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Countdown to the Summer Indie Music Festival: Gongliao Nearby Attractions and Transportation Information

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Press Release from the New Taipei City Tourism and Travel Department, 11th July, 2024
Countdown to the Summer Indie Music Festival: Gongliao Nearby Attractions and Transportation Information
 
[New Taipei City News] The 2024 New Taipei City River and Ocean Music Season, featuring the Ho-hai-yan Rock Festival, is set to take place next week from July 19th to 21st. Don't miss out on the surrounding activities and transportation information! While attending the Ho-hai-yan Rock Festival, you can also explore the scenic spots in the Northeast Coast. Let's enjoy Gongliao together this summer!

Upholding the core spirit of the Ocean Music Festival, the New Taipei City Government supports original music and diverse musical styles. In addition to the three-day lineup of major performers, there will also be the highly anticipated "Ocean Indie Music Awards." The top 10 bands that emerged from the preliminary competitions—including Feed the Pig, Amphibious, Chaotic Intertwining, Wandering Age Club, Slowing Oscillation, No Time Like the Present, Crazy Duke, Kingdom of Rain, SADOG, and DrunkMonk (listed in random order)—will battle it out on stage on July 20th.

During the three-day music festival, you can also enjoy free admission to the Fulong International Sand Sculpture Art Festival, which this year collaborates with LINE FRIENDS and runs until October 13th. In addition to the exciting activities of the Ocean Festival, the 2024 Fulong Life Festival, organized by the Northeast Coast and Yilan Coast National Scenic Area, also offers a series of summer events, including themed bicycle rides, grass concerts, and seaside markets. Come and experience the most beautiful coastal scenery, and enjoy the best life experiences and memories!

The New Taipei City Tourism and Travel Department also recommends visiting nearby Northeast Coast attractions. Rent a bicycle next to Fulong Train Station for a ride along the Old Caoling Circular Bike Path, or take a railway bike ride at Shen'ao to enjoy the sea breeze. Especially in July and August, there are additional evening rides, making it a top choice for a night date. Other nearby attractions include Longdong Bay Ocean Park, a natural and officially designated sea swimming area by the Tourism Bureau, where you can safely enjoy the ocean. The Longdong Bay Cape Trail is gentle and suitable for family walks, offering views of the azure sea and magnificent geological landscapes. You can also visit Magang Fishing Harbor and Mao'ao Fishing Village to learn about natural ecology and fishing village culture, and savor delicacies like nine-hole abalone and seafood vermicelli, satisfying your taste buds. Welcome everyone to chill in Gongliao this summer!

In response to the expected crowds for the Ho-hai-yan Rock Festival, the Tourism and Travel Department will provide free shuttle buses from July 19th (Friday) to July 21st (Sunday) from 13:30 to 21:00 (last return bus at 22:30). The route will be from Aodi Baseball Field to Fulong Beach. Additionally, during the festival, Taiwan Railways will add or enhance express train services between Taipei and Fulong. To accommodate the festival, flexible traffic control measures will be implemented from 8:00 to 22:00 at the following locations: the junction of Provincial Highway 2 and 2B, Fulong Street entrance on Provincial Highway 2, Azure Boulevard entrance, and Ling Jiou Mountain entrance. The New Taipei City Tourism and Travel Department urges the public to take the train to the festival site. For more event information, please visit the relevant links.

【This news release has been translated by ChatGPT.】

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