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Travel through Changhua with *Father After Seven Days*
Have you seen the movie *Father After Seven Days*? The rustic scenery from the film must look familiar. The movie truly captures the authentic essence of Taiwan’s countryside and the local attitudes and rituals toward the afterlife, blending humor with...
Are you the 3 millionth lucky rider of the Sun Moon Lake Gondola?!
It has been almost a year since the Sun Moon Lake Gondola opened to the public at the end of last year. By offering a whole new perspective on viewing Sun Moon Lake, it has quickly become one of Taiwan’s most popular attractions. According to the company responsible for its operation and management...
Flowers Bloom in Taiwan – Send Flowers Online for a Chance to Win Big Prizes!
The export value of Taiwan’s floral industry is astonishing, reaching as high as NT$3.5 billion last year alone. The Taipei International Flora Expo has also recently surpassed one million visitors, stepping onto the international stage. The Council of Agriculture’s website has specially launched the campaign “Flowers Bloom in Taiwan – Agriculture Presents New Business Opportunities.” From now until…
New creative hot pot ingredients: Try the dreamy Komachi rice
Japanese rice is undeniably delicious, but most Taiwanese are familiar with Shin-O Koshihikari. However, Komachi rice from Akita is just as renowned in Japan as Koshihikari. Its plump, clean grains offer an exceptional bounce and texture that remains great even when cooled...
A flurry of winter activities lets you experience the beauty of Kobe in winter
As one of the three major cities of the Kansai region alongside Osaka and Kyoto, Kobe boasts the beautiful Kobe Harborland, the nostalgic foreign-style district of Ikuta Ryokuchi, the bustling Motomachi former foreign settlement, the world’s longest suspension bridge—the Akashi Kaikyō Bridge—as well as delicious Kobe beef and Western-style cuisine...
“Happiness 100”: Greet the First Light of the New Year at Sun Moon Lake
To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Republic of China, have you decided where to ring in the New Year? Why not head to Sun Moon Lake, the place with the highest happiness index in all of Taiwan, to witness the dawn of “Happiness 100.” The Sun Moon Lake National Scenic Area invites everyone to this special occasion...
Naming Contest for Lishan Eco-Friendly Trail with Cash Prizes
The "Lishan Eco-Friendly Trail," set to open on January 1 of the 100th year, is located in a pristine forest behind the Chiang Kai-shek Guesthouse–Lishan Guesthouse. It boasts rich local ecological resources. After overcoming numerous engineering challenges, the trail has been renovated by the Shei-Pa National Scenic Area Administration, Tourism Bureau, Ministry of Transportation and Communications, and will officially open on January 1 of the 100th year. A contest is being held to find a creative and memorable name for the trail, with cash prizes and special accommodation offers in Lishan up for grabs.
Malaysia Shopping Season Now On Sale
The shopping season is back again！ Want to travel abroad for some fun and shopping? Why not plan a shopping trip to Malaysia? The Malaysia Year-End Sale starts today...
Dazzling and Moving – Sendai’s “Melody of Light” Festival
In Sendai, in Japan’s northeastern Tohoku region, the annual “Melody of Light” festival attracts people from across the country to enjoy the city’s romantic and colorful nights. This year’s “SENDAI Melody of Light” runs from December 3 (Fri...)
Get a head start on travel deals for Chinese New Year—save up to NT$20,000
Chinese New Year is always a peak travel season, with soaring airfares and tour prices. But those planning domestic or international trips early next year are in luck—pre-order your Chinese New Year travel packages before the end of the year and enjoy savings of up to NT$10,000 for the second adult, as well as...
A Photographic Journey Through New Taipei City’s Light and Shadows
Explore New Taipei City Part.1 – Discovering the Serenity of Mountain Towns
Ring in the New Year at the closest-to-the-moon altitude, and “purple” it up at Taipei 101!
It’s the last month of the year—where should you spend your highly anticipated New Year’s Eve to make it truly unique? Celebrate at the 89th floor of Taipei 101 for a high-altitude countdown closer to the moon than anywhere else, take in the romantic 360-degree night view, and enjoy fireworks displays across all districts of Taipei...
A deep-sea coral Christmas tree makes its debut in London
The most anticipated holiday of the year—Christmas—is just around the corner, and hotels around the world are decorating their lobbies and entrances with Christmas trees. Tall and lavish decorations have almost become the norm, but this year, London is featuring an underwater-themed Christmas tree that...
Hong Kong’s Festive Winter Wonderland in December
Have you decided where to spend Christmas this December? Hong Kong, a paradise for shopping and dining, is simply the perfect choice. The Swarovski Crystal Christmas Tree in Central will be on display from November 29 to January 2 next year...
Soak in the hot springs of Zhiben this winter
The "Taitung Zhiben Hot Spring Music Festival" event will be held on December 4th in front of the Zhongyitang Square at Zhiben Hot Springs. The event will take place over four weekends in December, featuring performances by renowned musical groups that showcase a diverse range of styles, all...
A hot spring and gourmet paradise in the forest:: Rokkaku Hotel:: Lake Towada
Rokkaku Hotel is a well-known sightseeing hotel in Akita and is one of the larger establishments, capable of accommodating around 450 people. As such, it has become a landmark hotel for tour groups, and some travel agencies in Taiwan also include it in their itineraries. Being the hot spring hotel closest to Lake Towada National...
Win a free trip to Chiang Mai through a character collection game
Taiwan is gradually entering winter. Want to visit a warm southern island? Thailand has always been a popular travel destination among Taiwanese — not only is it close by, but the cost is reasonable and the food is delicious. With autumn in full swing, why not check out the Tourism Authority of Thailand...
Board a TRA cruise-style train to welcome the first light of the new century
Want to greet the first happy ray of light in the new century? The Taiwan Railways Administration recently announced the launch of the "Leap 99, Happy 100" cruise-style train. Different from 2010, 2011 brings another innovation with three special New Year’s Eve cross-the-year sunrise trains, each uniquely themed...
Super Savings on High-Speed Rail Tours to the Flower Expo
To make it easier for travelers from central and southern Taiwan to visit the “2010 Taipei International Flora Expo,” Taiwan High Speed Rail Corporation has specially collaborated with its authorized travel agencies during the expo period (from now until April 25, 2011) to carefully plan...
Loving Christmas: Your Stay Can Also Support Charity
This Christmas, your stay can show some love too. To support charitable causes, the hotel has decorated its lobby into a charming Christmas wonderland, and invites guests to bring along clothing, toys, and second-hand items from home during their stay. The hotel will...