2026 Taichung Hot Spring Festival Event Series
Posted Date : 2026-08-28 43
- Activity Time
- 2026-09-04～2026-10-31
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The "2026 Taichung Hot Spring Festival" centers on the theme of "Hot Springs × Nature × Music", connecting four major hot spring areas: Guguan, Dakeng, Wuri, and Dongshi. The festival features local Indigenous tribal markets, touching musical performances, hands-on DIY workshops, traditional Yukata experience, exclusive limited-time discounts, and an exciting comment-and-win raffle! Through this hot spring celebration blending entertainment, culture, and participation, we invite you to experience the charming scenery of Taichung's mountain valleys and suburban outskirts. We sincerely invite you to feel the unique charm of "Taichung Hot Springs" and immerse yourself in the most relaxing, healing time amid warm, vaporous waters.
📌Event Period: September 4, 2026 (Fri) – October 31, 2026 (Sat)
🚩 Sneak Peek at 4 Major Event Series 👇
● Guguan Main Venue | Hot Spring Concert & Tribal Market (Sep 19)
Local performing groups, street performers, and music bands will perform in relay. The event gathers Indigenous farmers and specialty vendors selling local cuisine and agricultural products. Features include balloon artists, fun parent-child interactions, limited-edition giveaway activities, and free roasted whole pig sharing—delivering music, food, and family fun all in one visit!
● 4-Area Tour | Limited Hot Spring Experiences (Sep 12, Sep 19, Oct 3, Oct 17)
Highlighting the local charm of Dakeng, Guguan, Wuri, and Dongshi, we partner with premium hot spring hotels to offer free DIY workshops and themed experiences, including Yukata dressing, Omamori (talisman) DIY, poolside yoga, music picnics, wooden coasters, and hand-molded Aiyu jelly, guiding you to deeply experience each district's unique spring charm! (Limited spots; first-come, first-served.)
● Comment & Unlock | Surprise Raffle for Air Tickets (Sep 4 – Oct 31)
Visit any legally certified hot spring hotel/resort in Taichung during the event period, complete designated photo tasks, and post your photo in the comment section of the designated post on the 【Taichung Travel】 Facebook Page. You will have the chance to win a round-trip ticket for two from Taichung to Nagoya (Japan), hot spring accommodation vouchers, bathing vouchers, and many other great prizes!
● Exclusive Hot Spring Travel Deals | Special Discounted Rates (Sep 4 – Oct 31)
The Taichung City Government joins hands with local legal hot spring operators to launch limited-time accommodation and hot spring bathing packages, allowing you to enjoy a stress-relieving vacation at great value!
(Participating Hot Spring Hotels/Resorts: Bali Nature Spa Hot Spring Resort, Hui-Lai Guguan Hot Spring Resort, Uni-Resort Guguan, Guguan Hotspring Hotel, Freshfields Hotel, Sun Hot Spring & Resort, Kylin Peak Hotspring Resort, Dongshi Forest Garden, Dragon Valley Hotel, Meiji Hot Spring Hotel, Dong-Guan Hot Spring Hotel, and Goya Spring Resort.)
✨ Event Details for 4 Major Hot Spring Areas 👇
📌 Dakeng ✨ "Meet Goodness" Yukata Experience Day
📅 Date & Time: September 12, 2026 (Sat) 10:00 - 19:00
📍 Location: Sun Hot Spring & Resort
👘 Event Content: Professional Kimono instructors will teach authentic Yukata dressing. Enjoy Japanese Wagashi (sweets) and unlimited free access to the public open-air hot springs on the event day!
📍 Registration Method: Online registration required. Check-in opens 30 minutes before each session. On-site standby spots open 10 minutes prior for no-shows. Limited capacity per session; registration closes once full.
📍 Registration Period: September 2, 2026 (Wed) 12:00 – September 10, 2026 (Thu) 12:00
📍 Registration URL: https://www.surveycake.com/s/GrVBK
📌 Guguan ✨ Hot Spring Concert & Tribal Market
📅 Date & Time: September 19, 2026 (Sat) 15:30 - 20:00
📍 Location: Above Guguan Hot Spring Plaza (Next to Guguan Multi-Story Parking Lot)
🎤 Event Content: Relay performances by local performing groups, Indigenous dance troupes, bands, and hip-hop artists presenting diverse music and culture. Features balloon interaction for parents and children, as well as Indigenous farm produce and specialty food stalls.
