Travel
Book a yellow cab to tour Taiwan—“Sightseeing Taxis” are now on the road!
There’s a new way to travel domestically—whether you’re a local or an international visitor, you can enjoy the innovative “Taiwan Sightseeing Taxi” experience, no longer worrying about transportation issues while saving both time and money. A total of eight major cities across Taiwan have planned...
A Journey to the Realm of the Sun God, Towards the Light of a Pure Land
What reasons make people so enchanted by the land of the Sun God? What kind of charm compels one to transcend life and death in pursuit of a once-in-a-lifetime journey? Unfurling an ancient map of Japan, we return to the sacred origin of Japanese history...
The Taitung Good Rice Harvest Festival and Hakka Feast Will Be Held for Three Consecutive Weeks
The Taitung County Government is organizing the “2010 Taitung Good Rice Harvest Festival – Hakka Feast” series of events, which will be held for three consecutive weeks starting on the 4th. The first week will kick off with the “Kickoff Blessing – Harvest Fun” activity, where participants can enjoy the fun of eating together in the fields...
Plum Blossom Theater Reopens with Tickets at NT$123
Located at the intersection of Dunhua South Road and Heping East Road, Plum Blossom Theater will reopen today (December 3)! The first films to be screened are "Juliet" and "Guitar Fever." To celebrate its reopening, ticket prices will be just NT$123 from December 3...
Flower Expo December Art & Culture Events: Taitung County and Penghu County Take Turns to Shine
The Flower Expo is about to celebrate its one-month anniversary. From November 29 to December 5 is Taitung County’s event week, and from December 6 to December 12 is Penghu County’s event week, both featuring high-caliber musical and dance performances. Local residents...
The 2011 Michelin Restaurant Guide has been released, adding 13 new establishments in Hong Kong and Macau.
Food lovers around the world will be familiar with the little red booklet — the ultimate guide to fine dining, the Michelin Guide. Its latest edition has just been published, and the 2011 Hong Kong & Macau Michelin Guide has added...
tittot Liuyuan invites heavyweight professors to Taiwan for an exchange
On November 30, tittot Liuyuan invited three heavyweight professors from the mainland—Qi Jixiang, Guan Donghai, and Zhuang Xiaowei—for a nearly six-day intensive visit to Taiwan. Among them, the Taipei Museum of History also invited Professors Guan and Zhuang to give a one-hour special lecture at the museum on December 4. The National Palace Museum in Taipei also took the lead in inviting Professor Qi to give a special lecture on Chinese ritual vessels during their visit, highlighting his professional background and representative status.
Hong Kong Ngong Ping 360 Launches New Discounted Prices
Ngong Ping 360 has introduced new discounted prices in December, effective from December 1. To celebrate Christmas, from 2010/12/01 to 2011/1/31, every adult passenger can receive two...
Ace Sleep Tester Final Selection – Public Online Voting
A job that lets you sleep in 52 carefully selected hotels across Taiwan every week, all year round—total value up to NT$250,000, with a monthly travel allowance of NT$10,000, plus becoming a travel expert. Such an amazing opportunity is truly enticing. After a two-month...
Which 2011 zodiac hotel is your top pick?
With so many hotels around the world, everyone has different preferences and requirements. But do you know which types of hotels each zodiac sign prefers? Hotel operators have carefully selected 12...
Christmas dinner, beach countdown, and a chance to win NT$100,000 in prizes!
The most anticipated Christmas and New Year’s Eve of December—stepping out of the city and partying in Kenting is a great choice. Kenting hotels have taken advantage of the party-friendly Little Bay Beach to launch New Year’s Eve celebrations, along with festive Christmas dinners during the holiday season...
Akita’s Most Radiant Sweet Fruit:: Igarashi Orchard
With its beautiful mountains and pristine waters, Akita naturally produces apples that are crisp and sweet. The apple season here runs from late November to late January of the following year, with the “Fuji” and “Ōrin” varieties being the most famous. Bathed in natural sunlight, Fuji apples shine brilliantly like rubies, while Ōrin apples have yellowish-green skins with fine, tightly packed flesh. These two crispy, juicy apple varieties become Akita’s most enchanting colorful gems. In addition, Akita peaches are also highly renowned, with their season typically from mid- to late September.
Ring in the New Year at the Northeast Coast and Welcome the First Light
Have you decided where to celebrate New Year’s Eve? The stunning seascape of the Northeast Coast is a top choice for many seeking a peaceful getaway. This year, the Northeast and Yilan Coast National Scenic Area Administration, in collaboration with the First Financial Group, is holding the third edition of the “2011 Northeast Coast Welcoming the First Light, Winning at the Start” light music concert and fireworks show. Special discounted dawn train packages are available for 100 international visitors. The first 100 pairs registering for the romantic dawn shuttle service will enjoy a “buy one, get one free” deal. Additionally, there’s a special gift giveaway event on the cruise-style Fulong Welcoming the Dawn train worth NT$100. For those looking to stay active, there are heritage trail and geological tours featuring century-old paths and historic sites. There are also plenty of fun games and offers, such as “A Hundred Good Wishes for the Dawn,” “Hundred Faces Facebook Group Hiking the Ancient Trails,” and various mini-games and limited-edition goods at the Northeast Coast “Joyful 100” booth, all to be unveiled just before the first light appears.
The Tohoku Shinkansen in northeastern Japan will open along its entire route in December
For independent travelers, the convenience of public transportation such as trains is very important. Fortunately, on December 4, 2010, the Tohoku Shinkansen will be fully opened along its entire route. Travelers can go directly from Tokyo to Shin-Aomori in just 3 hours and 2...
Practicing Good Intentions in Design: The 8th Taiwan Design Expo Kicks Off
The 8th Taiwan Design Expo is about to begin. Taiwan’s largest annual design event will take place from December 11 to 19, 99 (2010), this year at the Songshan Cultural and Creative Park, and remains free of charge...
Fragrant and irresistible！ The champions of the 2010 Taipei Beef Noodle Festival are announced
Beef noodles are one of Taiwan’s most famous and beloved culinary specialties. For many years, Taipei has hosted an annual Beef Noodle Festival, which has become a major event and benchmark in the beef noodle world. The selected restaurants always attract long queues, and the three-day-long Beef Noodle Festival that kicked off on December 3rd...
December birthday guests enjoy free entry to Hualien Ocean Park
To celebrate the joyful Christmas season, December birthday celebrants are in for a treat！ Hualien Yuan Ze Ocean Park is offering free admission for December birthdays, discounted tickets for local Hualien residents at NT$390, and special rates for neighbors from Yilan/Taitung at NT$520.
Stay at a five-star hotel in Hualien for New Year's Eve starting from just NT$2,200
Have you decided where to spend New Year’s Eve this year? To celebrate its 16th anniversary and the arrival of the New Year, Hualien Miramar has launched a variety of special offers, including its Premium Twin Room available for just NT$2,200 per night, while the Family Room starts from...
Reunion During the Festive Season: A Michelin Food Tour in Macau
Next year’s Lunar New Year holiday spans six days. Have you decided where to go for your vacation? To reward yourself for a year of hard work, why not spend quality time with your family and indulge in Michelin-starred cuisine in Macau? Known as a food paradise, Macau offers Taiwanese travelers not only...