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The Spring Festival holiday is just around the corner! Are you having trouble deciding where to take your whole family during this rare break? This issue, we’ve compiled a list of amusement parks across Taiwan for you, and we’ll tell you exactly what makes these parks so fun! We’ve also paired them with super-popular nearby accommodations, so you can cover both entertainment and lodging in one go. Grab your pen and notebook and start taking notes!
Home to Taiwan’s newest VR theme park!
(source by edaworld.com)
E-DA Theme Park recently launched Asia’s largest VR theme park! White Fear Tower, Out-of-Control Subway, Treasure Hunt, VR Formula—these hyper-realistic 360-degree, no-blind-spot games are perfect for groups of friends to experience together!
From Lunar New Year’s Day to the fifth day (2018/2/16–2/20), purchase the original full-price ticket (NT$899) at the ticket booth on-site, and get the second person at 10% of the original price (limited to full-price tickets only, NT$89).
Event details:
1. This event requires one person to purchase an original full-price ticket (NT$899) at the ticket booth on-site; the second person enjoys a 10% discount on the original full-price ticket (NT$89).
2. Both individuals must purchase tickets and enter the park at the same time. No further tickets can be purchased under this promotion after ticket purchase or once you leave the ticket booth. Tickets must be used on the day of purchase.
3. This event cannot be combined with other promotions. E-DA Theme Park reserves the right to modify the event and make the final interpretation.
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Activity Date:2018/2/16-2/20
Ticket Price:899 per person, discounted tickets 89 RMB
Transportation: Take National Highway 1 (Zhongshan Expressway) southbound → Dujin Interchange → National Highway 10 toward Renwu → Exit at Renwu Interchange → Continue on Provincial Highway 186 (Shuiguang Road) → Connect to County Highway 52
It features two major theme park areas: land and water
(source by Official FB)
Lihpao Land is a theme park that combines water and land attractions. The park is divided into “Marine Bay” and “Discovery Land.” The most well-known attraction is the ultra-popular Marine Bay, Southeast Asia’s first large-scale outdoor artificial wave pool, which creates waves over 2 meters high every 90 seconds, along with a 9-story-tall water slide — making it a fantastic summer leisure destination!
Lihpao Outlet Newly Opened – Taiwan's Only Pet Dog Theme Park
(source by Lihpao Outlet Mall official fan page)
Lihpao Land Outlet Mall officially opened on January 15, 2017. The entire shopping complex will house 104 stores and also features Taiwan’s only “Hokkaido Specialty Products Store” and a “Pet Dog Theme Park”! In addition to enjoying the amusement rides, the outlet mall is said to be 2.5 times larger than the Mitsui Outlet Park in Linkou—how exciting is that? Your options for shopping and dining have just multiplied. Head there now while it's freshly opened!
'Magical Lihpao Wonderland: Step into Popa the Magician’s Amusement Park
From the first to the fifth day of the Lunar New Year: free for children under 10; Discovery Double Afternoon Ticket 799 RMB (enter at 2 PM, both people must enter together); Moonlight Ticket for two 399 RMB (enter before 4 PM, original price 598 RMB); spend over 3,000 RMB to enter a draw for an Audi (1.12 million RMB)
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- Purchase tickets and enter the park before 12:00 noon
Visitors born after February 15, 1997, must present their National Health Insurance card, and each must be accompanied by one person who purchases a full-price ticket for 750 NT dollars.
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- Purchase tickets and board before 3:00 PM
- Those born after February 15, 1997, must present their National Health Insurance card. Each such individual must be accompanied by one person purchasing a full-price ticket at NT$350 on-site
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Event Date: 2018/
Ticket Price: The original price of a full ticket is $750.
Transportation: About 5 minutes directly to Lihpao from the Houli Interchange on National Freeway No. 1.
The only amusement park in the country that retains an open wildlife zoo
(source by besttravel)
Formerly known as Leofoo Safari Park, it now features four major themed areas: Wild West USA, African Tribe, South Pacific, and Arabian Palace. It also offers many unique or well-known amusement rides, while preserving an open safari area, making it quite representative among domestic theme parks!
'Spring Festival/Dessert Carnival On-Site Discounts'
Enjoy a sweet magic castle themed costume experience: wear a red, purple, or yellow top to enter the park and get a discounted price of 599; magic castle afternoon ticket 499 (for entry after 1:00 PM).Get a free Magic Castle Puff Hat when you buy tickets on-site!
Event Description:
1. Wear a top in the designated color, with the color covering at least 90% of the area.
2. The puff hat is only given as a free gift when purchasing tickets at the student or higher price level.
Event Dates: February 3 – March 25, 2018
'Sweet Magic Palace Limited Kansai, Sinpu, and Longtan Residents’ Discount One-Day Ticket $199
Sweet Magic Castle limited Kansai, Sinpu, and Longtan residents’ one-day ticket for 199, celebration period unlimited play ticket for 399.