Limited experience activities include "Hot Spring Omamori DIY", follow & like to exchange for tribal market discount vouchers, and free roasted whole pig tasting. (Limited quantities, while supplies last.)
✨ On-Site Bonus Activity | Follow & Like for Tribal Market Vouchers + Hot Spring Pass Bonus
📅 Time: From 15:30, September 19, 2026 (Sat) (Limited quantities, while supplies last)
📍 Location: Guguan Hot Spring Plaza (Next to Guguan Multi-Story Parking Lot)
🎁 How to Participate: Complete designated tasks on-site by liking and sharing the "2026 Taichung Hot Spring Promotional Video" to receive one NT$50 Tribal Market Coupon and one Food Tasting Pass (Limit 1 per person).
💰 Coupon Usage: Valid only on September 19 at the Tribal Market; must be used before 20:00 on the same day.
♨️ Same-Day Special Extra: Download the 【Taichung Travel APP】 on-site to receive 1 free Hot Spring Bathing Voucher. (Limited quantities, while supplies last.)
🎭 Limited Hot Spring Omamori (Talisman) DIY Experience
📅 Date & Time: September 19, 2026 (Sat) 15:30 - 19:00
📍 Location: Guguan Hot Spring Plaza
📍 Event Content: Craft your own Japanese-style Omamori on-site to bring home hot spring healing and blessings.
📍 Registration Method: Online registration required. Check-in opens 30 minutes prior; standby opens 10 minutes prior for no-shows. Limited spots per session.
📍 Registration Period: September 2, 2026 (Wed) 12:00 – September 16, 2026 (Wed) 12:00
📍 Registration URL: https://www.surveycake.com/s/ABMlq
📌 Wuri ✨ Water Sensation Hot Springs ‧ Healing Yoga
📅 Date & Time: October 3, 2026 (Sat) 09:00 - 18:30
📍 Location: Freshfields Hotel (No. 2, Wenquan Rd., Chunshe Li, Wuri Dist., Taichung City)
🧘 Event Content: Poolside yoga experience combining hot spring ambiance and breathing rhythm for deep mind-body relaxation. Includes personal yoga mat usage and full-day free access to the public hot spring pools!
📍 Registration Method: Online registration required. Check-in opens 30 minutes prior; standby opens 10 minutes prior for no-shows. Limited spots per session.
📍 Registration Period: September 21, 2026 (Mon) 12:00 – September 30, 2026 (Wed) 12:00
📍 Registration URL: https://www.surveycake.com/s/62RLD
📌 Dongshi ✨ Forest Spring Journey ‧ Leisure Time
📅 Date & Time: October 17, 2026 (Sat) 13:00 - 17:00
📍 Location: Dongshi Forest Garden - White Dove Lawn (No. 6-1, Shilin St., Dongxin Li, Dongshi Dist., Taichung City)
🎫 Special Discount: Show the event graphic card on that day to enjoy a discounted admission fee of NT$125 per person.
🎶 Event Content: Local performance groups show casing arts and culture, interactive hand-washed Aiyu jelly DIY, and wood-polishing DIY to burn your customized souvenir coaster.
📍 Registration Method: Online registration required. Check-in opens 30 minutes prior; standby opens 10 minutes prior for no-shows. Limited spots per session.
📍 Registration Period: September 21, 2026 (Mon) 12:00 – October 14, 2026 (Wed) 12:00
📍 Wooden Coaster DIY Registration URL: https://www.surveycake.com/s/BeVZZ
📍 Aiyu DIY Registration URL: https://www.surveycake.com/s/yQv4D
📸 Check-in & Comment to Unlock Lucky Draw! Win Air Tickets, Hotel Vouchers & Spring Passes!
Visit Taichung to enjoy hot springs, take beautiful photos, and win a round-trip ticket for two from Taichung to Nagoya, Japan, plus other grand prizes!
📅 Event Period: September 4, 2026 (Fri) – October 31, 2026 (Sat)
💡 How to Enter (2 Simple Steps, Extra Entries across Districts!):
Step ❶ Take Photos:
Visit any legally certified hot spring hotel/resort in Guguan, Dakeng, Dongshi, or Wuri, and take a photo with the event sign/standee. (Recommended photo poses are available for each area!)
