The South Taiwan Travel Passport is Your Best Companion for Exploring Southern Taiwan

By MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Life Network Editorial Department
 

The "South Taiwan Travel Passport," jointly issued by the Southern Taiwan Joint Service Center of the Executive Yuan, the Yunlin–Chiayi–Tainan Joint Service Center, and the Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications, has now entered its tenth edition. These three agencies serve as a resource integration platform for the seven counties and cities in southern Taiwan, joining forces with over a hundred local tourism industry players to promote the region. They produce publications and distribute them across various transportation hubs nationwide for free public collection. Distribution points include rest areas along national highways, train stations, high-speed rail stations, metro stations, post offices, and Tourism Bureau visitor centers across Taiwan. Additionally, in 2015, the passport was distributed at international travel fairs as well as overseas locations such as Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, and Malaysia. Alongside the print version, digital formats including an e-book and app were launched, allowing tourists to download them for free. Even without obtaining a physical copy, travelers can still fully utilize the content of the guide.

To offer the public a comprehensive highlight of the travel essentials across southern Taiwan’s seven counties and cities, this year's edition of the *Fantastic South Taiwan – Leisurely Mini Trips ~ 2015 South Taiwan Travel Passport* features rich and practical content. Not only does it include special features introducing six national scenic areas, five national parks, and two forest district offices managed by the Forestry Bureau to shape the image and travel appeal of southern Taiwan, but it also presents themed sections covering food, shopping, attractions, and travel experiences across the seven counties and cities. This is complemented by useful travel service information, quality accommodation recommendations, and 170 merchant discount coupons—allowing travelers to enjoy the most value-packed and rewarding journey in southern Taiwan.

The ecological wonders of southern Taiwan are breathtaking, with abundant natural resources and a stunning blend of majestic mountains, seas, and pristine landscapes interwoven with deep cultural heritage, infusing every trip to southern Taiwan with a sense of mystery and delightful surprises. The seven counties and cities—Yunlin, Chiayi, Tainan, Kaohsiung, Pingtung, Penghu, and others—each showcase their own unique attractions, local characteristics, culinary delights, and cultural charm. There are hidden mountain and coastal gems surrounded by grand landscapes, folk festivals that merge local customs with historical development, and the rich cultural diversity of indigenous peoples, Hakka communities, Hoklo people, military dependents’ villages, and offshore islands. Plus, there are century-old local snacks that never go out of style, attracting visitors all year round.

Through this *Fantastic South Taiwan – Leisurely Mini Trips ~ 2015 South Taiwan Travel Passport*, we aim not only to integrate southern Taiwan’s tourism resources and assist businesses in promoting the region but also to let everyone experience the excitement of southern Taiwan in all four seasons. Under the radiant southern sun, every quaint corner is perfect for planning a spontaneous mini adventure. Now is the perfect time to explore southern Taiwan.