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Taiwan is uniquely endowed with many types of springs, including cold, hot, turbid, and submarine springs. Taiwan is world-renowned for its spring resorts. The “Hot Spring and Fine-Cuisine Carnival" is popular with both local and foreign tourists. This is an annual event that promotes hot spring tourism in autumn and winter.

Christmasland in New Taipei City began as a local event in 2011. It is now known internationally as well. It offers a joyful Christmas atmosphere, and helps promote local economic development.

The Maolin National Scenic Area in Gaoping Mountain is famous near and far for its "Purple Butterfly Valley." This is rated as a 3-star eco attraction by the Green Michelin Guide. The "Biennial Butterfly Beauty Festival" is an annual festival held from November to March of the following year. Over these months, thousands of purple butterflies cross the ocean to live in this valley, creating a famous butterfly valley viewing event.

The two historic cedars that stand in front of the Lishan Hotel were used to create the "Tallest Christmas Tree in Taiwan" event. The lighting and decorations combined local aboriginal elements of Guguan’s Lishan District. Special performances also helped to highlight the beauty of the Lishan Valley Pass.

Since it was first held in 1986, the annual Taipei Marathon has become an important international event. It integrates sport with an opportunity to explore Taipei City. The event is certified by the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races and has received the World Athletics Elite Label. It was the first urban marathon event in Taiwan to obtain label certification.

The Chiayi International Band Festival began in 1993 as a music festival with performances by five school orchestras. Its breadth and participation have expanded since then, and it now combines performing arts, music culture, organized street performances, large-scale evening parties, and indoor and outdoor concerts. The event lasts for two weeks, and it is has become one of Chiayi City’s most distinctive cultural activities.

A large-scale performance event will be held at the City Hall Square in front of the Taipei City Hall. Well-known local and foreign artists and performance groups will perform. This will be paired with the famous Taipei 101 New Year countdown show, which is shared by people from around the world.

Taichung’s Mazu belief is unique. It is famous as the starting point for a 340-km pilgrimage carrying the Taoist goddess Mazu. Believers accompany the procession on foot. Combined with 12 century-old palaces and temples in Taichung City. Mazu beliefs and cultural activities of various regions are integrated, promoting Mazu culture to the international stage and attracting cultural pilgrims from around the world to experience the beauty of the folk beliefs.

First held in 1999, New Taipei City’s Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival has helped enhance Taiwan’s international profile. This local folk festival attracts visitors from near and far. The international media that have praised the event include CNN, the Discovery Channel, and National Geographic Magazine. Reader's Digest named it as one of 40 places to visit before you are 40.

The book exhibition uses various themes to attract the public, and each country takes turns serving as host. Publishing houses from various countries participate, providing for excellent opportunities for cultural sharing and interaction.