The Taichung Travel Expo kicks off this Friday – Spend just over NT$10,000 for a 3-day trip to Hong Kong, plus get gifts worth NT$500,000

The Taichung International Travel Expo is set to open this Friday (the 20th), with the Hong Kong Pavilion offering a 3-day trip to Hong Kong (taxes included) for just over NT$10,000, allowing you to depart early and return late to enjoy a full three days. In celebration of Mother’s Day, the Hong Kong Pavilion has specially added rewards to pamper moms – anyone in the traveling group who is a mother can participate in the “Hong Kong Gift Double Draw.” The first prize is a premium upgrade package worth NT$40,000, and the second is a Hong Kong-themed attraction lucky bag, with a total value exceeding NT$500,000.

In honor of Mother’s Day, the Hong Kong Pavilion is offering three grand prize packages, including an upgrade to business class and an additional night’s stay at the world’s highest hotel, The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong; or an additional night’s stay in a harbor-view suite at the five-star Kowloon Harbour Grand Hong Kong, a spa massage, and a buffet dinner at the world’s highest hotel restaurant; or an additional free trip to Hong Kong for you and your mom, including two tickets, a stay at The Mira Hong Kong with breakfast. Additionally, seven major Hong Kong theme attractions have specially sponsored the Hong Kong Pavilion, providing 500 free lucky bags that include a dinner voucher where you can dine with Disney characters, Hong Kong Ocean Park tickets, Sky100 observation deck tickets, a Big Bus open-top double-decker tour package, a Peak Tram Sky Pass, Noah’s Ark theme park tickets, and cash vouchers for dining at Jewel in the Palace, the filming location of the movie "God of Cookery."

In terms of discounted travel packages, Mandarin Airlines has partnered with travel operators to offer a 3-day Hong Kong trip starting from NT$9,988 (taxes included), with accommodation at the East Asia Hotel in Kwun Tong, and free round-trip airport transfers. Staying at the five-star Kowloon Harbour Grand Hong Kong (formerly Hyatt Regency Hong Kong, Sha Tin), loved by celebrities, starts from NT$13,888 (taxes included), giving you instant star treatment. Currently, Hong Kong Express, which operates two daily direct flights from Taichung to Hong Kong, features packages focused on five-star hotels. Located in the most convenient shopping and dining district of Tsim Sha Tsui, the 3-day package at the five-star Hyatt or Sheraton Hotels starts from NT$13,999 (taxes included); staying at the W Hotel, favored by celebrities, or the InterContinental Hong Kong with stunning sea views starts from just NT$16,999 (taxes included). For those wanting to experience top-tier luxury, Hong Kong Airlines has also specially packaged a stay at the world’s highest hotel – The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong, starting from NT$19,999 (taxes included), and includes two breakfasts per day and a welcome chocolate box.

Starting May 14, Dragonair, which will also operate two daily direct flights from Taichung to Hong Kong, is launching early-bird promotional packages at the travel expo. These include a 3-day group tour that covers Hong Kong Disneyland, allowing you to visit major attractions such as Victoria Peak, the Avenue of Stars, 1881 Heritage, and the Hong Kong Museum of History in one trip. The itinerary also includes experiences like riding the iconic Ding Ding tram, tasting milk tea at Lan Fong Yuen – the birthplace of silk stocking milk tea, and visiting the famous egg tart shop Tai Cheong Bakery. The package starts from NT$19,800 (taxes included).

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