With a one-month winter vacation and a consecutive nine-day Spring Festival holiday approaching, the Ministry of Transportation and Communications’ Tourism Bureau has partnered with theme parks across Taiwan to roll out attractive promotions. This time, three major discount packages are being offered. In addition to special deals from individual theme parks, the campaign includes early-bird tickets for just NT$100 and chances to win big prizes such as a 60-inch TV by participating in a photo scavenger hunt.
As winter vacation begins, theme parks across Taiwan are offering discounted tickets and special events to attract visitors. (Photo provided by Mookei Editorial Department)
The “Early Bird 100, 100% Fun” campaign runs from today (the 21st) through February 9. The first 100 elementary school students entering each day, accompanied by one full-price adult, can purchase their admission ticket for just NT$100. To keep the winter vacation promotion momentum going, the Tourism Bureau has added the “Spring Festival Joy is Here” sharing program. From February 10 to 17, visitors to any theme park in Taiwan can take a photo with the “Spring Festival Joy is Here” event standee and upload it to the campaign website to join a prize draw with a total value of NT$100,000—including a 60-inch TV and other popular prizes. Theme parks are also contributing 1,000 free tickets, allowing those who upload photos to let five of their Facebook friends enter a draw to win five free tickets each. For details, call 0800-011-765.
2013 Winter Vacation Theme Park Discount Packages
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Theme Parks
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Package Names
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Activities and Discount Details
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Formosa Fun Coast
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Great Tang Dynasty Anti-Inflation Package
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1. During the Spring Festival period (from Lunar New Year’s Day to the sixth day), enjoy entry for just NT$800 + 10% per person, plus a luxurious eight-course premium meal for nearly sixty dishes. Pre-order price: NT$1,500 (includes hot spring and buffet).
2. From February 10 to 19 (Lunar New Year’s Day to the seventh day), 10:00–23:00, and on February 17 (the eighth day), 10:00–22:00: Full-price admission is NT$800, while senior and child tickets are NT$560. (Starlight tickets are suspended during the Spring Festival period.) |
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Miniature Land Theme Park
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1. ID Number Match
2. Special Full-Price Discount
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1. Lucky Number: During weekend holidays in January, if the last digit of your ID number is 6, you can enter Miniature Land for free.
2. Original full-price ticket: NT$650, now discounted to just NT$550.
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Leofoo Village Theme Park
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Children under 120cm enter free during Lunar New Year’s Day to the eighth day (original price: NT$499)
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Leofoo Village Theme Park is launching the “Animal Party Madness” theme event during the winter vacation and Spring Festival, featuring animal families and four major themed shows. A rare and adorable pair of Taiwanese black bear twins will make their first appearance in early February. Shows include Taiwan’s first-ever “Battle of the Winds Animal Parade,” a grand parade with animals and dancers, a brand-new “Wild West Cowboy Show” starring Peppa Pig, and amazing bird flight performances at the Flight Tribe. Starting from the Spring Festival and running until the end of February, those with surnames of animals can enter for just NT$100 (not applicable during the Spring Festival period).
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West Lake Resort
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2013 Andersen Fairy Tale Dream Festival
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1. Taiwan’s only Andersen fairy tale-themed park—West Lake Resort in Miaoli—will launch the “2013 Andersen Fairy Tale Dream Festival” from February 1 to 24.
2. During the Spring Festival period, over NT$100,000 worth of gifts will be given away along with limited-edition lucky red envelopes.
3. The “2013 Mermaid Package” runs from January 19 to February 28. On weekdays, the rate for two people is from NT$3,998, including one night’s stay with two meals, afternoon tea, and a mug. (Not applicable from New Year’s Eve to the seventh day of the Lunar New Year.)
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Shangri-La Theme Park
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Fortune Comes with the Year of the Snake
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1. Visitors born in the Year of the Snake can enter for free from January 18 to February 9 upon presenting valid ID.
2.1/18 to 2/9, ticket prices are discounted by 360 yuan, and from 2/10 to 2/17, prices are further reduced to 299 yuan. All rides and performances in the park are included with one ticket. During the Spring Festival, the special price is 299 yuan for all-inclusive access. Residents of Taoyuan, Hsinchu, and Miaoli can enjoy a discounted price of 249 yuan, and children under 140 cm in height enter for free.
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Dongshi Forest Farm Recreation Area
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2013 Dongshi Forest Farm “Romantic Spring Cherry Blossoms” Cherry Blossom Season Event
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From January 18 to February 24, except during the Spring Festival, a 2-day-1-night discounted package tour called “Dongshi Forest Farm 1299 Cherry Blossom Eco-Tour” is held on Fridays and Sundays on weekdays. The package includes one night’s stay, two meals, admission tickets, DIY handicrafts, and a soak in the Forest Onsen, all for just 1,299 yuan per person.
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Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village
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Taiwan’s largest cherry blossom event – Special promotions for the Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village Cherry Blossom Festival
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Admission Ticket Discounts
1. From January 19 to January 31, 2013, in conjunction with winter vacation offers, tickets are specially priced at just 580 yuan.
2. The Formosan Aboriginal Cherry Blossom Season discount period has been extended to April 7, 2013. Tickets are all specially priced at just 580 yuan. During the cherry blossom festival in February, afternoon tickets are only 450 yuan, and also include a round-trip ride on the Sun Moon Lake Gondola. However, during the Spring Festival from the first to the seventh day, ticket prices return to the original 780 yuan.
3. From January 19 to February 9, 2013, when purchasing the 580 yuan discounted ticket with the Friend Share Voucher, an additional 100 yuan cash voucher is given.
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Janfusun Fancyworld
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Winter Vacation Amusement Park
Great Deals at Janfusun Fancyworld |
During the winter vacation period from January 18 to February 28, 2013, the on-site price is 599 yuan. From February 1 to February 17, 2013, the rides are open until 7 PM.
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Yehliu Ocean World
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Ocean 1888 Double Ticket
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A fun-filled day for two at the ocean park for just 1,888 yuan (original price 2,180 yuan)
Promotion details: Two full-price tickets, 400 yuan in cash vouchers (three 100 yuan food vouchers + one 100 yuan merchandise voucher). Valid on both weekdays and holidays, as well as during Chinese New Year, summer/winter vacations. |
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