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Kaohsiung Family Amusement Park Opens August 8 with Free Attractions

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A new 1.5-hectare indoor-outdoor amusement park for families in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, is set to open on August 8.
  • The park features over 30 free attractions, including a unique bouncy castle, a pump track, and a parkour course.
  • Weekend events, free shuttle buses, and proximity to public transport aim to accommodate large crowds during its opening weeks.

Kaohsiung is set to unveil a new family-friendly amusement park on August 8, transforming the former Taiwan Railways Kaohsiung depot into a 1.5-hectare indoor-outdoor space. The park promises over 30 free attractions for all ages, aiming to be a prime destination for families during the summer holidays.

This is the best choice for taking kids out during summer vacation.

โ€” Follow Hao Hao Eat to Not Get FatA Facebook fan page's review of the new amusement park.

Highlights include Taiwan's first "bubble cloud trampoline," a "Pump Track" for dynamic riding, a dedicated parkour training area, and high-altitude rope courses. These diverse activities cater to everyone from toddlers to seniors, ensuring a wide appeal. Influencers and local groups who previewed the park praised its offerings, with one calling it the "best choice for taking kids out during summer vacation" and another dubbing it the "strongest free summer cooling attraction in southern Taiwan."

The park's professional parkour course received particular acclaim from the Taipei City Extreme Sports Association, noted as Taiwan's highest of its kind. The accompanying facilities were also described as incredibly engaging, making visitors reluctant to leave.

This is the strongest free summer cooling attraction in southern Taiwan, allowing children to release their energy.

โ€” Follow Ni Li Eat Drink PlayA Facebook fan page's description of the new amusement park.

To celebrate its opening, the park will offer free access to a "five major themed inflatable water park" on weekends from August 8 to 23. Special events include appearances by children's entertainers Banana Brother and Kaohsiung Bear, character photo zones, and a themed market. The park is easily accessible via the light rail system, with additional free shuttle buses planned for August weekends to manage anticipated crowds.

The professional parkour course in the Kaohsiung family amusement park is very fun and is currently the highest in Taiwan.

โ€” Taipei City Extreme Sports AssociationThe association's assessment after a trial visit to the park.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.