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2. [One-Day Pass] Special price $199.
3. [Unlimited Play Pass] Please visit the service center to apply. Enjoy unlimited access to Leofoo Village Theme Park during the promotional period from February 1, 2018, to March 25, 2018, at a special price of $399.Unlimited play tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable once sold. Please keep them safe; lost tickets will not be reissued. Tickets are void if altered or stained.Subsequent park entry requires presenting a valid photo ID.
4. Applicable on both weekdays and holidays.
5. This offer is not applicable to foreign nationals holding work residence permits (including foreign caregivers and domestic helpers).
6. This offer is not applicable to groups using medium-sized buses or larger, nor can it be combined with other promotional offers.
Event dates: 2018/02/01–03/25
2018 Local Resident Discount, February Taipei City Resident Special Offer
Event Description:
1. 2 Yuehujidiwei Taipei Deminzhongxiangyouhui $520 (original price $999), accompanying friends or family pay $599 each (up to 3 companions).
2. Applicable for on-site ticket purchase at Leofoo Village.
3. Limited to weekends (Saturdays and Sundays) and national holidays. (Valid from 2/15-2/20 (Lunar New Year’s Eve to the 5th day of the Lunar New Year) and 2/28 (Peace Memorial Day))
4. This offer is for personal use only. You must present a valid photo ID (those without an ID card must present a household registration booklet or transcript along with a National Health Insurance card).
5. This promotion is not applicable for groups using medium or larger-sized buses, nor can it be combined with other discount offers.
Promotion Period: February 1–28, 2018 (Weekend holidays only)
Ticket Price: Original price for full fare is NT$999
Transportation: Take National Freeway No. 3 (Northern Second Expressway), head south or north, exit at Km 79 Guanxi Interchange, approximately 4 km away.
&Get up close to animals and visit Leofoo Resort Hotel in Guanxi !
Home to the top-tier roller coaster that’s super thrilling !
(Source: official website)
As Taiwan's first leisure theme park to evolve into a comprehensive resort development, it adopts a synergistic industrial model to break through seasonal fluctuations. The park features top-tier roller coasters and over 40 other amusement rides, all designed based on the terrain to deliver thrilling sensory experiences that are sure to meet your expectations !
'Leofoo World Spring Festival Specials Every Day
2/8–2/28: On-site ticket purchase at the special price of NT$699. From 2/16 (Lunar New Year’s Day) to 2/19 (4th day), enjoy the limited-time “GO Fortune” ring toss activity with a grand prize of a golden ingot given away daily !
Promotion Period: February 8–28, 2018
'Birthday guests pay just NT$100 in February 2018 !
When accompanied by another person purchasing a ticket on-site (any ticket type), the birthday guest enjoys entry for just NT$100. (Not applicable from Lunar New Year’s Day to the 4th)
Promotion Period: February 1–28, 2018
Promotion Details:
1. Each birthday guest must be accompanied by another person purchasing a ticket on-site (any ticket type)
2. The birth month is based on the Gregorian calendar. Please present a valid ID when purchasing tickets. Children without an ID should present a household registration booklet and National Health Insurance card
3. This discount cannot be combined with other promotions
4. Not applicable from Lunar New Year’s Day to the 4th
'Warm the Winter with Love – Only NT$199 for Low/Medium Income Households
From 107/01/25 to 02/28, tickets for low/medium income households are only NT$199
Promotion Details:
1. Present proof of low or medium income household status to enjoy the discount
2. Cannot be combined with other promotional offers
3. Not applicable for group, tour bus, or corporate day visits
Ticket Price: Original price for full fare is NT$899
Transportation: Take National Freeway No. 1 northbound, exit at Dalin Interchange, head toward Meishan, then turn onto Yongguang Road to reach Leofoo World
features miniature landscape models of 133 regions from around the world
(source by abic.com)
'Miniature World X Guo Yuan Yi Pastry Museum
Enjoy discounts with the original "Invite Friends to Explore Taoyuan" DM included free with your ticket to the Guo Yuan Yi Pastry Museum (Yangmei Branch):
Special price of NT$399 for admission to Little World, and 10% off on in-park food and beverages (not applicable to Jiang Mansion Banquet, Eagle Mountain Shabu-Shabu, special offer items, or specific counters)
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Event dates: January 20, 2018 – February 28, 2018
Ticket Price: Adult/student/child ticket 499 yuan, toddler/senior ticket 399 yuan, children aged 6 can enter for free with a 199 yuan building block purchase
Transportation: Take National Freeway No. 3 (Northern Second Expressway), exit at Longtan Interchange, then drive 5 kilometers.
