The hot spring season is here: New Taipei’s Hot Spring Festival kicks off with 100-dollar lucky bags

By MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Network, reported and compiled by Li Xinyi

The 2012 New Taipei City Hot Spring & Gourmet Festival will officially kick off on November 3. The city government has collaborated with local businesses to produce the “Happy Travel Sightseeing Passport,” which offers discounts totaling over ten thousand dollars. Moreover, customers who spend over 200 dollars and collect stamps also have the chance to win cash prizes of 50,000 dollars, two-day-one-night accommodation vouchers, and hot spring vouchers, among other rewards. Additionally, a limited number of 100-dollar “Happy Warm Packs” lucky bags will be released, each containing discount vouchers worth 500 dollars, a 500-dollar value happiness scarf, as well as the sightseeing passport. The warm packs are scheduled to go on sale at 12:00 PM tomorrow (the 2nd).

The New Taipei City Government Tourism Bureau stated that New Taipei City is rich in tourism resources, and hot springs are spread across various districts. In addition to the well-known Jinshan-Wanli and Wulai hot springs, businesses in Bali, Tamsui, Sanxia, and Xindian have also developed hot spring services. Aside from sulfur springs and carbonated springs, Jinshan-Wanli also features Taiwan’s only submarine spring. Wulai is known for its pristine carbonated springs that have been preserved underground for centuries. Other hot spring areas each have their own unique features, such as the Neidong Forest Recreation Area—home to Taiwan’s highest concentration of negative ions, the Sanxia Datan Tree Root area with the richest concentration of phytoncides, and the Bali Datang Story, which combines diverse hot spring-themed leisure facilities. All are must-visits for any hot spring travel itinerary.

During the event period, the Tourism Bureau has specially invited businesses to collaborate, launching special offers such as the “Hot Spring + Gourmet” 1199 dollars couple happiness meal and the 1688 dollars family joy meal. They have also partnered with nearby hot spring facilities, restaurants, and souvenir shops to issue the “Happy Travel Sightseeing Passport” with total discounts exceeding ten thousand dollars. Starting from November 3, it can be picked up at the New Taipei City Tourism Service Center or downloaded for use from the event website. The limited-edition 100-dollar “Happy Warm Pack” will go on sale simultaneously tomorrow via the event official website (HOTTravel.com.tw), the hotline (02-8712-2090), and at Taipei Underground Mall Plaza 12 (Exit Y4). In addition, the event features a special cash draw where consumers can win 50,000 dollars. Simply present the passport or download a raffle ticket from the event website to participating discounted shops. Spending over 200 dollars in a single transaction earns one store stamp, and collecting three stamps qualifies you to enter the draw for 50,000 dollars in cash, accommodation vouchers, and hot spring room vouchers.

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