New Year’s Holiday Special: Discounts at 21 Theme Parks Across Taiwan

By MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Life Network Editorial Team
 
Are you planning where to go during the three-day New Year’s holiday in 2016? Sixteen theme parks across Taiwan have carefully prepared special New Year’s events and park discounts, including free entry for birthday celebrants and those born in the Year of the Monkey, as well as special rates for those with “2.0.1.6” in their registered residential address (such as entry for just NT$199). These deals are definitely worth taking advantage of.

Additionally, the Tourism Bureau recently launched a “Buy One Get One Free” promotion for two people visiting theme parks, which runs until February 29, 2016. Visitors can also use previously applied discount coupons for these theme park offers during this New Year’s holiday period. Below are special event discounts at six theme parks—don’t miss out on these three-day holiday deals!
 
◎ Ocean World in Yehliu
《No.1 Deal of 2016》 The earlier you come, the better the deal
The first 100 guests to purchase tickets before January 1 get in for just NT$111.
The first 100 guests to purchase tickets before January 2 get in for just NT$222.
The first 100 guests to purchase tickets before January 3 get in for just NT$333.
※ The above discounted prices do not apply to group bookings.
※ [Public Transport Discount] Additional shopping and dining discounts are available when traveling via Taiwan Tourist Shuttle or Kuo-Kuang Motor Transport.
◎ Yun Hsien Amusement Park
【Yun Hsien Gratitude Offer】 Entry to Yun Hsien, aerial cable car ride, and afternoon tea at Chlorophyll Café for just NT$329 per person.
◎ Window on China Theme Park
Window on China welcomes the new year and bids farewell to the old with half-price ticket discounts—just NT$399 (original price NT$799, approximately 50% off), extended until January 31, 2016. The discount is available starting from the New Year’s holiday.
※ [Public Transport Discount]
→ Taiwan Tourist Shuttle Taipei City Round-Trip Discount Package: Single-entry ticket + round-trip Taipei City bus fare for NT$625 (original price NT$1,025, approximately 61% off).
→ Taiwan Tourist Shuttle New Taipei City Round-Trip Discount Package: Single-entry ticket + round-trip New Taipei City bus fare for NT$571 (original price NT$971, approximately 59% off).
→ Hsinchu Bus Discount: During the New Year’s holiday (January 1–3), show your bus ticket to Window on China to purchase park entry at a special price of NT$359 (original price NT$799, approximately 45% off). The arrival station on your ticket must be Window on China, and each ticket allows the purchase of one discounted entry ticket only.
 ◎ Leofoo Village Theme Park
Celebrating 2016, Leofoo Village launches the “New Year’s Holiday 2.0.1.6 – Explore Leofoo Village for NT$199.” If your registered residential address (excluding postal code) contains any of the digits 2, 0, 1, or 6, and you present a photo ID with your address (such as an ID card or driver’s license) during the New Year’s holiday (January 1–3), you can enjoy entry for just NT$199 (original price NT$999, approximately 20% off).
※ [Public Transport Discount]
→ Hsinchu Bus: During the holiday period, show your direct Hsinchu Bus ticket to Leofoo Village to get a discounted ticket price of NT$599 (original price NT$999, approximately 60% off). One bus ticket stub allows the purchase of one discounted entry ticket, valid for the day of travel only.
→ Taiwan Tourist Shuttle: Discount package for NT$880 (includes round-trip Taipei–Leofoo Village bus tickets and one Leofoo Village theme park entry ticket) (original price NT$1,253, approximately 70% off).

◎ Wanrui Forest Amusement Park
1. 10% discount on accommodation bookings at Wanrui Resort.
2. 15% discount on one-day and two-day tour packages.
※ [Public Transport Discount] Free shuttle bus from Hengshan Railway Station to Neiwan.
◎ Shangri-La Amusement Park
During the New Year’s holiday period (1/1–1/3), one person gets in free for every two, and tickets for the 3rd and 4th persons are only NT$100.
◎ Huoyanshan Hot Spring Resort
1. For those born on 1/1–1/3, birthday guests get free admission for 3 days.
2. [Public Transport Discount] Show your ticket as proof and enjoy a discounted admission fee of NT$150 per person.
◎ West Lake Resort
In line with the Executive Yuan’s consumption stimulation program, before 2/29, present a coupon when purchasing tickets at West Lake Resort to enjoy a “three people go, two pay” discount (not applicable on the first to fifth days of the Lunar New Year).
※ [Public Transport Discount] To encourage the use of public transport, we’ve partnered with Fengyuan Bus. Travelers from Taipei or Fengyuan can take a direct Fengyuan Bus to West Lake Resort.
→ Present your bus ticket stub when purchasing an admission ticket to get one discounted ticket (NT$300) per stub.
→ Stay overnight with your same-day bus ticket stub, and the bus fare will be deducted from the accommodation cost based on the room rate and number of guests, as well as the day of travel.
→ Purchase a ticket to Taipei at the West Lake Resort counter to get a discounted ticket priced between NT$220–270 (original full fare: NT$280). The discounted fare varies according to the time slot announced by Fengyuan Bus.

◎ Lihpao Land
To celebrate the arrival of the New Year, there will be exciting evening performances, fireworks, appearances by Eelin models, and more over the three-day holiday, along with triple ticket discounts:
→ Expanded government discount: With a coupon, “3 people go, 2 pay free, 4th and 5th people at half price.”
→ Buy a moonlight ticket for the original price of NT$299 and bring one more person in for free to explore Taiwan’s most beautiful starlight park voted by netizens (original price: NT$598, 50% off).
→ Capricorn and Aquarius enjoy half-price entry all month.
※ [Public Transport Discount] The following are individual package deals (including round-trip transport + park ticket)
→ Taipei Beijing Station – Resort via Uni-President Bus for NT$999
→ Zhonggang Transfer Station – Lihpao Land via Uni-President Bus Route 155 for NT$599
→ Kaohsiung-Pingtung – Lihpao Land via Uni-President Bus for NT$999
→ Tainan – Lihpao Land via Uni-President Bus for NT$899
◎ Dongshi Forest Recreation Area
Enter before 10:00 AM to enjoy a discounted ticket price of NT$160.
※ [Public Transport Discount] All bus riders can enter at the discounted price of NT$160.
◎ Atayal Resort
During the New Year’s holiday, the “Atayal Tribal Charm – Plum Blossom Viewing & Hot Spring Wellness Tour” event is launched. In special collaboration with tribes in Ren’ai Township, local tribal tourism is promoted, showcasing hidden plum blossom spots. Visit the Atayal Resort in Peinanxi Hot Spring area during the New Year period for a discounted ticket of NT$300 (original price: NT$450, approx. 67% off).