Hello Kitty Makes Her Grand Appearance as Taipei City's Maokong Gondola Sets Off Again

(Taiwan Business News) After a 15-day absence, Taipei City's Maokong Gondola celebrity spokescharacter Hello Kitty is back! The Maokong Gondola completed its 15-day annual overhaul and maintenance, along with repair work on the Hello Kitty cabin window decals, and resumed operations on May 20. With her touch-up complete, Hello Kitty will continue to accompany everyone on gondola rides full of energy and looking her brightest, while also bringing a special gift: "Show your 'Maokong Gondola Round-Trip Value Ticket' and enjoy discounts at partner stores," letting you "spend little, enjoy great deals, and get the best value"!

This Maokong Gondola maintenance, in addition to cable trimming and repairs to the window decals of 147 Hello Kitty painted cabins, also included: overhaul of the drive shaft, main motor, adjusting hydraulic cylinders, deflection sheaves, main drive wheel and other equipment, as well as load testing, and all related maintenance work has been successfully completed.

Taipei Rapid Transit Corporation pointed out that from now until December 31, anyone who presents a "Maokong Gondola Round-Trip Value Ticket" at designated Maokong-area stores - including A-Yi Shih-Da Tea Pot Restaurant, Zhengda Leisure Tea Garden, Yuan Xu Yuan, Chun Cha Xiang, and Yao Yue Tea House, among 17 shops - can enjoy in-store perks, including a free drink or tea snack with a minimum purchase, discounts on tea tasting, and more. For detailed offer information, ask the service staff at any gondola station, check the promotional posters, or inquire with designated Maokong Gondola partner stores.

The "Maokong Gondola Round-Trip Value Ticket" is priced at 120 yuan, valid for 1 person. On the day the ticket is activated, it allows unlimited-distance travel on the Maokong Gondola for 1 round trip and includes 1 additional free ride. Within 3 days after riding, you may apply at any gondola station for a refund of the 20 yuan deposit. (The 1 free ride is a complimentary gift; if not used that day, it is deemed voluntarily forfeited and no refund will be given.) With just one ticket, you can not only travel round trip between Taipei Zoo Station and Maokong Station, but also get off along the way to visit Zhinan Temple, or go to the Taipei Zoo Internal Station to see the baby giant panda "Yuan Zai" at Taipei City Zoo.