By MOOK Travel & Lifestyle Network, reported by Chen Guanxin
From March to November each year, Guishan Island is open for island-visiting tours. The ongoing "Guishan Island Whale & Turtle Adventure" event in Yilan, running from now until May 26, is calling on travelers whose names contain any of the characters "mountain, island, splendid, wondrous, voyage" to experience a whale-watching ocean tour at half price.Those with the characters "turtle" or "whale" in their names can enjoy a free trip to Guishan Island.As of last Saturday (May 4), the event has finally found its first participant nationwide with the character "whale" in their name — Chen Jingtai from Taipei.
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Chen Jingtai, a visitor from Taipei, became the first traveler to enjoy a free Guishan Island tour since the event began. (Photo provided by Northeast and Yilan Coast National Scenic Area Administration)
Chen Jingtai said this was his first time visiting the island. Thanks to the great weather and calm seas, the whale-watching boat ride felt very comfortable, and he was thrilled to see many dolphins leaping around him. When asked why he had such a rare Chinese character "Jing (whale)" in his name, he said, "My grandfather chose it for me based on my fortune — I never expected it would bring me such good luck today."
The special offers for Guishan Island whale and dolphin watching from now until May 26 include a 3-in-1 package (whale watching, island cruising, and island landing) for just NT$1,200 per person (original price NT$1,600), a 2-in-1 package (whale watching and island cruising) for NT$700 per person (original price NT$1,200), an 800 NT$ 3-in-1 package and 500 NT$ 2-in-1 package for children aged 3–12, and only a NT$300 insurance fee for children under 3. Professional guides on the whale-watching boats provide themed commentary series including "Cultural Guishan," "Conservation of Guishan," and "Whales & Dolphins of Guishan," offering participants comprehensive knowledge about marine ecology. For more details on Guishan Island whale-watching tours, contact the Yilan County Whale Watching Promotion Association at 03-977-0606.
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The "Guishan Island Whale & Turtle Adventure" event has finally found a traveler with the character "whale" in their name, but the search for those with the character "turtle" is still ongoing.(Photo provided by Northeast and Yilan Coast National Scenic Area Administration)