Beitou Hot Springs Tour and HUGE Countryside Taiwanese Chinese Food Feast! (Day 7)

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Day 7 in Taiwan, was one of our best days so far. Ying and I woke up at our new hotel, and we decided to go on a quick day trip to Beitou hot springs, a famous area in Taipei, where there’s a natural hot water spring, and home to quite a lot of history, attractions and relaxing hotels. It was very easy to get from central Taipei to Beitou by using public transportation on the train, and it took about 30 minutes to get from central Taipei to Xin Beitou station. From Xin Beitou station, we walked over to the hot springs area.
2:15 Beitou Public Library
The first place we arrived on our day trip to Beitou hot springs was the Beitou Public Library. The library is fully in use, but the reason it’s popular to visit and it’s kind of an attraction is because of its unique architecture and its eco friendly design. We didn’t spend more than a few minutes there, but just looked at it from the outside and then took a quick peek inside.
2:45 Beitou Hot Springs Museum
One of the main attractions at Beitou is the hot springs museum, originally the original Japanese bathhouse in Beitou. It’s not a huge museum, and the price is free, so it’s a good place to just check out for a few minutes before moving on.
3:29 Beitou Plum Garden
I thought it was just going to be a garden with plums, but it was actually the former home of a famous Chinese calligrapher. The house was another quick stop on our day trip, but worth the quick visit.
3:52 Beitou Hot Springs - Public Bath
The time finally came to visit the main attraction at Beitou, the hot springs. They have many higher end spas and hotels with private baths, but I went for the public Taiwanese style hot spring bath. They didn’t allow any photography inside, but it was pretty nice and I enjoyed soaking in the natural hot water for a few minutes before moving on with our day.
4:54 Thermal Valley
One of the most famous things to see in Beitou is the Thermal Valley, a big pool of water that’s boiling hot and is the source of the hot springs for Beitou. The water is really hot and there’s not swimming so it’s more of just a viewpoint and a place to take photos.
While there, we met up with Joe, Raymond, and his Father, by random chance. They were visiting from California and were spending the day at the Beitou hot springs and were en-route to have lunch and go to another hot spring and invited us to go along with them.
6:32 Epic Taiwanese Country Style Farm Lunch
Along with Joe, Raymond, and his Father, we drove through the mountains and after about 45 minutes we arrived at a small local style hot spring where we were going to have lunch. They did all the ordering and we were soon faced with what was one of the best Taiwanese food meals I had the entire trip to Taiwan. All the food was home style cooked, and tasted very country style, and everything was delicious. I especially enjoyed the deer on the hot plate and the roast quail.
On Day 7 in Taiwan, we planned to just take a day trip to Beitou hot springs, but completely unplanned, it turned into one of the best days of our trip and one of the best meals as well.
Big thank you to Joe, Raymond, and his Father for inviting us!
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[@SamL0414]

Dear mark, Joe & Ray happen to be some of my best friends and we have all been watching your videos for the longest and we cant stop raving about how they met you i would just like to say thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to spend time with some of your biggest fans and making the story of a lifetime for them you're truly a great person!

[@MarkWiens]

Sam jones Hey Sam, very cool to hear that, great guys and it was a lot of fun to hang out with them. Hope to see you all in California again in the future!

[@j.b.3076]

Posted above: Trying to locate that rustic mountain hot spring resort. Any leads?? Thanks.

[@shemean7256]

@@j.b.3076 It's "風之庭餐坊". Only a few buses per day, so maybe you can just rent a car, and drop by some spots in Yangmingshan National Park (陽明山).

[@j.b.3076]

@@shemean7256 got it m thanks

[@maryannkelley7039]

The unexpected that turns out to be one of the most memorable of your life. So happy for them.

[@JABn4e]

Such an amazing vlog. Imagine meeting up with people and get invited on a unplanned trip. You know Mark, you can travel all over the world and have wonderful food. Yet it's the quiet quaint home cooked meals that make an everlasting impression.

[@nedstar7378]

I visit already for about 30 years Taiwan and my wife is a Taiwanese. We enjoy all your videos, because you know how to show the right way.

[@lilSnubby]

Love Taiwan, really underrated and the NICEST people.

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William Beckman Thanks William, I really agree.

[@professorm4171]

TaiPei is so clean! It's funny to hear Mark pronounce Chinese with a Thai accent.

[@MarkWiens]

professorM Ha, I think I even pronounce English sometimes with a Thai accent now without thinking about it!