A variety of themed areas with well-planned layouts allow for interactive experiences with dolphins.
(source by Travel King)
The amusement zones in Ocean Park are very well planned. There is the Ocean Village, which continues the style of a North American coastal village from 1890s America and sells many souvenir items; there is Adventure Island, where you can watch the sea lion show and also take the Sunny Sky Cable Car; there is the Marine Theater, themed around the dolphin show, where you can interact with and take photos with dolphins; and there is also the colorful and lively Carnival Joy Street, which is super great der !
'Great deal: 2018 winter vacation and Lunar New Year ocean adventure
Event Description:
1. Children under 12 years old only pay 250 yuan
2. One child must be accompanied by one adult to purchase tickets and enter the park.
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Event dates: January 15, 2018 – February 28, 2018
Ticket Price: Full fare 890 yuan, discounted fare 390 yuan
Transportation: Located on Provincial Highway 11, right next to the East Coast.Drive along Provincial Highway 9, cross the Hualien Bridge, then connect to Provincial Highway 11 heading toward the east coast. Continue for about 10 minutes, and you will see the Farglory Ocean Park.
Large-scaleFuheshi (composite-style) amusement park
(source by friendlywheel.com)
Shangri-La means “Old friend, you have come” in Tibetan, and in English, Shangrila implies “a paradise on earth.” It combines a water park, Hakka cultural village, large amusement facilities, as well as a European-style romantic garden, walking paths, wishing well, mountain training area, family plaza, barbecue zone, and also offers camping sites and services. The planning is very comprehensive!
'Special deal: Bubble fun on the third and fourth days of the Lunar New Year
Event Description:
1. Children under 12 years old can enter for free.
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Event Dates: February 15, 2018 – February 20, 2018
Ticket Price: Regular admission 500 TWD
Transportation: Gongguan Interchange → Provincial Highway 6 → Exit at 7km of the Provincial Highway 7 (East-West Freeway) → Provincial Highway 13A → Shangri-La Amusement Park
Cherry blossom enthusiasts must not miss the Taiwan mountain cherry & Yoshino cherry blossoms
▲ Spring cherry blossoms at Dongshi Forest Farm
Dongshi Forest Farm originally focused only on orchard and forestry operations, but later transitioned to diversified management by planting flowers, adding amusement facilities and public infrastructure, and opening to the public. It’s particularly worth mentioning that the spring cherry blossoms here are dominated by Taiwan mountain cherries, along with a small number of Yoshino cherries. Cherry blossom fans must not miss the beautiful spring cherry blossoms at Dongshi Forest Farm!
Ticket Price: Regular admission 250 TWD, discounted ticket 160 TWD, free for January birthday celebrants
Transportation: After exiting at the Fengyuan Interchange of National Freeway No. 4, turn left, enter Dongshi Town via Fengshi Road and Dongshi Bridge, then follow Shilin Street to reach Dongshi Forest Farm. (Approximately 20 km, about 60 minutes)
Marine ecology combined with Yehliu’s unique geological environment
(Source: Travel Information King)
Yehliu Ocean World is Taiwan’s first-generation aquarium, designed by renowned international artists Yang Yingfeng and Lin Zhaotong. Its aim is to present and highlight the ecological habits and characteristics of various marine life in accordance with the pristine natural beauty of the ocean, while also integrating the local geological features of Yehliu—definitely worth a visit.
Special Offer: Fortune Dogs Bring Wealth to the Ocean
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2. 10% discount on all purchases within the park
Event period: February 16, 2018 – February 28, 2018
Ticket price: General admission 330 TWD
Address: No. 167-3, Gangdong Rd., Yeli Village, Wanli District, New Taipei City
An outdoor amusement park themed around science education
(source by Doraemon Science Theme Park FB)
Doraemon Science Theme Park is an outdoor amusement park with a focus on science education. In addition to rides, the park offers a camping and barbecue area with natural landscapes, a rock climbing and zip line zone, as well as a paintball training ground. It also provides dining and accommodation services, making it a great place to bring children for a fun day out.
'Christmas Warmth with a Ding-Dong Charm – Free Entry for Birthday Guests Every Day
Event details:
1. From December 23, 2017 to February 28, 2018, birthday guests can enter the park for free on their actual birthday
2. A valid ID or health insurance card with photo must be presented upon entry during the event period
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Ticket Price: Full fare 350 yuan, child fare 320 yuan.
Address: No. 199, Kanghe Road, Songbai Village, Xinfeng Township, Hsinchu County
Taiwan's only pristine forest amusement park located near an urban area
Wanzui Forest Amusement Park is situated at an altitude of 660 meters, surrounded by natural landscapes and the Youluo River, offering breathtaking scenery. It is the only pristine forest amusement park near an urban area in Taiwan, where you can even enjoy a panoramic view of Hsinchu City. The park features facilities such as log cabins, camping areas, barbecue zones, restaurants, campfire sites, paintball fields, swimming pools, and wave-style grass skiing slopes, making it perfect for outdoor educational activities and various group events.
