By MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Life Network Editorial Department
Summer’s almost over, and you still haven’t played in the water? The globally popular “Slide the City” urban water slide will land in Toucheng, Yilan from September 25 to 27, giving everyone a chance to challenge the most fun giant water slide in Taiwan and enjoy a unique Mid-Autumn holiday.※ Due to the overall environment and atmosphere affected by event-related circumstances in Taiwan this year,“Slide The City” has been postponed until summer 2016,and full refunds are now available for all registered participants starting today.
The globally popular urban water slide hits Taiwan during the Mid-Autumn holiday. (Photo source / Slide The City Taiwan)
“Slide the City” originated in Salt Lake City, USA in 2014 and quickly became a global sensation. It features a massive 1000FT-long, 22FT-wide water slide set up in the city, allowing participants to experience the thrill of sliding between urban buildings. To date, it has toured more than 200 times worldwide and become a hit in countries such as the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Japan. This Mid-Autumn Festival, “Slide the City” officially launches in Toucheng, Yilan, incorporating Taiwanese elements by setting up the slide on the Kailan Bridge. While enjoying the thrill of sliding, participants can also take in the beautiful scenery of Toucheng.However, due to site limitations, this edition will be only 800FT long.Additionally, local Yilan delicacies and a funfair will be available on-site to create a grand water slide party, inviting everyone to celebrate a unique Mid-Autumn Festival!
Experience the amazing thrill of sliding through the city. (Photo source / Slide The City HONG KONG)
Come feel the coolness in the city. (Photo source / Slide The City HONG KONG)
【Info】
Slide the City – Taiwan’s First Stop
Event Dates: 2015/09/25 (Trial Day), 26, 27
Venue: Kailan Overpass & Toucheng Sports Park, Toucheng Township, Yilan County
Address: No. 98, Fuxing Road, Toucheng Township, Yilan County
Ticket Information:
→ Trial Day
Event Time: 9/25 15:00 – 20:00
Price: NT$550
→ Main Event
Event Time: 9/26, 27 11:00 – 19:00 (Night Session 19:00 – 22:00)
Price: Single Ride NT$300 / Three Rides NT$750 / Unlimited Rides NT$950 / Night Session Ticket NT$650
※ Tickets are sold online, available starting today
[Updated] 2015.09.07
Due to the overall environment and atmosphere affected by event-related circumstances in Taiwan this year, “Slide The City,” originally scheduled for September 25–27 in Toucheng, Yilan, has been postponed until summer 2016. Full refunds (including the full registration fee, shipping fee, and i-bon handling fee) are now available starting today.
※ Registered participants can visit the event website ( http://bao-ming.com/slidethecityTW ), download and fill out the “Refund Application Form,” then fax it to (02) 7702-3088 or email it to the customer service inbox stctw@teamred.com.tw. All refunds are expected to be completed by October 18. For details, please call 0922-285-271.
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