[@Sweetysalado]

That Beltou Thermal Valley pool looked absolutely stunning!!! The colors were gorgeous!

[@safwanYT]

I love seeing Mark meet Joe and Raymond and then they give Mark a ride. This is the joy of being a migrationologist :)

[@TrinaMCay]

I was there working from year 1994 to 2000 in one semiconductor company! I enjoyed the foods and the countryside travels! Very nice and progressive Taiwan! Nice people too

[@evilpagan2342]

I really like Taiwan, it‘s a special, magical place somehow.

[@ian3314]

Thank you Mark and Ying for letting me live vicariously through you guys and your awesome travel! You guys rock!

[@MarkWiens]

ian3314 You're welcome, thank you for watching.

[@traceymartin35]

Thanks Joe and Raymond and dad it's always good to see Mark and Ying have a good time! It look real cold but that sizzling hot plate look real good!

[@evogardens]

Hey Ying & Mark, I love starting my day with a coffee and your latest daily vlog. It's always a little sad when you go back to just two videos a week. Your hard work is much appreciated ! Jim.

[@MarkWiens]

evogardens Thank you very much Jim.

[@electricmonk71]

8:25 - Joe was waiting for you to make "the face". lol Another great video. I've enjoyed the entire series from this week. Keep 'em coming!

[@MarkWiens]

electricmonk71 Ha, thanks!

[@chrishsieh1595]

You know what , people say “ The best thing in Taiwan is Friendly People .” I think you just met that !!

[@Andy123123able]

Haha u must be joking dude

[@iheartbocisforeverimissyou5372]

Wow... I can only hope that oneday I'll bump into Mark and Ying here in my own hometown so I can ask them to join me and enjoy some of the best meals here😊😊😊

[@CassandrajustCassandra]

Sometimes the best experiences in life are unplanned! With hot/mineral springs, make sure you don't get the water in your mouth...to avoid unplanned bad experiences (for those not familiar). Loving the Taiwan vlogs Mark, but then I'm always on the lookout for anything new from you :))

[@MarkWiens]

Cassandra B Thank you very much Cassandra, yup some of the best experiences just happen.

[@adamofr8276]

Mark, your smile is so contagious !

[@MimiTruongMay98]

He's always happy and so positive!! I don't he can ever be mad of angry!!

[@nathanhalsey8687]

What a great day! Random meets like that made for a great time for you guys and a great Vlog😊 for us, Cheers Mark,Ying,Joe and Raymond

[@user-dw6kx4nl2z]

Mark, this by far is my most favorite video. You are having so much fun with the other boys at the baths. But! The one thing that would make it great is if Ying was able to have some fun too.

[@chempakasari3594]

You're the most popular food vlogger in the world.... Enjoy your Taiwanese cuisines..

[@d.h.2942]

Thank you Mark. Wonderful video. Beautiful place. I would love to visit Taiwan someday. So wonderful and amazing to see the good food and people walking everywhere. Taiwan must be an amazing secret. I had no idea it's this amazing.

[@poisedonis]

I really like these kind of days where you meet nice people and just do things together, Wonderful.

[@_jm0n3y8oo_]

Love your videos man great enthusiasm makes me homesick because I'm not there anymore was a missionary kid for 15 years in Taiwan

[@NikaBoyce]

How crazy fortunate you all were to make the connection with those friendly guys! what generous people. Hope you all keep in touch.

[@linusfotograf]

This was one of your best vlogs Mark. I really felt how nice it must have been at that resort.

[@seijoscha]

Hello Mark and Ying. This video was great as all your videos. Taiwan is to see a great country to much but you need much more time. Keep it up, you are the best.

[@MarkWiens]

joschi starke Hey Joschi, I would have loved to have more time, so many places to go in Taiwan, like other countries as well. Than you!

[@TutorialeGratuite]

Nice video, as always, Mark. I like the Taiwan vlogs.

[@MarkWiens]

Tutoriale Gratuite Thank you

[@stuarttaylor2577]

Fantastic that you met those guys. Awesome vlog Mark. I log into youtube every day just to watch you guys!

[@MimiTruongMay98]

Loving these Taiwan vlogs, Mark!!

[@greg4402]

That dish with the deer really got me hungry !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jpfotophreak]

Beautiful videography Mark. Tapei sure is tourist friendly from the looks of it. The transportation isn't crowded with people either. Very nice!

