Confiscated German Hobby camper sold at Taiwan auction for NT$1.15 million

In Taichung's Houli district, water and power infrastructure for an RV camping zone is finished. Water has been available since April; electricity is expected by year-end after regulations are approved. A council member urges faster opening.

In Taoyuan County, only 18 of 153 campsite applications have been fully legalized. Authorities admit the main hurdle is the second phase, involving soil conservation and wastewater treatment. Six campsites in geologically sensitive areas have been fined and shut down.

South Korean cheerleader Lee Da-hye, who performs for the Wei Chuan Dragons team, has converted her new car into a camper by herself. She added window tinting and other features, then announced plans to drive to Wuling Mountain for an overnight stay in the vehicle.

The Kouhu Township Office in Yunlin County has begun leasing the camping area at Haikou Story Park. The annual rent is NT$234,000, but eligible operators can receive a 60% discount, reducing it to NT$140,400. Renovations costing NT$17 million are expected to be completed by the end of the year, with operations potentially starting in the first half of next year.

The Futai Feicuiwan amusement park in Wanli District, New Taipei, has launched a sea-view camper rental program. The campers accommodate four people and are equipped with air conditioning, a 43-inch smart TV, a refrigerator, a shower, and a toilet. Rates start at NT$4,288 on weekdays and NT$6,288 on weekends, including breakfast and a complimentary beach umbrella. The offer runs through September 30, 2026.

The Keelung District Prosecutors Office seized a new camper imported from Germany during a drug investigation. The vehicle will be auctioned publicly on August 24 at the Keelung prosecutors office. Interested buyers can inspect it on August 21 at the station parking lot. The 2023 model, weighing about 1,800 kg, has cleared customs but lacks vehicle testing and registration.