Taiwan's Solar Festival Invites Canadians to Experience the Island's Vibrant Summer Celebrations
VANCOUVER, BC, June 25, 2025 /CNW/ -- The Taiwan Tourism Administration is proud to present the 2025 Solar Festival, a series of events celebrating Taiwan's rich cultural heritage and natural beauty. Running until September, travelers from around the world are invited to experience a season filled with music, art, tradition, and community spirit across the island.
Highlights of the 2025 Summer Festival Series
Solar Festival in Dapeng Bay
This year's Solar Festival launches at the scenic Dapeng Bay Binwan Pier with an exciting mix of water activities, icy treats, and immersive travel experiences, built around the themes of aquatic adventure, chilled indulgences, and scenic railway journeys. A destination known for its thrilling water sports like windsurfing, the site also offers 13 distinctive icy desserts, each representing a unique tourism region in Taiwan. The festivities also feature a lively stamp rally zone, pop-up performances, and an interactive travel wall that engages all five senses—sight, taste, touch, sound, and movement—highlighting the vibrant essence of summer in Taiwan.
Summer Refreshments for Every Palate
Situated along the Tropic of Cancer at 23.5°N, Taiwan is renowned for its dramatic landscapes, rich biodiversity, and a climate that spans tropical and subtropical zones—making it one of the most mountain-dense and flavor-rich islands in the world. This natural bounty has fostered internationally acclaimed high mountain teas, award-winning coffees, and an iconic culture of shaved ice and soft-serve treats. As temperatures rise, the island comes alive with refreshing flavors—from cold-brewed teas and aromatic iced coffees to fruit-infused soft serves and shaved ice topped with local ingredients. Visitors can enjoy these delights while exploring a lineup of signature summer events, including:
Yehliu Stone Light - Night Visit to the Queen from June 28 to July 13, at Yehliu Geopark
Tri-Mountain Cool - Off Festival taking place from July 1 to July 31 at various visitor centers across the Tri-Mountain National Scenic Area
Alishan Four Seasons Tea Journey - Summer Tea Gathering on July 5 at Dinghu Ecological Park
Additional Summer Events Across Taiwan
Beyond the major highlights, Taiwan's summer calendar is packed with other regional festivals, activities, and special offers:
Dadaocheng Summer Festival — Fireworks and concerts in one of Taipei's most historic neighborhoods.
Penghu Wind Chasing Music and Light Festival — A blend of live music and light installations, offering nights filled with starlight and sound.
Taichung International Cake and Pastry Fair — A celebration of pastry craftsmanship, showcasing both traditional and contemporary Taiwanese confections.
2025 Rift Valley Tour-Tribal Food Paradise — The first and largest tribal food experience park in Taiwan.
"Taiwan's summer festivals provide Canadians with a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the island's rich traditions and vibrant atmosphere," said Sylvia Lee, Director of the Taiwan Tourism Administration's San Francisco office. "From the dazzling fireworks over Dadaocheng in northern Taiwan and nostalgic forest railway tours in the central region, to the vibrant summer carnival in Pingtung in the south, immersive indigenous village and culinary experiences along the east coast, and spectacular island fireworks in Penghu, the Taiwan Solar Festival unites festive highlights across the island—inviting every traveler to discover their own unique summer journey."
For more information on the Solar Festival, visit the official website: summerfestival.taiwan.net.tw/index-en.html
For related photos and files, please click here.
To plan your trip to Taiwan this summer, visit the Taiwan Tourism Information Centre in Vancouver at Unit 626, 6081 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC V6Y 2B2.
ABOUT TAIWAN TOURISM ADMINISTRATION
The Taiwan Tourism Administration is the official government agency of Taiwan (R.O.C.) responsible for domestic and international tourism policy development and execution. The Western Canada market is managed by the San Francisco office of TTA. The marketing slogan currently in use for Taiwan is "Waves of Wonder." The official ambassador of the TTA is OhBear, a cartoon Formosan Black Bear, the national animal of Taiwan.
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