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Taiwan Invites 15 Hong Kong Influencers to Explore Southern Tourist Hotspots

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Taiwan invited 15 Hong Kong influencers to explore southern Taiwan's tourist attractions.
  • The "Harbor Tide Travel" event aims to promote tourism exchange and attract more visitors from Hong Kong and Macau.
  • Officials from Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council, Ministry of Tourism, and Kaohsiung City Government participated in discussions to boost tourism.

Taiwan has invited 15 Hong Kong influencers to explore popular tourist destinations in southern Taiwan, including Pingtung and Kaohsiung. The "Harbor Tide Travel Hong Kong Tourism้”ไบบ Exchange Group" event, organized by the Straits Exchange Foundation (SEF) and the General Chamber of Commerce of the Republic of China, runs from June 22 to 27.

Creating economic mutual benefit and gathering cultural vitality.

โ€” Li Li-chenDescribing the mission of the Straits Exchange Foundation since its establishment in 2010.

The initiative aims to promote tourism exchange between Taiwan and Hong Kong and attract more visitors from Hong Kong and Macau. Li Li-chen, deputy chairwoman of the Mainland Affairs Council and SEF board member, highlighted the SEF's commitment since 2010 to fostering economic and cultural ties, with tourism being a key focus. Hong Kong is Taiwan's second-largest source of tourists, with a high return visit rate.

Taiwan is hospitable and deeply humanistic. Since 2023, the SEF has actively invited Hong Kong KOL friends to come to Taiwan for in-depth experiences and promotion.

โ€” Xu Shu-boHighlighting Taiwan's appeal and the SEF's efforts to invite influencers.

Xu Shu-bo, vice chairman of the SEF, noted that Hong Kong and Macau accounted for over 1.31 million visitors to Taiwan in 2025, representing 15% of the total overseas tourists. The SEF plans to organize a delegation to Hong Kong in 2025 to further enhance exchanges. Discussions were held with the Tourism Administration and the Kaohsiung City Government's Tourism Bureau on strategies to attract Hong Kong tourists.

The Tourism Administration is building Taiwan's international tourism brand and regional tourism characteristics through two main themes: 'Peak of the Northern Line' and 'Smiling Southern Bay.'

โ€” Huang He-tingExplaining the Tourism Administration's strategies for promoting tourism.

During their visit, the influencers explored attractions such as Kenting National Park, the southernmost point of Taiwan, Hengchun Old Town, the Rainbow Art Iron Park in Fangliao, the Wangchuan Cultural Museum in Donggang, and the Dapeng Bay National Scenic Area. They also visited the National Museum of Marine Biology and Aquarium, Cijin Old Street in Kaohsiung, and the National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts (Weiwuying). The itinerary included experiencing handmade chocolate, tasting indigenous cuisine, and enjoying traditional dishes like Wanluan pig's trotters.

Kaohsiung's tourism development has won multiple international awards. We are currently promoting the '2026 International Group Tourist Accommodation Incentive Plan.'

โ€” Chung Chih-yuanDetailing Kaohsiung's tourism development plans and incentives.
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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.

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