Travel Expo / Riding on the Popularity of a Hit Idol Drama, HowToTrip’s Eastern Resort Hotels Start at a Romantic 2.6% Discount

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Since its premiere, the idol drama “True Love Black & White” has sparked widespread fan discussions with its on-screen chemistry between the leads. In the show, the home of the yakuza prince and the hotel he manages are, in real life, the “Eastern Forest Resort Hotel” in Taoyuan and the “Eastern Ocean Hot Spring Hotel” in Yilan. With their breathtaking mountain and sea views, the Eastern Resort Hotel series stole the spotlight at the Taichung Travel Expo, becoming a popular booth that drew keen interest from budget-conscious travelers and young professionals.

▲ Both hotels boast unique features and stunning mountain and sea views, making them popular choices for various idol dramas to film at, and also attracting many overseas fans to visit. (Photo / Provided by the operator)

The Eastern Resort Hotel Group (HER)’s “Eastern Forest Resort Hotel” in Taoyuan and “Eastern Ocean Hot Spring Hotel” in Yilan jointly launched a three-day, two-night “Happy Hot Spring Journey” package during the “ITF Taipei International Travel Fair” from October 18 to 21 (Booth: G741, World Trade Center Hall 3). For just NT$9,999, four people can stay at both hotels. The package includes daily breakfast for four, plus four tickets each to the Lanyang Museum, Jin SPA Sports Club hot spring, and the Chocolate Museum DIY experience. Fans can explore the two iconic hotels from the drama, relive classic scenes, and enjoy a luxurious hot spring experience.

Located in Yangmei, the “Eastern Forest Resort Hotel” features tens of thousands of square meters of ecological forest and sodium bicarbonate hot springs known as “beauty springs.” Strolling across the popular “Tree Sea Bridge” on the property offers breathtaking views of the forested mountain cityscape. Meanwhile, the “Eastern Ocean Hot Spring Hotel” in Toucheng, Yilan, sits against mountains and by the sea, offering views of the top of Lanyang’s Eight Scenic Spots — “Turtle Mountain Sunrise” and “Beiguan Tidal Bore” — along with golden hot springs sourced from deep beneath the ocean.

▲ The “Eastern Forest Resort Hotel” and Yilan’s “Eastern Ocean Hot Spring Hotel” jointly offer a three-day, two-night “Happy Hot Spring Journey” for just NT$9,999 for four guests, allowing fans to relive classic drama scenes while enjoying a luxurious hot spring experience. (Photo / Provided by the operator)

Both hotels are also offering a range of great-value deals on hot spring rooms, soaking experiences, and meal vouchers, starting at a steep 2.6% discount. On-site promotions include photo check-ins for free gifts and NT$1 flash sales, with limited quantities available until supplies last. For inquiries, call 02-2388-2808.

 

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