By / MOOK Scenic Spots Home Travel Life Network Editorial Team
To welcome the arrival of the 2016 winter vacation, 23 theme parks across Taiwan have launched the “Monkey Year Bear Joy” promotion. Whether it’s free entry or special deals for those born in the Year of the Monkey, exclusive Lunar New Year activities, or stunning flower-viewing experiences as spring blooms and prosperity arrives, as well as brand-new amusement facilities and world-class performances, there's something to satisfy every member of the family!
23 theme parks across Taiwan launch the “Monkey Year Bear Joy” promotion. (Image source / Leofoo Village Theme Park)
23 theme parks across Taiwan are offering a variety of great deals, such as E-DA World’s limited early spring registration for 1,000 people born in the Year of the Monkey at just NT$99, Yun Hsien Resort’s NT$100 entry for those born in the Year of the Monkey and students, and flower-viewing spring tours like the Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village’s “Cherry Blossom Festival” where you can “see daytime cherry blossoms and enjoy night blossoms in the evening,” and Dongshi Forest Farm’s value-packed experience of soaking in hot springs while viewing cherry blossoms for NT$1,299 including one night’s stay and two meals.
● Ocean World in Yehliu
1. Monkey Year Bear Joy – During the Chinese New Year period (Feb 8–14), visitors born in the Year of the Monkey enjoy free admission.
2. Ocean World Monkey Photo Fun – During the Chinese New Year period (Feb 8–14), take a selfie with the new ocean 3D painted displays or mascots and get a limited-edition gift.
3. Monkey Gift Giveaway – During the Chinese New Year period (Feb 8–14), enjoy three daily flash giveaways and prize quizzes, ensuring visitors leave with plenty of souvenirs.
4. [Public Transport Discount] Take Kuo-Kuang Motor Transport or Taiwan Tourist Shuttle to the park and enjoy discounts on tickets and dining.
● Miniature World Theme Park
1. During the Chinese New Year period, enjoy a continued half-price discount on tickets at NT$399 (original price NT$799, approximately 50% off) until Feb 29.
2. [Public Transport Discount]
→ Hsinchu Bus: During the Chinese New Year holiday (Feb 7–14) and the 228 Holiday (Feb 27–29), show your bus ticket when purchasing your park ticket on-site to enjoy a discounted price of NT$359.
→ Taiwan Tourist Shuttle: As they already offer a combined ticket + fare package, any related promotional deals are set by Taiwan Tourist Shuttle.
● Yun Hsien Resort
From Jan 21 to Feb 29
→ Show proof of being born in the Year of the Monkey when purchasing the cable car and park entry tickets to enjoy a discounted price of NT$100. Also, if staying at Yun Hsien Hotel, receive complimentary afternoon tea at the resort’s Chlorophyll Café (depending on room type).
→ Show a student ID when purchasing the cable car and park entry tickets to enjoy a discounted price of NT$100. Also, if staying at Yun Hsien Hotel, receive complimentary afternoon tea at the resort’s Chlorophyll Café (depending on room type).
Yun Hsien Resort. (Image source / Yun Hsien Resort)
● Leofoo Village Theme Park
1. Birthday Bonus on Weekends: On weekends during your birth month, present your valid ID to buy a full-price ticket (Adult NT$999 / Student NT$899 / Child NT$699 / Toddler NT$499 / Senior NT$399) and get one additional ticket free (lowest-priced ticket is given free; not applicable during the Lunar New Year holiday from Feb 8–12).
2. Children under 6 years old enjoy free admission during the Chinese New Year period.
3. [Public Transport Discount] During the Lunar New Year (Feb 6–14) and the 228 Holiday (Feb 27–29):
→ Show your bus ticket for the direct Hsinchu Bus to Leofoo Village to enjoy a discounted ticket price of NT$599.
→ Taiwan Tourist Shuttle offers a promotional package for NT$880, including round-trip bus tickets from Taipei to Leofoo Village and one Leofoo Village entry ticket (original price NT$1,253, approximately 70% off).
● Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village
1. [See Cherry Blossoms Without Going to Japan—Taiwan’s Largest Cherry Blossom Event]
Part 1: Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village’s Cherry Blossom Festival (Jan 30–Mar 5), Taiwan’s First Night Sakura (Jan 30–Feb 29)
→ Special ticket price of NT$580 (valid from 1/30 to 4/10 except during Chinese New Year, originally NT$780, approximately 26% off), Boyo ticket NT$390.
→ Afternoon ticket NT$450 (available only from 1/30 to 2/7 and 2/13 to 2/29, 2:30–4:30 PM, valid until 8:00 PM).
