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The new highlight: an 11-story-high swing offering breathtaking night views
Tainan’s Shijiu Drum Ren Tang Cultural and Creative Park introduces new facilities every year, including a transparent slide in 2016, a sugar crystal drop ride in 2017, and this year’s “Swing in Heaven,” which lets you swing on an 11-story-high platform...
Take the “Taiwan Good to Go” bus to Taitung and get local agricultural specialties for free
As autumn approaches, Taitung County Government has launched the Taiwan Good to Go “NT$160” transportation pass, “NT$299” travel package, and the “Taiwan Good to Go Taitung Travel Passport.” In addition, it is offering numerous great deals, giving away seasonal agricultural and fishery products...
Masterpieces by fashion designers debut in Taiwan, art exhibition kicks off on October 15
Leading lifestyle concept store CLUB DESIGNER celebrates its 30th anniversary and will host its first large-scale fashion memorial exhibition "Once upon a time..." from October 15 to October 23 at the Exhibition Hall on the 6th floor of Eslite Xinyi Store.
Dominating the tablet market, Logitech launches a dedicated speaker
The usage of tablets is becoming increasingly widespread, and the market for accessories continues to expand. Logitech has launched its first dedicated tablet speaker, offering users enhanced entertainment control flexibility and making it easy to share music enjoyment with family and friends...
World’s fastest DSLR camera, the Nikon 1, makes a stunning debut
The international camera brand Nikon on the 21st globally unveiled its newly developed mirrorless digital camera series “Nikon 1,” the first digital cameras to feature the latest imaging processing technology, Expeed 3...
Beijing Station and STRIKE create a fashionable night: arrive in style and live like a VIP!
Can department stores and nightclubs spark something new? Beijing Station Fashion Plaza in Taipei has teamed up with the bowling nightclub STRIKE in Xinyi District to host the “Western District’s Wild Fashion Night” from Friday, September 23rd to Sunday, September 25th...
Creamy Grilled Corn, CaféHabana Cuban & Mexican Restaurant
Think grilled corn only comes in the soy sauce–flavored variety from night markets? Mexican grilled corn is a whole different story. At CaféHabana, the corn is slathered with butter, mayonnaise, sour cream...
In response to "World Hiking Day," Taipei City joins the global movement for hiking and mountain clean-up
Organized by the International Sport for All Association – Trim and Fitness International Sport for All Association (T...
The haze is lifting, with inbound travelers to Taiwan rebounding in August
The international inbound tourism market to Taiwan experienced consecutive impacts in the first half of the year from the March 11 earthquake and nuclear radiation leak in Japan, the Alishan forest railway accident, and the food plasticizer incident, causing significant fluctuations in the growth rate of inbound travelers from January to August this year...
Trendy Taitung: The Makeup Expo to Take Center Stage in October
The “2011 International Makeup Culture Expo” will grandly debut in Taitung from October 6 to 8, featuring a Beauty Design & Styling Forum with presentations by domestic and international experts from Japan, Hong Kong, Thailand, and more; on October 7...
A 4-day shopping and foodie tour of Korea
The districts of Seoul are conveniently connected by subway. For shopping enthusiasts, Myeongdong Shopping District is a must-visit — you can find just about anything you want to eat or do here. To experience traditional Korean culture, head to...
Breathtaking cityscapes from the sky! The captain’s exclusive aerial view IG account
I wonder if any readers share my love for sitting by the window on a plane to admire the stunning sky views? Unfortunately, the small circular windows are just too tiny—you can only see a small portion of the sky. How I wish I could see the entire expanse like the captain does...
Travel across Taiwan—depart for just NT$499 with the Taiwan Tourist Bus
In conjunction with the centennial celebration of the Republic of China’s founding, the “Taiwan Tourist Bus” has planned a series of events titled “Feel the Urge, Just Go—Taiwan Tourist Bus Easy Autumn & Winter Tours,” integrating resources from the “Taiwan Tourist Bus,” theme parks, hot spring resorts, and more...
Essay contest “Festival & Entertainment Trip in the U.S.” – Win round-trip Taipei–U.S. flights!
Unique festivals from around the world always attract travelers, and the “My Dream American Vacation” campaign, jointly organized by the Commercial Section of the American Institute in Taiwan and the Taiwan Association for Tourism Promotion, runs for a full year and features four themed essay phases...
Experience prison life up close—explore the historic Chiayi Prison
Old prisons have always given off an eerie, mysterious, and hard-to-approach vibe. From now until October 14th, the Ministry of Justice’s Agency of Corrections is hosting the “Centennial Justice Exhibition – Special Display on Prison Administration and Prosecutorial Relics,” where the public can step into the historic Chiayi Prison to...
A cultural haven for simple living: a café + homestay – “Hulu Café”
Many cafés rich in artistic ambiance not only fulfill basic dining needs but also frequently host lectures, showcases, unplugged or live music performances. Taichung’s “Hulu Café,” started by musicians, incorporates these elements and even features a homestay on its upper floor, offering travelers a cozy space to enjoy music, coffee, and a moment of rest for the soul.
Austria’s national treasure, the Vienna Boys' Choir, embarks on a Taiwan tour
The world-renowned Austrian national treasure—the Vienna Boys' Choir, with a history of over 500 years—will perform in Taichung City’s Zhongxing Hall on October 21, in Hsinchu City’s Performing Arts Center on the 22nd, in Kaohsiung City’s Zhidé Hall on the 24th, and in Taipei’s National Concert Hall on the 25th and 26th...
Small community, big creativity — the Luliao Holiday Market kicks off a slow-living experience
This October, the Yong’an Community in Taitung will host the Luliao Coffee Festival & Holiday Market on the 2nd, 8th, and 9th at Wuling Green Tunnel. With a focus on environmental protection, organics, local culture, and handmade goods, this event may lack a glamorous stage but offers plenty of...
A Centennial Exhibition of Treasures: 100 Carefully Selected National Relics Make Their Grand Debut
In celebration of the centennial of the Republic of China, many meaningful events are being held across the country. From September 23 to January 3 of the following year, the National Palace Museum presents the special exhibition “Splendid 100: National Treasures on Parade,” featuring 183 national treasures selected from its collection of 680,000 artifacts...
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