Written/Compiled and Reported by Wei Ruwei
Following the boost in tourism to Wanhua District sparked by the domestic film Monga, the Taipei City Government’s Department of Information and Tourism has once again collaborated with director Doze Niu to launch the “Taipei LOVE Map－Taipei. Love. Map”, combining scenes and stills from the movie Love, as well as a public vote on 12 romantic spots in Taipei, the map is being distributed at 42 tourist information centers across Taiwan. The public can also participate in the “Taipei Romantic Spots Voting Activity” online, with a chance to win romantic prizes such as a hot spring accommodation voucher worth NT$22,500.
The “Taipei LOVE Map－Taipei. Love. Map” is available free of charge at all 42 tourist information centers across Taiwan. (Photo provided by Taipei City Government Department of Information and Tourism)
The “Taipei Romantic Spots Voting Activity” runs until February 29. Simply visit the official website, select the top five most romantic spots out of twelve in Taipei — including Yangmingshan, Beitou Park, the Miramar Ferris Wheel, Rainbow Bridge, Xinyi Shopping District, Taipei Expo Park, Ximending, the National Father Memorial Hall, Taipei 101, the Taipei Water Museum, Da’an Forest Park, and Maokong — and explain your choices or share a romantic story that happened at one of the locations. Participants have a chance to win great romantic prizes such as an accommodation voucher for KAIKA House Beitou by Nikko (valued at NT$22,500), a stay voucher at the SuiMei Hot Spring Resort (valued at NT$5,600), and a hot spring bathing and dining package voucher at KAIKA House Beitou by Nikko (valued at NT$2,800). Couples, lovers, spouses, or even film fans can follow in the footsteps of the movie characters, recreate romantic scenes, and embark on a “love trip” to Taipei.
Voting website for “Taipei’s Most Romantic Spot”: taipeitravel.net/taipeilove
Tourism Bureau Director General Chao Hsin-ping invites people across the country to join a romantic “love trip” to Taipei with their favorite stars and take part in the vote. (Photo provided by Taipei City Government Department of Information and Tourism)