The vessel arrived at Donggang Fish Market amid firecrackers, where Pingtung County Magistrate Chou Chun-mi (周春米), American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) Kaohsiung Branch Chief Neil Gibson, and other officials boarded to mark the catch. The tuna measured 214 cm in length and weighed 190 kg.

Domestic airfare prices have remained unchanged for 26 years, with current one-way tickets on the Kaohsiung–Hualien route priced at NT$2,329. Despite this, demand has remained weak, with Chen noting that rail travel offers a competitive alternative.

The preview featured a “Face-to-Face with Dinosaurs” experience produced by the Japanese animatronics team DINO-A-LIVE. The performance utilized precision mechanical engineering and puppetry to simulate the breathing, movement, and expressions of life-sized dinosaurs.

The ship is scheduled to arrive in Kaohsiung at 2:30 PM, giving passengers the afternoon and evening to explore attractions. With a 10:30 PM departure, visitors can also experience the city’s night markets and local food scene.

While Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport remained the primary entry point, handling over 75% of all passenger traffic, Kaohsiung International Airport recorded the strongest growth among Taiwan’s major airports. Passenger volume at Kaohsiung reached 5.727 million in 2025, up 23.3% from the previous year.

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The new fleet, known locally as the N700ST, is expected to begin rolling out from July. To support the transition, THSR said it is expanding and reconfiguring its core maintenance hub, which handles bogie inspections, major overhauls, and train assembly.

To encourage the use of public transport, transfer discounts will also be offered. Travelers using electronic tickets who transfer within 10 hours from national highway buses, TRA, or HSR to local bus services will receive a free basic fare or one free segment. Some designated “Happy Bus” routes will be free of charge.

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The city hopes to position Kaohsiung’s mountainous regions as a key domestic tourism draw, particularly as interest in camping and outdoor recreation grows.