Step ❷ Comment + Tag Friends: Comment 【台中好湯幸福滿滿】 on the designated Facebook post, tag 2 friends, and upload your photo to earn 1 lucky draw entry.
🔥 Unlock Multiple Districts for Doubled Winning Chance!
Visit different hot spring areas and upload separate photos to accumulate entries. Unlock all 4 districts to gain up to 4 entries!
(Note: Please leave separate comments for each district. Multiple comments within the same district count as 1 entry only.)
📍 Designated Post: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19iDub117e/?mibextid=wwXIfr
🎁 Raffle Prizes:
📢 Notes:
❶Comments valid until October 31, 2026, 23:59. Winners will be announced on November 4, 2026, on the 【Taichung Travel】 Facebook Page.
❷Limit 1 prize per person. In case of duplicate wins, the first drawn prize shall prevail.
❸Photos must be taken on-site during the event, clearly showing the event standee and venue background. Stolen, duplicate, or non-compliant entries will be disqualified.
❹AI-generated or composite photos are strictly prohibited. Violators will be disqualified.
❺Prizes cannot be resold.
❻ Prize delivery is restricted to Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen, and Matsu areas.
❼ The organizer reserves the right to modify the event and final interpretation.
🔔 Prize Claim Tax Notice:
According to Republic of China tax laws, prizes valued above NT$1,001 (inclusive) require tax withholding slips. Winners of prizes valued over NT$20,000 must provide ID documentation and pay 10% withholding tax based on market value at time of redemption.
♨️ Hot Spring Hotel Exclusive Discounted Rates
📅 Discount Period: September 4, 2026 (Fri) – October 31, 2026 (Sat)
💡 Details: Taichung City Government teams up with local legal hot spring operators to launch exclusive limited-time accommodation and bathing packages!
The "2026 Taichung Hot Spring Festival" centers on the theme of "Hot Springs × Nature × Music", connecting four major hot spring areas: Guguan, Dakeng, Wuri, and Dongshi. The festival features local Indigenous tribal markets, touching musical performances, hands-on DIY workshops, traditional Yukata experience, exclusive limited-time discounts, and an exciting comment-and-win raffle! Through this hot spring celebration blending entertainment, culture, and participation, we invite you to experience the charming scenery of Taichung's mountain valleys and suburban outskirts. We sincerely invite you to feel the unique charm of "Taichung Hot Springs" and immerse yourself in the most relaxing, healing time amid warm, vaporous waters.
📌Event Period: September 4, 2026 (Fri) – October 31, 2026 (Sat)
🚩 Sneak Peek at 4 Major Event Series 👇
● Guguan Main Venue | Hot Spring Concert & Tribal Market (Sep 19)
Local performing groups, street performers, and music bands will perform in relay. The event gathers Indigenous farmers and specialty vendors selling local cuisine and agricultural products. Features include balloon artists, fun parent-child interactions, limited-edition giveaway activities, and free roasted whole pig sharing—delivering music, food, and family fun all in one visit!
● 4-Area Tour | Limited Hot Spring Experiences (Sep 12, Sep 19, Oct 3, Oct 17)
Highlighting the local charm of Dakeng, Guguan, Wuri, and Dongshi, we partner with premium hot spring hotels to offer free DIY workshops and themed experiences, including Yukata dressing, Omamori (talisman) DIY, poolside yoga, music picnics, wooden coasters, and hand-molded Aiyu jelly, guiding you to deeply experience each district's unique spring charm! (Limited spots; first-come, first-served.)
● Comment & Unlock | Surprise Raffle for Air Tickets (Sep 4 – Oct 31)
Visit any legally certified hot spring hotel/resort in Taichung during the event period, complete designated photo tasks, and post your photo in the comment section of the designated post on the 【Taichung Travel】 Facebook Page. You will have the chance to win a round-trip ticket for two from Taichung to Nagoya (Japan), hot spring accommodation vouchers, bathing vouchers, and many other great prizes!
● Exclusive Hot Spring Travel Deals | Special Discounted Rates (Sep 4 – Oct 31)
The Taichung City Government joins hands with local legal hot spring operators to launch limited-time accommodation and hot spring bathing packages, allowing you to enjoy a stress-relieving vacation at great value!
