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These bears are bound to melt your heart! Over the summer, a bunch of adorable bears have popped up around Chiayi City. Created by local artist Chuang Hsin-tang, these 10 sculptures can be found in parks, by cycling paths, and at historic sites. It’s sparked a “bear-hunting” craze, where people traipse around the city to snag photos with the cute statues.

Holding a lotus leaf as an umbrella in a park. Quietly reading by a reservoir. Birdwatching at Lantan. This summer, a sleuth of bears has appeared around Chiayi City, delighting visitors and locals alike.

There are 10 of these sculptures, all with a unique design. People are encouraged to go find them at scenic spots around the city and take photos to create their own “bear map.”

Tsai Kuan-chung
Chiayi tourism official
The city government will also hold a special event where people can scan a QR code to receive bear-themed merch, so stay tuned for that.

This actually isn’t the first time they’ve appeared around Chiayi, creating a buzz around these bears. But this time, their designs are more integrated with the local culture and history of the city.

Chuang Hsin-tang
Local artist
As one example, since this is the city of the artist Chen Cheng-po, I made a painter. There are also some historic buildings that inspired a bear riding an old three-wheeled bike in retro clothing.

This bear artist working on a painting in Chiayi Park reflects the city’s title as the “capital of painting,” calling to mind the famous artist Chen Cheng-po.

- This painting bear is so cute!

Outside the old prison dormitories, this bear pedaling a rickshaw instantly transports you back to an earlier time in the historic city.

- There’s a bear pulling an old rickshaw here. People can come and take pictures with it.

Along the cycling path, there’s a bear with a YouBike that makes for the perfect photo stop.

- This bear is so cute. It makes me happy!

As the bears debuted across the city, many joggers and photographers have created their own “bear-hunting” routes, sharing their photos online to piece together this one-of-a-kind treasure hunt.

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