By Li Xinyi, compiled and reported
The 2012 Taiwan International Orchid Exhibition opens tomorrow (March 3) and runs through March 12. During the exhibition, Tainan’s Tourism Bureau has launched a one-day “Orchid Exhibition Mountain and Sea Love Tour” for NT$1,299 and a two-day tour for NT$2,088. The itinerary connects the International Orchid Exhibition, Shuishepi Reservoir, Xinhua Old Street, Anping, Beimen’s Jingzijiao Tile Clay Salt Fields, and Nankunshen Daitian Temple; in addition, 38 local hotels are offering special orchid exhibition packages, including one-night stays with two meals, 55% off accommodation with an orchid exhibition ticket, and a two-person package starting at NT$1,588, among other deals.
The Taiwan International Orchid Exhibition kicks off tomorrow, with Tainan hotels offering special orchid exhibition accommodation discounts. (Photo provided by Tainan City Tourism Bureau)
The Taiwan International Orchid Exhibition tour packages run from March 3 to 12, divided into the Siraya Line: Orchid Exhibition, Shuishepi Reservoir, Xinhua Old Street, and the West Coast Line: Orchid Exhibition, Beimen Blackfoot Disease Memorial Hall, Yunlin–Chiayi–Tainan Scenic Area Administration, Nankunshen Giant Kun Garden, and Jingzijiao Tile Clay Salt Fields. The two-day tour (excluding accommodation) is NT$2,088 per person, with four itinerary options available, including Guanziling or Jiangnan Resort + Orchid Exhibition + Siraya Scenic Area 2-Day Tour, Guanziling or Jiangnan Resort + Orchid Exhibition + West Coast 2-Day Tour, as well as Orchid Exhibition + Shuishepi + Xinhua Old Street 2-Day Tour and Orchid Exhibition + West Coast 2-Day Tour.
During the Orchid Exhibition, businesses have also decorated their hotels with orchid-themed displays. (Photo provided by Tainan City Tourism Bureau)
Regarding hotel accommodation discounts, the Shangri-La’s Far Eastern Plaza Hotel Tainan offers an Orchid Exhibition one-night stay with two meals package for NT$5,720, Evergreen Laurel Hotel Tainan provides a 55% discount on select room types with an Orchid Exhibition ticket, and The Richielle Hotel offers an Elegant Double Room for NT$6,299 (including two buffet breakfasts and a couple’s itinerary) with an upgrade to the Orchid Floor, among others. More hotel offers can be found on the Orchid Exhibition official website (www.tios.com.tw).
Orchid Exhibition Hotel Discount Packages
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Hotel Operators |
Address & Phone Number |
Discount Packages |
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Shangri-La’s Far Eastern Plaza Hotel Tainan
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No. 89, Section 6, University Road, East District, Tainan City 06-702-8888
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Orchid Exhibition One-Night Stay with Two Meals Package: Includes two free Orchid Exhibition tickets, NT$5,720 Monday to Thursday, NT$6,600 Friday to Sunday |
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Evergreen Laurel Hotel Tainan
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No. 1, Lane 336, Section 3, Zhonghua East Road, East District, Tainan City 06-289-9988
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March 3–12: 55% discount on select room types with Orchid Exhibition ticket, complimentary premium gift upon check-in |
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The Richielle Hotel |
No. 660, Section 1, Ximen Road, West Central District, Tainan City 06-213-5555
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Elegant Double Room for NT$6,299 (includes two buffet breakfasts and a couple’s itinerary), upgrade to Orchid Floor, includes visit to the International Orchid Exhibition, guided tour of Shuishepi Scenic Area, Xinhua Old Street, and more, plus receive Dragon Year Rice Roll Lanterns and “Three Pieces of Tainan Folklore” premium travel book. Minimum 6 people required for the package itinerary |
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Cambridge Hotel
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06-221-9966 No. 269, Section 2, Minzu Road, West Central District, Tainan City
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March 3–12: Two-person package with Orchid Exhibition ticket for NT$1,888 (includes breakfast, NT$200 extra on Saturdays) |
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Yongkang Cambridge Hotel
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No. 128, Xinxing Street, Yongkang District, Tainan City 06-242-6666
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March 3–12: Two-person package with Orchid Exhibition ticket for NT$1,588 (includes breakfast, NT$200 extra on Saturdays) |
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Jianshanpi Jiangnan Resort
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No. 60, Xushan Li, Liuying District, Tainan City 06-623-3888
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March 3–12: With Orchid Exhibition ticket, accommodation discount of 66% on weekdays and 88% on holidays, F&B (Chinese and Western restaurants) waives service charge, tickets priced as child tickets (limit four per purchase) |
