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The only long swim in southern Taiwan "2024 Hutoupi Water and Green - Swimming across Hutoupi" will be held on 10/13, and registration is open from now on! 2024/08/26
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The Hutoupi Scenic Area in Xinhua, Tainan, is known as Taiwan's largest reservoir and is one of the first choice attractions for citizens to travel in the countryside. In order to provide healthy and safe water recreation activities, encourage people to exercise, and attract tourists to travel along the mountain tourist corridor, The Tainan City Government Tourism Bureau held the Hutoupi Swimming Crossing for the first time in 2012. It attracted more than 800 swimmers and was a full house. The response was enthusiastic and well received. Amid the enthusiastic expectations of the public, the "2024 Hutou Pi Water and Green - Swimming across Hutou Pi" event will be held again on October 13. Mayor Huang Weizhe announced a number of optimization measures for this year's event, launching three exclusive swim ferry package tours, and simultaneously marketing related attractions in the city. The activities are rich and exciting. We remind everyone to register as early as possible to avoid missing out on the only swimming ferry activity in southern Taiwan.

The Tainan City Government’s Tourism and Tourism Bureau held a press conference today (26th) to promote the event. It was hosted by Mayor Huang Weizhe, Director of the Tourism and Tourism Bureau Lin Guohua, Director of the Sports Bureau Chen Liangqian, Councilors Hsu Chi-chun, Councilman Li Weizhi, Councilor Li Qiwei, Councilor Zhu Zhengxuan and various legislators, Representatives from the Councilor Service Office, Lin Zhihan Jizheng from the Siraya National Scenic Area Management Office, and Wu Jinxi, District Mayor of Xinhua District, together with Chairman Wu Juntai of the Tainan City Hotel Business Association, Chairman Zhou Rongtang of the Tainan B&B Cultural Development Association, and Tainan City Hospitality and Tourism Education Association Chairman Zhou Lifeng, Chairman Cai Renhui of Tainan City Fucheng Cultural Tourism Industry Association, Chairman Lin Xiantang of Tainan Siraya Tourism Industry Association and Tainan Hot Spring Association, Chairman Liang Jinsheng of Tainan City Promotion Tourism Factory Development Association, Tainan City Nan 168 Industrial Tourism Development Chairman of the Association Lin Boxi, Chairman of Tainan City Leisure Agriculture Development Association Lin Chaoming, Chairman of Tainan City Cultural Tourism Souvenir Industry Development Association Zhang Qingzhong, former President of the Adult Swimming Association of the Republic of China Zhang Wenlong and former President of Zhuang Yichang District, Southern District, Representatives from public associations such as the China Marine Tourism Promotion and Agricultural Characteristics Promotion Association, the Aquatic Sports Association of the Republic of China, and the Tainan Tourism Business Association came to jointly announce the good news that registration for the event will be open from now on, and we look forward to the participation of people across the country.

Mayor Huang Weizhe said that Hutou Pi is the first reservoir in Taiwan. It has a history of more than 180 years and continues to perform its irrigation function. The "Hutou Pi with the Moon" is one of the eight scenic spots in southern Japan. In order to let more people understand the tiger The beauty of Toupi is that in addition to walking around Hutoupi in the Hutoupi Park, it is also a good choice to participate in the swimming crossing activity in Hutoupi. The trial results last year were very successful. This year, we will optimize according to the suggestions of last year’s event, and we hope that swimmers will have more fun. A good experience. Hutoupi Scenic Area has the largest camping site in southern Taiwan. October is suitable for camping. This event also offers lazy camping packages. Everyone is welcome to stay in Hutoupi for one night and enjoy the moon view and sunrise. , take a look at the lake and water color of Hutoupi. Sensing the enthusiasm of representatives from various units at the event, the mayor increased the number of applicants from 800 to 1,000, hoping that more people could participate.

