Beitou Radium Kagaya presents "2016 Noto Taste Festival." From November 17-20, Head Chef Uso Fujio from Japan\'s Wakura Onsen Kagaya - voted #1 Japanese hot spring inn for 36 consecutive years - will guest cook in Taiwan. Fresh ingredients from Ishikawa Prefecture and Hokuriku sake are air-freighted for the "Noto Feast" lunch banquet. Evenings feature Taiwan\'s first traditional Japanese "Hocho-shiki" (knife ceremony) performance dating from the Heian period. Free viewing for all same-day guests. Details: 02-2898-5555 ext. 5102 or 5352.

As autumn and winter arrive with active cold air, respiratory systems become sensitive and temperature differences increase cardiovascular disease risks. The "Healthy Warm Bath Journey" targets autumn/winter-prevalent conditions such as stroke and heart attack. Beitou Health Management Hospital offers medical-center-grade examination equipment and professional physician teams with same-day one-on-one consultations for efficient results. Combined with Hotel Royal Beitou\'s private rooms, premium white sulfur spring baths, and exquisite European-French cuisine dinner at Pure Cuisine - health and relaxation in one stop.

As the weather cools, it\'s the perfect time for hot pot and hot springs. When it comes to greater Taipei\'s most renowned bathing destination, Beitou Hot Springs takes the crown. The annual Taipei Hot Spring Festival in October lets you leisurely enjoy Beitou\'s hot springs while experiencing local culture - no wonder it draws attention every year.

Beitou\'s unique hot spring terrain has long been known as the "Home of Witches." To highlight Beitou\'s local character, the 2016 Beitou Yukata Festival - Yukata Design Awards, co-hosted by the Taipei City Dept. of Commerce and Taipei Hot Spring Development Association, adopted "Beitou Witch Style" as its design theme. This not only introduces the public to the origin of Beitou\'s name but also encourages incorporating magical elements into yukata designs to create exclusive yukata that showcase Beitou\'s unique character.

October 22, 2016: Guest introduction before the Taiwanese Opera performance at the 2016 Taipei Hot Spring Festival

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The 2016 Taipei Hot Spring Festival runs October 20-24 beside Xinbeitou MRT Station. This year features a joint hot spring exhibition, gourmet experiences, and Nakashi singing competition. Enjoy buy-1-get-1-free bathing and a chance to win NT$10,000+ accommodation vouchers.

Reporter Chien Yu-Ting / Taipei
As the weather cools, it\'s perfect hot spring season! The annual autumn highlight "2016 Taipei Hot Spring Festival" launches October 20 for 5 consecutive days around Xinbeitou MRT Station, featuring gourmet experiences, Nakashi singing competition, and weekend children\'s portable shrine parade and free hot spring shuttle buses.

The annual grand Taipei Hot Spring Festival kicks off October 20-24 at Xinbeitou MRT Station plaza for a 5-day feast. Besides introducing smart robots at hot spring hotels, an exclusive Beitou Hot Spring APP with numerous deals is available for the public.

With the widespread adoption of 4G connectivity, consumer behavior has shifted from "mobile first" to "mobile only." Research shows Taiwanese spend an average of 205 minutes per day on smartphones - nearly twice the time spent watching TV. Among 12-19 year olds, 90% watch video on mobile phones compared to about 60% for ages 50-59. The new generation of digital natives are accustomed to watching video content on mobile devices, and digital marketing is increasingly trending toward M2O (Mobile to Online/Offline) development.

This year\'s Taipei Hot Spring Festival is truly unique! Using technology to market Beitou to the world for deeper exploration, heralding a new era for Beitou Hot Springs. Pepper robots will be stationed at Beitou hot spring hotels to provide thoughtful, professional smart services. The Taipei Hot Spring Development Association developed the exclusive "Hot Spring Witch GO!" App featuring all Beitou hot spring deals and attractions, plus the Lucky 7 promotion from now through November 27 - every month on dates with 7, win NT$10,000+ premium accommodation vouchers.

The 15th Taipei Hot Spring Festival runs October 20-24 at Xinbeitou MRT Station and surrounding areas for a 5-day hot spring feast. This year uses technology to market Beitou globally, bringing the popular smart robot Pepper to Beitou hot spring hotels for thoughtful, professional services. Download the exclusive app from now through November 27 for monthly Lucky 7 draws of NT$10,000+ premium accommodation vouchers.