Tainan saw a tourism boom over the 228 holiday weekend, drawing more than 1.23 million visitors — up over 10 percent from the same period last year.
Historic districts and shopping areas accounted for over 930 thousand visits, especially in Anping, Xinhua, and Yanshui.
Hotel occupancy topped 90 percent.
Outdoor destinations and museums also proved popular, including the Chimei Museum's Egypt exhibition.
Officials say crowds were further boosted by a massive fireworks event at the Luermen Holy Mother Temple, which organizers say drew over one million attendees ...
... and an international half marathon with more than 25 thousand runners.
With lantern festival events ongoing, authorities say they will tighten oversight of hotel pricing and hygiene.
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