In the type of climatic zone Taipei falls in; it is quite obvious to have a blazing hot summer. Often you may feel as if you have been coated with sticky sugar. In order to beat the scorching heat of Taipei, people look for a cool-down trip and what else than a cool water park! Like many other tourism promoting countries in the world, Taiwan too has developed a few international class water parks. Formosa Fun Coast is one such park that might provide a day full of fun and frolic.
Formosa Fun Coast – the best destination to beat the heat
Located in Taipei County, Formosa Fun Coast has been developed in the sprawling 12- hectares area. Known for its waterslides of different heights, lengths and speeds, Formosa Fun Coast is a real joy to be at. It also boasts the longest waterslide in Southeast Asia, which is the main attraction of this fun spot. Since the slide is 400-meters long, finishing the ride takes about 20 minutes. Doesn’t it sound quite thrilling and inviting?
Among many exciting and thrilling waterslides at this park, Jet Stream is good to begin the adventure but before climbing up to the entrance of this slide, first you have to pass a swimming test. This test is a must to check your swimming efficiency and confidence as in just three seconds; you will be dropped 20 meters into a 360-centimeter-deep pool. Exciting it sounds but a thought of it is enough to bring your heart pumping fast!!
For those who are not so good at water sports, there are slides in which you can use a rafting tube. To enjoy milder fun, float on with rubber tubes on the waves of wandering 700-meter-long river, that runs along the edge of the park.
The families can have fun with water at the Caribbean Paradise area, which has a 20-centimeter-deep pool. A large bucket of water is dumped every 1.5 minutes in this pool. Water gun play area is another attraction for kids as well as adults.
Bermuda Triangle at Formosa Fun Coast
People are always curious to know more about the mysterious Bermuda Triangle. When you come to Formosa Fun Coast, be ready to face one of the scariest experiences in life. The Bermuda Triangle area is a new addition to the park. This area has a 300-meter-long slide, separated into three sections. You pick up the speed slowly in the first section and then gradually you speed up, growing nearly to free-falling feeling and then finally you spiral downwards. In the first section, you slowly pick up speed before nearly free-falling and then spiraling downward.
Other slides include at park Landscape Slide, Rapid Slide, Mat Slide, Shooting Slide and Floating River. Whatever slides you try, you are sure to have excitement you never had before. But before you come to Formosa Fun Coast in Taipei County be sure that you have a strong heart and are prepared for complete relaxation.