Master all Taiwan theme park fun summer promotions and discounts in one go

By MOOK Scenic Spots Travel Life Net, Reported by Chen Guanxin

 

Want to explore Taiwan’s theme parks this summer and embark on a theme park domination trip? Don’t rush off just yet—check out the summer discounts first so you can have an amazing time while saving money. Starting now, 19 theme parks across Taiwan have joined forces to launch promotional activities and a million-dollar lucky draw. Among them: 8 Great Forest Park offers free entry for one person when four or more junior high school students or above visit together; Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village has a special summer price of NT$580; Leofoo Village lets you upgrade for just NT$100 to enjoy both the park and Leofoo Water Park on the same day; and E-Dreamland World offers a Starlight Ticket for NT$399 plus a free dinner. Quickly take notes and get ready to head out for a blast of fun.

This summer, the Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications has coordinated with theme parks nationwide to roll out a variety of summer discount programs. In addition to the previously mentioned 8 Great Forest Park, Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village, Leofoo Village, and E-Dreamland World, Shangri-La Park is also launching the Miaoli Good Go – accommodation package that includes unlimited rides for two days on the Miaoli County Taiwan Good Go routes (Nanzhuang Line, Xiangtianhu Line, and Xianshan Line). The park is also holding the “Cool Summer Music Carnival.” From now until the end of the event, visitors can enjoy up to 60% off ticket prices.

In addition, theme parks have pooled together a total prize pool of NT$1 million this year for the “Fun Summer. Win a Million” lucky draw. From now until August 31, simply visit any participating theme park during the event period and receive one lottery ticket per entry ticket. The draw will be conducted in five phases: the first to fourth phases will select one winner each for the NT$100,000 prize on July 17, July 31, August 14, and August 28 respectively, and the fifth phase on September 4 will draw 6 lucky winners. For more details, visit the website: www.themeparks.net.tw.

 

