Hsinchu's Qingqing Grassland struggles with neglect after popular attractions fade

Hsinchu City's Qingqing Grassland, once a popular tourist spot, is now overgrown and deserted. The park, known for its long slide and hot air balloon events under the previous administration, now features an empty, weed-filled parking lot and a lack of vendors, drawing criticism for poor maintenance. The city's Public Works Department stated that recent typhoon preparations delayed grass cutting, but it is expected to be completed by mid-July, with ongoing efforts to maintain the park.