By Liu Jiawen, compiled and reported
The Taiwan Tourist Shuttle Nanzhuang scenic route has been in operation for a full year, carrying over 110,000 passengers. To encourage more people to use the Taiwan Tourist Shuttle for trips to Nanzhuang during Christmas, New Year’s Eve, and the Lunar New Year holiday period, from now until February 29, 2012, the “Celebrate the New Year in Nanzhuang—Ride the Shuttle & Get Gifts” campaign offers a one-day Taiwan Tourist Shuttle pass for just NT$100. By collecting one-day pass stubs, travelers can also exchange for a range of creative souvenirs including a travel mug, a printed map hand towel, a wine bottle parasol, and a cultural and creative messenger bag.
Riding the Taiwan Tourist Shuttle Nanzhuang scenic route takes you to the scenic Xiangtian Lake. (Photo by Jiang Mingli, ScenicSpots.com)
During the campaign period, passengers riding the Taiwan Tourist Shuttle Nanzhuang scenic route can enjoy a one-day pass for just NT$100. In addition to unlimited rides on the day of purchase, those staying at a licensed homestay or hotel in Nanzhuang can get an official stamp and ride the shuttle for free for another day. Moreover, collect 3 one-day pass stubs to exchange for 1 travel mug at the Nanzhuang Post Office (Nanzhuang Tourism Industry Association); 5 stubs for 1 printed map hand towel; 10 stubs for 1 specially designed wine bottle parasol; and 20 stubs for 1 cultural and creative messenger bag. Limited quantities available, while stocks last.
From now until February 29, 2012, ride the Taiwan Tourist Shuttle to Nanzhuang for just NT$100 per one-day pass. (Photo by Jiang Mingli, ScenicSpots.com)
Taiwan Tourist Shuttle Nanzhuang scenic route itinerary:
[Nanzhuang Line]
Zhunan Railway Station East → Miaoli Bus (Toufen Terminal) → Toufen Houhuayuan (Douhuanping) → Sanwan → Shitoushan Ancient Trail Entrance → Longmenkou → Guizhulin → Nanzhuang Junior High School → Nanzhuang Old Street → Nanzhuang Bus (Nanzhuang Visitor Center)
Bus schedule: Every day except holidays, from 08:30 AM to 06:40 PM, with 18 services.
[Xianshan Line]
Nanzhuang Bus (Nanzhuang Visitor Center) → Lijinkuan → Xiaodonghe Tribe → Nanjiang Leisure Agriculture Area → Xiazhuang → Penglai Natural Ecology Park → Erping Tribe → 42fen Tribe (I) → 42fen Tribe (II) → Baguaili Tribe → Xianshan Lingdong Temple
Bus schedule: Every day except holidays, from 08:30 AM to 05:00 PM, with one service per hour.
[Xiangtian Lake]
Nanzhuang Bus (Nanzhuang Visitor Center) → Dongjiang Tribe → Hengpingbei Tribe → Donghe Suspension Bridge (Walu Cultural Industry Museum) → Xiangtian Lake (Saisiyat Cultural Museum)
Bus schedule: Every day except holidays, from 06:20 AM to 06:00 PM, with 16 services.