Matsu Blue Tears Appear, Multiple Channels for Public to "Chase Tears"
To facilitate viewing of the Blue Tears, Nangan Township Office announced night-time street light shutdowns from April 7th to the end of July in areas where Blue Tears are easily seen. The Lienchiang County Government's Department of Transportation and Tourism will launch Blue Tears experience activities from April 17th to the end of June, including observation and stargazing tours. They also partnered with iRent for car rentals with ferry transport, allowing visitors to explore Matsu in depth.
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The Nangan Township Office recently announced that to facilitate public viewing of the Blue Tears, night-time street light shutdowns will be implemented from the 7th to the end of July in areas where Blue Tears are more easily seen. These locations include the Matsu High School sports field and Jieshou Seawall in Jieshou Village; Gaowangye Temple Square in Qingshui Village; the seaside embankment in Ren'ai Village; and the hollow alley lights next to the seawall in Jinsha Village, with lights turned off daily from evening until early morning the next day. The square in front of the old temple in Fuxing Village will have lights off all day.
Mr. Lin, an operator from Tieren Leisure and Recreation Company, which operates the Beihai Tunnel rowing boats in Nangan, told a Central News Agency reporter today that this year's Blue Tears reached their peak around early April. During the Qingming holiday, the "tear conditions" were quite good, and many tourists exclaimed that it was worth the price after seeing the sparkling blue light in the tunnel. However, he also said that although the weather in April this year was more variable compared to previous years, he remains optimistic about the crowd-attracting effect of the Blue Tears.
The Lienchiang County Government's Department of Transportation and Tourism today issued a press release, emphasizing the integration of transportation and tourism resources. From the 17th to the end of June, Blue Tears experience activities will be launched across the county's 4 townships and 5 islands, including Blue Tears observation, stargazing tours, "stepping on stardust," and photography lessons. Professional guides will lead the public into Matsu's night scenery. The activities are free and have limited spots. Registration methods can be found on the "Matsu Ka Lu Qu" Facebook page.
The Department of Transportation and Tourism stated that the ferry "New Taima Wheel" has partnered with iRent, allowing travelers to rent a car from Taiwan's main island and take both themselves and the car to Matsu. They can then flexibly arrange diverse travel methods such as self-driving or island hopping by inter-island ferries according to their itinerary. Those who meet the activity conditions can enjoy up to a 50% car usage time rebate. Through integrated transportation solutions, it helps travelers extend their stay and deeply explore the beauty of Matsu. (Editor: Long Bo-an) 1150410
Mr. Lin, an operator from Tieren Leisure and Recreation Company, which operates the Beihai Tunnel rowing boats in Nangan, told a Central News Agency reporter today that this year's Blue Tears reached their peak around early April. During the Qingming holiday, the "tear conditions" were quite good, and many tourists exclaimed that it was worth the price after seeing the sparkling blue light in the tunnel. However, he also said that although the weather in April this year was more variable compared to previous years, he remains optimistic about the crowd-attracting effect of the Blue Tears.
The Lienchiang County Government's Department of Transportation and Tourism today issued a press release, emphasizing the integration of transportation and tourism resources. From the 17th to the end of June, Blue Tears experience activities will be launched across the county's 4 townships and 5 islands, including Blue Tears observation, stargazing tours, "stepping on stardust," and photography lessons. Professional guides will lead the public into Matsu's night scenery. The activities are free and have limited spots. Registration methods can be found on the "Matsu Ka Lu Qu" Facebook page.
The Department of Transportation and Tourism stated that the ferry "New Taima Wheel" has partnered with iRent, allowing travelers to rent a car from Taiwan's main island and take both themselves and the car to Matsu. They can then flexibly arrange diverse travel methods such as self-driving or island hopping by inter-island ferries according to their itinerary. Those who meet the activity conditions can enjoy up to a 50% car usage time rebate. Through integrated transportation solutions, it helps travelers extend their stay and deeply explore the beauty of Matsu. (Editor: Long Bo-an) 1150410