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Zhikaxuan Water Park's 'Play in the Water Fun' Event Draws 8,000 on Opening Day, Hualien Residents Free

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Hualien's Zhikaxuan Water Park opened its summer event, attracting at least 8,000 visitors on the first day.
  • Hualien residents entered for free, while non-residents paid a small fee and received a voucher for local agricultural and fishery products.
  • The park features various water attractions and entertainment, with temporary closures for cleaning to maintain water quality.

Hualien's Zhikaxuan Water Park buzzed with activity on its opening day, drawing a massive crowd of at least 8,000 people for its "Play in the Water Fun" event. The park, which runs until August 23, offers a variety of attractions including a slide, wave pool, and lazy river.

To encourage local participation, Hualien residents enjoyed free admission. Visitors from outside the county paid a nominal fee of 50 NT dollars (about $1.50 USD) and received a 100 NT dollar voucher redeemable at partner stores, promoting local agricultural and fishery products. Special free entry was also granted to children under 120 cm, under 12 years old, seniors over 65, low-income individuals, and those with disabilities and a companion.

The weather is hot, and every pool is crowded as if people are going in to make dumplings!

— ReporterDescribing the scene at the crowded water park on opening day.

The opening day featured entertainment from celebrity Alien Huang (Ah Di) and the popular children's character Qiao Hu, adding to the festive atmosphere. Families picnicked under the trees while children enjoyed the water. The park's management implemented a midday closure for water cleaning to ensure a hygienic experience, with attractions reopening in the afternoon.

Play in the Water Fun

— Event NameThe name of the summer event at Zhikaxuan Water 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.

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