July is the start of another summer tourism season and the Taichung County Government will be hosting a series of events under the "2010 LOHAS & Summer Fun Carnival in Taichung County" from July 9 to 25. The main event will be the 2010 Musical Instrument Festival on the weekend of July 17-18 at the Houli Horse Farm. There will be 15 themed areas on the festival grounds, including the Musical Stage, Hands-On Musical Instrument Experience, Musical Competition Stage, Musical Maze, Musical Instrument Creation, Show-Off Stage, Percussion Exhibition, Accordion Exhibition, Musical Instrument Hospital, Musical Instrument Shopping Street, Food Court, Bicycling Area, Horse Riding Performances, and Cocktail Competition. The event is free and open to public, inviting all to come to Houli for a weekend of delicious food and delightful musical fun.
LOHAS & Summer Fun Carnival
Many unique activites are a part of this carnival, including the Taichung County Products Exhibition from July 9 to 11, displaying various Taichung County agricultural produce, pastries and art works at the Fongyuan and Pingtung branches of Pacific Department Store.
2010 LOHAS Taichung County Bicycling Easy Go: Held on July 18 at the Houli Horse Farm, this event focuses on family bicycling trips along the Houli-Fongyuan Bicycling Path and Tong Feng Bikeway. Come enjoy some family time and try some delicious food on the way.
Taichung County Cocktail Competition: Talented cocktail artists from around the country will be competing in groups using the white and red wines from Taichung County wineries as their drink base.
Taichung County Easy Go Package Tour: For four weekends starting from July 10, there will be free one-day bus tours (insurance not included) to various tourist sites. Tour routes include: Dongshi-Guguan Easy Go, Bicycling and Hiking Easy Go, Scenery Easy Go, and Summer Ocean Side Easy Go. All routes include three to five tourist sites. Call (04) 2515-2584 to register.
Also don't miss the 15th 2010 Island-Wide Giant Bike Race that follows from July 24 to 25. This year it will take place at Tieh-jen (Iron) Mountain in Dajia township. The competition will include highway trails, downhill trails, a recreational mountain-climbing competition, tours of Dajia township sites, a Dajia resident mountain-climbing competition, and four-person relay race.
The Food and Tourism Carnival: From July 17-18 at the Houli Horse Farm, will include horse-riding performances, bicycling performances, a Taichung County Products Exhibition booth, and a food court.
Tourism Lottery
Holders of the 2010 LOHAS & Summer Fun Carnival lottery tickets from July 1-24 may participate in the lottery by receiving stamps from one of the tourist sites and event, for the chance to win an electric motorcycle from China Motor, a high-end bicycle, spa coupons or more.
For more information, visit the Taichung County Government official website or call Taichung County Transportation and Tourism Bureau at (04) 2526-3100, ext 2912.
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