Text by Chen Guanxin, MOOK Travel Life Network, compiled and reported
During the summer vacation, domestic amusement park operators have launched various discount promotions, including entry tickets, accommodation, and more. For example, kids under six years old (under 115 cm tall) can enter Ocean World in Yehliu for free, Shangri-La Theme Park offers one free entry for every two people with an exam admission ticket, Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village combines with the One Piece theme event—tickets are 580 TWD and include free access to the Sun Moon Lake Gondola, and Leofoo Village Theme Park offers tickets after 2 PM for just 399 TWD, a 44% discount. The Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications has also partnered with amusement parks to offer a “Buy One Get One Free Exclusive Discount Leaflet for Theme Parks Nationwide” from now until the end of the year, which includes buy one get one free deals on select entry tickets or in-park merchandise. The leaflets are available free of charge at all Tourism Bureaus across the country.
During the summer vacation, domestic tourism operators have launched various promotional activities to attract student and family travel markets. (Photo provided by Mook Editorial Department)
In terms of ticket discounts, Tayal Resort offers a “buy one get one free” deal during the “2012 Nantou Lotus Festival,” while Dalu View Theme Park provides a 50% discount (200 TWD) on entry tickets for residents of Pingtung County, students, children, seniors over 60, and people with disabilities. Little World, Leofoo Village, Doraemon Science Theme Park, Huoyanshan Amusement Park, Lihpao Land, Dongshi Forest Recreation Area, Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village, Leofoo Village Theme Park, 8 Great Forests Theme Park, and Ocean Park all offer afternoon tickets at 44% off or full-price tickets starting from 61% off. Additionally, purchasing tickets online at Lihpao Land can enter you into a draw to win a SMART car, visiting Jian Shan Pi Jiangnan Resort may win you a VILLA stay, and purchasing tickets at Wild Zoo gives you a free ice cream.
Some operators offer package deals and discounted afternoon entry, with savings up to 44%. (Photo provided by Mook Editorial Department)
In terms of accommodation discounts, Xihu Resort’s “Fun at Xihu Eco Summer Camp” starts at 2,199 TWD per person; Shanlinxi Forest Eco Resort’s themed guesthouses offer an all-inclusive stay (one night, three meals) starting at 3,280 TWD; Jian Shan Pi Jiangnan Resort’s “Unleash Fun Energetic Midsummer” package starts at 2,399 TWD plus 10% service charge for two people; Little Kenting Resort’s “Cool Down Package” starts at 5,088 TWD for two people, including an aquarium ticket.
Amusement park operators combine entry tickets with gondola ride offers to attract visitors. (Photo provided by Mook Editorial Department)
In addition, the Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications has partnered with amusement parks to offer a limited-time “Buy One Get One Free Exclusive Discount Leaflet for Theme Parks Nationwide” from now until the end of the year. With a coupon from the leaflet, you can enjoy buy one get one free deals on selected entry tickets or in-park items such as ice cream, takeaway cups, and afternoon tea. The discount leaflets are available free of charge at all Tourism Bureaus across the country. For details, please visit the event website at www.themeparks.net.tw.
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Park Name |
Event Theme |
Event Details |
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Baxian Coast |
Baxian Water Music Festival |
Renowned artists and bands perform every Saturday and Sunday |
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Yehliu Ocean World |
At Yehliu Ocean World, Kids Are the VIPs |
Kids under six years old (under 115 cm tall) can enter for free during the summer vacation |
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Yunxian Resort |
Show Your Talent, Vacation for Free |
Record your talent show—whether singing, performing, or dancing—and send it to Yunxian Resort. Selected participants can enjoy a free one-night stay. |
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Little World Theme Park |
OPEN Magic Park |
Cannon Man returns to Little World. Original price 650 TWD. From July 1 to August 31: Weekdays 399 TWD (61% off), Weekends 450 TWD (65% off). |
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Leofoo Village Theme Park |
Leofoo Crazy Park |
Combo ticket for Leofoo Village & Leofoo Water Park originally 1,299 TWD, now 999 TWD (77% off). |
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Doraemon Science Theme Park |
Battle the Snow Demon Realm & Fight the Water Demon King |
Original full-price ticket: NT$500. Discounted prices: Full-price ticket NT$350, children’s ticket NT$320, toddler’s ticket NT$320, senior citizen ticket NT$250, afternoon ticket NT$280 (3:00 PM–8:00 PM). Not applicable for groups. |
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West Lake Resort |
Kids’ Fun at West Lake |
Summer two-day-one-night “Kids’ Fun at West Lake Eco Summer Camp” for NT$2,199 per person (original price NT$3,665). |
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Shangri-La Amusement Park |
1. Exam Taker FUN & Relaxation Program 2. Summer Cool-Off Anti-Inflation Cooling Program |
