"Set in the mountains of Miaoli about 90 minutes from central Taipei, this west-coast hot spring resort is a 64-room hideaway built around a standout open-air pool framed by rolling tropical hills. Many contemporary-feeling rooms have individual hot spring tubs for private soaking, and the property offers separate areas for swimsuit or nude bathing. In April and May the surrounding forest lights up with fireflies at dusk, adding a memorable natural display to an otherwise tranquil, off-the-beaten-path retreat." - Clarissa Wei