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Pinglin Baozhong Tea Festival – Win a 5-Day Trip to Macau
Pinglin is one of the tea-producing regions in northern Taiwan. Since 2006, the Pinglin Township Office has held the “Pinglin Baozhong Tea Festival” annually to promote the rich tea culture, as well as eco-tours to experience Pinglin’s natural landscapes and the charm of its old streets...
Charter flight from Matsuyama, Shikoku, Japan, visits Taiwan
A charter flight from Matsuyama, Shikoku, Japan, arrived in Taiwan on November 20. On the morning of November 22 at 10:00, a Matsuyama promotion event was held on the first floor of the Taipei City Hall, where oranges — a specialty of Ehime Prefecture — were distributed, and Japanese samurai armor was displayed...
Take a high-speed rail, hop on a shuttle bus, and soak in hot springs!
It's really getting cold now！How about a visit to Guanzilin in southern Taiwan for some hot spring relaxation? No transportation? No worries — just take the high-speed rail and there’s a shuttle bus to Guanzilin！There are three round trips daily. The service runs from November 20 (Saturday) until...
Embrace the clear waters of the Philippines and stay in a thatched-roof villa!
Thatched-roof villas (locally called “balai” in the Philippines) are decorated with a wealth of traditional materials such as bamboo, nipa palm, and wood, embodying the traditional Filipino style and offering a relaxing and cozy vacation vibe. What’s more, admiring the azure waters of Bohol and Panglao Island makes it an ultimate indulgence!
A Journey to the Northeast Corner: The Lanyang Heartfelt Bus Tour
Eat, Drink, Play, and Explore the Northeast Corner!* After recovering from damage caused by Typhoon Megi in October, the scenic spots in the Northeast Corner have been fully restored. We are now actively inviting the first wave of "warm-up visitors" and launching the “Lanyang Heartfelt Bus Tour” day trip, which includes...
The European Flower Expo Fashion Carnival Kicks Off in Style
The Taipei International Flora Exposition has officially launched, and the "Jinghua Commercial District," located on Zhongshan North Road alongside the main exposition venue, will begin its festivities on November 18th. Centered around the fashion plaza directly in front of the Taipei Jinghua Hotel, the area will integrate surrounding international luxury brands and...
Get accommodation discounts by presenting your Taiwan Railways ticket
Starting November 15, after days and nights of intensive repair work by the Directorate General of Highways, the Su-Hua Highway, which had been closed for 25 days, finally reopened to the public's great anticipation. To celebrate the reopening, the Hualien County Government, in collaboration with various tourism operators...
The Alishan Forest Railway section between Chiayi and Fenchihu to resume operations next year
The Chiayi to Fenchihu section of the Alishan Forest Railway, which was severely damaged by Typhoon Morakot last year, is scheduled to resume operations in March 2011. As for the Fenchihu to Alishan Forest Recreation Area section, an engineering consulting firm has been commissioned to conduct an assessment, and a reconstruction plan will be formulated based on the assessment results...
Qantas celebrates its 90th anniversary — domestic Australian flights from just $390
This year marks Qantas’ 90th anniversary. Not only has the airline brought in ambassador John Travolta to help promote the occasion, but it has also launched some truly exceptional deals to reward travelers. These include Taiwan–Australia flights starting from just NT$19,900, plus the option to add domestic Australian flights...
All high-speed rail trains now feature "women-only" restrooms
Female high-speed rail passengers can feel more at ease now. High-speed trains will introduce "women-only" restrooms to create a comfortable and friendly travel environment for female passengers. The train layout has been specially adjusted, with each train featuring five "…
Special Exhibition on Contemporary Indian Art: Discover the Beauty of India
The 【Discover India – Special Exhibition on Contemporary Indian Art】, grandly held at the Museum of Contemporary Art Taipei from October 22 to December 12, 2010, is Taiwan’s first comprehensive exhibition introducing contemporary Indian art...
Celebrate Christmas and New Year with a festive Chinese or Western-style holiday feast
As the year draws to a close, have you planned your most important Christmas and New Year's activities? In these bustling holidays, wouldn’t it be wonderful to spend time in a tranquil and elegant setting, enjoying a romantic moment just the two of you and letting the sweetness warm up the winter? In Taipei...
Japan's B-grade food champion: Authentic Yokote yakisoba :: Idobata-ya :: Akita
Text & Photos: Chi Hsien-hui
The construction of an in-depth cultural tourism information network for Tainan City has been completed.
The Department of Cultural Affairs continues to receive funding from the Council for Cultural Affairs to implement the ‘Tainan City Cultural Attractions Information and Marketing Promotion Project.’ The website’s content is specially designed to provide the public with timely and in-depth cultural information, including HUD (augmented reality guided tours)...
LadyGaga to Make an Appearance at Madame Tussauds
This December, the dazzling and most stylish pop star Lady Gaga’s wax figure will make a glamorous debut at Madame Tussauds Hong Kong and seven other Madame Tussauds locations worldwide, officially joining the museum’s diamond...
Travel to "Canada Advantage" — Canada now offers visa-free entry to Taiwan!
Good news for travelers from Taiwan to Canada! Following the EU’s recent decision to include Taiwan in its visa-exempt countries
Large-scale botanical sculpture art echoes the beauty of the Flower Expo
The 2010 Taipei International Flora Exposition is in full swing. In response to the event, Japan’s Shinyoen and the Fashion & Media Design Institute of Shih Chien University have created the large-scale botanical sculpture “Planting Blessings Flower Rabbit,” blending traditional religious and...
The 5th Taipei Digital Art Festival Kicks Off with Enthusiasm
The 5th Taipei Digital Art Festival runs from November 26 to December 5 this year, spanning a week under the theme "Cluster串" — a term derived from computer science that metaphorically represents...
A feast of multiculturalism: The Wei Wu Ying Cross-border Music Festival
Combining Eastern and Western art and culture, and exchanging music and creativity from different countries can create the most dazzling sparks too. This year’s “Wei Wu Ying Cross-border Music Festival” will be held on December 4 and December 11 in Kaohsiung, presenting a romantic exotic...
Winter Bamboo Shoot Season in 2010: Hiking and Feasting in Zhushan
When it comes to winter bamboo shoots in Taiwan, Zhushan in Nantou County is sure to come to mind. This area boasts a beautiful natural environment and is known as the hometown of bamboo. Its bamboo crafts and winter bamboo shoots are especially famous. The annual Winter Bamboo Shoot Festival is always packed to capacity. For just NT$300, you can sign up for a package that includes one-day transportation, a guided tour of the bamboo forest trails, souvenirs, and a “bamboo shoot feast”—but only non-local visitors are eligible to join.