New Taipei City Mayor Hou Yu-ih Leads Delegation to Hualien, Promoting County-City Exchange and Supporting Local Tourism
New Taipei City Government Tourism and Travel Department Press Release - August 19, 2024
New Taipei City Mayor Hou Yu-ih Leads Delegation to Hualien, Promoting County-City Exchange and Supporting Local Tourism
[New Taipei News] New Taipei City Mayor Hou Yu-ih led a delegation to Hualien from August 18 to 19 to bring assistance from New Taipei to Hualien in light of recent earthquakes and Typhoon Koinu's impact. The delegation aims to contribute to the recovery of Hualien's tourism and economy. The visit includes discussions with the Hualien County Government, on-site inspections of local tourism and economic activities, and the promotion of several collaborative initiatives.
Upon arriving in Hualien, Mayor Hou and the delegation immediately engaged with local life, beginning with a visit to the Golden Triangle Shopping District. There, they sampled Hualien's signature cuisine, including century-old Xinwei soy sauce and praised the freshness of Zhou's steamed dumplings. They also took a group photo in front of Deli Dried Tofu. In the afternoon, they visited the historic General's House to learn about Hualien's cultural preservation and tourism transformation. They then boarded a boat to observe whale-watching operations. In the evening, the delegation visited Dongdamen Night Market, where they interacted with local vendors and tasted various street foods. The next morning, the team prayed for the well-being of the locals at Hualien Shengtiangong Temple before participating in a discussion with the Hualien County Government. The talks focused on tourism revitalization and industrial cooperation, demonstrating New Taipei City's support for Hualien and laying the foundation for continued collaboration between the county and city.
New Taipei City's collaborative initiatives with Hualien encompass various aspects, including tourism, accommodation, agricultural product sales, and product promotion. The city's departments and New Taipei's travel industry plan to bring over 10,000 tourists to Hualien in the second half of the year. Additionally, discussions with lodging providers are underway to launch a "Stay in Hualien-Taitung, Enjoy New Taipei Accommodation Discounts" program. Visitors who present accommodation proof from Hualien or Taitung can enjoy discounts when staying in New Taipei. The related discount information will be announced on the New Taipei City Tourism website.
In terms of agricultural products, New Taipei City Fruit and Vegetable Marketing Co., Ltd., New Taipei City Farmers’ Association, and the city government plan to help market over 100,000 kilograms of Hualien pomelos. Furthermore, Hualien farmers have been specially invited to participate in New Taipei’s agricultural product fairs, successfully connecting 32 farmers who will provide 75 sales booths, giving Hualien's unique agricultural products more exposure. There will also be a dedicated section for Hualien products at major events such as the Fantasy City at Banqiao Fuzhong and the New Taipei Christmasland. The city will also assist in producing group purchase brochures for distribution to large companies and coordinate with 19 tourist factories to provide dedicated areas for selling Hualien specialties.
Mayor Hou emphasized that the cooperation between New Taipei City and Hualien County will continue, working together to enhance tourism and friendship, contributing to Hualien's reconstruction and development. Those interested in learning more can check related links for further information.
【This news release has been translated by ChatGPT.】
