Malaysian travellers: Take in the beauty of Taitung's natural landscape

KUALA LUMPUR - Taiwan’s southeastern county of Taitung held its first tourism presentation of 2024 in Kuala Lumpur on Jan 15, to nearly 100 Malaysian tour operators, who showed tremendous interest in the county’s cultural, natural and culinary highlights as well as travel incentives showcased at the event.

"Taitung’s natural scenery, special festivities and unique aboriginal culture are all features not to be missed by any overseas visitors.

"We hope that the presentation on Monday has helped Malaysian operators know more about Taitung as a secret hideout,” said head of the County’s Department of Transportation and Tourism Promotion, Jessie Chiang in a statement.

Themed "Taitung Ramble”, the presentation took place earlier in the year than usual to help overseas visitors make their travel plans well ahead of time.

The presentation started with singing and dancing by Composed Artistes In Taiwan Aborigines and consisted of a briefing with a film highlighting 10 features in Taitung that visitors must include in their itinerary such as places to go, food to eat and activities not to miss.

Also announced at the event were subsidy programmes for charter flights and international travellers as well as Taitung’s extra bonus, in which the subsidies will help attract more Malaysian visitors to the southeastern county, while charter flights will make their trip easier and faster.

In addition to the exuberant song and dance performance by the indigenous group and the presentation of tourist information, tour operators attending the event tried red oolong tea, a must-drink when in Taitung, and put on traditional garment of the county’s indigenous tribes.

It is hoped that by savouring the hospitality that Taitung has to offer in advance, the county’s partners in the Malaysian travel industry will pass on their delightful experience to more outbound travellers in the country. - BERNAMA