Children's Day Holiday: Top 5 Glowworm-Watching Trips in Kaohsiung

By MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Life Network Editorial Team
 
The four-day Children's Day holiday is just around the corner, and the Kaohsiung City Tourism Bureau has thoughtfully launched five spring-themed travel packages, including “Neimen Songjiang Battle Array,” “Shoushan Zoo,” “Tianliao Devil’s Valley,” “Namasia Glowworm Watching,” and “Explore Kaohsiung for NT$50,” inviting everyone to visit Kaohsiung and enjoy the warm vibes of spring.

The “Neimen Songjiang Battle Array” is Taiwan’s largest traditional performance festival, grandly held at Neimen Shunxian Temple from April 2 to April 10. This year features the debut Badlands Fun Run, as well as a campus performing troupes competition, a martial and civil troupes gala, a national kung fu exercise competition, a water dance and fireworks show, a feast prepared by master chefs, and historical and cultural guided tours — offering an in-depth experience of traditional performing arts culture. At “Shoushan Zoo,” the alpaca family has recently welcomed new members: five baby alpacas named Coffee, Milk, Hazelnut, Cube Sugar, and Chocolate — which together form the “Café Family.” Their adorable looks are super heartwarming. From April 1 to April 5, the zoo offers free admission for children under 12, along with a children’s coloring contest and an adult stress-relief drawing competition. Come celebrate the holiday with the animals, and don’t miss a side trip to Shoushan Lovers’ Viewpoint to overlook the city’s beautiful scenery.

“Tianliao Devil’s Valley” features badland terrain and mud volcano landscapes. This year, the tourism bureau specially trained elementary school students from Chongde National School to serve as guides. From April 2 to April 5, a total of eight guided tours will be offered by these junior guides, introducing visitors to the wonders of the badlands. April is also the peak season for “Namasia Glowworm Watching.” Visitors are welcome to hike and enjoy forest bathing, experience the indigenous culture, and savor seasonal specialties and local cuisine.