2013 Kaohsiung Dragon Boat Races
By , TravelKing
Updated: 2013/6/24
Updated: 2013/6/24
The event has ended this year.
Kaohsiung has planned two fun dragon boat festival celebrations: Kaohsiung International Dragon Boat Race & 2013 Kaohsiung International Dragon Boat Race at Zhongyun Fishing Port and Love River for you to enjoy a memorable Taiwan travel.
Dragon boat race in Taiwan (photo: Chiang)
2013 Kaohsiung Hot Air Balloon Festival
Date: 2013/07/06-2013/08/11
Location: Cheng Ching Lake Scenic Area, Kaohsiung
This summer 2013, Taiwan has prepared 3 hot air balloon festivals in both east and west Taiwan, together in bringing you an unforgettable summer holiday. Hualien, Kaohsiung and Taitung are ready to launch hot air balloons, dotting the skies with hot air balloons in bright colors and distinctive shapes.
Kaohsiung will be hosting its first hot air balloon festival at Kaohsiung Cheng Ching Lake Scenic Area from 2013/07/06-2013/08/11. Cheng Ching Lake Scenic Area is located in Niaosong District of Kaohsiung City, Taiwan, comprised of Kaohsiung’s largest manmade lake-Cheng Ching Lake which was developed originally as a reservoir to meet the industrial demand for water that draws water from the Kaoping River. Cheng Ching Lake Scenic Area is famed for its tranquil beauties, the Bridge of Nine Turns built in 1960 which measures 230 meters in length by 2.5 meters wide that includes nine right angled turns, and Jhongsing Pagoda that stands 43 meters high which offers good views of the surroundings from the top.
Date: 2013/07/06-2013/08/11
Location: Cheng Ching Lake Scenic Area, Kaohsiung
This summer 2013, Taiwan has prepared 3 hot air balloon festivals in both east and west Taiwan, together in bringing you an unforgettable summer holiday. Hualien, Kaohsiung and Taitung are ready to launch hot air balloons, dotting the skies with hot air balloons in bright colors and distinctive shapes.
Kaohsiung will be hosting its first hot air balloon festival at Kaohsiung Cheng Ching Lake Scenic Area from 2013/07/06-2013/08/11. Cheng Ching Lake Scenic Area is located in Niaosong District of Kaohsiung City, Taiwan, comprised of Kaohsiung’s largest manmade lake-Cheng Ching Lake which was developed originally as a reservoir to meet the industrial demand for water that draws water from the Kaoping River. Cheng Ching Lake Scenic Area is famed for its tranquil beauties, the Bridge of Nine Turns built in 1960 which measures 230 meters in length by 2.5 meters wide that includes nine right angled turns, and Jhongsing Pagoda that stands 43 meters high which offers good views of the surroundings from the top.
Dragon Boat Race in Taiwan (photo: Eva P.)
Love River