The 2025 "Wai'ao Moonlight Night·Surf Market" will be held on August 16-17 at Waiao Beach!

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The "Waiao Moonlit Night·Wave Market" hosted by the Northeast Coast and Yilan Coast National Scenic Area Administration of the Tourism Administration of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications has been enthusiastically responded by tourists every year. This year (114), it will be grandly held on the beach in front of the Waiao Service Area from August 16th to 17th. A launch press conference was held today (8/6) at the Tourism Service Center of the Tourism Administration of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications. At the scene, there were special assistants Xiao Chengzuo of the service office of legislator Wu Zongxian, Director You Liyu of the Northeast Coast and Yilan Coast National Scenic Area Administration of the Tourism Administration of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications, Director Liu Shiming of the Tourism Service Center of the Tourism Administration of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications, Section Chief Fang Yanren of the Industry and Commerce Tourism Department of the Yilan County Government, Chairman Zhuo Zhihong of the Yilan County Tourism Association and industry partners of the Greater Northeast Coast Tourism Circle and other heavyweights who came to support in person and jointly raised the sail flag symbolizing the departure to kick off the event and invite tourists from all over Taiwan to come to the Waiao Beach in the Northeast Coast to spend the coolest midsummer night together with the sound of waves and the beat of music.

Director Yu Liyu of the Northeast and Yilan Coast National Scenic Area Administration of the Tourism Administration, Ministry of Transportation and Communications, stated that the "Wai'ao Moonlit Night·Surf Market" event has been well-received by visitors since its launch and has become a key annual event for the Administration. This year, the event will be expanded to include a two-day summer night extravaganza, embracing the principles of sustainable tourism and collaborating with local businesses. Special performances themed around Wai'ao and Guishan Island will be created, offering visitors an innovative and unique summer night experience. This year, the Administration will collaborate with travel agencies and Yilan accommodation providers to offer tours and accommodation packages, making it easier to participate in Wai'ao activities. We welcome visitors from all over the country to Wai'ao, Yilan, and experience the charm of the Northeast Coast coastline.

This year's (114) "Wai'ao Moonlight·Wave Market" is rich in content. In particular, it has joined hands with the well-known market brand "Haohao Hand Feeling Smile Market". Handcrafters and creative brands from all over Taiwan have set up a "Wave Market" with a rich ocean style on the beach, and invited partners from the Greater Northeast Coast Tourism Circle to exhibit and sell local specialty products and food. In addition, the art interactive area planned by the "Aqiu Pai Art Chill Vibe" art team on site offers DIY experiences such as feather wood panel painting, body painting, and playing with seals, allowing tourists to create their own island imprints of the Northeast Coast.

On the evening of August 16, a music evening called "Dancing Waves in the Moonlight" will be held at Waiao Beach with Guishan Island as the stage backdrop. Popular singers including Shawn Shangrong, Chen You, Zhang Ruofan, Wei Jiaying, Wu Wenfang, and Ideal Bastard will take turns performing, casting a layer of romantic light and shadow on the beach. On August 17, "Dancing Waves in the Island Shadow" will be jointly performed by the Fantu Art Performance Team and the Soon-to-Become-True Fire Dance Company. Through the interweaving of flames and light and shadow, it embodies the excitement of tradition and modernity, leaving people with a hot memory on the summer night in Toucheng.

During the event, travel agencies are collaborating to launch the "Railway Waves Tour," a rich itinerary combining cycling activities, qiangu culture, and coastal scenery. For just NT$499 per person, you can join this unique route, which transitions from a leisurely daytime stroll to an enchanting nighttime experience. During the day, admire the magnificent mountain and seascapes of the Northeast Coast, and in the evening, arrive at the "Wai'ao Moonlit Night·Waves Market" event site, where you'll experience a romantic journey amidst the interweaving of light, music, and waves. Ticket Information

This event is also partnering with eight Yilan accommodation providers to offer special accommodation packages or exclusive gifts. These include Jiaoxi No. 9 Hot Spring Hotel, Kaidu Plaza Hotel, Wushi Harbor OA Hotel, Lanyang Wushi Harbor Seaview Hotel, Cunque International Hot Spring Hotel, Chunhe Hotel, Zhongguan Jiaoxi Hotel, and Xueshan Hot Spring Resort. Staying at these hotels from August 16th to 17th will receive a limited-edition canvas bag voucher, redeemable at the market for a limited-edition commemorative canvas bag. Each provider also offers accommodation packages, which are welcome to be considered. More information

The "Wai'ao Moonlit Night and Wave Market" is a unique, large-scale event dedicated to every ocean lover. Visitors to Waiao can not only stay overnight and experience local Toucheng life, but also enjoy hot springs and nearby restaurants in Jiaoxi. Transportation is also a breeze. Besides taking the train to Waiao Station, there are also Taiwan Tours - Yilan Northeast Coastline, Zhuangwei Sand Dunes, and Taiwan Bay Viewing Yilan package tours. All of these offer convenient access to Waiao, where visitors can enjoy the chill Northeast Coast amidst moonlight and waves. For more event information, please visit the "Northeast Coast Tourism Information Website" or the "Friends of the Northeast Coast" fan page.