Lin Guohua, director of the Tourism Bureau, said that this is the second year that the swimming crossing event has been held. In addition to optimizing the launching platform and shower facilities, a chip has also been added so that swimmers who have completed the swimming crossing can download their own swimming results, breaking other Swimming activities require groups of more than 5 people. The threshold has been lowered to 3 or more people. Qualified friends are welcome to form a team to sign up and have fun traveling around Tainan with family and friends, enjoying swimming surrounded by Hutoupi waterscape. Swim fun. In addition, in order to provide swimmers and accompanying family and friends with more convenient travel options, this year we have specially launched three package tours for swimming across Hutoupi, including the "Ancient City Tour" tour, which will take you to Anping, Nan, Zhongxi, and Xinhua District and other historical Tainan attractions to experience the baptism of ancient culture; the "Drama Chasing Experience" tour takes you on a ride to many movie and drama shooting spots such as Houbi, Liujia, Shanhua, and Xinhua District, allowing you to transform into a star-chasing star , immersively experience the joys and sorrows of the characters in the play; there is also a "Lazy Camping" package, which means you don't need to prepare camping equipment or set up a tent, and you can just come and stay in Hutoupi with your luggage.

The Tourism Bureau stated that the registration fee for this event is 750 yuan per person (including swimming cap, activity towel, 100 yuan discount coupon, and admission ticket). After swimming ashore, swimmers are welcome to take the discount coupon issued to visit the "Water and Green Market". Replenish your energy and purchase agricultural products. In order to provide you with more consumption choices, the number of market stalls has been specially increased this year. Please feel free to eat and buy boldly. After leaving the park, you can also visit Linjia Gardening, Dakeng Leisure Farm, and Dakeng Leisure Farm along Market Road 168 after leaving the park. Lingering Garden Landscape Art, Guagua Garden Sweet Potato Ecological Story Museum, Homeland Coffee, Wangjia Smoked Lamb, Dongcheng Soy Sauce... and other famous tourist attractions and shops for sightseeing tours, tasting delicious food and purchasing local souvenirs. You can also visit the Damejiang Cultural Park Visit Xinhua Old Street, Wude Hall, Yang Kui Memorial Hall, and other historical attractions to feel the cultural charm of Xinhua.

For swimmers who like to plan their own itinerary, Xinhua also has many accommodation options, such as Tainan. Shanju 166, Laojie 168 B&B, Jinlong Hot Spring Hotel, Green Hug, Shanzhuang Bieye, Jinchun Hotel, Yuanguju, etc. The tourism and accommodation industry allows swimmers from afar to plan their own itineraries and accommodations. For more information on tourism and accommodation, please visit the "Taiwan Travel and Accommodation Network" (https://www.taiwanstay.net.tw/TSA/web_page/TSA010100.jsp) For more information, please go to the official website of the "2024 Hutoupi Water and Green - Swimming across Hutoupi" event. A thoughtful reminder that the registration period for the event is from 12:30 on August 26 to 12:00 on September 25 (the registration date for the tour is until 12:00 on September 8). You are welcome to register early to avoid missing out on this opportunity.

Exclusive discount for the 2024 Hutoupi Water and Green-Swimming Crossing Hutoupi Event: (with the successful registration notice)
  1. Dakeng Leisure Farm:
    (1) Admission: Half ticket discount during 10/12-10/13.
    (2) Check-in: 10% off on 10/12; 30% off on 10/13.
    (3) Dining: Free tickets for reservations of 10 people sharing a meal between 10/12 and 10/13.
    (4) Yongdu discount coupons can be used at the farm.

  2. Success Soy Sauce (Xinhua Store): Enjoy 10% off.
  3. Lin Family Gardening (mobile phone): Enjoy 10% off on food and beverages (until 8/31).
  4. Guaguayuan Sweet Potato Ecological Story Museum: Enjoy 10% off on 10/13 (except for special offers). .
  5. Street Hall Heritage Restaurant: Enjoy 5% discount.
  6. Zhidian New Fashion Restaurant: 10% service fee waived.
  7. Jinlong Hot Spring Hotel: enjoy 10% discount.
  8. Laojie 168 B&B: enjoy 10% discount on room rates.
  9. Little Taro: Enjoy 10% off on iced drinks.

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