[@MarkWiens]

jp fotophreak Thank you, right about that, it's a really nice city and not too crowded.

[@perdomot]

Love hot springs and miss the ones in Japan so much. Always love to have a good soak and follow it up with a good meal and beer. So relaxing.

[@MarkWiens]

Perdomot Yes, that's ultimate relaxation.

[@CubbyJoJoe]

I'm going to Taipei this October! And I'm watching your 11 days of Taipei vlogs for tips and street food guides oh gosh 6 days is not enough for me i think....hahahaha

[@pockey100]

Probably the best travel video approaches and collections around. Well done.

[@DonW1953]

Hi Mark, Your vlogs are getting better with each new one - keep up the great work Mark, we have a Taiwan international student staying with us for several months, she described many of the great foods she enjoys eating at home, I've introduced her to your vlog and she is now subscribed, I look forward to each one of your vlogs, it's good that you show us where your travelling and how and your hotels and facilities Kind regards, Don, Aotearoa

[@mettlus]

I am preferred vegetarian but keep coming to your channel to watch all the food you eat. Its your description and craving which is really unique across all different food channel. Keep up!

[@lowlandslist]

It's always fun to go exploring with you, Mark. Thanks!

[@moorfang]

Great to see you had a great day ad great food there. In other parts of Taiwan, there are many many more delicious dishes waiting for you. If you happen to visit central Taiwan (Taichung, Nantou, Changhua), I can ask my friends to guide you around and I'n sure they'll show you some of the best dishes. And it's all very easy to move around Taiwan. With the high speed train, you can reach Taichung from Taipei in around 1 hour.

[@mrskhung]

I like your satisfying laughter when you tasted those amazing food... sound like "hohoho" and your epic face, so cheerful!! Thank you for the great vids!

[@puspalmondal654]

In Taiwan this day 7 is the best ,Foods were just awesome

[@MarkWiens]

Ayan Mondal Thanks Ayan

[@janssenpena7266]

Thank joe and raymond being a nice man charr!!...☺️☺️☺️

[@milynayang]

please do a Q&A with your wife! we would love to know more about you two. How did you guys meet?

[@brentthompson9597]

Wow....!! Great day indeed!! Awesome sights, travels, foods!!

[@raphaelchen7906]

Nice place to go Mark!! Hopefully I can bump into you in the future!! Enjoy your videos very much! Thank you!

[@bgishy]

You should take your shirt off more often Mark! Wow! That will double your followers in no time!

[@MarkWiens]

bgishy Ha!

[@jameslin9550]

Hi Mark, love all your videos, but especially the Taiwan series. Regarding the goose, must have with Taiwan beer, perfect combination. Also want to add, my favorite dish whenever I go back to Taiwan. I hope you can try the next time you go. There are these tiny little clams called Asian Clams or Golden Clams (La-Ah in Taiwanese) best prepared if sauteed with basil and garlic. They are about the size of a thumbnail but the meat is sweeter than your typical clam. Of course you have to eat a million of them to fill up but thats the great thing about having them with beer. You can just slowly enjoy, have a sip. and shoot the breeze with friends. There are only a few places in Taipei that still prepare them this way, typically at a beer house or possibly a hot springs spa that has a restaurant. They are farmed in Hualien, so probably easier to find there. I found a similar clam in Spain called 'wedge clams' or Coquinas. Not exactly the same but small with a thin shell just like the Asian Clams. Ha ha... my vlog will be called Clamology! Anyhow, keep up the good work!

[@autumn007]

It is great to meet people and letting them take you places that may have not been on your agenda! Great food and video!

[@Shantel.Luvmetru629]

Taipei and surroundings are beautiful!

[@chynanhua5562]

I love seeing your personal interactions with fans!💗

[@irdial]

What a lovely day! I want to visit Taiwan now; they should pay you for promoting Taiwan!

[@loribrocato145]

My Son loves all things Asian. He respects the culture and sense of family. He even wished when our Ancestry.com DNA results arrived they would reflect Asian ancestry. My children are both adopted. English, Irish, Norwegian but no Asian. A friend of mine took it upon herself to honorary adopt John in to her Japanese family.haha. John Joseph Brocato - Takahashi, IV has a nice ring to it. i hope one day our little family can travel all over Asia.

[@stevenpham636]

Vlogs this long are the best Mark!!! Love them!

[@MarkWiens]

Steven Pham Thanks Steven

[@barney2165]

Nice Beitou video. My friend quickly snapped a pic of me in the Imperial Springs. I was hoping you had talked them into it.

