Driving Ice Sports Culture: 'Yang Taichung' August Issue Features Beitun National and Children's Sports Center

The August issue of 'Yang Taichung' was released on the 5th. This summer, Taichung City's sports facilities and cultural events are launching simultaneously, offering citizens a rich array of cooling-off activities. This issue's 'Cover Story' focuses on the 'Beitun National and Children's Sports Center,' which officially opened on July 3, 2026. This all-age sports venue combines sports, leisure, sustainability, and smart technology. Its biggest highlight is central Taiwan's first international-standard ice rink, serving as a solid support for Taichung's ice athletes and an excellent training ground, aiming to help athletes advance toward the 2030 Winter Olympics. The center also welcomes people of all ages to experience the charm of the 'Ice Land' and promote ice sports culture.

In June 2026, Taiwan's professional basketball team, the Formosa Dreamers, won their first championship in their nine-year history. For point guard Chiang Yu-An, this trophy is not only another career milestone but also his first professional league championship won after returning to his hometown from Taipei. This issue's 'Celebrity Guide' features an interview with Chiang, a professional basketball player from Taichung, sharing his life journey pursuing his pro basketball dreams.

Living well with your furry family! This issue's 'Local Food Moments' highlights four uniquely pet-friendly restaurants where owners can enjoy delicious meals while their pets comfortably walk in, sit on chairs, and even enjoy specially prepared fresh pet meals. On weekends, why not take your beloved pets on a delicious culinary tour?

Dongshi Rhinoceros Beetle Ecological Park is Taiwan's first theme park integrating ecological restoration and playgrounds, becoming the most prominent new landmark in the mountainous region. 'Wander & Stroll' invites visitors to start from this 'living park,' connect with the Dongfeng Bike Path, explore forest hideaways, visit a cultural library, and savor authentic Hakka cuisine, embarking on a summer mountain journey.

'Exploring City Affairs' focuses on the grand '2026 Taichung Movie Fun-In Season' running from June to August, bringing 21 popular animated and family-friendly films to all 29 districts of the city. This allows citizens to enjoy big-screen movie experiences near their homes and create beautiful summer night memories together.

'Yang Taichung' is available for free at district offices, libraries, agricultural and fisheries associations, city government joint service centers, national sports centers, parenting centers, all Taichung TRA stations, and tourism service centers at all Taiwan High-Speed Rail stations (except Nangang). Electronic versions are also available—visit the city government's global website and click 'Yang Taichung' (https://gov.tw/BQD).