By MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Network, Reported and Compiled by Chen Guanxin During summer vacation in Yilan, besides surfing at Honey Moon Bay and Wushi Port, the famous cold springs of Su'ao also help visitors beat the unbearable summer heat. The annual Su'ao Cold Spring Culture Festival will launch a three-day event starting tomorrow (the 13th) at Cold Spring Park. This year, in addition to a street-closing water fight, there will be a nostalgic "Jinma" sightseeing train — the main public transport on the Su-Hua Highway in the 1960s. The festival will also feature performances by well-known Taiwanese singers such as Huang Xitian, Luo Shifeng, and Zhang Xiuqing, along with events like the Cold Spring Cup singing competition, ensuring visitors enjoy a cool and lively weekend holiday.
The highly popular street-closing water fight will take place on the afternoon of the 14th. (Photo provided by Su'ao Township Office)
The Su'ao Cold Spring Culture Festival will run from July 13 to 15. On the evening of the 13th, the Lanyang Dance Troupe will kick off the event. From 1:00 to 5:00 PM on the 14th, at Su'ao Railway Station Square and Zhongshan Road, the street will be closed for a crazy water fight. The first 500 participants who join the challenge games and street painting parade will receive a free water gun. This year also introduces a nostalgic "Jinma" sightseeing train that ran along the Su-Hua Highway in the 1960s — for just 30 NT dollars, you can enjoy a one-day tour of Su'ao attractions. Limited-edition Su'ao mini-travel souvenir postcards will be issued, and shopping vouchers for the business district will allow you to sample cold spring delicacies for free.
This year’s Su’ao Cold Spring Culture Festival will feature performances by well-known Taiwanese singers. (Photo provided by Su’ao Township Office)
In the evening of the 14th, the Taichung Violet String Orchestra will perform, alongside a gala night featuring classic songs by entertainers such as Huang Xitian, Luo Shifeng, and Zhang Xiuqing. On the 15th, there will be a Cold Spring Cup fun run, softball games, and the singing finals, with an additional performance by international acts from the Children's Folklore Festival in the evening. Admission to Su'ao Cold Spring Park is 70 NT for adults and 40 NT for children; during the event period, residents of Su'ao Township can enter for free upon presenting valid ID.
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