Travel
High-speed rail tickets for the 2011 Lunar New Year go on presale starting January 4
To meet travelers’ demands for returning home, visiting family, and traveling during the Lunar New Year holiday, Taiwan High Speed Rail will operate 307 additional trains during the 2011 Lunar New Year transport period (from January 31 to February 8, 2011)...
South Korea’s Whiteline Free Sightseeing Bus Begins Service
Winter in South Korea offers the joy of a snowy winter getaway, and visiting ski resorts has never been easier. From December 5, 2010 to February 25, 2011...
Predict the snowfall date at Hehuanshan and stay at a hotel for one night for free!
This winter has been particularly cold, with record-low temperatures across the country, and of course, Taiwan’s coldest spot — Hehuanshan — has also been blanketed in dreamy white snow, delighting both adults and children. Now, predict the snowfall date before 2/28 to get one night’s hotel stay and more...
During the centennial flower expo in January, the Exhibition Hall of Blooming Flowers presents an agricultural technology exhibition.
The Exhibition Hall of Blooming Flowers is one of the most popular pavilions at the flower expo. Not only can visitors see the results of international floral art competitions, but the exhibition content also changes every month. After the “Christmas Floral Banquet” displayed last December...
The 7-ELEVEN mobile app offers a free Wi-Fi experience.
Worried about unstable internet when traveling? In addition to existing Wi-Fi services like Wifly and Chunghwa Telecom WiFi, 7-ELEVEN has introduced its own...
A Dazzling Feast: Thailand’s “7 Amazing Mini Light and Sound Show”
To promote local Thai culture, the Tourism Authority of Thailand has specially organized the “7 Amazing Mini Light and Sound Show” from the end of this year through next year...
A new Taiwan Railways Shaba branch line has been added at the High-Speed Rail Tainan Station
A new Taiwan Railways Shaba branch line will be added at the High-Speed Rail Tainan Station. In response to the launch of the Shaba branch line starting January 2, 2011, there will be 70 daily round-trip services between “High-Speed Rail Tainan Station” and “Taiwan Railways Tainan Station.” The High-Speed Rail Tainan Station express bus line “Tainan Park Line” will...
Cherry Blossom Sightseeing Shuttle Bus Information at Tai’an Police Station
The “2018 Tai’an Cherry Blossom Season” runs from February 24 to March 18 at Tai’an Police Station in Houli. In recent years, thanks to the popularity of the bald cypress scenic area and blooming cherry blossoms, Tai’an Police Station has become one of the nation’s most iconic sightseeing spots. To...
Hotel lottery bonanza: Kenting Chateau de Chine slashes prices by 35%
This winter is especially cold—why not escape to the south for a bit of warmth? Though autumn and winter are not peak seasons in Kenting, you can still enjoy a slow-paced vacation: cycling, strolling along scenic mountains and seashores, indulging in a hearty dinner, and resting in comfortable accommodations. Kenting hotels are offering special winter deals...
Creative dishes are served as Akita’s “Namahage” joins you in preparing New Year goods
It’s the season to prepare New Year dishes and festive foods. This year, will your family dine out or enjoy a cozy reunion dinner at home? The Akita Prefecture in Japan’s Tohoku region has brought its iconic character “Namahage” to Taiwan, along with the area’s winter dream delicacies...
Mainland Chinese tourists love Taiwanese face masks
What do foreign tourists visiting Taiwan like to buy the most? In fact, Taiwan’s drugstores and cosmetics shops are often their favorite shopping destinations. According to a “COSMED 2010 Cosmetics Customer Report” recently released by COSMED, mainland Chinese tourists love buying...
Air Busan’s Inaugural Flight from Busan to Taipei on January 27
By Chen Yingzhen. South Korea’s Air Busan FLYSMART announced on January 5 that it will launch its inaugural flight between Taipei and Busan on January 27, operating one daily round-trip flight. The airline has also introduced a long-term seven-day online promotional fare with limited seat availability...
Take over the dreamy Seychelles islands, top resort opens in February 2011
There are many island paradises in the world that only celebrities, politicians, and business elites visit for vacation, and Seychelles Island in the Indian Ocean is known as one of the “most luxurious travel destinations in the world.” The hotels there are correspondingly top-tier and expensive...
The Taipei Flower Expo surpasses 3 million visitors, distributing lucky gift bags generously
Two months after its opening, the Taipei Flower Expo reached 3 million visitors at 11:29 AM on January 5. On-site, 1,100 lucky tickets were immediately distributed for the public to win big prizes and take home gift bags. The final top prize of NT$50,000...
Ride the Alishan Forest Railway for just 50 NT
Starting from New Year’s Day of 2011 (Year 100 in the Republic of China calendar), rides on the Zhaoping Line and the Sacred Tree Line are only 50 NT each. The Chiayi Forest District Office has launched this initiative to provide more convenient, comfortable, and time-saving park touring services in Alishan National Forest Recreation Area. Visitors can now enjoy two forest railway rides around the park for just 50 NT...
Tribal Cultural Heritage: A Special Exhibition of Works Created After Typhoon Morakot
Throughout Taiwan, there are many long-established tribes that are worth preserving as the foundation of Taiwan’s development. However, Typhoon Morakot in 2009 brought significant disaster to the Eastern Paiwan people. Thanks to the efforts of the National Museum of Prehistory...
The Siraya Art Journey ‘Grid’ Exhibition
Besides visiting scenic areas during the holidays, why not check out an exhibition? To encourage the integration of art into communities and creative works into local culture, the Siraya National Scenic Area is hosting the Siraya Art Journey – ‘Grid’ Exhibition at the Meilin Visitor Information Station. The event invites artists...
Limited-edition Japanese winter tiger pufferfish delicacy now in Taiwan
Pufferfish is one of Japan’s top-tier culinary offerings, and diners need not worry about toxins—Japanese pufferfish chefs must hold a strictly regulated and hard-to-obtain "pufferfish cuisine license" to prepare the dish, and they follow a complex...
New TWD High: Perfect Time to Travel to the U.S.
The New Taiwan Dollar Hits a New High Against the U.S. Dollar — Shopping in the U.S. Is a Great Deal Now!
Visa-free travel & euro depreciation spark a European tourism boom in 2011!
Has the new year begun, and have you planned where to travel this year? Following the visa exemption for the UK and Ireland, the long-awaited Schengen visa exemption for Europe will officially take effect on January 11, allowing visa-free travel to all 35 European countries...