The flowering of the Tabebuia rosea creates a romantic sea of flowers! Experience day and night ecology at Liuqiu Hot Spring Resort, an essential activity for families during the Qingming Festival holiday.
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Kaohsiung's Liugui welcomes the blooming season of the purple trumpet tree, where visitors can enjoy a romantic sea of pink flowers and participate in hot spring resort activities. From March 29 to May 31, the Baolai and Bulao hot spring areas will host the "New Retro Tour in Liugui," featuring diverse activities such as ecological tours, concerts, and DIY experiences, suitable for all ages. Liugui attracts a large number of tourists with its precious natural landscapes and cultural sites, and it is famous for its "beauty hot spring." The long holiday is a great opportunity for family outings, allowing everyone to enjoy the leisurely charm of the mountain town.
During the blooming season of the silk floss tree, you absolutely cannot miss the pink sea of flowers in Liugui, Kaohsiung. Here, you can not only enjoy the beautiful flower fields but also arrange a hot spring vacation itinerary. Additionally, there are rich activities such as ecological tours, concerts, and DIY experiences, allowing tourists of all ages to fully enjoy their vacation fun!
The silk floss trees in the Liugui mountain area attract a large number of tourists every year come to admire the flowers. The Kaohsiung City Government Tourism Bureau, in collaboration with the local tourism and leisure association, will hold the "Liugui Retro and Trendy Tour" event from March 29 to May 31 at Baolai and Bulao Hot Spring Area, offering two day and night ecological tour routes, along with a retro music party and a mountain city water park that children love as part of a series of activities.
If you make a reservation with ten partnered hot spring operators, you can enjoy a DIY experience and special souvenirs. Furthermore, if you spend more than NT$2,000 at the shops, you can enjoy discounts. Everyone is very welcome to come to Liugui Mountain City to enjoy soaking in hot springs and viewing the flowers while experiencing the phytoncide of nature.
According to statistics from the Tourism Bureau, over 69.23 million visits are expected to Kaohsiung in 2024, demonstrating that its diverse tourism resources have become a top choice for travelers in Taiwan.
In addition to urban attractions, eastern Kaohsiung is known as the "back garden of Kaohsiung," boasting rich natural resources. Liugui not only has hot springs, silk floss trees, and plum blossoms, but it is also the birthplace of Kaohsiung's indigenous camellias. Additionally, there are many precious natural landscapes and cultural and religious sites in the area, including Shenhui Tiantai Mountain, Dihuan Temple, and Shiba Luohan Mountain. During the Children's Day holiday, it is a great opportunity to travel with family and friends. The Tourism Bureau and the Liugui Tourism and Leisure Association will recommend the beautiful scenery of eastern Kaohsiung to domestic and international tourists to experience the charm of the Baolai Bulao Hot Spring Area together.
The hot springs in Liugui are famous for their weak alkaline sodium bicarbonate water, leaving the skin smooth and youthful after bathing, hence being called the "beauty bath." The area has previously won the "Taiwan Good Hot Spring - Golden Spring Award" for the best value!
From April 4 to 5, a retro music party will be held at the plaza in front of Baolai Flower Viewing Hot Spring Park and Qingyixuan Garden Restaurant, where nostalgic and modern music elements will intertwine, creating a lively musical atmosphere for travelers of all ages, allowing visitors to enjoy the joyful ambiance of the mountain city during the holidays.
The Kaohsiung Tourism Bureau pointed out that in order to give people a deeper understanding of the unique natural environment of Liugui, they specially planned day and night ecological tour itineraries. The daytime "Basalanxi Waterfall Secret Journey" will lead visitors along the trails to observe the rich ecology. Meanwhile, the nighttime "Baolai Night Adventure" will guide tourists into the ancient roads of Pulai Creek to explore historical culture and appreciate the beautiful scenery of the night ecology.
Moreover, the firefly viewing season in Namasha begins on March 21. This year, the results of firefly rehabilitation have been significant, and visitors will be able to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the mountain shining with lights.
Not only that, but people can also go to the Indigenous Products Market to experience harvesting dragon beard vegetables, and tourists are welcome to stay in legal lodgings or camp in Namasha to deeply experience the local indigenous culture.
From May 3 to 31, anyone who spends over NT$500 in the Liugui area can enjoy free access to the "Mountain City Water Park." The first weekend of the event will also feature a nostalgic market, offering local specialty products like nostalgic toys and retro items.