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7/20/2015

Taiwan's 2015 Summer Amusement Park Discounts for Dummies



2015.07.20 Author: Patty Translator: Diana

This summer, 24 theme parks in Taiwan have resorted summer discount programs and brand new activities, including Janfusun water activities, Leofoo water and land activities, Yehliu Ocean World overnight experience, all welcoming people to bring their whole family together to the amusement parks to spend a cool, refreshing and fulfilling summer vacation.

The following is our summary of discounts of amusement parks in Taiwan during summer 2015.

[Northern Taiwan]

Yehliu Ocean World



A. The new summer program includes clowns interacting with you and an original performance combining dolphins and ballet dancers' graceful water dance. You are welcomed to "sea" a brand new summer.
B. Overnight summer camp registration starts from today. The activities take place on every Friday, Saturday and Sunday during summer vacation.



Unzen Park
A. Refreshing day trip: 329 dollars up (including the aerial cable car back and forth, Unzen admission, lunch, an ecological tour by professionals)
B. Refreshing 2-day trip: 3,480 dollars up (including aerial cable car back and forth, Unzen park, hotel accommodation, seasonal package meals, breakfast, a ecology tour by professionals... etc)



Window on China Theme Park
6/25 - 9/6: Two-park tickets are available, with a special price of 399 (original price 799). With this ticket, you could enter both land and water park.



Little Ding-Dong Science Theme Park
A. 7/1 - 8/31: the special price for adults is 350 dollars; that for students and children is 320 dollars and that for elderlies and the disabled is 250 dollars.
B.7 / 1 ~ 8/31 Interstellar Trip - Snow adventure summer camp (for more information, please visit the official website)



Leofoo Village


A. 6/13- 9/13: Leofoo land and water parks for day and night, 799 dollars.
B. 6/13- 9/13: Leofoo land and water parks for night, 699 dollars (admission after 13:00)
C. League of Legends at Leofoo Village (July 4 - August 31)
● Buy a "League of Legends at Leofoo Village" joint ticket at the park, and you can get a limited edition of a "Temoo" avatar.
● Every day, the first 300 summoners entering the park with joint tickets could get limited Annie or Tibber fans.
D. discounts if take public transportations:
(1) Hsinchu Transportation Bus: June 13 - September 13, with a ticket of Hsinchu Transportation Bus' direct access to Leofoo Park, passengers can get a ticket to water and land park for 750 dollars. (A person with one bus ticket can only buy one coupon ticket and only bus tickets of the day could be used.)
(2) Tailian Transportation: June 13 - September 13, if you take the bus of Tailian Transportation, you could buy a coupon ticket for 950 dollars (including round-trip tickets, Leofoo double-park tickets).



[Central Taiwan]

Dongshi Woodland


A. Forest 9-patch activity
B. Insect ecology tours: Fridays and Sundays, 2 days 1 night activities including meals, tickets, DIY crafts and a firefly T-shirt. There are a total of 14 time-frames.
C. Dongshih Woodland eco-tour, $600, (including transportation from Fengyuan Railway Station to Dongshih Woodland, a ticket, lunch, soap DIY, archery experience and a forest ecological tour). There are a total of 14 time-frames.



Lihpao Land


A. June 22 - July 22 Cancer half-price $325 (Admission required before 12:00p.m.)
B. July 23 - August 22 Leo half-price $325. (Admission ticket required before 12:00p.m.)
C. June 27 - August 30 2-park joint ticket $799
D. discounts if take public transportations: Tickets of Ubus from Taipei Bus Station to the park+ joint ticket for one $999. Tickets of Ubus 155 from Jhonggang Bus Station to the park+ joint ticket for one $599.



West Lake Resortopia


A. "Students To West Lake ": During July 1 to August 31, the cup drinks in the park are all 20% off (including Forest Shop, Mermaid Restaurant and Lakeside coffee).
B. If you enter the park with a student ID, you can buy a ticket for $250. (excluding groups / travel agencies / tourist coaches) You are able to enter Andersen's Fairy Tales Theme Park, enjoy the theater, experience environmental education activities, and also travel along Sanyi, feeling the beauty of arts and humanities.
C. discounts if take public transportations: You can take a Fengyuan Bus from Taipei or Fengyuan directly to West Lake Resortopia.
(1) If you have a bus ticket, you can purchase a coupon ticket for $300.
(2) If you have a bus ticket of the day, your can have a discount (the amount of your ticket price) on accommodation, according to the room price of day and weekend and number of lodgers.
(3) If you purchase a ticket to Taipei from the West Lake Resortopia counter, you can purchase a coupon ticket for $220- 270, depending on the announcement of Fengyuan Bus.



Janfusun FancyWorld




The special ticket price is $599. If you show your Taiwan Tourist Shuttle ticket or Taishi Bus ticket, you will receive a $100 shopping voucher.



Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village




A. July 1 to August 31: 2015 summer festival, special price $580.
B. July 27 is the 29th anniversary of Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village, and visitors who share the same birthday with the Village can enter the village for free. Reservations can be made during summer vacation (7/1- 8/31).
C. On August 1, visitors with indigenous identity can enter the village with half-price, $390, with identification.



Atayal Resort



(Source: Atayal Resort FB)

A.2015 Nantou Summer Season - Atayal Lotus season: July 1 - August 31 during the time the special admission fee is $300.
B. Join Atayal Resort's official LINE ID "sxl8132u" and purchase a ticket for only $250.
C. 2015/6/28 summer season - Atayal Lotus season activities. People all over the country can enter for free before 10 am on that day.




Sun Link Sea  
During June to August, there are 100,000 hydrangeas blooms around Sun Link Sea; people taking public transportation can purchase a ticket for a special price $200.



[Southern Taiwan]

Wanpi World Safari Zoo




A. Double ticket price $999, containing two full-price tickets, two luncheon coupons, two windmill ice sticks, a Wanpi World exclusive L folder. (Reservations need to be made two days earlier.)
B. Family price $1799, containing two full-price tickets, two children tickets, two luncheon coupons, a Wanpi World exclusive reusable shopping bag, two windmill ice sticks, a Wanpi World exclusive L folder, a pack of animal feed. (Reservations need to be made two days earlier.)
C. In 2015, visitors who have their birthday on the month they enter can purchase a ticket for $350 and they can bring a companion who can enter with the same special price.
D. Residents in Yanshuei and Xuejia District can have a discount on tickets with certificates.
E. 2015 FUN, 6/19- 8/31: Buy admission tickets and get a raffle ticket for free. You have a chance to win gifts like scooters and tablets.



JianShanpi Jiangnan Resort




July 4 - August 30 "Go diving! Water Park of Parents and Children" is launched, providing facilities like canoes, surfboards, diving tower and swimming pool, etc.




E-da Theme Park



June 27 - August 30, if you purchase a ticket from the official website, you can get one for $790.




Bada Forest Paradise
July 1 - September 30 "Forest king - bombing water" is launched. On different dates there are also $100- 199 discounts for people from Pingtung, Kaoshiung, couples, families and people born under the year of the rabbit.



Dalukuan Land
During July 1 - July 31 students with their student IDs can purchase a ticket for $199.



Farglory Ocean Park
July 1 - August 30- "Summer Chill Out" is held for families to have fun together.



For More Discount Information → Taiwan theme park network

7/17/2015

Guide to Taitung Hot Air Balloon Festival: Transportation, Accommodation & Schedules At a Glance

2015.07.17 Author: Patty/ Translator: Diana

This season only! Taiwan International Balloon Fiesta is a must-go this summer.

This year the fiesta will be held from June 27th until August 9th at Luye Gaotai, Taitung.






[LightScribe Concert]

There are a variety of activities in the Balloon Fiesta. In particular, the LightScribe weekend concert which is held in seven weekends is one of the highlights of all the activities.

There will be seven LightScribe concerts this year; despite the opening and closing hot-air balloon LightScribe concerts which will be held in Luye Gaotai, the remaining five will light up all the way through Taitung County, with the first cooperation of the urban area, the South and the East Coast.






Event         Date                       Location                                                         Time

1             June 27     Luye Gaotai (opening LightScribe concert)            18:30 ~ 20:00

2             July 4       Cheng Kung Town -                                                18:30 - 20:00


                                National Cheng Kung 
                                Commercial & Aquaculture 
                                Senior Vocational High School                    

3             July 11      Taimali Village - Taimali Dawn Park                          3: 30-5: 30

4             July 18      Taitung County Stadium                                          18:30 - 20:00

5             July 25      Cheng Kung Town - 
                                National Cheng Kung 
                                Commercial & Aquaculture 
                                Senior Vocational High School                                 18:30 - 20:00

6             August 1   Taimali Village - Taimali Dawn Park                           3: 30-5: 30

7             August 9    Luye Gaotai (closing LightScribe concert)               18:30 ~ 20:00



※ 7/11 and 8/01 LightScribe concerts in Taimali will be adjusted to 3:30-5:30 a.m. to meet the dawn.

More about the LightScribe concert → http: //goo.gl/asGocL



[Taiwan] Balloon Festival Events Calendar

AM5: 00 tickets purchasing available

AM5: 30-7: 30 experience of hot-air balloon mooring

AM7: 30 -PM16: 00 intermission

PM16: 00 tickets purchasing available

PM17: 00-19: 00 experience of hot-air balloon mooring



[Transportation]

● Main venue: Luye Gaotai

Transport →

Train: destination- Luye Railway Station

Visitors can take a train of Taiwan Railway Administration to Luyeh Railway Station, then take a shuttle bus of East Rift Valley Line to Luye Gaotai venue.

