The Taiwan Railway Administration (TRA) is offering travel deals for backpackers want to embark on around-the-island railway tours during the winter break.
The administration began offering similar packages for backpackers in July, when a three-day railway pass and one night at a youth hostel were available for NT$799.
BACK BY DEMAND
The TRA said the deals were well received by young people and that it had received requests for similar travel packages during the winter break.
The nation’s largest railway service will continue to offer three-day, five-day and seven-day railway tour packages.
In addition to a railway pass that allows backpackers to board any commuter trains or any Tzukuang-class express train (莒光號), the packages will also include a coupon for a one night stay in a youth hostel.
DETAILS
The tour packages cost NT$899, NT$1,099 and NT$1,299. Travelers can use them anytime between Jan. 1 and Feb. 28.
The TRA also changed the prerequisites for registering for the packages. Participants no longer need to find a travel companion to register for the railway tours.
In July, the administration only allowed travelers between 15 years old and 30 years old to sign up for the tours.
This time, anyone between 15 and 35 can purchase the packages.
CYCLING ROUTES
Meanwhile, the Tourism Bureau has recommended cycling routes for backpackers interested in pedaling their way to tourist attractions from various train stations.
The Chinese Taipei Youth Hostel Association started taking registrations for the packages at the International Travel Fair, which ends today.
For more information, visit the hostel association’s Web site at www.yh.org.tw or call (02) 2331-1102 or (02) 2331-2655.
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