PHOTO ESSAY/New Taipei theme park is now eerie ruins 7 years after deadly accident
06/27/2022 09:05 AM
Once home to the largest water park in Taiwan, the Formosa Fun Coast theme park in New Taipei's Bali District has not welcomed any visitors since a Saturday night party seven years ago turned into an inferno that claimed 15 lives and led to its closure.
(Full text of the story is now in CNA English news archive. To view the full story, you will need to be a subscribed member of the CNA archive. To subscribe, please read here.)
More in PHOTO ESSAY
Taiwan prepares for Typhoon BaviMembers of the public and local governments across Taiwan prepared for the potential impact of Typhoon Bavi after the Central Weather Administration (CWA) issued a land warning early Friday morning.07/10/2026 01:59 PM
Kaohsiung zoo serves up animal-friendly 'zongzi' for Dragon Boat FestivalA public zoo in Kaohsiung on Friday laid out a wide array of "zongzi" featuring vegetables, hay and other ingredients for its animals to mark the Dragon Boat Festival.06/20/2026 08:18 PM
Democracy in flashback: Taiwan marks 30 years since first direct presidential electionThirty years ago today, Taiwan held its first direct presidential election, a defining moment in its transition to democracy. To mark the anniversary, CNA has selected a series of images capturing the atmosphere of the time.03/23/2026 11:56 AM
Latest
- Politics
Taiwan concludes 10-day Han Kuang military drills
08/14/2026 09:25 PM - Politics
Legislature passes 2026 budget after record delay, drone budget intact
08/14/2026 09:23 PM - Sports
Taiwan pair defeated in WTT Europe Smash semis
08/14/2026 08:52 PM - Society
Danjiang Bridge closed during Tamsui's firework fest over next 3 Sundays
08/14/2026 08:50 PM - Business
Taiwan upbeat on U.S. drone market despite tariffs
08/14/2026 08:38 PM


