Reported 9 months ago
Due to extreme heat with 38 degrees in Pingtung causing a 'red alert,' tourists still head to Xiao Liuqiu and Kenting for cooling off at the beach as students start their summer break. Local businesses initially expected more tourists to go abroad, but Pingtung County statistics show an 85% room booking rate in the first weekend of summer vacation, higher than the same period last year. The area is bustling with young faces, mainly college students, seeking to escape the heat on Xiao Liuqiu. New B&Bs are fully booked for the entire two-month summer break, with room reservations made as early as March or April. This surge in visitors also impacts neighboring Kaohsiung, where hotel booking rates exceed 60% due to an upcoming Korean group concert and summer vacation demand.
Source: YAHOO