Typhoon Trami Approaches – Latest Updates on Travel Activities Across Taiwan

▲Path prediction for Tropical Storm Trami at 2 PM on the 20th (Image / Courtesy of the Central Weather Bureau)

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Typhoon Trami is intensifying, with events such as the Taitung Hot Air Balloon Festival, Nantou’s Zhushan Sky Ladder, and Kenting National Park all announcing the suspension of all activities. ETtoday EVA Air Travel Cloud has compiled the latest updates on travel activities around the region for readers.

Yilan International Children's Folklore and Folkgame Festival will open as usual tomorrow (21st) in the morning but close after 12 PM

The Yilan County Disaster Response Center stated that the Children's Folklore and Folkgame Festival site will open as usual tomorrow (21st) in the morning but will close after 12 PM. The opening status for Thursday, August 22nd, will be announced before the evening of August 21st.

The “2013 Hualien Soaring Season” has temporarily closed due to Typhoon Trami

Typhoon Trami, bringing heavy rain, is heading straight for Taiwan. The “Hualien Soaring Season” site has been urgently closed, with an announcement on the official website stating that operations are expected to resume on Friday, the 23rd. Visitors are advised to closely monitor the “Hualien Soaring Season” official website and Facebook fan page.

Taitung Luye Township’s National Day Hot Air Balloon Festival suspends aerial tours on the 21st

The official website of the National Day Hot Air Balloon Festival stated that to avoid the impact of the typhoon on flight safety, the popular “aerial tour” activity will be suspended all day on the 21st. Visitors planning to attend are advised to pay extra attention.

Nantou’s popular attractions, the Skywalk and Zhushan Sky Ladder, will be closed all day on the 21st

The Nantou County Government stated that the tourism department has begun typhoon preparedness measures. To ensure visitor safety, the Skywalk and Zhushan Sky Ladder will be temporarily closed. Visitors planning to go are advised to cancel their trips. There will be no public access all day on the 21st. As for whether operations will resume on the 22nd, the county government said it will depend on the typhoon’s movement and will be announced separately.

Kenting National Park has erected red warning flags on its beaches

Typhoon Trami is hitting Taiwan right during the Ghost Festival spring tide, which could bring not only strong winds and high waves but also potential seawater backflow. The Kenting National Park Administration has issued an instant announcement on its website, erecting red flags on all beaches and advising the public not to approach the seashore until the typhoon has passed to avoid danger.

The “102nd Kenting National Park Youth Workshop,” originally scheduled for August 22–23, has also been postponed. Details about the event will be announced separately on the official website, so the public is advised to stay tuned.

Yushan National Park announces temporary closure of the park

The Yushan National Park Administration stated that to avoid potential disasters caused by excessive wind and rain, the public is advised not to enter the park for the time being. During the typhoon period, any previously issued park entry permits are now void. Those wishing to re-enter must reapply and wait until after the typhoon has passed for applications to be accepted again.

Taroko National Park closes its ecological protection zones

Although the typhoon has not yet made landfall, to prevent dangers caused by heavy rainfall, the Taroko National Park Administration announced earlier at 11:30 AM that its ecological protection zones would be closed immediately. The public is urged not to enter the park for the time being, and the administration will decide on reopening based on post-disaster recovery conditions.

Shei-Pa National Park halts entry to ecological protection zone hiking routes

Shei-Pa National Park has immediately halted entry to all hiking routes within its ecological protection zones. Mountain roads can be prone to falling rocks and landslides when it rains, and the park authority urges visitors not to engage in mountain hiking activities during this period to ensure safety.

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