→ During Chinese New Year: from the 1st to the 5th (2/8 to 2/12), ticket prices return to the original NT$780.
→ On 2/7 (New Year’s Eve), the park will close at 3:00 PM only.
→ 2. [Public Transport Discount] A Land-Sea-Air Good Travel Package is launched at NT$1,060. The package includes: Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village admission + Sun Moon Lake gondola round-trip ticket + Taichung round-trip bus ticket + Sun Moon Lake boat ticket + Lakeside bus.
Over 5,000 cherry blossom trees can be seen in bloom throughout the area. (Image source / Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village Cherry Blossom Festival)
● Doraemon Science Theme Park
→ 1. Present the “Buy 2 Get 1 Free” discount coupon to receive one “Science DIY Set” per group, and enjoy an additional discount of “NT$320 for all additional guests regardless of age or adult” (original full price NT$500, approximately 36% off)!
→ 2. Purchase the on-site listed fare, and receive a NT$100 park consumption voucher as a bonus. Detailed activity rules are subject to official website announcements.
● Wanrui Forest Amusement Park
→ 1. 10% discount on small wooden cabin accommodation during the period.
→ 2. 15% discount on one-day and two-day tours at Wanrui.
● West Lake Resort
→ From the 1st to the 5th (2/8 to 2/12), limited edition red envelopes are given away—first 666 visitors who purchase tickets and enter the park will receive a Monkey Year good luck commemorative red envelope, and may also win accommodation vouchers, admission tickets, shopping gift certificates, souvenir items, and more, with a total value exceeding NT$300,000.
● Huoyanshan Hot Spring Resort
→ 1. Present the “Buy 2 Get 1 Free” discount coupon to receive [Buy 2 Get 1 Free for 2 people], for additional methods please refer to the park’s website.
→ 2. Those born in the Year of the Monkey get free park entry (2/8 to 2/22).
→ 3. [Public Transport Discount] For those taking public transport to the park, present proof of same-day travel (any public transport card accepted) to purchase discounted tickets at NT$250 (original price NT$350, approximately 29% off).
● Shangri-La Amusement Park
→ 1. Free entry for those born in the Year of the Monkey (2/8 to 2/14).
→ 2. Flat-rate admission for all, NT$280 per person regardless of age (2/8 to 2/14).
→ 3. Share on Facebook to get a free ticket—buy one get one free on admission tickets at NT$360 (2/8 to 2/14).
→ 4. Present the “Buy 2 Get 1 Free” discount coupon to receive NT$50 off for two people, and an additional NT$100 for the 3rd and 4th person.
● Lihpao Land
→ 1. During winter vacation and Chinese New Year, the [Spin Your Dreams, Travel the World] theme event is launched—one ticket grants access to 4 countries, plus a chance to win plane tickets.
→ 2. Lihpao Land expands government discounts. With the “Buy 2 Get 1 Free” discount coupon, groups of 3 or more enjoy “Buy 2 Get 1 Free, and the 4th and 5th person get 50% off full-price tickets,” averaging less than NT$300 per person for a group of 5.
→ 3. Launching a New Year promotion: “Children under 6 enter free” (must be accompanied by one adult purchasing a full-price ticket).
→ 4. [Public Transport Discount]
→ → From Taipei Main Station to the park via Tonglian Bus: NT$999
→ → From Zhonggang Transfer Station to Lihpao Land via Tonglian Bus Route 155: NT$599
→Kaohsiung-Pingtung – Lihpao Land: Take Ubus for $999
→Tainan – Lihpao Land: Take Ubus for $899
Lihpao Land. (Image source / Lihpao Land)
● Dongshi Forest Recreation Area
1. During winter vacation (1/21–2/29), enjoy hot springs and cherry blossoms for $1299: an eco-friendly one-night stay with two meals on weekdays.
2. [Public Transport Discount] Take Fengyuan Bus Route 209 to enter the forest area and get a discounted ticket of NT$160 per person (original price NT$250, 64% off).
● Tayal Resort
Want to try hunting in the hunting grounds, making traps, learning about signal cannons, wearing indigenous clothing, or doing handicraft DIY? Just visit the Tayal Resort – Hunter’s Classroom during winter vacation or the Spring Festival to experience all these activities, plus exciting indigenous song and dance performances as well as stage shows. Don’t miss out!
* Winter vacation and Spring Festival ticket discount price is only NT$300 (original price NT$450, approximately 67% off).
* There is a material fee for the Hunter’s Classroom experience (NT$50 per item).
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