Several filming locations across Taiwan are expected to attract a considerable number of visitors following the release of the romantic film 18x2 Beyond Youthful Days (青春18×2 通往有你的旅程), travel company Klook said on Wednesday.
The film, starring Taiwanese actor Hsu Kuang-han (許光漢) and Japanese actress Kaya Kiyohara, was shot in Japan and Taiwan and was released on March 14.
Klook said that the eight filming locations in Taiwan were mainly in central and southern parts of the country, and included Taiwan’s First Temple of Heaven, Wusheng Night Market, Chuan Mei Theater, Yuguang Island and Bao’an Station.
Photo: Hu Shun-hsiang, Taipei Times
Klook said that the temple is a designated historical monument and is the only temple in Taiwan that was jointly built by the government and the public.
At Tainan’s Wusheng Night Market, visitors can tuck into must-try delicacies like candied sweet potatoes and Taiwanese sausage with sticky rice, as well as play classic night-market games like ring toss and balloon darts, Klook said.
The Chuan Mei Theater, which opened in 1950, is known for still using hand-painted movie billboards to advertise what it is showing, despite the convenience of digital output posters, Klook said.
Another site set to be busy is Tainan’s Yuguang Island, which boasts famous sunset views and tranquil forests.
Klook said that the island is also a favorite site for many couples who want to shoot wedding photos.
Bao’an Station in Tainan is the nation’s best-preserved wooden station from the Japanese colonial era.
The “wishing you safety and health” tickets issued from the station are also much-loved mementos many travelers pick up, Klook added.
Klook said the KTV where the main characters work — in Huwei Township (虎尾) in Yunlin County — is expected to draw attention, particularly as the film crew redecorated the KTV to create a nostalgic vibe.
The Buddhist Temple in Kaohsiung’s Gangshan District (岡山), where the main characters enjoy the night view, has been popular since Qing Dynasty era, it said.
Visitors could pray for good luck at the temple while enjoying the view of the sea and city at night, it said, adding that the filming spot where the characters release sky lanterns is Shifen Station.
The area is famous for the yellow train that passes through the area and sky lanterns. Visitors could write their wishes on the lanterns and purchase tickets saying “Shifen Xingfu” (“happiness” in English) as souvenirs, it said.
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