Taiwan PASS Lantern Festival Edition launches Saturday

TAIPEI (TVBS News) — The Tourism Bureau (觀光署) announced on Tuesday (Feb. 10) that it will release a limited edition "Taiwan PASS Lantern Festival Edition" on Saturday (Feb. 14), aiming to attract more tourists to the Taiwan Lantern Festival. The festival will take place in Chiayi County from March 3-15, featuring a main exhibition area and a county government exhibition area.

The "Taiwan PASS Lantern Festival Edition" will combine a Taiwan Railways three-day pass with a choice of one local transportation option from 14 selections, including metro systems, Tourist Shuttle (台灣好行), and Alishan Forest Railway (阿里山林鐵). Additionally, it will offer tickets to one of seven popular attractions in Chiayi, such as Alishan National Forest Recreational Area (阿里山國家森林遊樂區), Southern Branch of the National Palace Museum (國立故宮博物院南部院區), and Tanayiku (達娜伊谷).


Tourists who purchase this pass from Saturday to March 15 will receive complimentary tickets to attractions in Chiayi, encouraging them to explore beyond the festival. The Tourism Bureau hopes this initiative will extend trips into a "3 days, 2 nights in-depth domestic travel," boosting local accommodation, dining, and spending, thereby enhancing the overall tourism benefits of the festival. Since its launch in 2024, Taiwan PASS has sold over 33,000 sets, showcasing its convenience as a multi-use ticket.