We have made it to the spectacular East Rift Valley. The train got in about 9pm to Taitung, but there is a big park just west of the train station, so even though it was dark we decided to set up camp. The boys were a little freaked out at first, but once we found a good spot to pitch the tent they settled down quickly for a good nights sleep.
The East Rift Valley has been created by the joining of two tectonic plates. A massive river runs between two mountain ranges. We thought we maybe able to ride in the valley, but the sides are very steep cliffs so the only reliable roads go up to the ridge. So we started the day with a steep climb, as you can see below.
Someone on Facebook recommended a B&B that has its own hot spring. It wasn’t cheap to stay, but after seeing the hot spring pools we were all convinced to stay. After a very good dinner in Luye we came home for a very relaxing hot spring bath. The place is very popular with the locals who make good use of the four pools, each at a different temperature.
Check out my ride on Strava: https://www.strava.com/activities/931740912/
Hot springs just what you needed. Revived!
I am not into spa baths, but the hot springs were very reviving. Nothing like going from the hottest pool to the coldest pool. They also had many types of water jets to give massages to sore muscles.
Need hot pools here. It’s cold and wet in Wensleydale. Walking to get fit and warm.