(Participating Hot Spring Hotels/Resorts: Bali Nature Spa Hot Spring Resort, Hui-Lai Guguan Hot Spring Resort, Uni-Resort Guguan, Guguan Hotspring Hotel, Freshfields Hotel, Sun Hot Spring & Resort, Kylin Peak Hotspring Resort, Dongshi Forest Garden, Dragon Valley Hotel, Meiji Hot Spring Hotel, Dong-Guan Hot Spring Hotel, and Goya Spring Resort.)
✨ Event Details for 4 Major Hot Spring Areas 👇
📌 Dakeng ✨ "Meet Goodness" Yukata Experience Day
📅 Date & Time: September 12, 2026 (Sat) 10:00 - 19:00
📍 Location: Sun Hot Spring & Resort
👘 Event Content: Professional Kimono instructors will teach authentic Yukata dressing. Enjoy Japanese Wagashi (sweets) and unlimited free access to the public open-air hot springs on the event day!
📍 Registration Method: Online registration required. Check-in opens 30 minutes before each session. On-site standby spots open 10 minutes prior for no-shows. Limited capacity per session; registration closes once full.
📍 Registration Period: September 2, 2026 (Wed) 12:00 – September 10, 2026 (Thu) 12:00
📍 Registration URL: https://www.surveycake.com/s/GrVBK
📌 Guguan ✨ Hot Spring Concert & Tribal Market
📅 Date & Time: September 19, 2026 (Sat) 15:30 - 20:00
📍 Location: Above Guguan Hot Spring Plaza (Next to Guguan Multi-Story Parking Lot)
🎤 Event Content: Relay performances by local performing groups, Indigenous dance troupes, bands, and hip-hop artists presenting diverse music and culture. Features balloon interaction for parents and children, as well as Indigenous farm produce and specialty food stalls.
Limited experience activities include "Hot Spring Omamori DIY", follow & like to exchange for tribal market discount vouchers, and free roasted whole pig tasting. (Limited quantities, while supplies last.)
✨ On-Site Bonus Activity | Follow & Like for Tribal Market Vouchers + Hot Spring Pass Bonus
📅 Time: From 15:30, September 19, 2026 (Sat) (Limited quantities, while supplies last)
📍 Location: Guguan Hot Spring Plaza (Next to Guguan Multi-Story Parking Lot)
🎁 How to Participate: Complete designated tasks on-site by liking and sharing the "2026 Taichung Hot Spring Promotional Video" to receive one NT$50 Tribal Market Coupon and one Food Tasting Pass (Limit 1 per person).
💰 Coupon Usage: Valid only on September 19 at the Tribal Market; must be used before 20:00 on the same day.
♨️ Same-Day Special Extra: Download the 【Taichung Travel APP】 on-site to receive 1 free Hot Spring Bathing Voucher. (Limited quantities, while supplies last.)
🎭 Limited Hot Spring Omamori (Talisman) DIY Experience
📅 Date & Time: September 19, 2026 (Sat) 15:30 - 19:00
📍 Location: Guguan Hot Spring Plaza
📍 Event Content: Craft your own Japanese-style Omamori on-site to bring home hot spring healing and blessings.
📍 Registration Method: Online registration required. Check-in opens 30 minutes prior; standby opens 10 minutes prior for no-shows. Limited spots per session.
📍 Registration Period: September 2, 2026 (Wed) 12:00 – September 16, 2026 (Wed) 12:00
📍 Registration URL: https://www.surveycake.com/s/ABMlq
📌 Wuri ✨ Water Sensation Hot Springs ‧ Healing Yoga
📅 Date & Time: October 3, 2026 (Sat) 09:00 - 18:30
📍 Location: Freshfields Hotel (No. 2, Wenquan Rd., Chunshe Li, Wuri Dist., Taichung City)
🧘 Event Content: Poolside yoga experience combining hot spring ambiance and breathing rhythm for deep mind-body relaxation. Includes personal yoga mat usage and full-day free access to the public hot spring pools!
📍 Registration Method: Online registration required. Check-in opens 30 minutes prior; standby opens 10 minutes prior for no-shows. Limited spots per session.
