Footbath pool in Tangweigou Park, Jiaoxi Township, Yilan County.

(Provided by Yilan County Hot Spring Industry Development Association)

[Reporter Cai Yunrong/Report from Yilan] The cold current has caused the temperature to drop sharply in various places. In Jiaoxi Township, Yilan County, which is famous for its hot springs, inquiries for group travel have increased. The booking rate of hotel operators this weekend has reached more than 90%, almost full.

Lin Youxin, chairman of the Yilan County Hot Spring Industry Development Association, said that from December 1, outdoor masks will be exempted, coupled with the promotion of the Winter Love Lanyang Hot Spring Season, the increase in tourists' willingness, and indeed the recovery of tourism.

Since December 1st, the central government has opened the door without wearing a mask, and the weather is getting colder. Many tourists choose to go to places with hot springs when they travel.

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Chairman Lin Youxin said that after the relaxation of the mask ban, the number of tourists visiting hot springs and staying in Jiaoxi has increased significantly. In addition, the publicity of Donglian Lanyang Hot Spring Season has increased the number of inquiries from tourists. This week, the overall reservations reached 80%. On Saturdays and Sundays, more than 90% of the rooms are close to full.

Lin Youxin said that the current reservations have been made until New Year's Day. At the same time, as the end of the year is approaching, the company has started to hold tourism activities or the end of the year. This year, inquiries have increased, and orders have increased by 20% compared to last year. Group tourism is one of the important indicators of China National Travel Service. , so stay optimistic about the winter tourism boom.

There are 19 hot spring areas in Taiwan, among which Jiaoxi has the most convenient transportation.

Lin Youxin suggested that tourists in the north can take passenger transport and go to Jiaoxi Transit Station via National Highway No. 5, and passenger transport can get on and off the national highway faster than self-driving cars. Taking public transport is a better choice.