Text by MOOK Travel Life Network, Liu Qiyu, compiled and reported

 

Each year at the Nantou Train Festival, the iconic steam trains are a major draw for train enthusiasts. This year, visitors who stay at any legally registered accommodation in Nantou during the event period will have the chance to ride the steam train for free. Taking a steam train ride through the scenic views of Jiji is sure to be a unique experience. Photography enthusiasts who capture content related to the 2014 Nantou Train Festival may even have the opportunity to win a cash prize of NT$10,000. Families visiting the event during the holidays can also sing and dance with popular entertainers such as Banana Brother and Rainbow Sister. Lucky visitors might even meet the mini celebrity train conductors, Little Mark, and the youngest twin hosts Lele & Z??? who will invite children aboard the train to learn about local specialties, enjoy snacks, and discover the region’s unique highlights.