrance, clapping your hands, rich content . 🧭 Useful Information Snapshot •Opening hours: 07:00/07:30~17:00 Extended to 18:00 from July to August, the ticket closing time is adjusted according to the season . •Tickets: 80 yuan for full ticket on weekdays, 100 yuan on holidays 50 yuan for military and police/students, 10 yuan for seniors aged 65 and 3-6 years old free •Transportation: Self-driving: Provincial Highway 9→194 County Road according to the signs; Public transportation: Transfer to Bus 8129 at Zhiben Station of Taiwan Railways to go directly . •Facilities: Suspension bridge, massage trail, herb garden, visitor service center, picnic area, parking lot and nature education center . 🍃 Slow down the journey・Intimate suggestions •Enter the park before 8:30 in the morning when the temperature is cool and there are few people for taking photos. • Parents and children love the waterway and foot massage pool; it is recommended to challenge the Hero's Slope in exchange for a view reward. • Don't forget to bring a hat, sunscreen, mosquito repellent and water, and replenish at any time in the deep forest. • Remember not to leave garbage and protect this forest pure land together. 📌Summary｜A dual healing journey of forest and hot springs Jhihben National Forest Recreation Area is not only an ideal place for forest bathing, but also a multi-faceted space that combines natural ecology, mountain hiking, bird watching and butterfly watching, and local plant education. From the leisurely landscape trails, foot massage waterways, to the physical challenge of the Hero's Slope and the spectacular forest viewing suspension bridge, every corner hides a scenery worth stopping. Whether you are traveling with your family, your elders are outing, or you want to find a quiet forest corner to heal your body and mind, Zhiben Forest is a green stronghold that cannot be missed in Taitung. If you are tired, you can also soak in Zhiben Hot Spring to draw a perfect end to this forest trip. #5月好去处2025

I have been to Zhiben many times, and this is my first time to the Forest Amusement Park! The indicators are clear, the facilities are well-maintained, and the ecological conservation is perfect. The Hero's Slope is not difficult to climb, and the map also has indicators of the difficulty of reaching the scenic spot. On the way back after the climb, we stopped at the hot spring foot bath. What’s even more surprising is that we saw wild sambar deer on the mountain road! So cute! Tickets: $80/person, parking fee: $100/time I bought two books published by the Forest Service ~ I didn’t get them when I pre-ordered them! Thumbs up #Zhiben

Just 12 min away by train from Taitung, you can reach this wonderful place with a National park with a lot of hot springs to discover. This park preserves the ancient Banyan tree, with its intrincated aerial roots. You can be mesmerized with flowers and butterflies. The park also shows information about the local indigenous people. If you come by train, the bus 8129 can take you there, just wait until the end

#OverseasTravelRecord #Zhiben #ForestPark The Taroko Express I took from Hualien Station ended at Zhiben, so I headed there for some reason. The hot springs are famous, but it's summer and I didn't feel like putting on a swimsuit, so I took a bus from the station and decided to go to the forest park, which was also the end of the line. The Taroko Gorge in Hualien was closed to traffic due to the earthquake in April, but this one had a hiking trail, so even beginners could easily explore. However, I could see deep valleys and waterfalls, and it was a place I wouldn't normally be able to go to, so I felt like I was in a hidden place. In that sense, it was just the right place for me. On the way back, I was able to get to Taitung city center from a nearby bus stop in just over an hour. Very convenient.

Located in a small alley near Zhiben Station, there is a small specialty restaurant with a wooden exterior. It sells simple bento and noodle dishes. I personally recommend that you order a bento to try. The dishes are very diverse, and there are some unique cooking methods of the aboriginals, which are completely different from the bento shops in the city. In addition, those who like spicy food can pair it with the small peppers prepared by the store, which are super spicy. The noodles are like mixed noodles, which are also quite delicious 😋 #Taitung #Zhihben Snacks #Aboriginal Restaurant #Aboriginal's

#zhiben #hot spring #Baiyu Waterfall #waterfall #taitung A while ago, I went to Taitung to deliver goods. It’s past seven in the evening and it feels late! I just stayed in Zhiben for one night! The hotel said there was a waterfall nearby. Since it had just rained recently, there was plenty of water, so it was a good place to go in the morning before leaving Zhiben. Sure enough, the amount of water in Baiyu Waterfall did not disappoint! Really beautiful! It's very close to the hotel, the distance is short and easy to drive! I look forward to bringing my family here again next time when there is plenty of water!

When you come to Taitung Zhiben Hot Spring, which is known as the "No. 1 Scenic Spot in Dongtai", you can enjoy a variety of experiences in the surrounding areas: boiling hot spring eggs, strolling in the forest, enjoying the beauty bath and handmade bread, and experience a travel style that is completely different from summer.