By MOOK Travel & Lifestyle, reported by Chen Guanxin
This weekend, a wide range of activities are taking place across Taipei and New Taipei, allowing residents of the Greater Taipei area to enjoy a relaxing holiday without traveling far. (Photo provided by Mooken Editor)
New Taipei City – Tamsui District: Farmers’ Market FUN Summer
Summer is almost here—come join the fun at the New Taipei City Farmers’ Markets. The Tamsui and Bitan farmers’ markets, established under the guidance of the Agriculture Bureau, will host food and DIY craft activities every first and third Sunday from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM during June, July, and August. Local farmers will also introduce their farming practices and on-site experiences.
On June 15th at the Tamsui Farmers’ Market and June 16th at the Bitan Farmers’ Market, both from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, the “Niupu Organic Farm” will host a “My Happy Life Food” event, demonstrating how to cook with their golden pumpkins—grown under Tamsui’s abundant sunshine.
The New Taipei City Government Agriculture Bureau has currently set up five farmers’ markets in Shenkeng, Yingge, Shuangxi, Tamsui, and Bitan in Xindian. These help small-scale farmers sell their produce directly, encouraging local production and consumption so farmers can engage directly with consumers.
Overview of New Taipei City Farmers’ Markets:
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Market Name
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Tamsui MRT Station
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Shenkeng Paotzu]
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Yingge Ceramics Museum
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Xindian Bitan
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Shuangxi Farmers’ Market
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Type
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Consumer Area
Tourism & Leisure Zone
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Production Area
Rural Community
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Consumer Area
Tourism & Leisure Zone
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Consumer Area
Tourism & Leisure Zone
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Production Area
Rural Community
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Operating Hours
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Every Saturday
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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Every Saturday and Sunday
08:00~12:00
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Every Saturday
12:00~17:00
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Every Sunday
10:00~18:00
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Every Saturday
13:00~17:30
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This weekend in Tamsui, besides street performances, there's also a popular small farmers' market waiting for visitors to join. (Photo provided by MK Photography Editorial Department)
New Taipei City Banqiao District — Love Pet Hope Day Pet Adoption Party
To promote proper pet care knowledge among the public, advocate for “Adopt Don’t Shop,” and encourage the philosophy of “Respecting Life and Loving Animals,” the New Taipei City Government will hold the “Love Pet Hope Day Pet Adoption Party” on June 15 at 12:00 noon and June 16 at 10:00 am at the New Taipei City Civic Plaza. This will be the biggest pet adoption event of the year. The event will feature celebrity Diana Sui as the Love Ambassador. With the participation and influence of public figures, the campaign aims to spread awareness about animal welfare and the love for adopting stray animals across every corner, encouraging more potential pet owners to embrace the “Adopt Don’t Shop” mindset.
The two-day event will focus on pet adoption, accompanied by a variety of lively stage performances, pet interaction activities, and the setup of a Pet Blessing Wall. The New Taipei City Veterinary Medical Association, several corporate sponsors, and non-profit organizations will join the event, offering comprehensive pet medical consultations and behavioral advice. Visitors can also enjoy fun experiences with their pets and win great prizes. In addition, pet experts will be on-site to share training tips, giving attendees the chance to learn from professionals firsthand.
Additionally, the New Taipei City Animal Protection and Epidemic Prevention Office will provide services such as pet adoption, free rabies vaccinations and microchip implantation registration for 100 dogs and cats. Those who adopt dogs or cats on-site will not only receive free rabies vaccinations, microchipping, and pet registration but will also be eligible for neutering subsidies — NT$1,000 for male dogs/cats and NT$2,000 for female dogs/cats. Visitors can exchange two receipts from purchases made in New Taipei City during the current month at the service desk for souvenirs and lottery tickets, with major prizes including a 42T LCD TV worth NT$35,900. For more details, visit the event’s official Facebook page: www.facebook.com/iPetinfo.
Cat and dog lovers, don’t forget to bring friends who are thinking about getting a pet to the New Taipei City Civic Plaza, where pet adoption, free rabies vaccinations, and microchip registration services will be available. (Photo provided by New Taipei City Government)
New Taipei City Pinglin District — Expert-Guided Stream Trails for Summer Cooling
Fed up with the blazing sun? Want to escape into a cool, leafy green world? Eager to hear the refreshing melodies of babbling brooks? Or curious to see fish gracefully gliding through the water? Don’t miss the outdoor session of the “2013 New Taipei City Natural Ecology Conservation Lecture Series” on June 15 at 9:00 am at the Jin Guan Liao Creek Fish Viewing and Fern Trail in Pinglin District, New Taipei City. The lecture, titled “Nature Observation and Experience – Delight in the Stream,” will be presented by Zhang Ming-xiong, CEO of the Conservation Research Center of Taipei Zoo, who will share insights on the fish ecology and surrounding environment of Pinglin District. Participants can meet at the second entrance of the Jin Guan Liao Creek Fish Viewing and Fern Trail between 8:30 and 9:00 am on June 15.
The “Jin Guan Liao Creek” in Pinglin District, New Taipei City, is a tributary of the Beishi Creek. Originating from Jiuxionggen, most of its watershed remains in its pristine natural state due to its remote location. The “Jin Guan Liao Creek Fish Viewing and Fern Trail” is rich in moisture and dense with ferns, fostering a vibrant ecological environment. Moreover, the pedestrian-friendly bridge over the Beishi Creek in Pinglin District has been successful in fish conservation efforts, resulting in an abundance of fish and birds, thus forming a local ecological food chain. Surrounded by lush woods, the area attracts flocks of egrets, allowing visitors to observe little egrets, night herons, and yellow-crowned night herons up close.
For those seeking to breathe in phytoncides, head to the Jin Guan Liao Creek Fish Viewing and Fern Trail in Pinglin to enjoy the refreshing embrace of nature along the streamside greenery. (Photo provided by the New Taipei City Agriculture Bureau)
New Taipei City Gongliao District — Longdong Marina Ocean Carnival
On June 15 and 16, New Taipei City’s Gongliao District will host the “2013 Northeast Coast Longdong Marina Ocean Carnival.” Before 12:00 noon on June 15, the Longdong Four Seasons Bay area will offer free admission to all visitors. Throughout the two-day event, there will be generous lucky draw promotions, including a free gift for the first 500 visitors each day who present the event flyer. Those showing tickets to the Longdong Bay Ocean Park, the 2013 Fulong Sand Sculpture Festival, or the Taiwan Tourist Shuttle – Golden Fulong One-Day Pass will also receive a “Vicky the Viking commemorative set.”
In addition, to allow the public to fully experience the stunning coastal scenery and unique natural landscape of the Northeast Coast, the “Northeast Coast Ocean Adventure Tour” is being offered. Originally priced at NT$1,800, the tour is available at a special price of NT$1,200 for departures between June 15 and June 30, and includes a visit to the Fulong International Sand Sculpture Art Festival. There is also an exclusive early-bird promotion for pre-registered participants: on June 15, the first departure day of the “Northeast Coast Ocean Adventure Tour,” one lucky group out of three (120 people total) will have five members randomly selected to receive a full refund of their tour fee (to be refunded on-site). The “Northeast Coast Ocean Adventure Tour” will run on June 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, and 30. For registration, contact Guo Pinyuan or Yang Xiumei at Shinlong Travel Agency at 02-25673826.
The Northeast Coast Longdong Marina Ocean Carnival kicks off on the 15th, featuring a series of activities that let you enjoy a relaxing weekend by the sea. (Photo provided by MK Photography Editorial Department)
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