[@mansuetopalang9870]

Mark, you are such a frindly guy and that's why you easily make friends. You promote peace to peoples from different cilture. I hope you visit amd produce a vlod in the Holy Land and Palestine. We need lasting peace. Thank you, Mark.

[@BAdventures]

The deer and quail looked and sounded so tasty. The coffee drip looked like a science experiment lol =)

[@mcheartw]

I don't know why. Watching Mark W eating makes me happy😆

[@jayisoldem56]

how nice for you and Ling to meet good people on your trip

[@impinerbabe]

I like the way Mark pronounce Beitou! He is so cute!

[@Yogirliej4dee]

He is like a kid at times when trying new things. :)

[@chocmilkshake24]

Sorry, the moment I saw that van I thought "stranger danger!" But I'm glad they took you to awesome places with awesome food :D

[@pnoyride]

hi Mark and Ying..Day 7..Taipei!!I think this is my favorite blog in Taipei..I love hot spring.very relaxing and peaceful..and the food is looks so delicious especially the quiel..very juicy..I like boilef peanut as well ..Once again Mark and Ying .you made may day..love all your blogs..Thank you so much for sharing ..love to meet you guys someday..-Elwyn-

[@MarkWiens]

pnoyride Thank you very much. Hope you have a great day!

[@HoneyPiepaye]

Beitou hot springs! hot water! Sizzling hot pan!! Love it! really delicious!

[@MarkWiens]

Honey Pie Thanks!

[@1981cherokee1]

Mark, I am sure all ur fans would do the same for you, including myself.

[@MarkWiens]

1981cherokee1 Thank you!

[@Andiyoh]

+Mark Wiens yes sure Tell if you visit Germany 😀. And Mark where i can send a Message to you ? In 2 Week i go to Thailand with my girlfriend ( she is Thai too). Maybe See us for some nice Food ? Greetings Andy

[@Yogirliej4dee]

I can't imagine growing up in Taiwan and having to teach my my kids their complex train system. In Canada students learn how to take public transit to school at 13 years old.

[@parismatch6942]

the train system in taiwan is actually really easy and convenient to navigate. japan has a crazy complex train system.

[@msghia5252]

vancouver transit sucks. taiwans is way better

[@justjacqueline2004]

Such wonderful food for the Feast of the Assumption.

[@whachamamacallit4428]

The hot spring look phenomenal and beautiful.

[@midala40]

Good day Mark. enjoyed the video. It's always good to have a random day out and not planed. god bless mark

[@MarkWiens]

midala40 Thanks, definitely that's how some of the best days happen.

[@midala40]

Mark Wiens Yes sir, it has happened many of times to me, how's Manila?? hope your being treated well my friend . god bless you and your misses

[@kike21la9]

amazing video as always mark! great stuff.

[@MarkWiens]

Enrique Alvarado Thank you Enrique

[@SuiGenerisAbbie]

Mark Wiens Mark, that is ALL of the fun in travelling ... that you GET / are privileged enough to meet kind Strangers and then go places with them, where you miiiiight not ordinarily have gone! :)

[@oldschoolnow2493]

What an amazing day!!! The footage of the sites was beautiful and the hot springs is something that I would love to experience!!! The public library is gorgeous, makes ours look so backwards...lol. The drip style coffee looked very interesting!!! Once again...amazing video...thank you Mark!!!

[@t0annguy3n]

Love the unplanned travels! Great vid Mark!

[@dereklambert9551]

wow , Taiwan is So Clean

[@vbryxo]

Really enjoy these vlogs!

[@MarkWiens]

Vanessa Bryson Thank you Vanessa

[@user-wd1pi7qh5q]

I am a Taiwanese,Taiwan has a lot of fun.

[@user-wd1pi7qh5q]

林永泰 I am Taiwanese,Taiwan has a lot of interesting places.

[@yjoyce9165]

12:05 that zoom though! 😂

[@Janderaletr]

I really like how you make sure you are showing us how easy it is to travel there! and it looks quite english friend with signs having english!

[@FabianChia]

I'm really enjoying your videos and waiting for ur videos to be published! Thanks Mark!

[@hersheyti]

what a wonderful experience with your new friends!!! enjoyed the interaction!!!

[@rain74925]

As usual, I enjoyed this video. Nicely done! Love the homemade food! they looked delicious!

