2026 Taichung Mazu International Tourism and Culture Festival: Railway Blessing Hunt - Cruise Train Excursion

The '2026 Taichung Mazu International Tourism and Culture Festival: Railway Blessing Hunt - Cruise Train Excursion' combines with the annual Taichung Dajia Mazu International Tourism and Culture Festival to encourage people nationwide to visit Taichung City for tourism. Through a special railway train, participants can experience both the mountain and coastal scenery of the railway, integrating tourist attractions within Taichung into a comprehensive marketing strategy. We invite the public to register and participate, to experience various tourist attractions, religious culture, railway culture, local delicacies, and historical site features. ◆ Activity Date: Sunday, April 26, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 4:47 PM. ◆ Departure Times: Taichung Station 8:07 AM; Fengyuan Station 8:20 AM; Houli Station 8:26 AM. ◎ Participants are requested to arrive at the aforementioned stations before the departure times, wearing the commemorative T-shirt and presenting the commemorative train ticket to check in at Platform 2 (station staff will be available for guidance). ◆ Number of Participants: Limited to 240 people. EMU500 commuter train. Registration closes immediately once full. ◆ Eligibility: Open to the public. The event day coincides with Dajia Mazu's return procession. ◆ Registration Method: [Full] For inquiries, please contact Ms. Chiang at 0953-677920. ◆ Registration Fee: NT$600 per person (includes special train fare for Taiwan Railways mountain and coastal lines, commemorative train ticket, commemorative T-shirt, mineral water, travel accident insurance, guided tour, Dajia Jenn Lann Temple Mazu peace amulet, etc.). ★Due to a 26.8% increase in Taiwan Railways ticket prices, this year's registration fee reflects the increased cost. ◆ Registration Period: Registration starts immediately and closes once full. Travel Itinerary Timetable (Actual stop and departure times are subject to Taiwan Railways' special train timetable on the day of travel) Station Name / Special Train Arrival ~ Departure Time / Attractions Visited / Duration of Stay Taichung Station / Fengyuan Station / Houli Station / 08:07 AM Depart / 08:20 AM Depart / 08:26 AM Depart / Passengers board the train. Each stop for 2 minutes. Zhunan Station / 08:56 AM Arrive / 09:19 AM Depart / Train conductor reverses the train (passengers do not alight). Baishatun Station / 09:45 AM Arrive / 11:47 AM Depart / Visit Baishatun Gongtian Temple Mazu Temple, admire the legendary Pink Supercar Mazu. / 122 minutes. Dajia Station / 12:13 PM Arrive / 03:15 PM Depart / Visit the nationally renowned and highly revered Dajia Jenn Lann Temple Mazu Temple, watch various procession performances on the return day, and taste famous taro crisps and butter shortbread. / 182 minutes. Zhuifen Station / 03:46 PM Arrive / 04:10 PM Depart / The last station on the coastal railway line, visit the unique structure wooden station built entirely of cypress, and purchase 'Success in Exams' commemorative train tickets. / 24 minutes. Taichung Station / Fengyuan Station / Houli Station / 04:22 PM Arrive / 04:41 PM Arrive / 04:47 PM Arrive / Passengers return home. Each stop for 2 minutes. Passengers alight. Registration Notes: ◎ This event primarily provides railway transportation. Participants are responsible for their own transportation to and from the stations. ◎ All seating arrangements will be made by the organizer, and no objections will be accepted. ◎ Please download the registration form, then email it to fytda.chiang@gmail.com. Upon receipt of your information and confirmation of availability, we will reply to you. Please pay the fee within 3 days and email back a photo of the payment receipt to complete the registration process! ◎ Participants must follow the instructions of the tour guides arranged by the organizer and are not permitted to leave the group or stray independently. For those who repeatedly fail to comply, the organizer reserves the right to disclaim any liability.