Original ticket price NT$450. From July 1 to August 31, one free entry for every two people with exam admission tickets (student ticket original price NT$400); discounted full-price ticket only NT$329; add NT$1 to get a free water gun. |
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Huoyanshan Recreation Area |
Huoyanshan Journey to the West Outdoor Education Camp |
During summer vacation, experience the history of Journey to the West, plus “Red Boy’s Wind-Fire Wheel DIY” and lunch. The above program is available for groups of 30 or more and includes access to cold spring facilities. Group discount: NT$380 per person (includes ticket and lunch). |
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Lihpao Land |
Lihpao Land |
Website-exclusive “Land & Water Combo Ticket – Original price NT$990, discounted price NT$699. Purchase tickets to join the “Lihpao Millionaire Lottery” for a chance to win a SMART car. |
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Dongshi Forest Farm Recreation Area |
“2012 Dongshi Forest Farm Recreation Area Six-Legged Kingdom Fun Summer” insect-themed series of events |
From July 1 to August 31, host weekday two-day-one-night “Beetle Ecology Tour,” live insect displays, night-time insect ecology observation, insect DM stamp collecting (complete to redeem a small souvenir). |
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Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village |
One Piece Kingdom Part II – The Final Battle Finale |
Taiwan’s only One Piece Kingdom Part II “Memorial Log: The Final Battle Finale” is coming soon. Summer vacation (July & August) special ticket price NT$580 (original price NT$780), plus receive park discount coupons and free ride on the Sun Moon Lake Gondola. |
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Tayal Resort |
2012 Nantou Lotus Festival |
July 1 to September 2, enjoy the Nantou Lotus Festival series of events:
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Shanlinxi Forest Eco-Resort Park |
Shanlinxi Slow Living Festival |
Special Value Package for a Slow Living Trip to Shanlinxi: 1. Themed Inn Two-Day-One-Night Package at NT$3,280, includes admission ticket and three meals (breakfast/dinner, afternoon tea). 2. Grand Hotel Two-Day-One-Night Package at NT$3,880, includes admission ticket and three meals (breakfast/dinner, afternoon tea). |
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Janfusun Fancyworld |
2012 Sonic Boom at Janfusun |
Taiwan’s only water-based sonic boom performance & idol group music marathon, summer event from July 7 to September 2. Ticket price NT$699 (original NT$899), rides open until 7:00 PM, entry after 2:00 PM for NT$399. |
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Jian Shan Pi Jiangnan Resort |
Live the Summer in Style |
Minimum 4 guests per room, only NT$5,000 + 10%, includes Chinese & Western buffet breakfast, fine dinner at Lucashi Restaurant, afternoon tea at Lucashi Restaurant, boat ride on the lake, round-trip park train tickets, etc. Event period: now until August 31. |
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Great Gifts Fun Giveaway |
Purchase a ticket to enter the park and get a chance to win prizes such as R DIcalf Bull? tickets and ILLA accommodation vouchers. Event period: now until September 2. |
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Unleash Fun this Midsummer |
Minimum 2 guests, each person only NT$2,399 + 10%, includes Chinese & Western buffet breakfast, fine dinner at Lucashi Restaurant, 2-hour canoe experience, lake boat ride, 2 cooling popsicles. Event period: now until August 31. |
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Wild & Fun World |
Come Taste the Ice this Dragon Year |
Purchase a ticket to enter the park during the event period from now until September 2, and receive one ice treat voucher per ticket. |
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8 Great Forest Amusement Park |
Naughty Sheep & Water Forest |
Discounted Admission: 2 people for NT$660 (original NT$800). |
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Daru Observatory Theme Park |
101 Cooling Offer |
Pingtung County residents, students, children, seniors over 60, and people with disabilities enjoy 50% off admission (NT$200), general public gets NT$300 off. Event period: now until September 30. |
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Little Kenting Resort |
1. Wind-Embracing & Butterfly-Welcoming 2. Cooling Down Package |
1. Stay in log cabin villas, make traditional kites with your kids, experience indigenous culture and eco-activities, and play two rounds of bowling. Minimum 2 people, starting from NT$4,588 on weekdays (original price NT$9,240). 2. Stay in log cabin villas, includes admission to the National Museum of Marine Biology & Aquarium or a three-in-one water activity voucher. Minimum 2 people, starting from NT$4,988 on weekdays (original price NT$9,000). |
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Yangmingshan Ocean Park |
Cool Summer Splash Festival |
Cool Summer Special Offers: 1. Couple Ticket NT$1,888: Includes two full-price tickets and one NT$400 cash voucher. (Original price NT$2,180) 2. Family of Four Ticket NT$3,800: Includes four full-price tickets, four NT$150 meal vouchers, and one pair of 5T theme plush toys. (Original price NT$4,410) |
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