📍 Registration Period: September 21, 2026 (Mon) 12:00 – September 30, 2026 (Wed) 12:00
📍 Registration URL: https://www.surveycake.com/s/62RLD
📌 Dongshi ✨ Forest Spring Journey ‧ Leisure Time
📅 Date & Time: October 17, 2026 (Sat) 13:00 - 17:00
📍 Location: Dongshi Forest Garden - White Dove Lawn (No. 6-1, Shilin St., Dongxin Li, Dongshi Dist., Taichung City)
🎫 Special Discount: Show the event graphic card on that day to enjoy a discounted admission fee of NT$125 per person.
🎶 Event Content: Local performance groups show casing arts and culture, interactive hand-washed Aiyu jelly DIY, and wood-polishing DIY to burn your customized souvenir coaster.
📍 Registration Method: Online registration required. Check-in opens 30 minutes prior; standby opens 10 minutes prior for no-shows. Limited spots per session.
📍 Registration Period: September 21, 2026 (Mon) 12:00 – October 14, 2026 (Wed) 12:00
📍 Wooden Coaster DIY Registration URL: https://www.surveycake.com/s/BeVZZ
📍 Aiyu DIY Registration URL: https://www.surveycake.com/s/yQv4D
📸 Check-in & Comment to Unlock Lucky Draw! Win Air Tickets, Hotel Vouchers & Spring Passes!
Visit Taichung to enjoy hot springs, take beautiful photos, and win a round-trip ticket for two from Taichung to Nagoya, Japan, plus other grand prizes!
📅 Event Period: September 4, 2026 (Fri) – October 31, 2026 (Sat)
💡 How to Enter (2 Simple Steps, Extra Entries across Districts!):
Step ❶ Take Photos:
Visit any legally certified hot spring hotel/resort in Guguan, Dakeng, Dongshi, or Wuri, and take a photo with the event sign/standee. (Recommended photo poses are available for each area!)
Step ❷ Comment + Tag Friends: Comment 【台中好湯幸福滿滿】 on the designated Facebook post, tag 2 friends, and upload your photo to earn 1 lucky draw entry.
🔥 Unlock Multiple Districts for Doubled Winning Chance!
Visit different hot spring areas and upload separate photos to accumulate entries. Unlock all 4 districts to gain up to 4 entries!
(Note: Please leave separate comments for each district. Multiple comments within the same district count as 1 entry only.)
📍 Designated Post: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19iDub117e/?mibextid=wwXIfr
🎁 Raffle Prizes:
✨ Round-trip Air Ticket for Two (Taichung ↔ Nagoya, Japan) (1 winner)
✨ Taichung 4-District Hot Spring Accommodation Gift Package (1 winner)
✨ Random Taichung Certified Hot Spring Hotel Accommodation Voucher (5 winners)
✨ Random Taichung Certified Hot Spring Bathing Pass (29 winners)
✨ Taichung 4-District Hot Spring Accommodation Gift Package (1 winner)
✨ Random Taichung Certified Hot Spring Hotel Accommodation Voucher (5 winners)
✨ Random Taichung Certified Hot Spring Bathing Pass (29 winners)
📢 Notes:
❶Comments valid until October 31, 2026, 23:59. Winners will be announced on November 4, 2026, on the 【Taichung Travel】 Facebook Page.
❷Limit 1 prize per person. In case of duplicate wins, the first drawn prize shall prevail.
❸Photos must be taken on-site during the event, clearly showing the event standee and venue background. Stolen, duplicate, or non-compliant entries will be disqualified.
❹AI-generated or composite photos are strictly prohibited. Violators will be disqualified.
❺Prizes cannot be resold.
❻ Prize delivery is restricted to Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen, and Matsu areas.
❼ The organizer reserves the right to modify the event and final interpretation.
🔔 Prize Claim Tax Notice:
According to Republic of China tax laws, prizes valued above NT$1,001 (inclusive) require tax withholding slips. Winners of prizes valued over NT$20,000 must provide ID documentation and pay 10% withholding tax based on market value at time of redemption.
♨️ Hot Spring Hotel Exclusive Discounted Rates
📅 Discount Period: September 4, 2026 (Fri) – October 31, 2026 (Sat)
💡 Details: Taichung City Government teams up with local legal hot spring operators to launch exclusive limited-time accommodation and bathing packages!
