Summer in Taiwan can be scorching, but this year, the Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications has meticulously organized the "Summer Festival 2024: Taiwan Midsummer Festival" to bring you a series of cool and fun activities. This event features five main themes: "Dragon Boat Stories," "Summer Solstice 235," "Enjoy Iced Tea and Coffee," "Taiwan Food Exhibition," and "Railway Tourism," ensuring a refreshing and enjoyable summer for everyone.
The theme "Enjoy Iced Tea and Coffee" combines various tea and coffee drinks and cold desserts, with summer activities starting at the beginning of the holiday, coordinated by the Tourism Bureau and local governments, awaiting your direct experience.
Opening Ceremony of the Main Event of the Taiwan Midsummer Festival 2024 (Photo / Courtesy of the Tourism Bureau, Ministry of Transportation and Communications)
The activity "Fun in Kaohsiung-Pingtung: Enjoying Ice Cold" runs from now until September 30. The Maolin National Scenic Area Administration, in conjunction with many local industries, combines tourism, cuisine, and ice treats. Simply like and check in to receive limited edition ice cream.
The "Guanziling Summer Festival" will take place on July 27 at the Guanziling Hot Spring Area. The Siraya National Scenic Area Administration will host the event with parades, blessing ceremonies, ice treats, beer, and street performances, adding endless fun to the summer.
The "Cool Summer Festival" runs from now until August 31 at the visitor centers of the Tri-Mountain National Scenic Area (including Nanzhuang, Shitoushan, Lishan, Bagua Mountain, and Alishan). Tourists can enjoy special cold dishes by dancing, liking, and checking in as designated.
The "Dadaocheng Summer Festival" runs until August 10, featuring spectacular fireworks displays, music performances, boat experiences, and summer food and drink, giving everyone the chance to experience the beauty of Taipei's historic district.
The "Taichung International Pastry Festival" will officially begin on August 10, focusing on afternoon tea tourism in Taichung. The event artfully combines pastry brands, shops, and lodging services, developing afternoon tea products and experiences, enhancing Taichung's afternoon tea brand, and providing a rich travel experience.
To make it easier for people to participate in these activities, the "Summer Parade Bus" will organize a series of tours, allowing everyone to enjoy special ice treats from across Taiwan. During the event, collect the exclusive "Summer Parade Bus" stamps, the main stamps from the top ten Smile South Bay booths, and special stamps from the National Scenic Area Administrations for a chance to enter a lottery with limited edition prizes such as Centurion travel cases.
