Police warn of pitfalls of online night adventure tripsBy Lu Yun-feng and Jason Pan / Staff reportersSindian police cautioned people joining “treasure-hunting” or “night adventure” trips organized by online groups after two groups of young people were arrested last month for trespassing. The closed Naluwan Spring Resort Hotel in New Taipei City’s Wulai District is pictured in an undated photograph. “Night adventure” trips have become popular online among people looking for thrills and excitement from exploring abandoned places, reportedly haunted houses or shuttered or derelict amusement parks, police said. Sindian police said they have checked and verified that the Wulai hotel is only temporarily closed and not abandoned property. “People must not blindly believe online rumors and misinformation and risk being arrested for engaging in illegal activities,” they added.

Source: Taipei Times March 13, 2026 16:52 UTC