Government Gives Out Red Envelopes! From Oct 1, Everyone Can Register for NT$500 – Full Guide to Travel Subsidy Eligibility and Methods

The autumn and winter domestic travel subsidy is a huge harvest! Miaoli County Government, in coordination with the Tourism Administration's 'Domestic Travel Weekday Accommodation Subsidy,' is launching a special additional offer from October 1: a limited 20,000 sets of 'Miaoli Coins' worth NT$500 each. By staying at a participating Miaoli accommodation on a weekday, combining the central accommodation subsidy, birthday coupons, and local top-ups, a single person can save up to NT$3,200 on accommodation costs, and also receive free amusement park tickets or use Miaoli Coins to offset local food and souvenirs. This article provides the most complete Miaoli domestic travel money-saving guide, teaching you how to smartly stack these offers!

2026 Miaoli Domestic Travel Subsidy Guide: Central Subsidy + Local Top-Up Comparison Table This Miaoli domestic travel offer covers central accommodation discounts, birthday gifts, local digital consumption vouchers, and amusement park experiences. The highlights and applicable conditions for each subsidy are as follows:

Subsidy Item: Central Weekday Accommodation Subsidy Offer Details: NT$800 off for the first night, NT$1,200 off for the second consecutive night (max NT$2,000 off) Eligibility & Period: Weekdays from Sep 1 to Nov 30 (Sunday to Thursday, excluding national holidays) Stacking Method: Can be used simultaneously with birthday coupons and Miaoli Coins

Subsidy Item: Tourism Administration Birthday Coupon Offer Offer Details: Winners can get up to NT$1,200 off per coupon Eligibility & Period: Sep 1 to Nov 30, staying at eligible accommodations Stacking Method: Can be stacked with weekday accommodation subsidy, saving up to NT$3,200 per person

Subsidy Item: NT$500 Miaoli Coin Top-Up Offer Details: Receive NT$500 in Miaoli Coins upon check-in (limited to 20,000 sets, 1 point = NT$1) Eligibility & Period: Oct 1 to Dec 31, for those eligible for the central weekday subsidy Stacking Method: Can be used to offset accommodation costs at partner hotels or spend at 375 partner stores

Subsidy Item: Taiwan PASS Dual Savings Plan Offer Details: Choose between 50% off the Taiwan Railway version (NT$1,250) or receive a NT$1,500 weekday accommodation voucher Eligibility & Period: Sep 1 to Dec 31 Stacking Method: The NT$1,500 accommodation voucher can be combined with the weekday subsidy and birthday coupons

Subsidy Item: Free Amusement Park with Stay Offer Details: Earn points by registering your stay, redeemable for tickets to Shang Shun World or West Lake Resort Eligibility & Period: Sep 1 to Nov 30, for those who complete registration after a weekday stay Stacking Method: After completing stay registration, accounts can earn up to 2,000 points

National Weekday Accommodation Subsidy! How to Stack for Maximum NT$3,200 Savings The Tourism Administration's 'Domestic Travel Weekday Accommodation Subsidy' runs from September 1 to November 30 (applicable Sunday to Thursday, excluding national holidays and consecutive holidays).

·Consecutive Stay Discount: When staying at a partner hotel, the first night offers a maximum discount of NT$800; if you stay a second consecutive night, you can get an additional maximum discount of NT$1,200, for a total of up to NT$2,000 per person. The two nights do not have to be at the same hotel, but the check-in dates must be consecutive.

·Lucky Birthday Coupon Stacking: If you are lucky enough to win the Tourism Administration's birthday coupon, you can get an additional discount of up to NT$1,200 when checking in. Combined with the consecutive stay subsidy, a single person can save up to NT$3,200 on room rates.

Exclusive Top-Up from October! Guide to Claiming and Using 20,000 Sets of NT$500 'Miaoli Coins' To attract more tourists to stay in the mountain city, Miaoli County Government is launching a limited 20,000 sets of NT$500 'Miaoli Coins' from October 1 to December 31, on a 'first stay, first register, first claim' basis until supplies last.

Eligibility and How to Claim Simply stay at a legal Miaoli accommodation and be eligible for the central domestic travel weekday accommodation subsidy, then download the 'Miaoli Coin APP' and register as a member. After verifying your stay information, you can claim the coins.

Wide Range of Redemption Options 1 Miaoli Coin point equals NT$1. If the hotel you are staying at is itself a Miaoli Coin partner, you can use the coins directly to offset the room rate. They can also be used at up to 375 partner stores across the county, covering local Hakka cuisine, famous souvenir shops, farmers' association exhibition centers, and DIY tourism experiences. Travelers can open the 'Good Deals Map' within the APP to search for nearby stores at any time.

2026 Miaoli Coin. (Image courtesy of Miaoli County Government)

Must-See for Family Trips to Miaoli! Tips for Free Amusement Park Entry and Transportation Packages In addition to saving on accommodation, families with children can also enjoy free amusement park entry and transportation discounts:

Free Tickets to Shang Shun World and West Lake Resort Those who participate in the weekday accommodation subsidy and complete registration can earn up to 2,000 amusement park points. With 800 points, you can redeem one ticket to 'Shang Shun World' in Toufen (including a flight theater experience) or a double rock climbing experience ticket. With 350 points, you can redeem one ticket to 'West Lake Resort', which also comes with a 2027 firefly viewing ticket.

Taiwan PASS Dual Savings Plan Travelers arriving in Miaoli by public transport can choose to purchase the Taiwan PASS Taiwan Railway version at a 50% discount (NT$1,250, original price NT$2,500, including a 3-day Taiwan Railway pass, MRT, and scenic area shuttle), or choose to receive a NT$1,500 weekday accommodation voucher, which can be used together with the weekday accommodation subsidy and birthday coupons.

2026 Miaoli Domestic Travel Subsidy Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Q1: How do I claim the NT$500 Miaoli Coins? Can they be exchanged for cash? Travelers who are eligible for the Tourism Administration's domestic travel weekday accommodation subsidy and stay at a participating Miaoli accommodation between October 1 and December 31 can download the 'Miaoli Coin APP' and register to apply. Miaoli Coins are digital consumption vouchers (1 point = NT$1) and can only be used to offset accommodation costs or for consumption at partner stores. They cannot be exchanged for cash.

Q2: Can I use the subsidy and claim Miaoli Coins if I book through Agoda, Booking.com, or other travel platforms? No. Bookings made through international online travel platforms (such as Agoda, Booking.com, Airbnb, etc.), stays at non-partner accommodations, participation in group tours, or stays on holidays (Friday, Saturday, and national consecutive holidays) are not eligible for the domestic travel subsidy or Miaoli Coin claim. Please be sure to book directly with a partner hotel.

Q3: Is there a specific order for applying for the various subsidies? Yes. Please strictly follow the principle of 'stay first, apply later.' After you have checked in and the hotel has completed the checkout registration in the central system, you can then claim the Miaoli Coins and amusement park points in order. Additionally, as the Miaoli Coins are limited to 20,000 sets, it is recommended to complete the application via the APP as soon as possible after check-in to ensure issuance.