Are you feeling disappointed that you are unable to travel abroad due to the coronavirus pandemic? You shouldn’t! There are so many beautiful destinations and exciting festivals to visit in Taiwan this summer!
The China Post以下特別介紹全台三大必參加夏日活動。
The China Post has selected three special events unfolding this time of the year, and more if your desired destination is already fully booked!
新北福隆沙雕藝術季｜Fulong International Sand Sculpture Festival
在東北角鹽寮至福隆一帶有著名的福隆海灘，同時這裡也是北台灣著名的露營地。
Located on the outskirts of New Taipei City, Fulong Village (福隆) features a very famous beach and campground in northern Taiwan.
According to the Tourism Bureau, Fulong Beach boasts clear seawater and a long, soft beach, making the area a perfect destination for exciting sea activities, such as sailing and surfing.
福隆海水浴場附近的雙溪河水面平靜，成為從事戲水、帆船、獨木舟等水上運動的絕佳地點。
In addition, the calm and sheltered water of the Shuangxi River (雙溪河) adjacent to the area provides an ideal location for windsurfing, canoeing, and other non-motor powered boating activities.
▲新北福隆沙雕藝術季｜Fulong International Sand Sculpture Festival (Courtesy of Fulong International Sand Sculpture Festival Official Website)綿延三公里長的黃金沙灘被世界沙雕協會鑑定為台灣最適合沙雕的場所，也是台灣大型戶外沙雕季的創始地點。
During this season, the “Fulong International Sand Sculpture Festival” (福隆國際沙雕藝術季) takes place on the beach, stretching as long as 3 kilometers with golden sand.
The “World Sand Sculpting Academy recognizes Fulong Beach” is the perfect place for sand sculpture in Taiwan.
沙雕季每年邀請來自世界各國的沙雕好手創作壯觀作品，吸引專業攝影師、遊客到此欣賞世界級作品。
Domestic and foreign sand sculptors are invited to create professional sand sculptures, attracting many tourists every year for visits and photoshoots.
How to get there? | 活動時間：2020-05-30~2020-09-30 ｜When is the event? May 30, 2020 – September 30, 2020
Penghu, also known as the Pescadores Islands, is an archipelago of 90 islands in the Taiwan Strait. A particular highlight of the summer season, “The Penghu Fireworks Festival”（澎湖國際海上花火節) takes place near the Penghu Guanyin Temple, allowing you to enjoy a spectacular fireworks display over the vast ocean sky.
由於煙火施放地點與觀眾觀賞區只有約300公尺距離，你可以近距離欣賞煙火。
Because the viewing areas are located just 300 meters away from where the fireworks are set, you can enjoy the thrill of stunning fireworks in a safe setting.
▲2020澎湖國際海上花火節｜Penghu Fireworks Festival（Courtesy of Penghu County Government/澎湖縣政府)然而，澎湖當然不只有煙火，來到這可以探訪絕美海港、得天獨厚的自然景觀，並大啖新鮮海產。來到澎湖，你可以租借摩托車遊覽附近相連島嶼，或是登船跳島玩遍附近各個小島。
Penghu is so much more than just the fireworks festival though. During the day, you can enjoy beautiful harbors, natural scenery, and fresh seafood. You can also rent scooters to ride around the connected islands or board ferries to be transported to the various remote islands.
Now is an excellent time to fly to Penghu, with Taiwan’s domestic airlines Mandarin Airlines (華信航空), a subsidiary of the China Airlines Group, and UNI Air (立榮航空), a subsidiary of EVA Air, flying large international jets on these short flights between Taiwan and Penghu.
想了解更多國內班機資訊、如何訂到CP值最高可參考The China Post詳細報導。
Read this popular article to learn more about the benefits of flying domestically now and tips to select the optimal aircraft type.
How to get there? |活動時間：2020-07-06~2020-09-03｜When is the event? July 6, 2020 – September 3, 2020
2020臺灣國際熱氣球嘉年華｜Taiwan International Balloon Festival
提到必訪嘉年華當然不能錯過一年一度台東國際熱氣球嘉年華。
Moving down the East Coast of Taiwan, more natural scenery and fresh air can be found in Taitung, where the Taiwan International Balloon Festival (2020臺灣國際熱氣球嘉年華) takes place.
You can see colorful balloons on display in Tatung’s magnificent mountain ranges and even take a hot air balloon flight.
▲2020臺灣國際熱氣球嘉年華｜Taiwan International Balloon Festival熱氣球嘉年華被列為全球12大熱氣球嘉年華之一，每年夏季吸引超過百萬名遊客到此體驗。
The event has been named one of the top 12 hot air balloon festivals worldwide by the Travel Channel and attracts almost a million visitors each summer.
▲2020臺灣國際熱氣球嘉年華｜Taiwan International Balloon Festival來到好山好水的台東，一定要去看看遠近馳名的「伯朗大道」，可以選擇愜意地在金黃稻田中騎腳踏車兜風，取景拍各種網美照。
Those who love biking or taking photos can also visit “Mr. Brown Avenue” (伯朗大道).
Described as a “green road of paradise,” scenes have often been filmed here, including for Star Alliance member EVA Air’s famous “I See You” advertisement. In fact, during the autumn season, the rice fields turn into a stunning golden color.
How to get there? | 活動時間：2020-07-11~2020-08-30｜When is the event? July 11, 2020 – August 30, 2020
