Summer Fun at Taiwan’s Theme Parks: Don’t Miss These Promotions

By MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Network, Reported by Chen Guanxin

 

Want to explore Taiwan’s theme parks this summer and complete your ultimate theme park tour? Don’t rush off just yet—first, find out about the amazing summer promotions that let you have fun and save money. Starting today, 19 theme parks across Taiwan are joining forces to launch special offers and a million-dollar lucky draw. Highlights include: 8 Great Forest Park offering one free entry for every four visitors aged middle school and above, Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village’s summer special price of NT$580, Leofoo Village giving you access to its Water Park on the same day for just an extra NT$100, and E-Dreamland World’s Starlight Ticket at NT$399 plus a free dinner. Take notes and get ready for an unforgettable trip.

This summer, the Tourism Bureau under the Ministry of Transportation and Communications has coordinated with theme parks nationwide to offer a variety of summer promotions. In addition to the previously mentioned 8 Great Forest Park, Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village, Leofoo Village, and E-Dreamland World, Shangri-La Park is also offering the Miaoli Good Go package—stay and get unlimited two-day rides on Miaoli County routes (Nanzhuang Line, Xiangtianhu Line, and Xianshan Line). Lihpao Land is holding the “Bikini Hundred-Ticket Ride at the Mall!! Have You Ridden Yet?!” event, while Tayal Resort is providing a 34% discount (66% of original price) for the summer.

Additionally, theme parks have pooled together NT$1 million in prize money to launch the “Fun Summer. Win a Million” lucky draw. From now until August 31, simply visit any participating theme park during the promotion period and receive one raffle ticket per entry ticket. The draw will be held in five phases: the first to fourth phases will select one winner each for the NT$100,000 prize on July 17, July 31, August 14, and August 28 respectively, and the fifth phase on September 4 will select six lucky winners. For more details, visit: www.themeparks.net.tw.

 

