The trend of leveraging movies and idol dramas to drive tourism has been thriving. This winter, Kinmen radiates warmth, allowing visitors to experience the wartime history and charm of this offshore island despite the cold northeastern monsoon winds.
The much-anticipated high-quality domestic film “Summer Concerto” is set to hit theaters on November 27. Director Huang Zhaoliang and the scriptwriter spent over half a year residing in Kinmen, capturing the pure love between the male and female protagonists, their happiness riding bicycles across the island, and presenting Kinmen’s war-torn charm in a romantic and picturesque light — making viewers instantly fall in love with the hidden scenic spots featured in the movie. In conjunction with the film’s storyline, Uni Air and Imagine Art Media have jointly launched the “Summer Concerto” travel package, allowing travelers to step into the shoes of the protagonists and explore the village settlements filled with Western-style buildings and traditional houses.
In the film “Summer Concerto,” Kinmen is no longer just a tourist destination or a military island laden with gunpowder and border tensions. As the island’s breathtaking scenery unfolds before the audience, and with each shift of the camera, the familiar, relatable stories that happen to the characters — stories that could easily take place around us — resonate deeply. Uni Air has long supported the development of domestic films. From earlier promoting the beauty of Taitung’s Dulan culture through “Under the Moonlight I Remember,” to sponsoring “Cape No. 7” to showcase Kenting’s enchanting coastline, this year it once again collaborates with “Summer Concerto” to promote Kinmen’s romantic hidden gems.
The “Summer Concerto” itinerary is a 2-day, 1-night trip, departing on December 14 and 21, 2009, and January 4 and 25, 2010 — a total of four sessions. For those wanting more, you can extend your stay for an extra night to explore secret spots on your own. The happy journey costs NT$5,900 per person, which includes: round-trip airfare with Uni Air, accommodation at a classic Minnan-style courtyard homestay, tasting local specialties, and cycling on high-end KHS GP-100 small-wheel bikes from KHS (Kun Shan Hsing Enterprise Co., Ltd.). A guide will lead you in search of the “Summer Concerto,” helping you fulfill your cinematic dreams step by step.
Starting now, anyone presenting a movie ticket stub for “Summer Concerto” can enjoy a NT$100 discount when purchasing round-trip flights between Taiwan proper and Kinmen at Uni Air airport counters. Alternatively, those who purchase Uni Air-related products on ezfly (EasyFly) can receive a limited-edition “Summer Concerto” movie coupon as a gift. For more information, please visit the official websites of Uni Air and ezfly.