[Friday Fun in Taiwan]The Calla Lily Season at Zhuzihhu Kicks Off with Grand Opening Offers from Honey Crème Ice Cream

The annual spring highlight of Yangmingshan National Park — the Zhuzihhu Calla Lily Season — will take place from March 21 to April 27 in Zhuzihhu. This year, in addition to the five recommended streamside trails in Zhuzihhu by Taipei City’s Department of Rapid Transit Systems, Civil Engineering Bureau, which allow visitors to stroll amidst nature and enjoy the fragrance of the woods while leisurely immersing themselves in the sea of white calla lilies, the Yangmingshan National Park Headquarters has also planned an “Ecological Tour of Zhuzihhu” route. Led by professional guides, visitors can explore the local cultural heritage and traditional industries, experiencing the area’s unique natural and humanistic landscapes.

 

Location: Zhuzihhu

Date: March 21 to April 27

With the ice cream craze in Taiwan showing no signs of slowing down, the first Korean-brand ice cream, “Honey Creme,” has decided to enter the Taiwanese market. It officially launched on March 21 in Taipei’s prime ice cream district — the Zhongxiao Dunhua shopping area. Making its Taiwan debut, “Honey Creme” will offer exclusive and innovative flavors such as honeycomb ice cream, organic marshmallow ice cream, and natural organic mixed grain powder ice cream. They’re also introducing an alternative way to enjoy ice cream — paired with spiral bread. In addition, on March 21, the “buy-one-get-one-free” sweet experience at Honey Creme’s Taipei store was launched simultaneously, so you don’t have to fly all the way to Korea to enjoy Honey Creme’s delicious offerings. You can savor them right on the streets of Taipei.

 

Location: Room D, 1F, No. 8, Lane 169, Section 1, Dunhua South Road, Taipei City

Date: Opened on March 21

The public art exhibition “1600 Pandas World Tour — Taipei,” which moved to the plaza of the National Theater and Concert Hall, saw its visitor count exceed 240,000 within just three days of its display. Many people flocked to the venue to catch a glimpse of the adorable sight of 1,600 paper pandas and 200 paper Formosan black bears. The Tourism and Communications Bureau urges everyone to take public transportation to the venue to help save energy and protect the environment. Additionally, visitors are encouraged to go during weekdays or in the evening to avoid the crowds and enjoy a more relaxing experience.

 

Location: Plaza of the National Theater and Concert Hall

Date: Until March 30

Spring flower seasons are kicking off one after another, and Yilan’s pomelo blossoms, which only bloom for two weeks, are about to enter their peak season. The Dongshan Township Farmers’ Association in Yilan County announced at the Aiyongliao area of the Zhongshan Leisure Agriculture Zone (No. 682, Zhongshan Village (Road), Dongshan Township, Yilan County) that the “Flowers Reflecting Dongshan — Pomelo Blooms, Happiness in Spring” event has officially begun. The event also calls on the public and businesses to adopt pomelo trees and reserve safe, organic Mid-Autumn pomelos in advance. The Dongshan Township Farmers’ Association in Yilan County has also partnered with Lion Travel to launch one-day, two-day, and corporate group tour packages. A one-day tour originally priced at 950 NT dollars is now available for just 750 NT dollars to let you experience the beauty of the pomelo blossoms.

 

Location: Aiyongliao and Neishan Tea Plantations in Zhongshan Leisure Agriculture Zone, Yilan County

Date: Until March 23