2013 Theme Park Summer Promotion Activity Overview

Park Name	Event Theme	Event Details
8 Great Forest Park	Happy Rainforest Water Festival	1. From July 1 to December 31, children from national orphanages are admitted free of charge. 2. From July 1 to August 31, admission ticket + snacks + main meal + afternoon tea for only NT$490. 3. From July 1 to September 30, one free entry for every four junior high school students or above with valid student ID. 4. From July 1 to July 31, free entry for those wearing bikinis (not applicable for groups). 5. From August 1 to August 15, fathers enter free of charge (not applicable for groups). 6. From August 1 to August 15, couples kissing get one free entry (not applicable for groups).
Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village	Cool Summer Festival	1. Special price of NT$580 from July 1 to September 1. 2. From July 6 to September 1, buy 2 ice creams and get 1 free every day from 13:00 to 14:00. 3. July 27: Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village Birthday Celebration with special birthday offers. 4. August 1: Free entry for Indigenous people returning to their hometowns.
E-DA Theme Park (Eight Immortals Coast)	Summer Water Season Pass Promotion	1. Season pass at a discounted price of NT$1,790. 2. Additionally, you can repeatedly join the monthly “Buy a Ticket, Get a Motorcycle” event. Holders of the season pass receive one lottery ticket per park entry. 3. Stay at Baxian Shipo Wenlv Hotel—4 people traveling together pay only 1,799 NTD per person, allowing you to enjoy Baxian Water Park for two full days.
Lilliput Theme Park	Lilliput "Hawa Yi Water Festival" – Now until September 8	1. From now until September 8, the brand-new “Hawa Yi Water Festival” is launched, offering both land and water fun with unlimited access for just 399 NTD per person (50% off the original price of 799 NTD)! 2. Lilliput’s “Wave Splash Water Park” makes a cool debut with water slides, a water roller coaster, and a giant OPEN 小将 inflatable pool that’s sure to be refreshingly fun. The world’s only OPEN 小将 Story Museum and OPEN Family Dance Show will keep your summer exciting, plus the much-loved Rhinoceros Beetle—favorite among kids—will make a special appearance at Lilliput from now until August.
Doraemon Science Theme Park	1. Ice Sculpture Exhibition 2. Water Splashing Carnival	Full-price ticket: 400 NTD, student ticket: 350 NTD, child ticket: 320 NTD, evening (twilight) ticket: 260 NTD.
Jianshanpi Jiangnan Resort	Jiangnan Fun Season	1. Great Value Meal Plan: 300 NTD per person, includes one park entry ticket and one lunch or dinner meal. 2. Twilight Ticket: 100 NTD after 3:00 PM, plus a 50 NTD voucher for in-park purchases.
West Lake Resort	Play in Fairy Tales – Students Have Fun at West Lake	July 1 – September 1: Present a student ID to purchase discounted tickets for 250 NTD when traveling in a group of four or more (including at least one student). Each person also receives a DIY oil-paper umbrella coloring activity.
Shanlinxi Forest Ecological Resort	Shanlinxi Summer Cool Relaxation Package	1. Shanlinxi Hotel 1. Two days and one night, minimum 2 people, 3,980 NTD (includes entrance tickets for two to Shanlinxi Forest Recreation Area, two breakfasts, two savory dinners, and two afternoon teas at Songlong Tribe). 2. Two days and one night, minimum 4 people, 6,680 NTD (includes entrance tickets for four to Shanlinxi Forest Recreation Area, four breakfasts, four savory dinners, and four afternoon teas at Songlong Tribe). 2. Shanlinxi Theme Guesthouse 1. Two days and one night, minimum 2 people, 3,380 NTD (includes entrance tickets for two to Shanlinxi Forest Recreation Area, two breakfasts, two savory dinners, and two afternoon teas at Songlong Tribe). 2. Two days and one night, minimum 4 people, 5,580 NTD (includes entrance tickets for four to Shanlinxi Forest Recreation Area, four breakfasts, four savory dinners, and four afternoon teas at Songlong Tribe). 3. This package is available for online reservations only and is not valid on holidays or consecutive holidays.
Shangri-La Amusement Park	Shangri-La Amusement Park 2013: Cool Down with the 3D Windmill Water Festival	1. Show your discount voucher at the ticket counter to enjoy 79 NTD off, 30% off accommodation, dining deals, and more. Vouchers are being distributed through various channels. 2. Summer Monthly Pass: 599 NTD. 3. Miaoli Good Ride – Stay and get a two-day unlimited ride pass for Taiwan Good Ride Miaoli Line (Nanzhuang Line, Xiangtianhu Line, and Xianshan Line) included with your accommodation.
Tayu Resort	Happy Holidays Together	1. Among the 10 winners of the NT$100,000 prize in the “FUN Summer Vacation, Win a Million” event hosted by the Tourism Bureau in 2013, those who are also customers of Tayu Resort will receive an additional prize from Tayu Resort: either one night’s stay in a presidential suite or two annual free admission passes to the resort. Choose one. 2. Original ticket price: NT$450. Summer promotion price: NT$300.
Cloud Sage Amusement Park	Cool off this summer – “Ferns” are absolutely fantastic	One-day tour package: NT$420 (applicable to all ticket types) includes aerial cable car ride, park entry, mountain stream cuisine, and guided tour.
Playful World	Playful Ice Cream Fun              Cool FREE GO	1. During the event period, purchase tickets on-site to receive one free ice dessert voucher. 2. Individuals with the character “冰” (ice) or “凉” (cool) in their name can enter for free by presenting their ID during the event period.
Dongshi Forest Recreation Area	2013 Dongshi Forest Recreation Area Slow Living & Forest Breathing Event: July 1 – August 31	1. Weekday half-day eco-tour package: NT$500 per person, includes forest walk guided tour, fossil hunting DIY activity, and delicious meals. 2. Purchase admission tickets to receive a treasure map. Complete the treasure hunt tasks and exchange the map along with your ticket stub for a small gift. 3. Early birds receive a free essential oil soap DIY experience voucher. 4. Scheduled forest exploration guided tours are available on holidays. 5. Summer evening eco-guided tours: stargazing, frogs, and beetles. 6. After 3:00 PM, you can purchase a starlight ticket for NT$160.
Ocean Park	Cool Summer Fun – Ocean Water Splash Show	1. Couple Ticket NT$1888 Package: includes two full-price tickets + NT$400 cash voucher (three NT$100 food vouchers, one NT$100 merchandise voucher). 2. Summer Starlight Afternoon Ticket: Enter after 2:30 PM from July 1 to August 25, regardless of ticket type, only NT$490.
Lihpao Land	Bikini Fun – Buy a Ticket for Just NT$100 at Malabo!! Have you played at Malabo yet?!	1. From July 1 to August 30, during summer vacation, Monday to Friday before 10:00 AM, wear a bikini (three-piece) to buy a ticket at the Malabo ticket booth for just NT$100 per person, plus get a NT$100 meal voucher.
Six Flags Theme Park	1. Six Flags Upgraded Access to Water Park 2. Starlight Ticket　 3. Aurora Fireworks Ticket	1. From now until 09/29, purchase a Six Flags Theme Park ticket with an additional NT$100 to enjoy same-day access to Six Flags Water Park. 2. From now until 08/31 (15:00–20:00): Starlight Ticket for NT$499. 3. 07/02–08/31 (18:00–20:00): During the summer vacation, a Night Aurora Fireworks Ticket is available for NT$299, which includes a NT$100 dining and merchandise voucher.
E-Da Theme Park	E-Da Theme Park “Little Wei’s Pirate Village – Beihai Labyrinth”	From now until 9/1, enjoy the summer promotion price of NT$599. Purchase a Starlight Ticket after 15:00 for NT$399, and get a free dinner.
Little Kenting Resort	Little Kenting Love Marine Life Museum	1. Little Kenting Love Marine Life Museum: Two-person stay for two days and one night at NT$4,899 per room on weekdays, NT$5,899 per room on holidays. 2. Stay in Little Kenting’s Cozy Villa Wooden Cabin I, includes two servings of energizing breakfast and two tickets to the National Museum of Marine Biology and Aquarium.
Yehliu Ocean World	Summer Party Time	1. From now until 7/31, purchase tickets on-site from Monday to Friday before 10:00, and you can use your ticket stub to buy a rice burger and black tea breakfast for NT$59 at the Ocean Cafe before 10:30.　　　　　 2. From 8/10–8/13, wear couple outfits to purchase a NT$520 couples ticket set, and optionally add a sweet “Happiness and Love” mug set for an extra NT$250.

 

 

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