TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Are you wondering where to go during summer vacation? Why not consider the Aowanda National Forest Recreation Area in central Taiwan, as it is offering discounted room rates with a free dinner and breakfast to each guest during weekdays (Sunday to Thursday) from July 1st until July 16th.

To encourage the public to visit the park, the Nantou Forest District Office has rolled out the deal, which gives double discounts for weekday lodgers, according to a news release from the Forestry Bureau’s website on July 3.

The forest recreation area, located at the heart of Taiwan, is only an hour or so drive from Puli Township, Nantou County. At around 1,200 meters in elevation, Aowanda's average temperatures are 5–8 degrees Celsius lower than the plains.

Rich in oxygen, phytoncide, and negative ions from waterfalls, Aowanda is a good place to avoid the summer heat and get away from the hustle and bustle of city life.

For more information about the forest recreation area and lodging, please refer to the Aowanda website or its Facebook account (奧萬大情報站).

（Forestry Bureau photos）