The Gaia Hotel - Taipei (Taipei City, Taiwan)

Nature. Modern A naturally formed area Situated on Mt. Dan-feng, the Gaia Taipei Hotel is surrounded by well-preserved, pristine woods. Masked palm civets, squirrels, and lizards are some of the commonly seen wildlife during a stroll in the nearby woods. Located in No. 1 Rd. Qiyan, the Gaia Hotel is surrounded by sedimentary formation over 24 million years old. The name "qiyan" (meaning "peculiar rock" in Chinese) derives from this unique landscape. Since their discovery in 1896, the white sulphur hot springs of Beitou have been advertised through word of mouth. The Hotel is well-known for its hot springs, whose pH 4-5 and temperatures between 40-45°C, allow guests to fully relax in their healing waters. "Nature‧Modern" best represents the Gaia--a hotel of pure white color and primarily built from wood. It is close to nature--without harming the ecological systems in the mountains—while at the same, has a modern, minimalist design. The Gaia is a modern and cozy, lively and enjoyable hotel.