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Taiwan's Dragon Boat Festival Holiday Sees Surge in Visitors to Taichung's Shopping Hubs and Wetlands

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Taiwan's popular tourist spots, including shopping districts and outdoor attractions, saw significant visitor numbers during the Dragon Boat Festival holiday.
  • Major commercial areas in Taichung, such as Yizhong Street and Fengjia Night Market, each attracted over 50,000 visitors daily.
  • Attractions like Lihpao Land and Gaomei Wetlands experienced high foot traffic, with Lihpao Land anticipating peak crowds on the final day of the holiday.

Taiwan's popular tourist destinations experienced a surge in visitors during the Dragon Boat Festival holiday, showcasing the island's diverse travel appeal. Major shopping districts in Taichung, including Yizhong Street, Gongyi Road, Qiu Hong Gu, and Fengjia Night Market, each welcomed over 50,000 visitors daily.

Outdoor attractions also drew large crowds. The Gaomei Wetlands saw more visitors than a typical weekend, with many enjoying the sunset from the boardwalk. The National Museum of Marine Biology Aquarium reported nearly 3,000 visitors daily, with families delighting in observing marine life.

The commercial districts and outdoor attractions in Taichung attracted tourists, showcasing the diverse tourism charm of Taichung.

— Taichung Tourism BureauDescribing the visitor numbers during the holiday.

Lihpao Land Resort noted that the hot weather attracted many families for water activities. The resort anticipates the final day of the holiday to be the busiest. Cycling routes like the Dongfeng Bicycle Green Road and Houfeng Bikeway also attracted families, highlighting Taichung's varied tourism offerings.

The weather is hot, attracting families to play in the water and cool off. Today, June 20, is expected to be the peak of the Dragon Boat Festival holiday crowds.

— Lihpao Land ResortExplaining the high attendance at the resort.
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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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