Admission: A NT$50 environmental cleaning fee per person; amusement rides cost NT$150 per person.
Address: No. 23, Lane 23, Hengshan Village, Hengshan Township, Hsinchu County
A theme park blending Hakka and Paiwan cultures
Daluguan Theme Park is located in Pingtung, integrating Hakka Daluguan culture and Paiwan heritage. Its architecture combines \the distinctive wooden structures of traditional mountain villages, featuring attractions such as the Heroic Arena, Fantasy World, Dinosaur Valley, Indigenous Cultural Village, Children's Adventure Land, Grass Skiing Field, and more. Additionally, there is a butterfly ecological park, a leisure fishing pond, a multi-function event hall, and a large parking lot. Inside the valley, you can also experience the unique mists of the mountainous region.
Spring Art Mountain City
Event Details:
1. From New Year’s Day to the fourth day of the Lunar New Year, admission is only NT$199 per person, plus a NT$100 food voucher.
Event Dates: 2018/2/16 - 2018/2/9
Admission: General admission NT$499
Address: No. 188, Zhongzheng Road, Guangxing Village, Gaoshu Township, Pingtung County
Taiwan’s only primeval-level mahogany lowland forest recreation area
Badashan Forest Amusement Park is Taiwan’s only primeval-level mahogany lowland forest recreation area. Divided into six themed zones based on the characteristics of each section, it also offers exciting performances such as magic shows and cultural song and dance performances. The restaurant serves authentic local delicacies from Pingtung, and the park provides barbecue facilities, DIY activities, and leaf-printing workshops—perfect for bringing children.
Admission: General NT$299, discounted NT$107
Transportation: Take National Freeway 3, exit at Zhutian-Chaozhou Interchange, then connect to Provincial Highway 1 (at the 415 km mark) to arrive (approximately a 3-minute drive).
A leisure resort with about 140 species of ferns
Yunxian Amusement Park is a well-equipped leisure resort, most famous for its aerial scenic cable car, which takes about 2 minutes and 40 seconds. Located in a misty belt, the park boasts an astonishing 140 recorded species of ferns.
Admission: General admission NT$220
Transportation: National Freeway 1: Exit at Yuanshan Interchange, connect to Jhongshan N/S Expressway, turn onto Xinhai Road, continue on the Keelung Road elevated highway and the Riverside Expressway to Bitan, then take Beiyi Road and Xinwu Road to reach Yunxian Amusement Park.
Blooming flowers all year round
Shanlinxi Forest Ecological Resort is located in Nantou County, home to a variety of flowers and plants. With no snow in winter, it has created a resource-rich forest bathing area, complete with trails for exploration. It’s also a popular destination for avid hikers. Moreover, flowers bloom continuously throughout the year—flower enthusiasts must visit here. (Read more: These Nantou attractions also offer dreamlike scenery.)
Public transport discounts available:
Transportation: National Highway No. 1: Exit at Wangtian Interchange, take Provincial Highway 14 to Caotun, turn onto Provincial Highway 3, continue along Pingyan to Provincial Highway 151, and pass through Lugu to reach Shanlinxi.
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A leisure resort that combines art and natural surroundings
Jian Shan Pi is broadly divided into Xiangsi Lake, Yashiju, Lvxianyuan, Daguan Garden, and Ye Yan Di. It covers a very large area. In addition to its captivating scenery, it also offers a camping area and a paintball field. Aside from paintball equipment, there is also a fixed-target practice area, allowing everyone to experience different kinds of fun.
Ticket price: NT$150 for a full-price ticket
Transportation: National Highway No. 1: Exit at Xinying Interchange and get off the highway, take County Highway 172 (Fuxing Road) toward [??], then turn right onto Provincial Highway 84 (South Highway), after crossing the Jishui River, about 250 meters ahead you will encounter a fork in the road. There is a signpost indicating directions to Jian Shan Pi and Foshan Guanyin Rock. Turn left and follow Township Road Nan 108 via Taikang to County Highway 165, then reach Shanzijiao. Follow the left fork from there to reach Taiwan Sugar Jian Shan Pi Jiangnan Resort.
Even if you don’t want to travel far during long holidays, you can still have a great time. Taiwan has many well-planned amusement parks. In addition to fun activities, you don’t need to worry about accommodation issues either—it’s truly an excellent holiday destination. Everyone should definitely consider it!
[Authorized reprint from FunTime Travel Search & Comparison Website. Original source: “Where to Go During Long Holidays? 2018 Taiwan Amusement Park Deals & Super Popular Accommodation Cheat Sheet”]