Within hours, social media users responded to the delay with comments emphasizing caution and respect for environmental conditions.

One standout section features translations from the Philippines, with more than 70 versions represented from that country alone. Visitors can also find multiple Chinese translations, along with portions of the Bible rendered in Taiwan’s Indigenous languages.

The Ocean Fuji cruise ship (海洋富士號) canceled its scheduled January 22 arrival at Taichung Port (台中港), once again dashing hopes for the city, which has waited nearly seven years for a cruise ship to dock.

Hotels themselves propose the registered maximum price when submitting pricing for record. The local authority reviews the submission for formality and compliance, but does not set or “approve” an arbitrary cap based on economic fairness. Authorities may reject filings for procedural issues, but they do not set price levels based on “market fairness.”

People in the city may have finally gotten used to seeing a tram/train glide through city streets.

Beyond the food, the event has created a significant spillover effect for nearby attractions, with hotels and small shops in the city center reporting nearly full capacity.

The Kaohsiung City Government said the Sunshine Island Vibe Fest will return March 6–8, 2026, with activities planned at Central Park and Kaohsiung Main Station, marking the festival’s first dual-venue format.

One Threads user said a room that normally costs around NT$2,000 per night appeared to rise to NT$18,000 after midnight, accusing hotels of exploiting demand and calling on city authorities to investigate.

The operator spent three years drilling to a depth of about 995 meters, where workers struck geothermal water measuring 42 degrees Celsius. Laboratory testing confirmed the source as a bicarbonate spring, commonly known in Taiwan as a “beauty spring” due to its mineral content.

The state-run operator said international cruise traffic has fully rebounded from the pandemic, with 567 cruise ship calls last year carrying approximately 1.16 million passengers, surpassing pre-COVID levels.