The "Beitou Hot Spring Culture Guided Tour" started from MRT Xinbeitou Station, passing through Beitou Park, Beitou Green Library (outdoor explanation), Beitou Hot Spring Museum, Thermal Valley, and Xinbeitou Station, with assistance from partners of the Beitou Cultural Foundation. The core of the activity was the environmental interpretation of the Beitou Hot Spring Museum. The museum was built in 1913 modeled after the Izusan Public Bath in Japan, with a brick-wood structure and black tile roof, presenting a British country villa style, containing Roman-style large baths and a Japanese-style tatami hall. The guides explained in detail the geological formation of hot springs, geothermal resource management, and environmental protection measures, such as water recycling and waste heat recovery, to avoid the impact of over-development on the ecology. In the Thermal Valley section, the steam-filled natural landscape was investigated, and the potential and risks of geothermal energy were discussed, linking to SDG Goal 9's innovative infrastructure. The overall investigation highlighted that leisure activities are not just for relaxation but also a platform for environmental education. Through on-site observation, students understood how the hot spring industry integrates into low-carbon tourism, supports the local economy, and reduces environmental burdens. This activity highlighted the uniqueness of Beitou Hot Springs as a leisure resource. In the post-pandemic era, with the rise of domestic tourism, more attention should be paid to sustainable design to avoid the impact of over-commercialization on the community. Activity photos recorded diverse perspectives, such as group photos, park strolls, and interior museum tours, showing students' active interaction. Through this investigation, the course deepened the understanding of hot spring culture, emphasizing the balance between industrial innovation and community sustainability, which can be applied to more local practice projects in the future, contributing to the green transformation of Taiwan's leisure tourism. The activity not only enriched professional knowledge but also strengthened social responsibility awareness, highlighting the practical value of cross-disciplinary learning.

Implemented by Department of Recreation and Sports Management
Date: 2025/12/19