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Nantou Beigang Creek Hot Spring Carnival kicks off in Guoxing
The Beigang Creek Hot Spring Carnival, the grand finale of the 2026 Nantou Hot Spring Season, commenced on October 31 at the Taiya Resort in Guoxing Township, Nantau County. The event, which has been held annually since 2002, attracted approximately 4,000 participants on its opening day.
Activities included stage performances, indigenous cultural exhibitions, local markets, and hot spring leisure activities. Singer Shen Wen-cheng performed at the event. To encourage tourism, Taiya Resort offered free admission to the public between 9:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Local officials, including Nantou County Government Tourism Bureau Deputy Director Wen Ming-chung and Chinese Hot Spring Tourism Association Chairman Li Hao-wei, attended the opening. The carnival aims to promote the Beigang Creek area, which is known for its sodium bicarbonate springs and integration of Hakka and indigenous cultures, to boost regional tourism, dining, and hospitality sectors.
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Beigang Creek · Chinese Hot Spring Tourism Association · Nantou County Government · Shen Wen-cheng · Taiya Resort
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Singer Shen Wen-cheng performed at the carnival. www.thehubnews.net
- [● 2 SOURCES] Taiya Resort provided free admission to the public from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on the day of the event. www.thehubnews.net
- [● 2 SOURCES] The carnival attracted nearly 4,000 people on its opening day. www.thehubnews.net
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Beigang Creek Hot Spring Carnival is the grand finale of the 2026 Nantou Hot Spring Season. www.thehubnews.net
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Beigang Creek Hot Spring Carnival has been held since 2002. www.thehubnews.net