# Economic and cultural activity in Chiayi

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/economic-and-cultural-activity-in-chiayi
> Updated: 2026-09-29T03:45:31.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Chiayi has experienced a period of increased economic and cultural activity through various local initiatives. In mid-September, the Chiayi City Shopping Festival reported significant consumer spending, with registered invoice amounts approaching 800 million TWD. Concurrently, Chiayi County reached a milestone in urban development with the topping-out ceremony for ‘Fule Anju,’ a social housing project in Minxiong Township expected to provide 630 units by 2028.

Following these developments, the Chiayi City Light Festival drew over 540,000 visitors during the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday. The event contributed to a high local hotel occupancy rate of 82.07%, the highest in Taiwan for that period, and saw a notable increase in the use of YouBike rental services.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-29: Chiayi City Light Festival attracts 540,000 visitors

The 2026 Chiayi City Light Festival drew 540,000 visitors during the Mid-Autumn holiday, driving Chiayi City's hotel occupancy to a nation-leading 82.07%.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chiayi-city-light-festival-attracts-540000-visitors

### 2026-09-16: Chiayi economic activity rises with shopping festival and new social housing milestone

Chiayi City's shopping festival approaches 800 million TWD in spending, while Chiayi County celebrates the topping-out of its first social housing project, Fule Anju, slated for 2028 completion.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chiayi-economic-activity-rises-with-shopping-festival-and-new-social-housing-milestone

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