2013 Theme Park Summer Promotion Overview

Park Name	Promotion Theme	Promotion Details
8 Great Forest Park	Joyful Rainforest Water Festival	1. Free admission for all children from national orphanages from July 1 to December 31. 2. Admission ticket + snacks + main meal + afternoon tea for just NT$490 from July 1 to August 31. 3. One free entry for every four students aged middle school and above with valid student ID from July 1 to September 30. 4. Free entry for those wearing bikinis from July 1 to July 31 (not applicable for groups). 5. Free entry for dads from August 1 to August 15 (not applicable for groups). 6. One free entry for couples kissing from August 1 to August 15 (not applicable for groups).
Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village	Cool Summer Festival	1. Special price of NT$580 from July 1 to September 1. 2. Buy 2 ice creams, get 1 free every day from July 6 to September 1 between 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM. 3. Special birthday celebration discounts on July 27 for Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village’s birthday. 4. Free entry for indigenous people returning to their hometowns on August 1.
Lihpao Coast	Summer Season Pass Promotion	1. Season pass available at a discounted price of NT$1,790. 2. Participants can also join the monthly “Buy a Ticket, Get a Motorcycle” event. Each entry with a season pass comes with one raffle ticket. 3. Stay at Baxian Shipo Boutique Hotel—group of 4 pays only NT$1,799 per person, enjoy a two-day fun trip to Baxian Water Park.
Lilliput Theme Park	Lilliput "Hawa Yi Water Festival" from now until September 8	1. From now until September 8, the brand-new "Hawa Yi Water Festival" is here—enjoy both land and water attractions with one ticket, just NT$399 per person (50% off the original price of NT$799)! 2. Lilliput's "Surf Water Park" makes a cool splash with water slides, a water roller coaster, and a giant OPEN Xiaojiang inflatable pool that’s sure to be refreshingly fun. The world’s only OPEN Xiaojiang Story House and OPEN Family Dance Show will keep your summer vacation lively, plus the much-loved rhinoceros beetle that kids adore will be making appearances until August at Lilliput.
Doraemon Science Theme Park	1. Ice Sculpture Exhibition 2. Water Splashing Carnival	Regular admission: NT$400, student ticket: NT$350, child ticket: NT$320, evening (starlight) ticket: NT$260.
Jianshanpi Jiangnan Resort	Jiangnan Fun Season	1. Great Value Meal Plan: NT$300 per person, includes one park entry ticket and one lunch or dinner meal. 2. Starlight Ticket: NT$100 after 3:00 PM, plus a NT$50 voucher for on-site purchases.
West Lake Resort	Play in Fairy Tales – Students Have a Blast at West Lake	From July 1 to September 1, students with valid ID can purchase discounted tickets for NT$250 when traveling in groups of four or more (including at least one student), and receive a free oil-paper umbrella DIY craft kit per person.
Shanlinxi Forest Ecological Resort	Shanlinxi Summer Cool & Relaxation Package	1. Shanlinxi Hotel 1. Two days and one night, minimum 2 people, NT$3,980 (includes 2 entrance tickets to Shanlinxi Forest Recreation Area, 2 breakfasts, 2 gourmet dinners, and 2 afternoon teas at Songlong Tribe). 2. Two days and one night, minimum 4 people, NT$6,680 (includes 4 entrance tickets to Shanlinxi Forest Recreation Area, 4 breakfasts, 4 gourmet dinners, and 4 afternoon teas at Songlong Tribe). 2. Shanlinxi Theme Guesthouse 1. Two days and one night, minimum 2 people, NT$3,380 (includes 2 entrance tickets to Shanlinxi Forest Recreation Area, 2 breakfasts, 2 gourmet dinners, and 2 afternoon teas at Songlong Tribe). 2. Two days and one night, minimum 4 people, NT$5,580 (includes 4 entrance tickets to Shanlinxi Forest Recreation Area, 4 breakfasts, 4 gourmet dinners, and 4 afternoon teas at Songlong Tribe). 3. This package is only available for online bookings, not applicable on holidays or consecutive holidays.
Shangri-La Amusement Park	Shangri-La Amusement Park 2013 – Cool Off with the 3D Windmill Water Festival	1. Enjoy admission discounts for NT$279, 30% off accommodation, dining deals, and more—available via various channels. 2. Summer Monthly Pass for NT$599. 3. Miaoli Good Ride – Free unlimited rides for two days on the Taiwan Good Ride Miaoli Line (Nanzhuang Line, Xiangtianhu Line, Xianshan Line) with accommodation booking.
Tayo Resort	Fun Together During Summer Vacation	1. Among the 10 winners of the NT$100,000 prize in the “FUN Summer Vacation, Win a Million” event hosted by the Tourism Bureau in 2013, if any winner is also a customer who made purchases at Tayo Resort and participates in the lucky draw, Tayo Resort will additionally offer either one night’s stay in the Presidential Suite or two free annual park entry passes — choose one. 2. Original ticket price is NT$450, summer vacation discounted price is NT$300.
Yunxian Amusement Park	Cool Off This Summer – “Ferns” Are Absolutely Spectacular	One-day tour fee is NT$420 (applicable to all ticket types) – includes aerial cable car + park entry + mountain stream cuisine + guided tour.
Wild West World	Wild West Ice Cream Fun              Cool FREE GO	1. During the event period, purchase tickets on-site to receive one ice dessert voucher.                                      2. Any individual whose name contains the characters "Bing" (ice) or "Liang" (cool) may enter the park for free during the event period by presenting their ID card.
Dongshi Forest Recreation Area	2013 Dongshi Forest Recreation Area Slow Life & Forest Breathing Event – July 1 ~ August 31	1. On weekdays, a half-day eco-tour package is offered at NT$500 per person, including a forest walk guided tour, DIY fossil hunting activity, and delicious meals. 2. Purchase an entry ticket to receive a treasure map; after completing the treasure hunt task, you can exchange the treasure map and ticket stub for a small gift. 3. Early birds can get a free essential oil soap DIY experience voucher. 4. Timed forest exploration and interpretation activities are available on holidays. 5. Summer evening eco-guided tours to see constellations, frogs, and beetles. 6. After 15:00, you can purchase a starlight ticket for NT$160.
Ocean Park	Cool and Thrilling – Ocean Water Splash Show	1. Couple Ticket 1888 Package: Includes two full-price tickets + NT$400 cash voucher (three NT$100 food vouchers and one NT$100 merchandise voucher). 2. Summer Starlight Afternoon Ticket: Enter the park after 14:30 from July 1 to August 25, regardless of ticket type, for just NT$490.
Lihpao Land	Bikini Hundred-Dollar Ticket to Play at Marlboro!! Have you played at Marlboro yet?!	1. From July 1 to August 30, during summer vacation, Monday to Friday before 10:00 AM, wear a bikini (three-piece) to buy a ticket at the Marlboro Bay ticket booth for just NT$100 per person, plus get a NT$100 meal voucher.
Leofoo Village Theme Park	1. Leofoo Village Upgraded Access to Water Park 2. Starlight Ticket 3. Aurora Fireworks Ticket	1. From now until 09/29, purchase a Six Flags Theme Park ticket with an additional NT$100 to enjoy same-day access to Six Flags Water Park. 2. From now until 08/31 (15:00–20:00): Starlight Ticket for NT$499. 3. From 07/02 to 08/31 (18:00–20:00): During the summer vacation, a Night Aurora Fireworks Ticket is available for NT$299, which includes a NT$100 dining and merchandise voucher.
E-DA Theme Park	E-DA Theme Park “Willie’s Pirate Village – Beihai Labyrinth”	From now until 9/1, enjoy the summer promotion price of NT$599. Purchase a Starlight Ticket after 15:00 for NT$399 and get a dinner included.
Little Kenting Resort	Little Kenting Love Marine Museum	1. Little Kenting Love Marine Museum: Two-person stay for two days and one night, NT$4,899 per room on weekdays, NT$5,899 per room on holidays. 2. Stay in the Little Kenting Warm Villa Wooden Cabin I, includes two servings of vitality breakfast and two tickets to the National Museum of Marine Biology and Aquarium.
Yehliu Ocean World	Summer Party Time	1. From now until 7/31, purchase tickets on-site from Monday to Friday before 10:00, and you can use your ticket stub to buy a rice burger and black tea for NT$59 as breakfast at the Ocean Cafe before 10:30. 2. From 8/10 to 8/13, wearing couple outfits allows you to purchase a NT$520 couple ticket set, and you can add NT$250 to purchase a set of Love Sweetness mugs.

 

 

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