Crazy Fun 228: Taiwan Amusement Park Discounts Roundup

Text / Compiled and reported by the MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Life Network Editorial Department
 
Although the Lunar New Year holiday has ended, with the upcoming 228 long weekend, major theme parks across Taiwan are still running promotional events. Whether it's monkey-themed free entry or special deals for those born in the Year of the Monkey, or spring blossoms and breathtaking floral tours as flowers bloom, along with new rides and world-class performances, there’s something to satisfy every kind of travel need.
 
● Leofoo Village Theme Park
1. Same-Day Birthday Weekend Buy-One-Get-One-Free: On the month of your birthday, present a valid photo ID at the park to purchase full-price tickets (Adult: NT$999 / Student: NT$899 / Child: NT$699 / Toddler: NT$499 / Concession: NT$399), and enjoy a Buy-One-Get-One-Free ticket deal for your companion (the lower-priced ticket will be free).
2. During the 228 holiday period, if your ticket number contains any combination of the digits 2, 2, 7, 8, or 9 (digits don’t need to be consecutive), you can enjoy entry at a discounted price starting from NT$227.
3. From now until April 10, Leofoo Village is hosting the “Yo-kai Watch Meet & Greet” event. Featuring the ultra-popular Yo-kai character “Jibanyan,” who will lead visitors in fun and adorable Yo-kai exercises, as well as the protagonist “Nathan” guiding other Yo-kai like “Whisper” to recreate key scenes from the movie’s adventure—giving guests an up-close experience of the super cute and entertaining Yo-kai charm from Japan. Additionally, during this period, Leofoo is offering a Yo-kai Watch Movie Combo Ticket for NT$799 (original price NT$1,299), which includes one adult Leofoo Village admission ticket and one Yo-kai Watch movie exchange voucher.
4. Also from now until December 31, on national holidays and weekends, wear a top in the designated party color theme (the color must cover over 90% of the top) to enjoy that month’s weekend ticket price of NT$599. February — Red Energy Party (must be bright red), March — Green Living Party, April — Golden Yellow Party.
5. [Public Transport Discounts] During the 228 long weekend (Feb 27–29):
→ Present proof of ticket purchase on a Hsinchu Bus direct-to-Leofoo Village bus to enjoy a discounted park ticket price of NT$599.
→ Ubus offers a discount combo package for NT$880, including round-trip bus fare from Taipei to Leofoo Village and one Leofoo Village admission ticket (original price NT$1,253, approximately 30% off).

● Miniature World Theme Park
1. Continue enjoying the Lunar New Year half-price ticket promotion at NT$399 (original price NT$799, about 50% off) until February 29.
2. [Public Transport Discounts]
→ Hsinchu Bus: During the Lunar New Year holiday (Feb 7–14) and the 228 long weekend (Feb 27–29), show proof of bus ticket purchase when traveling to Miniature World by Hsinchu Bus to enjoy an on-site park ticket price of NT$359.
→ Ubus: As Ubus already offers a combined ticket + fare package, specific discount promotions are set by Ubus itself.
● Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village
1. [No Need to Go to Japan for Cherry Blossoms – Taiwan’s Largest Cherry Blossom Festival]
First Chapter: Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village Cherry Blossom Festival (Jan 30–Mar 5), Taiwan’s First Night Cherry Blossoms (Jan 30–Feb 29)
→ Special ticket price NT$580 (Jan 30–Apr 10, excluding Lunar New Year period, original price NT$780, approx. 74% off), Concession ticket NT$390.
→ Afternoon ticket NT$450 (only available Jan 30–Feb 7, Feb 13–29, from 2:30–4:30pm, valid until 8pm).
2. [Public Transport Discounts] Launching the Water-Land-Air Good Trip Combo Package for NT$1,060. The combo includes: Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village admission + Sun Moon Lake gondola round-trip + Taichung round-trip bus + Sun Moon Lake boat ride + lakeside bus.

● Yun Hsien Amusement Park
From now until February 29, present proof of being born in the Year of the Monkey to purchase cable car and park admission tickets at a discounted price of NT$100. Also receive a complimentary afternoon tea at the Yun Hsien Chlorophyll Café (depending on room type) when staying at Yun Hsien Hotel. Students presenting a valid student ID also receive the same NT$100 discount on cable car and park tickets, plus a free afternoon tea at the Yun Hsien Chlorophyll Café (room-type dependent) when staying at Yun Hsien Hotel.

● Dongshi Forest Recreation Area
1. From now until February 29, enjoy a hot spring & cherry blossom experience for 1299 TWD: a two-meal overnight eco-trip on weekdays.
2. [Public Transport Discount] Take Fengyuan Bus No. 209 to the forest park and get a ticket discount of 160 TWD per person (original price 250 TWD, 64% off).
●Wildlife World
1. From now until 12:00 PM on February 29, show up at Wildlife World with a mascot doll or any identifiable Wildlife World merchandise, even promotional materials—then take a photo with it during your travels anywhere in the world, upload the image to the fan page to join the event. The most creative and promotional-worthy entries will have a chance to win the Best Promotion Award. Prizes include a free trip to Wildlife World in 2016 or the chance to interact with capybaras, elephants, giraffes, and more.
2. [Public Transport Discount] A discounted rate of 380 TWD is available for those arriving at the park by taxi.