The 2026 Northeast Coast Wai'ao Moonlit Night will be held on August 22-23! Connecting the Cinque Terre villages, music, markets, fire dances, and slow travel, we invite you to spend the most romantic summer night in the Northeast Coast.

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The "2026 Northeast Coast Wai'ao Moonlit Night," organized by the Northeast Coast and Yilan Coast National Scenic Area Administration (hereinafter referred to as the Northeast Coast Administration) of the Tourism Administration, Ministry of Transportation and Communications, will be held on August 22nd and 23rd at Wai'ao Beach in Yilan. A press conference was held today (August 7th) to launch the event. Guests included Director Yu Li-yu of the Northeast Coast Administration, Director Chen Yu-chuan of the Tourism Service Center of the Tourism Administration, Deputy Director Chi Teng-lian of the Yilan County Government's Department of Industry, Commerce and Tourism, Chairman Cho Chih-hung of the Yilan County Tourism Association, Chief Consultant Chang Ching-lai of the Greater Northeast Coast Tourism Area, and industry partners who showed their enthusiastic support. The press conference opened the event with the theme "Lighting Up the Lights and Releasing the Pulse of a Coastal Summer Night," inviting people from all over the country to visit the Northeast Coast this summer and experience the romantic charm of the mountains and sea.

Illuminating Lights and Shadows, Unleashing the Pulse of a Summer Coastal Night - Launch Ceremony

Director Yu Li-yu of the Northeast Coast National Scenic Area Administration stated that the Northeast Coast National Scenic Area Administration has been actively promoting sustainable tourism and nighttime tourism in recent years. This year, it won the Bronze Award at the "2026 Second Taiwan Tourism Sustainability Award" and has been selected as one of the "Top 100 Green Destinations in the World" for ten consecutive years. It is also the only tourist destination in Taiwan to receive the "International Green Destination Gold Award", demonstrating the outstanding achievements of the Northeast Coast in sustainable tourism.

Now in its fifth year, the Wai'ao Moonlit Night event combines local industries, culture, and natural landscapes to offer four main themes: "Moonlight Melody with the Tide," "Flame Dance with the Island," "Wave Market," and "Railway Wave Mini-Trip." A new addition is the "Five Cinque Terre Stamp Collection Project and Marine Craft Experience," inviting travelers to explore the five settlements of Shicheng, Dali, Daxi, Gengfang, and Wai'ao, learning about fishing village culture and experiencing the purest human landscapes and marine charm of the Northeast Coast.

This year's Wave Market continues to bring together distinctive brands and local delicacies from the Northeast Coast tourist area, and has invited the well-known market brand Temperature Time Market to jointly create a unique market with a marine theme. The marine-themed craft experience allows local teams to guide visitors in creating their own unique works using marine elements, conveying the concept of environmental sustainability. The Cinque Terre stamp collection activity connects the distinctive features of each settlement, allowing visitors to gradually piece together the coastal scenery of the Cinque Terre in the Northeast Coast during their travels.

The two-day event also features a variety of stage performances. On August 22, "Moonlight Melody with the Tide" will feature a series of performances by popular singers such as Good Band, OUBA MUSIC (Jin Lin, Lin Naba), Wu Wenfang, Chen You CHENYO, Xu Weixiang, and Yang Suhao, creating the most romantic summer night concert accompanied by the waves and moonlight. On August 23, "Flame Dance with the Island" will be headlined by Golden Melody Award winner Sun Shumei, and will be combined with the Coming-to-Be Fire Dance Troupe and Fan Tu Performing Arts to present a stunning visual feast through the interplay of flames, light and shadow and waves, adding the most exciting artistic charm to the night in Wai'ao.

In addition, this year we continue to partner with travel agencies to launch the "Railway Waves Mini-Tour," priced at only NT$699 per person. The itinerary connects the Old Caoling Tunnel, the traditional fishing culture, and the beautiful coastal scenery. From admiring the magnificent mountains and sea of the Northeast Coast during the day to strolling along the "Northeast Coast Wai'ao Moonlit Night" in the evening, enjoy a romantic day trip amidst music and the sound of waves.

This event also collaborates with 14 accommodation providers in Yilan to launch limited-time accommodation packages, including Kaito Plaza Hotel, Wushi Harbor OA HOTEL, Lanyang Wushi Harbor Seaview Hotel, Toucheng Leisure Farm, Langju Cultural Tourism, Kailan Travel, Jiaoxi No. 9 Hot Spring Hotel, Cunque International Hot Spring Hotel, Chuantang Spring Flagship Store, Chunhe Hotel, Zhongguan Jiaoxi Hotel, Xueshan Hot Spring Resort, Jiaoxi Qingchi Cultural Hot Spring Hotel, and Jiaoxi-Diwang Travel. Guests staying at any of these hotels from August 22nd to August 23rd will receive a voucher, which can be redeemed for a limited-edition eco-friendly bag at the market.

"2026 Wai'ao Moonlit Night in the Northeast Coast" is not only a summer extravaganza combining music, markets, and art, but also aims to connect the Cinque Terre villages, leading travelers to explore local culture and savor life. We sincerely invite people from all over the country to come to Wai'ao, Yilan, from August 22nd to 23rd, and experience the most romantic and chill summer night in the Northeast Coast under the moonlight, with the waves and music.

[Railway Waves Mini-Trip Registration Information]:
Yanxing Tianxia International Travel Agency
Yi Rong International Travel Agency

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