* location of the East Rift Valley Line stop sign at Luye Railway Station: After you are out of the Luye Railway Station, walk along Zhongzheng Road for about three minutes.

Bus: destination- Luye Gaotai (East Station)

The Intercity buses in Luyeh area consists mainly of Ding Dong Intercity Bus (Mountain Line) and East Rift Valley Line, 

among which only East Rift Valley Line gives passengers a ride straight to Luye Gaotai venue. 

By car:

1.National Highway No. 5: Go through National Highway No. 1 (Sun Yat-Sen Expressway) to Xizhi System Interchange, shift to National Highway No. 5 (Taipei-Ilan highway), go though Hsuehshan Tunnel and through Suao Interchange towards Tai Geng No. 9. After arriving Taitung City, follow the signs to Gaotai.


2.National Highway No. 5: Go through National Highway No. 3 (Second Highway) to Nangang System Interchange, shift to National Highway No. 5 (Taipei-Ilan highway), go though Hsuehshan Tunnel and through Suao Interchange towards Tai Geng No. 9. After arriving Taitung City, follow the signs to Gaotai.





● LightScribe concert venue: Taimali Dawn Park

Transport →

By train: Take the TRA train to Taimali Station and walk to the park.

By bus: Take Ding Dong Intercity Bus (Mountain Line) in the direction of Anshuo to Taimali Station and walk to the park.

By car:

1.South-Link Highway: Kaohsiung → Pingtung (Fangshan Township → Fenggang) → Provincial Highway No. 9 (Follow the road signs: Shihtzu Township, Pingtung County→Daren Township, Taitung County→Dawu Township→Taimali Township).

2.East Rift Valley: Hualien → Provincial Highway No. 9 (Follow the road signs: Chihshang Township, Taitung County→ Kuanshan Town→ Luyeh Township→ Beinan Township → Taimali Township).

3.East Coast: Hualien → Provincial Highway No. 11 (Follow the road signs: Bin Township, Taitung County → Cheng Kong Township → Dunghe Township → Taitung County → Taimali).






● LightScribe concert venue: National Cheng Kung Commercial & Aquaculture Senior Vocational High School

Transport →

North:

Take the TRA train of the South-link line to Taitung Station and then take Ding Dong Intercity Bus to Chengkung Town.

South:

Take the TRA train of the North-link line to Hualien Station and then take Hualien Intercity Bus to Chengkung Town.





● LightScribe concert venue: Taitung County Stadium

Transport →

1.Set off from Taitung Train Station, walk along Jhongshan Road towards the southwest, and head for Xinsheng Road. Turn right at the intersection of Xinsheng Road, turn left at the intersection of Bo-ai Road and finally turn left at the intersection of Guilin North Road. Time needed: approximately 35 min.




For more detailed traffic information please visit the official website.



[Recommended accommodation]

Trying to find a cheap and quality hotel? Worrying that choosing a random hotel might spoil your holiday?

The following are a few good Taitung hotels we recommand for your reference.


"Naruwan" in the indigenous language means "Hello" and "Welcome," just like "Aloha" in Hawaiian, spreading the passion, ease and joy to people.The five-star resort hotel is named by this greeting in the hope of making guests feel welcome by all the staffs in the hotel.








Double room price: 4500 dollars up

Quad room price: 6000 dollars up





Formosan Naruwan Hotel is surrounded by green spaces and local facilities. You are free to enjoy the sea view, go mountain climbing, go hiking or go cycling around the downtown. You could also try out famous local foods. This hotel will offer you an unforgettable travelling and living experience in Taitung with a good bargain. 









Double room price: 1880 dollars up

Quad room price: 2880 dollars up





Located in the most bustling area of Taitung City, Young Motel is known for its convenient transportation and life functions.

Rooms are comfortable and clean with perfect soundproofing and soft lighting. Also, guests will feel at home on account of the friendly and considerate service.






Picture from Taiwan Travel Map

Double room price: 1680 dollars up

Quad room price: 2680 dollars up






Dapochih Vacation Center is located in Chishang, the "Rice Village" with abundant natural resources. Located in the beautiful rice fields, it is a brand new resort center. Traffic is convenient. It's only 5 minutes away from the Chishang Train Station. It's near tourist attractions such as Mr. Brown Avenue and Dapo Lake. With Coastal Range to the east, Central Mountains to the west and Dapo Lake to the North, Dapochih Vacation Center also has an open-aired coffee shop on the top floor for you to take in all the surrounding scenery. At night, guests could enjoy the serene nightscape and indigenous dancing and singing, which add up to a mesmorizing holiday experience. 






Double room price: 2000 dollars up

Quad room price: 3750 dollars up




More room descriptions → http: //goo.gl/65VKG5 



Rooms and train tickets need to be booked in advance. Taitung is a very popular destination during the summer vacation. Hurry up before it's too late! 

Wish you a nice hot-air balloon trip in Taitung.