Hot Springs & Gourmet! Taipei Hot Spring Festival Launches Oct 20 in Xinbeitou
- Latest news
- Posted by：Editor
- 2016-10-18 ‧ 1894reads
As the weather cools, it\'s perfect hot spring season! The annual autumn highlight "2016 Taipei Hot Spring Festival" launches October 20 for 5 consecutive days around Xinbeitou MRT Station, featuring gourmet experiences, Nakashi singing competition, and weekend children\'s portable shrine parade and free hot spring shuttle buses.
This year\'s festival activities include a joint hot spring exhibition, gourmet experiences, and Nakashi singing competition. On October 22-23, the annually acclaimed children\'s portable shrine parade and culturally representative Earth God procession will be held. The newly debuted Beitou mascot "Witch Doll" will appear alongside Tourism Bureau\'s "Oh Bear," Universiade\'s "Bravo," and Japan\'s Hamamatsu "Ieyasu-kun" for a festive carnival parade. On the evening of the 22nd, Ming Hwa Yuan Taiwanese Opera performs the annual production "Wu Song Fights the Tiger."
This year\'s festival combines smart tourism, with Pepper robot making a dance debut at the press conference. The Taipei Hot Spring Development Association announced special tech marketing for Beitou, with future plans to station Pepper robots at Beitou hotels for smart guest services. The exclusive "Hot Spring Witch GO!" App lets travelers discover Beitou deals and attractions via smartphone. The Lucky 7 promotion runs through November 27 - on every date with 7 (10/17, 10/27, 11/7, 11/17, 11/27), NT$10,000+ premium accommodation vouchers will be drawn. Show the app at food stalls for buy-1-get-1-free bathing, 85% off accommodations, and more.
2016 Taipei Hot Spring Festival. (Photo/Reporter Chien Yu-Ting)
During the festival, periodic traffic controls and south-side road closures near Xinbeitou MRT Station will be in effect. The organizer recommends taking public transportation. Parade routes on the 22nd (10:30-11:30 AM) and 23rd (1:30-2:30 PM) will require traffic control at the Beitou Guangming Road and Zhongshan Road intersection; drivers should slow down as directed.