Full steam ahead (Silkroad)

Winter can be chilly in Taipei but that doesn't mean you can't enjoy the great outdoors. For thousands of years, mineral-enriched water has been rising to the surface of hot springs near the city, and at this time of year people warm to the prospect of taking a dip. Renowned for their restorative qualities, Taipei's best springs are a short drive from the city - Xinbeitou, Yangmingshan and Jinshan to the northeast, Wulai to the south...

This article appeared in the January issue of Silkroad, Dragonair's inflight magazine. It's not online. The link goes to an article written by a friend of mine, photojournalist Chris Stowers.