2015 Fulong International Sand Sculpture Festival
By , TravelKing
Updated: 2015/7/9
Updated: 2015/7/9
The event has ended this year.
photo by Meiying
When: 05/02-08/31
Time: 08:30~18:00
Where: Fulong Beach, New Taipei City
2015 Fulong International Sand Sculpture Festival started at Fulong Beach, New Taipei City from May 2nd to July 12th. The Fulong International Sand Sculpture Festival was held for the first time in 2008 to promote sand sculpture art in Taiwan and yield a stage for sand sculptors. Now it has become a major tourist attraction. Every year has attracts professional and amateur sand sculptors from different parts of the world gather for these 2 months long event, exhibition and competition. As the theme for this year “Toy Nations” has invited a total of 27 sand sculptors from 13 countries by making the creative sand sculpture to bring back the childhood memories. Visitors can expect to find elements like chess, toy soldiers, Monopoly, Barbie, remote control cars, glove puppet, hopscotch, teddy bears, robots, shuttlecocks, building blocks, magic cubes and even the zodiac “sheep mascot” in the sculptures on display.
Time: 08:30~18:00
Where: Fulong Beach, New Taipei City
2015 Fulong International Sand Sculpture Festival started at Fulong Beach, New Taipei City from May 2nd to July 12th. The Fulong International Sand Sculpture Festival was held for the first time in 2008 to promote sand sculpture art in Taiwan and yield a stage for sand sculptors. Now it has become a major tourist attraction. Every year has attracts professional and amateur sand sculptors from different parts of the world gather for these 2 months long event, exhibition and competition. As the theme for this year “Toy Nations” has invited a total of 27 sand sculptors from 13 countries by making the creative sand sculpture to bring back the childhood memories. Visitors can expect to find elements like chess, toy soldiers, Monopoly, Barbie, remote control cars, glove puppet, hopscotch, teddy bears, robots, shuttlecocks, building blocks, magic cubes and even the zodiac “sheep mascot” in the sculptures on display.
photo by Meiying
The Front Row Seat to the Festival - Fullon Hotel Fulong
Nearby Fulong Beach, Fullon Hotel also launches the “Golden Sand Legend Hotel Deal” during the Fulong International Sand Sculpture Festival. The hotel deal only applies when booking double room or quad room with complimentary breakfast. In additional, the promo includes free bike rental coupon, DIY sand sculpture section. Fullon Hotel Fulong which is right by the beach offers the front row seats to admire the sand art. Activities and events are offered on the spot for guest to participate like the close-up examination while the artist performs and even your own sculpturing experience. The hotel even provides equipment packs which will get you ready for some sand fun right away. It’s a best seasonal family vacation of the summer.
Nearby Fulong Beach, Fullon Hotel also launches the “Golden Sand Legend Hotel Deal” during the Fulong International Sand Sculpture Festival. The hotel deal only applies when booking double room or quad room with complimentary breakfast. In additional, the promo includes free bike rental coupon, DIY sand sculpture section. Fullon Hotel Fulong which is right by the beach offers the front row seats to admire the sand art. Activities and events are offered on the spot for guest to participate like the close-up examination while the artist performs and even your own sculpturing experience. The hotel even provides equipment packs which will get you ready for some sand fun right away. It’s a best seasonal family vacation of the summer.
photo by Fullon Hotel
2015 Fulong International Sand Sculpture Festival Ticket Information
※Festival Period: May 2, 2015~Augest 31, 2015
※Opening Hours: Daily from 08:30~18:00
※ Ticketing Hours: 08:30~17:30
※ Location:
Fulong Beach
No.40, Fulong St., Gongliao Dist., New Taipei City
Admission:
1. Adult: TWD 100
2. Group: TWD 90 per person for any group of 20 members or more.
3. Priority: TWD 80 for students or those who are 65 years old or more.
4. Children: For Children 6 years of age or younger, the fare is TWD 10 (as visitor insurance).
5. Free Admission is given to physically/mentally challenged visitors, including one accompanying individual. Please present an ID to enjoy this offer.
Transportation Information:
By Car:
1. National Highway No. 1 or No. 3 ─ Provincial Highway No. 2 (Coastal Highway) ─ Fulong Visitor Center Parking Lot ─ Follow roadside directions to arrive at the festival site
2. National Highway No. 1 ─ Wanrui Expressway ─ Provincial Highway No. 2 (Coastal Highway) ─ Fulong Visitor Center Parking Lot ─ Follow roadside directions to arrive at the festival site
3. National Highway No. 5 ─ Shiding Interchange ─ County Road 106 ─ Pingxi ─ North Township Road 38 ─ Shuangxi ─ Provincial Highway No. 2 C ─ Fulong Visitor Center Parking Lot ─ Follow roadside directions to arrive at the festival site
4. National Highway No. 5 ─ Toucheng Interchange ─ Provincial Highway No. 9 to Toucheng ─ Provincial Highway No. 2 (Coastal Highway) ─ Fulong Visitor Center Parking Lot ─ Follow roadside directions to arrive at the festival site
By train:
Take a train to Fulong. From the train station, follow road signs to reach the festival site.
By bus:
Take 1811 Kuo-Kuang Bus (Taipei – Luodong), 791 Keelung Bus (Guo Jian Xing Cheng – Fulong), or 856 Taiwan Tourist Shuttle (Ruifang – Fulong). Get off at Fulong. Visit the festival site by walk following signs along the roads.
More information for Hotel Bookings:
http://www.hotel.com.tw/en/
※Festival Period: May 2, 2015~Augest 31, 2015
※Opening Hours: Daily from 08:30~18:00
※ Ticketing Hours: 08:30~17:30
※ Location:
Fulong Beach
No.40, Fulong St., Gongliao Dist., New Taipei City
Admission:
1. Adult: TWD 100
2. Group: TWD 90 per person for any group of 20 members or more.
3. Priority: TWD 80 for students or those who are 65 years old or more.
4. Children: For Children 6 years of age or younger, the fare is TWD 10 (as visitor insurance).
5. Free Admission is given to physically/mentally challenged visitors, including one accompanying individual. Please present an ID to enjoy this offer.
Transportation Information:
By Car:
1. National Highway No. 1 or No. 3 ─ Provincial Highway No. 2 (Coastal Highway) ─ Fulong Visitor Center Parking Lot ─ Follow roadside directions to arrive at the festival site
2. National Highway No. 1 ─ Wanrui Expressway ─ Provincial Highway No. 2 (Coastal Highway) ─ Fulong Visitor Center Parking Lot ─ Follow roadside directions to arrive at the festival site
3. National Highway No. 5 ─ Shiding Interchange ─ County Road 106 ─ Pingxi ─ North Township Road 38 ─ Shuangxi ─ Provincial Highway No. 2 C ─ Fulong Visitor Center Parking Lot ─ Follow roadside directions to arrive at the festival site
4. National Highway No. 5 ─ Toucheng Interchange ─ Provincial Highway No. 9 to Toucheng ─ Provincial Highway No. 2 (Coastal Highway) ─ Fulong Visitor Center Parking Lot ─ Follow roadside directions to arrive at the festival site
By train:
Take a train to Fulong. From the train station, follow road signs to reach the festival site.
By bus:
Take 1811 Kuo-Kuang Bus (Taipei – Luodong), 791 Keelung Bus (Guo Jian Xing Cheng – Fulong), or 856 Taiwan Tourist Shuttle (Ruifang – Fulong). Get off at Fulong. Visit the festival site by walk following signs along the roads.
More information for Hotel Bookings:
http://www.hotel.com.tw/en/