2026 Cijin Kite Festival and Inflatable Water Park

◍ 2026 Cijin Kite Festival Event Dates: August 1st (Sat) - August 9th (Sun). Event Hours (every Saturday & Sunday): 13:00 - 20:00 ◍ Inflatable Water Park Event Dates: August 1st (Sat) - August 9th (Sun). Event Hours (every Saturday & Sunday): 15:00 - 20:00 ◍ Event Location: Kaohsiung Cijin Beach (Gate of Love) ■ Ocean-themed Kite Exhibition ■ Two 35-meter giant whale kites will debut for the first time in Taiwan, accompanied by stingray, octopus, sea turtle, and various marine creature-shaped kites, creating a spectacular ocean-themed sky exhibition. There will also be a glow-in-the-dark kite exhibition at night. ■ Inflatable Water Park ■ This year's plan includes 4 water play inflatables, 2 large inflatable play structures, and 3 mechanical amusement rides, totaling 9 amusement facilities. ■ Weekend Theme Activities ■ Every Sunday night: spectacular fire dance performance. August 1st (Sat): Candy Planet Sisters' singing and dancing interaction with a fun bubble show. On the same day, a Cijin food check-in activity will be launched. Complete 3 photo check-ins at designated locations to redeem limited 'Cijin Awesome Vouchers' and savor local delicacies. ▸ Cijin Black Market Pop-up ‧ Cijin Awesome Late Night Snack Redemption Time: August 1st (Sat) 18:00-20:00 Limited Time Only: Food limited to 400 portions, while supplies last (no choice of food item) Cijin Check-in Locations: Starry Tunnel, Seashell Museum, Kaohsiung Lighthouse, Rainbow Church, Wind Turbine Park, Cijin Kite Exhibition Area Gushan Check-in Locations: Gushan Ferry Terminal, Hamasen Railway Cultural Park, Pier-2 Art Center, Shinbincho Ocean Kitchen (formerly Gushan Fish Market), Starry Waterfront Park, KW2 ■ Rave DJ Show ■ Limited Time Only: August 8th (Sat) Party Time: 18:00 - 20:00 Party Location: Cijin Beach, Gate of Love How to Participate: No gender restrictions, just wear ocean-themed elements. ■ Experiential Activities ■ On-site planning includes parent-child experiences such as 'DIY Handmade Pinwheel,' 'Cardboard Photo Props Fun,' and 'Bumper Bubble Ball.' ▸ Bumper Bubble Ball Registration Link Activity Time: Daily 13:00 - 17:00 Online Registration: Limited to 8 participants per session (4 sessions per day, total of 32 participants) ▸ Pinwheel DIY Experience Registration Link Activity Time: Daily 16:00 - 18:00 Online Registration: Limited to 10 participants per session (4 sessions per day, total of 40 participants) ▸ Cardboard Photo Props Fun Activity Time: Daily 13:00 - 17:00 On-site Registration: Limited to 50 participants (1st-2nd sessions, 12 participants each; 3rd-4th sessions, 13 participants each)