By MOOK Scenic Spots Home Travel & Lifestyle Network Editorial Team
 

The "Southern Taiwan Sightseeing Passport," jointly issued by the Southern Taiwan Joint Service Center of the Executive Yuan, the Yunlin-Chiayi-Southern Taiwan Joint Service Center, and the Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications, has entered its tenth edition. These three organizations serve as a resource integration platform for the seven counties and cities in southern Taiwan, joining forces with over a hundred tourism industry players across the region to promote travel. They produce publications and distribute them at transportation hubs throughout Taiwan for free public collection. Distribution points include national highway rest stops, train stations, high-speed rail stations, MRT stations, post offices, and Tourism Bureau visitor centers. Additionally, in 2015, they were distributed at international travel expos as well as overseas locations such as Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, and Malaysia. Digital versions including e-books and apps have also been launched, allowing travelers to download them for free. Even without a physical copy, users can fully utilize the content..

To provide the public with a comprehensive guide to the top travel highlights across southern Taiwan’s seven counties and cities, this year's 《Fantastic Southern Taiwan: Leisurely Mini Trips ~ 2015 Southern Taiwan Sightseeing Passport》 is packed with rich and practical content. Special feature sections introduce six national scenic areas, five national parks, and two forest district offices managed by the Forestry Bureau, shaping the image and travel appeal of southern Taiwan with enhanced quality. Themed sections cover a wide range of food, shopping, attractions, and activities in the seven counties and cities of southern Taiwan. Practical travel service information, premium accommodation recommendations, and 170 merchant discount coupons allow travelers to enjoy the most value-packed and rewarding trip in southern Taiwan.

The ecological wonders of southern Taiwan are breathtaking, with rich and diverse natural resources. The stunning interplay of mountains, seas, and original landscapes weaves a deep cultural heritage, giving southern Taiwan travels an air of mystery and surprise at every turn. The seven counties and cities—Yunlin, Chiayi, Tainan, Kaohsiung, Pingtung, Penghu—each showcase their own unique attractions, local characteristics, gourmet food, and cultural charm. There are hidden mountain and sea gems surrounded by grand landscapes, folk festivals that blend local customs and historical development, and the rich cultural diversity of indigenous peoples, Hakka, Hoklo, military dependents' villages, and outlying islands. Plus, there are century-old local snacks that delight the taste buds all year round, attracting visitors at any season.

Through the 《Fantastic Southern Taiwan: Leisurely Mini Trips ~ 2015 Southern Taiwan Sightseeing Passport》, the aim is to integrate southern Taiwan’s tourism resources and assist businesses in promoting the region, while also allowing everyone to experience the wonders of southern Taiwan in all four seasons. Under the radiant southern sun, every charming corner is perfect for planning an impromptu leisure getaway. Now is the perfect time to travel to southern Taiwan.



 

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