[@chrysanths6395]

This is one of the most beautiful videos of yours. The background music is also nice! I'd have love to see more of the market, looked like it passed too quickly, and that market was very clean. That dogie in the market looks like he is well fed.. lol

[@MarkWiens]

Chrysanths Thank you very much, glad you enjoyed it. Yah, we didn't spend too much time at the market, but more market videos coming up. Thank you for watching!

[@lilyhottelet3471]

I really enjoy your vlog serie on Taiwan ! It makes me want to learn a bit more about the country, and it is always a pleasure to see all this incredibly delicious looking food :) Thanks to you for piquing our curiosity !

[@MarkWiens]

Alix Hottelet Thank you Alix

[@kennethpelagio4167]

Omg ! First Comment I Love Your Videos I'm 12 Years Old And When I'm Watching Your Videos My Mouth Is Watering I'm From Philippines I Wish U Can Go There Again

[@MarkWiens]

Kenneth Pelagio Hey Kenneth, great to hear from you, thank you for watching!

[@kennethpelagio4167]

Welcome :)

[@Golden929]

Good video! I love being able to watch a video where it's funny but you still learn some great stuff too

[@thaidaym]

That's so great there is English text next to almost everything

[@jbuzzy]

Great video Mark. It was very nice of Joe, Raymond and their family for inviting you and Ying along. Were they subscribers or just Americans that were very friendly? It's really helpful that your showing your experience with the taiwan transit system. If I ever get the courage to look around Taiwan I'll hopefully be able to use the transit system. The food looked amazing. Thanks for all yours and Yings hard work. Jon

[@terrypalmore7314]

Lek Buzzy Yeah thanks Mark and Ying!

[@MarkWiens]

Lek Buzzy Hey Jon, yes Joe and Raymond were subscribers and there were visiting Taiwan for a few weeks. The transit system is extremely convenient and really clean and comfortable in Taiwan. Hope you can visit!

[@logandillon3920]

Hot springs looked so nice!

[@berghuisbs]

Nice vlog Mark. Will definitely go to Beitou Hot Springs when I go to Taiwan. Thats just my kind of thing.

[@MarkWiens]

Brian Berghuis Cool to hear that Brian, great place.

[@einfachleckerkochenmitTom]

Hello Mark, your new video looks so good great job; thanks for sharing wit us i wish you a wonderful Day greetings from Tom

[@MarkWiens]

Chaos Kitchen 51 Thank you Tom

[@Lalunabreeze]

What fun and the food yum. Usually hot springs make me so tired 😓 and 💤

[@ladycarolynb2450]

Those Hot Springs its so soothing and relaxing ♨

[@MarkWiens]

Lady Carolyn B Yes, so relaxing with food too!

[@cindyvillarreal102]

Hi Mark and Ying, wow you guy have a awesome job.

[@MarkWiens]

Cindy Villarreal Thank you Cindy

[@mianlien911]

It must be a lot of work for caring that heavy camera around and walking around the city at the same time. Thank you so much for these videos!!

[@grilled4cheese1]

Hi Mark, WOW what a wonderful visit to Taiwan, thanks for taking us along. Were you there before or after the recent typhoon Soudelor?

[@MarkWiens]

dan c You're welcome, thank you for watching Dan. We left just before the typhoon, so we missed it.

[@joshe3713]

as soon as i got a notification that you uploaded a video , i cooked me some 2 minute thai noodles and pressed play.

[@MarkWiens]

joshua wilcox Haha, thanks Joshua, enjoy!

[@learndrivesurvive8544]

Another great vlog Marko!!! Every time I watch you eat it makes me hungry. Travel safe and my boys and I will be waiting for your next vlog :)

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Dee S Thank you Dee

[@annyn3836]

Another great vlog Mark!

[@MarkWiens]

April Hart Thanks!

[@shayisbored]

I enjoyed Beitou the most when I was in Taiwan. Shouldve stayed longer

[@terrizuazo1077]

Loved it!! Great job! Looking forward to seeing the next one!

[@MarkWiens]

Terri Zuazo Thank you Terri

[@a.h.6731]

Lol I had to laugh. I just watched the snail and slipper lobster video where you complained about the flower on the plate. There it was again 😀

[@sancastlefield2933]

Great video .. Taiwan is so clean.

[@crazkiller1122]

You are always the reason why I starve at 1 am xD keep up the good stuff and come visit Dubai some day :D

[@singaporechemistry]

MARK!!! YOU ARE AWESOME!!!