Travel
A Grand Tour Across Eurasia: A 10,000-Kilometer Journey on the Trans-Siberian Railway
By Chi Binghui Traveling across the vast landmass of Eurasia and exploring the fascinating histories and cultures of various countries is a once-in-a-lifetime adventure for many travelers. The world’s longest railway, the Trans-Siberian Railway, currently has only two types of trains operating...
Donate blood and enjoy steak at half price – what a great deal!
On January 20 and 21, simply take part in the donation event hosted by TGI Friday’s at any of the 50 collection points across Taiwan to receive a 50% discount coupon for a TGI Friday’s meal set. A total of 16,000 such 50% off coupons (worth a total of ...) will be given out.
Romantic “Bunny Together”: Spreading Love for Valentine’s Day through Charity
Next month is the romantic and affectionate Valentine’s Day. What could be more meaningful than buying flowers or giving gifts? Now you can also get involved in charity during Valentine’s Day—just make a donation to turn love into greater love, and send an adorable, romantically styled flower basket to your loved one...
A cultural journey in Hsinchu: The 2011 Glass Art Carnival
Hsinchu, the birthplace of Taiwan’s glass industry, boasts abundant resources and refined craftsmanship. To provide the public with diverse tourism experiences, the Hsinchu City Government is hosting the “20...
Pizza Hut launches a luxurious "Duck, Lobster & Sausage Pizza"
An increasing number of children opt to order festive reunion dinners for their considerate mothers. Capitalizing on this trend in the takeout festive meal market, Pizza Hut has introduced a commemorative, top-tier luxury seafood and meat pizza—the 【Duck, Lobster & Sausage Pizza】—paired with a uniquely crispy sausage crust...
Chi-Chi Lights Up: The “Thousand Lanterns Blessing Lantern Corridor” Is a Stunning Sight
Every year during the Chinese New Year, Chi-Chi is always “adorned with glowing red lanterns,” creating a sea of traditional festive red lanterns that form a dazzling corridor. This year, coinciding with the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Republic of China, Chi-Chi will host a series of lantern festival events from February 3rd to February 20th under the theme ‘Splendid 100, Chi-Chi Shines...
The Enchanting Surprises of the Mekong – 2011 Thailand Travel Mart
Thailand’s reputation for fun and shopping is well known, and its annual, nationwide, largest-scale travel mart attracts 400 booths from various countries to participate. This event fosters exchanges that help invigorate international tourism...
The Centennial National Day Lantern Festival unveils cultural and creative souvenir merchandise
The Centennial National Day Taiwan Lantern Festival will be held from February 17 to 28 at the Zhunan and Toufen Sports Parks. To celebrate the grandest festival event in Miaoli County’s 60-year history, the county government has developed 12 cultural and creative merchandise items and established a VIP reception...
Book at the lowest fare with our reservation system to snag great deals
How can you buy plane tickets the cheapest way? Besides using comparison websites, what other methods are there? Or when you see an attractive promotional ticket price but can’t book it—what then? To solve the inconvenience of booking, Southeast Travel has leveraged cloud technology to integrate...
A Splendid Flower Spectacle Beneath Seven Rainbows:: The Exhibition Hall of Blooming Flowers
Originally famed for its seven rainbows, the Exhibition Hall of Blooming Flowers is in fact the former Zhongshan Soccer Stadium located near Yuanshan MRT Station. Under the framework of the Taipei International Flora Exposition, it was transformed into the Exhibition Hall of Blooming Flowers, themed “The Art of Floral Competition.” It features 16 different special exhibitions and competitions...
Smiling Taiwan 319 Towns initiative officially launches
On the afternoon of Saturday, January 22, the "Smiling Taiwan 319 Towns+ Launch Concert" was held at Huashan 1914 Creative Park, with over 6,000 people signing up to attend in advance. Starting today, the public can obtain a Smile Passport for free at tourism service centers under the Tourism Bureau...
Shop Fresh at Home: Choose from Hundreds of Recipes Online
Online shopping is no longer a novelty—clothing, food group buys, and more can all be handled online. But now, you can even pick out complete “menu” content over the internet, allowing home cooks to skip the hassle of going out to select ingredients and prepare supplies...
Cycling in Langkawi, Malaysia is all the rage
It’s freezing in Taiwan—why not head to Southeast Asia for a warm winter? Langkawi in Malaysia boasts rich ecological landscapes, perfectly aligning with the recently popular green tourism trend. Langkawi is home to rocks that are 550 million years old...
Explore vibrant Lanshan during the New Year — a round-trip day tour for just 790
Have you decided where to go for the pre-New Year holiday with your family? You can actually have a wonderful time without spending a fortune. The Northeast Coast National Scenic Area has teamed up with the Sanyi region to launch the “Colorful Lanshan New Year Journey — True Feelings Bus Cultural Tour...”
A world-class diving paradise – escape to a hidden Filipino island
There are many islands around the world suitable for diving, but most have been overly developed by tourism. The Philippines, however, still boasts many paradise-like diving spots surrounded by rare coral reefs and home to a vast marine ecosystem...
Juicy and tender—perfect for families at N<::Mura no Eki TOPUKAI:: in Akita
Text/Photos: Chi Binghui The secrets to making this delicious dish lie in a few key points. First, the chicken itself shouldn’t be too dry or overly soft. Second, the ratio of the semi-runny egg and sauce must be carefully balanced. When perfectly combined...
"Happy Rabbit" Museum – Explore Five Attractions to Your Heart’s Content!
This year is the adorable Year of the Golden Rabbit. In addition to taking kids outdoors, there are also many educational and entertaining venues offering Year of the Rabbit-themed activities during the Spring Festival, allowing families to soak up the festive atmosphere. In New Taipei City...
Festival Charm: Experience India’s “Holy Water Festival”
India is a deeply religious country, with numerous festivals taking place throughout the year. The Maheshwar region is one of the sacred pilgrimage sites for Hindus, featuring dozens of temples...
One-bedroom free when you book one in Hualien family vacation package
For a family outing, consider a leisurely trip to the flower-blooming East Rift Valley. Enjoy the special offer of one-bedroom free and make it a great choice to relieve stress and strengthen family bonds. In response to Hualien County Government’s “Fun Heart Hualien” campaign...
Spring outing in Tainan to experience the ancient capital charm
Why not head to Tainan during the Lunar New Year? The Tainan City Government’s Cultural Affairs Bureau has specially planned three travel packages for the festive season: the “Century-Old Delicacies Spring Tour,” the “Century-Old Temples Spring Tour,” and the “Relaxed Spring Tour.” Related...