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New Daxilaya Resort Hotel
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No. 92, Jiinan Village, Guantian District, Tainan City (within the Wushantou Reservoir Scenic Area) 06-698-3121
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Mar 3–12: Present your Orchid Exhibition ticket to enjoy 35% off regular weekday rates and 15% off regular weekend rates for stays, plus an additional NT$1,000 discount (breakfast and Wushantou admission included depending on room type) (not applicable during Chinese New Year or for group bookings; must call in advance to reserve and mention this offer) |
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New Daxin Science Park Hotel
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No. 406, Zhongzheng Road, Xinxing District, Tainan City 06-589-9111
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Mar 3–12: Present your Orchid Exhibition ticket to enjoy 45% off regular rates regardless of weekday or weekend (not applicable during Chinese New Year or for group bookings; must call in advance to reserve and mention this offer)
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Dynasty Hotel
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No. 46, Chenggong Road, North District, Tainan City 06-225-8121
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Mar 1–31: Present your Orchid Exhibition ticket to enjoy 50% off regular weekday rates and 60% off regular weekend rates for stays, plus a complimentary welcome afternoon tea depending on room type
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Guanziling Tongmao Hot Spring Resort (Tainan City Guanziling Workers’ Recreation Center)
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No. 28, Guanziling, Guanling Village, Baihe District, Tainan City 06-682-3456
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Mar 1–31: Present your Orchid Exhibition ticket to enjoy 10% off public hot spring bathing; additional discounts available for local laborers on accommodation
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Liquan Specialty Homestay |
No. 43-3, Guanling Village, Baihe District, Tainan City 06-682-2582
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Mar 1–31: Present your Orchid Exhibition ticket to enjoy 20% off weekday rates and 10% off weekend rates for hot spring bathing, rest, and accommodation
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Chan Garden Homestay |
No. 76-15, Liuchongxi, Liuxi Village, Baihe District, Tainan City 06-685-7388
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Mar 3–12: Present your Orchid Exhibition ticket to enjoy 20% off |
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Tainan County Farmers' Association Zoumalai Farm European-Style Lodge
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No. 4, Qiziwa, Erxi Village, Dainei District, Tainan City 06-576-0121
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Mar 3–31: Present your Orchid Exhibition ticket to purchase discounted Zoumalai Farm entry tickets at NT$200 per person (limited to 5-person discount); stay at the Orchid Hall to enjoy 40% off weekday rates and 25% off weekend rates |
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Hutoupi Scenic Area Management Office |
No. 36, Lane 42, Zhongxing Road, Xinhua District, Tainan City 06-590-1325
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Mar 3–12: Present your Orchid Exhibition ticket to enjoy 50% off admission (NT$40)
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Xinhua National Botanical Garden |
No. 76, Koupi, Zhiyi Village, Xinhua District, Tainan City 06-590-1063
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Mar 3–12: Present your Orchid Exhibition ticket to enjoy 50% off admission |
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Taiwan Film Culture City
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No. 21-6, Liuchongxi, Baihe District, Tainan City 06-684-0169 |
Mar 3–12: Present your Orchid Exhibition ticket when purchasing admission to the film city to enjoy one free costume rental (one per ticket) |
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Wildernest World |
No. 75-25, Dingzhou, Li 6, Sanqing Village, Xuejia District, Tainan City 06-781-0000
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Mar 3–31: Show your Orchid Exhibition ticket to purchase group tickets at NT$350 each (limit two per voucher; not applicable for tour bus groups) |
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Chengda Guesthouse
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No. 2, University Road, East District, Tainan City 06-275-8999
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Mar 3–12: Show your Orchid Exhibition ticket to enjoy special rates under the “Chengda Explore Tainan Old Town” package on the official website (includes one handmade kiln mug per night) (Chengda Guesthouse primarily serves academic exchange conferences and visiting personnel)
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