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Typhoon Qiangbi brings wind and rain, and the Kaohsiung City Disaster Response Center has been opened at level 1, affecting local weekend activities.
The Hakka Lion animal party has been postponed to October 25th and 26th. (Provided by Customer Committee)
Typhoon Qiangbi has brought wind and rain, and many events such as the 2026 Kaohsiung Salted Crispy Chicken Carnival and Shoushan Zoo’s “Shoushan Cute Ghost Party” have been postponed.
The Gao City Tourism Bureau pointed out that the Gao City Disaster Response Center has been opened at the first level. Considering the safety of the public, vendors and staff, the 2026 Kaohsiung Salty Crispy Chicken Carnival originally scheduled to be held at Dayuanbai Dream Chase Plaza on October 24 and 25, as well as the Shoushan Zoo's "Shoushan Cute Ghost Party" event, have been postponed by one day and will be held on October 25 and 26.
The Minong Hospitality Carnival, originally scheduled to be held on October 24, will be postponed to Sunday, November 1. The venue, performances, markets, handmade DIY and other contents will remain as originally planned, with only the date postponed; the 2026 Hakka Market-Hakka Lion Animal Party, originally scheduled to be held on October 24 and 25, will be postponed to October 25 and 26.
Shoushan Zoo’s “Shoushan Cute Ghost Party” has been postponed to October 25th and 26th. (Provided by Tourism Bureau)
The Salty Crispy Chicken Carnival has been postponed to October 25th and 26th. (Provided by Tourism Bureau)

On October 22, media and self-media personnel from both sides of the Taiwan Strait who participated in the 22nd Guangxi-Taiwan Economic, Trade and Cultural Cooperation Forum visited the Pinglu Canal in Guangxi. Taiwanese compatriots were shocked by the grand project scale, construction speed and ecological protection measures of the canal, and discussed its positive significance for cross-strait exchanges and regional development.

In response to Typhoon Qiangbi, the Taoyuan MRT Corporation announced that direct trains and overtime trains will be canceled throughout the day on the 24th. Regular trains will maintain a 15-minute headway, and check-in and baggage check-in services will be suspended. The operating status will be dynamically adjusted according to the typhoon, and the public can check the latest information through the official website or APP.

Typhoon Qiangbi is currently located off the coast of Yilan, and the Taiwan High Speed Rail Corporation announced that all lines will operate normally on the 24th. The High-Speed Railway reminds passengers that speed limits will be implemented in the event of excessive wind and rain, and calls on residents along the line to secure large objects to avoid affecting driving safety. Tickets purchased during the period affected by the typhoon can be refunded within one year without any handling fee.

Taipei North Fook Hotel is holding an online travel fair from now until November 26, offering buy-8-get-1-free dining coupons at Caihui Buffet Restaurant and 29% off daily limited-edition accommodation coupons, covering Michelin-starred cuisine and excellent five-star room discounts to meet year-end dinner parties and travel needs next year.
Thanks to the expansion of Hainan’s visa-free policy and the expansion of air routes, the number of foreign tourists in Sanya continues to grow. Tourists' travel methods are becoming increasingly diversified, from single seaside vacations to in-depth island-wide tours. Sanya is becoming an important hub and health and wellness base for foreign tourists traveling in China.

The moderate typhoon Qiangpi has affected the entire Taiwan. The Highway Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation has implemented strong wind control on some national highways, including a 70 kilometers speed limit on elevated roads and a ban on large vehicles. In response to the typhoon situation, the High Commissioner also announced the cancellation of the planned closure of some ramps during the Liberation Day holiday.