Travel Guide to Beigang Xisha Bashanzhuang, Nantou County

Introduction

Tucked into the misty mountain foothills of Nantou’s Guoxing Township, Beigang Xisha Bashanzhuang is a serene retreat designed for travelers looking to escape Taiwan’s crowded urban centers. Surrounded by rolling green peaks and quiet forest trails, this hilltop resort blends comfortable hospitality with access to some of central Taiwan’s most underrated natural beauty, making it ideal for romantic getaways, family trips, and wellness retreats alike.

Hotel Overview

Located at No. 34-5, Beiyuan Road, Guoxing Township, Nantou County, Beigang Xisha Bashanzhuang caters to every traveler’s needs with a thoughtful range of facilities. All accommodations are non-smoking, fitted with air conditioning, a wardrobe, clothes hangers, flat-screen TV with cable channels, telephone, electric kettle, and refrigerator. En-suite bathrooms come standard with a separate bathtub and shower, free toiletries, a hairdryer, towels, and slippers. Free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms, and complimentary on-site public parking requires no advance reservation.

For relaxation, the resort boasts a year-round open-air scenic swimming pool, a full SPA and wellness center with a hot tub and sauna. On-site dining includes a full restaurant and bar, with custom dietary menus available on request, plus additional amenities like barbecue facilities (extra fee), karaoke (extra fee), daily housekeeping, 24-hour front desk service, luggage storage, wake-up calls, boxed lunches for day trips, and meeting and banquet facilities (extra fee). Multilingual staff speak Chinese, English, and German, so international guests feel right at home.

Nearby Local Attractions

Three standout attractions are all within a 30-minute drive of the resort, perfect for day outings. First, the Guoxing Coffee Plantations are just 12 minutes away: Nantou’s Guoxing Township is one of Taiwan’s premier coffee growing regions, and walking tours of sun-dappled plantations end with cupping sessions serving fruity, medium-roast local beans straight from the farm. Second, the Baohu Dam Scenic Area, 20 minutes from the resort, offers gentle walking trails along the reservoir’s edge, with unobstructed views of the surrounding Central Mountain Range and excellent birdwatching for migratory species in fall and winter. Third, the century-old Beigang Old Street, 15 minutes away, is a preserved Japanese colonial-era thoroughfare lined with traditional snack stalls selling local favorites like rice cake with Hakka savory sauce and handmade osmanthus tea, plus small craft shops selling handwoven bamboo goods.

Travel Tips

The resort’s hilltop location means temperatures are 3-5°C cooler than lowland areas of central Taiwan, so pack a light jacket even in summer, and extra layers for winter evenings. Book SPA treatments and barbecue pits in advance, as both popular amenities fill up quickly on weekends and national holidays. If you plan to explore the surrounding forest trails, bring sturdy walking shoes and bug spray. For guests arriving by public transport, take a bus from Taichung to Guoxing Township and arrange a pick-up with the 24-hour front desk in advance, as local taxis are infrequent in this rural area.