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Taipingshan visitors brave cold weather for winter thrills
Visitors to Taipingshan mountain in Yilan braved the -3 degrees Celsius temperatures to frolic shirtless in the snow. Despite the cold, the atmosphere remained chilly enough for visitors to enjoy their winter sojourn. The popular mountain tram is back in operation after maintenance work, allowing visitors to enjoy the beautiful scenery again.2024/01/24 16:55 -
Taipingshan welcomes first snowfall amid -6 degrees Celsius
Experience the first snowfall of 2023 in Taipingshan, Yilan County, as freezing temperatures dropped to minus 6 degrees Celsius. The lightly covered statue of an owl added a touch of winter charm to the area. Despite the strong winds, the snowfall was not significant, and there was no observed increase in the trend. To ensure safety, the management urged all visitors to descend the mountain from 4 p.m. to avoid road ice. Tourists seeking snow experiences have booked local accommodations, highlighting the enthusiasm for the snowfall. For safety reasons, there will be a dynamic total volume control for vehicular entrance into the park, halting new entries once the limit of 1,000 vehicles is reached.2023/12/22 12:00 -
Taipei braces for cold wave, snow in high mountains forecast
A meteorologist predicts a cold front will bring lower temperatures and possible snowfall in high mountain areas of Taiwan. Temperatures in Taipei could drop to 9.5 degrees Celsius, meeting the standard for a cold wave. Areas north of Miaoli County and the Huadong Valley may see temperatures below 8 degrees Celsius. The weather in areas north of Hsinchu and in Yilan will be damp and cold throughout the day. Snowfall is expected in Taipingshan, Lala Mountain, and Shei-Pa National Park, with Yangmingshan possibly experiencing sleet or rain mixed with snow. Mountains over 3,000 meters above sea level in areas north of Taoyuan and at the border of Yilan and Hualien counties may also see snowfall.2023/12/20 17:29 -
Investigation underway into tragic tour bus accident
An investigation is underway into a tragic accident involving a tour bus that overturned on Taipingshan in Ilan, Taiwan. The 48-year-old driver claimed the brakes failed, resulting in the crash that caused one fatality and 38 injuries. The passengers were predominantly environmental volunteers visiting the Taiping Mountain National Forest Recreation Area. Preliminary investigations ruled out drink-driving, and early indications suggest a failure of the brake system. As of Monday morning, 23 people have been discharged from the hospital, while 15 remain under observation and treatment. The Highway Bureau and the Taiwan Transportation Safety Board officials are investigating the cause of the accident.2023/11/06 15:53 -
Heavy traffic predicted for Dragon Boat Festival holiday
People across Taiwan will embark on a four-day celebration of the Dragon Boat Festival from June 22 to 25, with many planning to travel around the island. In anticipation of potential transportation disruptions during the holiday, authorities have reminded road users to proactively check highway conditions through relevant mobile applications to preempt heavy congestion.2023/06/21 18:34 -
Taipingshan sees first few snowflakes amid cold spell
Snow enthusiasts woke up early on Sunday (Dec. 18) to brave sub-zero temperatures and marvel at the season’s first few flakes of snow in northern Taiwan.2022/12/19 17:22