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The pick-up point was easy to find, the staff were very welcoming, and the driver was very steady. Gangala Valley is a new attraction, located next to Okinawa World. Although the entire tour is conducted in Japanese, including the tour leader who speaks only Japanese, it doesn't affect Taiwanese participants. The tour leader ensures that foreigners understand the meeting times. The guided tour of Gangala Valley is also entirely in Japanese, but a paper translation with Chinese is provided, and the guide carefully explains which item they are currently explaining. The forest is very cool in the hot weather. The tour includes a bottle of iced drink in a stainless steel bottle, which is a bit heavy and can be carried diagonally. You don't need to bring too much of your own water to avoid adding too much weight.

The itinerary was relaxed and not rushed, with ample time allocated to each stop. The DMM Aquarium, in particular, is definitely worth a visit; the close-up experience is truly rare. Yuquan Cave was also impressive; while not the kind of breathtaking experience with dramatic elevation changes, it offered a wide variety of exhibits and a smooth overall flow. Taking your time to explore the entire park, including a short break and some snacks, was just the right amount of time.