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The beauty and cosmetics battle is on—enjoy up to 58% off and pamper your "face"!
By Chi Binghui | Compiled Report Spring is the season when brands launch new products, and department stores are targeting women’s wallets with a series of cosmetic discount events to help you face the season with confidence. Hankyu Taipei’s...
Southern Taiwan hotels embrace a fashion-forward trend as Kaohsiung CTBC August undergoes a brand-new makeover
Taiwan is home to many well-regarded hotels, and the Kaohsiung area has seen a surge in tourism thanks to the opening of its MRT system in recent years. As a result, business hotels, tourist accommodations, and more have been growing steadily. On February...
Hong Kong’s K11 Art Mall Transforms into a Parisian Fashion Hub
The commercial streets of Hong Kong are about to take on the romantic charm of Paris. K11 MUSEA, located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, will recreate the romantic ambiance of Paris’s Champs-Élysées from March 7 to April 10...
New Taipei City unveils its first eco-friendly cultural and artistic green building
Tamsui Old Street has a new landmark—the newly established “Tamsui Art Workshop,” which is New Taipei City’s first cultural space integrating local humanities, artistic aesthetics, and the natural ecological environment. This breathing green cultural building regularly hosts...
A Musical Feast for All: The Energetic Okinawa International Music Festival
Spring in Okinawa is lively and exciting. Following the romantic scenery of beautiful cherry blossoms and azaleas in full bloom comes the most anticipated annual music festival that brings energy and excitement to the streets of Okinawa — the "2011 Okinawa International Asia Music Festival."
Cherry Blossom Viewing in Japan: Enjoy a Seven-Day Floral Spectacle in March–April
By Chi Binghui | Compiled & Reported Spring is the best time to visit Japan for cherry blossom viewing. The sight of petals dancing in the air as they bloom in brilliant colors is truly breathtaking. Since the cherry blossom season lasts only 7–10 days, it’s especially precious and fleeting. That’s why the “cherry blossom front” announced annually by the Japan Meteorological Agency becomes the guide for Japanese people “chasing blossoms.” The cherry blossom front released on March 2nd this year shows the blooming and full bloom dates for various regions. Those planning to go cherry blossom viewing are advised to plan their destinations and timing in advance to avoid arriving only to miss the pink blossoms.
Book flights online with Cathay Pacific for a chance to win free air tickets
To boost post-Lunar New Year outbound travel demand, Cathay Pacific announced that from March 1 to March 25, customers who complete “online bookings” (limited to departures from Taipei) on Cathay Pacific’s official Taiwanese website and depart before March 31...
Masterpieces of Impressionism Exhibition "Monet's Garden" Debuts in Taiwan to Rival the Flower Expo
To coincide with the Taipei Flower Expo, the Taipei Fine Arts Museum has been rolling out a series of high-profile art exhibitions this year. Following the Post-Impressionist master show "Forever Elsewhere – Gauguin," the museum will present an exhibition of works by Claude Monet (1840–1926), the father of French Impressionism, on March 5...
Avoid the "more people than flowers" situation at the Flower Expo—Tuesdays and Wednesdays have the fewest visitors!
Have you been to the Flower Expo? People across Taiwan are going crazy for it. During the recent consecutive holidays, it even set a record of 150,000 visitors in a single day. Many queued overnight starting at midnight just to get reservation tickets for the popular Dream Pavilion...
Travel to Europe visa-free with great train deals
Starting from January this year, Europe has opened its doors to visa-free entry for Chinese travelers under the Schengen visa, and the recent depreciation of the euro has further boosted the travel trend to multiple European countries. In addition to more choices and better value, train travel allows you to explore multiple European countries in one go...
The Former Residence of Lin Wang the Elephant: A World of Yesteryear :: Cultural Pavilion
The Cultural Pavilion is a comprehensive exhibition space showcasing the aesthetics of Taiwanese folk life. This was once the home of the elephant Lin Wang, the “World of Yesteryear” in the Children’s Amusement Park, and also the site of the first-class historic relic “Yuanshan Relic.” Therefore, the Cultural Pavilion has...
World-class selection of Taiwanese attractions: Michelin Green Guide Taiwan launches on April 1
The renowned Michelin Guides are globally acclaimed. Among them, the "Red Guide" features star ratings and introductions to restaurants and cuisine from around the world, and has become the benchmark for evaluating fine dining. The "Green Guide," on the other hand, is a comprehensive cultural...
Six Eye-Catching Installations at Hsinchu Art Lantern Festival Perfect for Photos
The “Celebrate the New Year in Hsinchu 2018” event, themed around “Guarding and Revitalizing the New,” not only featured a main lantern at Dongmen City but also included six art installations around the moat. Additionally, Brazilian artist VJ SUAVE was invited to...
Grand opening anniversary celebration at Hsinchuang Hanpin Hotel – complimentary abalone worth NT$1,000
Hsinchuang Hanpin Hotel, under the Yunlun Tourism Group, celebrates its anniversary by launching three exceptional value packages to thank the public. The promotion runs from now until March 31. Diners at the hotel’s Chinese restaurant “Fuming Hall” will...
Women rule the world: 38 Women’s Day special discounts “women only”
By Chi Binghui, compiled report Women enjoy exclusive privileges on Women’s Day Three-eight Women’s Day is the time to embrace female privileges to the fullest. Department stores and amusement parks in both northern and southern Taiwan have also launched “women-only” promotions to acknowledge women’s hard work throughout the year, giving them the perfect excuse to pamper themselves...
Launch of Matsu Promotion Campaign: Find True Love on White Day
To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Republic of China, the Tourism Bureau of Lienchiang County Government has launched a series of “100th Anniversary Island Promotion” events starting in March. The first event is the “White Day” activity planned for singles on March 14, which will call on...
Traditional Imperial Banquet from Beihai Flavors Taipei
From now until April 14, The Westin Taipei - Luohu Palace, the only five-star hotel in Taipei with a Beijing cuisine restaurant, will exclusively launch the “Traditional Beihai Imperial...
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The slide gets a makeover as mascot to promote Huoshaodao Marathon
You might spot an elephant-shaped slide in public spaces around Taipei recently. Don’t be surprised — the cartoon-style playground slide from your childhood memories has been transformed into a mascot too. With this year’s Huoshaodao National Marathon set to take place on Green Island on April...
Chagall’s Hundred Masterpieces Warmly Unveiled at the Palace Museum
After an 18-year hiatus, the works of Marc Chagall, the painter who celebrated love and beauty, return to warm Taiwan once again. Happy Birthday ‘Chagall’s Love and Beauty’ exhibition centers around Chagall’s iconic piece “Birthday,” exploring the artist's...