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Limited-time autumn offer: Travel and enjoy maple leaves in central Japan
Autumn in central Japan is filled with poetic charm. Many famous maple leaf spots across the region showcase the most distinctive hues of autumn foliage from a variety of perspectives. For instance, riding a cable car allows you to admire the maple leaves spread out like a carpet high above...
Transit passengers in Singapore can receive a SGD 20 airport shopping voucher
Travelers flying with Singapore Airlines and SilkAir who book tickets between October 1, 2011, and March 15, 2012, and depart from China, Egypt, India, Japan, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Taiwan, ...
Sign up now for the limited-time East Rift Valley Railway Adventure Tour!
Jointly organized by the Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications and Giant Travel Agency, the "East Rift Valley Railway Adventure Tour" has received an overwhelmingly positive response. The second session is now open for registration today (October 11) until noon on October 24...
Five major airlines launch special offers – the perfect time for an autumn trip to Japan
Autumn is the best season to enjoy the cherry blossoms in Japan and savor authentic Japanese cuisine. Five major airlines – China Airlines, Japan Airlines, EVA Air, TransAsia Airways, and All Nippon Airways – have each introduced exceptional deals. China Airlines’ Premium Travel package for Tokyo (Narita), a 3-day...
Passenger transport services between Sun Moon Lake and Alishan now operational
Sun Moon Lake and Alishan are two of Taiwan’s most renowned scenic spots. To visit both attractions in one trip, you can take the newly launched “Sun Moon Lake–Alishan” passenger route, which commenced service on October 10. The service departs daily from the Shuishe Visitor Center at Sun Moon Lake...
Special discount tickets for the Taipei International Travel Fair go on sale at 7-Eleven ibon and Rakuten today at noon across Taiwan!
From today (October 11) at noon until the start of the travel fair, pre-sales of travel fair tickets at 7-Eleven ibon and Rakuten across Taiwan begin. Purchasing a single ticket entitles you to a 10% discount at just NT$180, saving you the hassle of queuing up on-site...
Taiwan’s first music-themed hotel, the “Music World Inn” in Wufeng
The saying goes, “Kids who study music don’t go bad.” What could be an even better experience than that? Staying in a cozy, music-themed space while traveling, drifting off to sleep accompanied by melodious tunes — a double delight like no other. The Music Culture Park in Wufeng, Taichung...
The Indelible Democratic Trail: Sun Yat-sen’s Revolutionary Journey
On October 10, 1911, the Wuchang Uprising opened a new chapter for the Chinese nation. The freedom of the Republic of China was bought with the blood and tears of countless ancestors. For most people, the history of the resistance struggle from a century ago can only be found in history textbooks. In reality...
The National Day family holiday "2011 Taipei World Design Expo" features a uniquely creative event!
For the three-day National Day holiday, the "2011 Taipei World Design Expo" has specially planned a family-friendly visiting route where parents can bring their children to the Design Clash exhibition area (Hall 1), the International Graphic Design exhibition area (Hall 4...
Uni Air launches an exclusive and super-value Penghu itinerary
Starting October 16, Uni Air will roll out a new series of products titled “Exciting 100 Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen, Matsu – Autumn & Winter Joyful GO.” The first release, “Penghu’s Fresh Flavors – Just the Way It’s Served (This Is How to Play),” invites travelers to...
How many World Heritage Sites does Taiwan have? 18 potential sites unveiled at the National Museum of Taiwan
The National Museum of Taiwan, in collaboration with the Preparatory Office of the Cultural Heritage Administration, is hosting the special exhibition “2011 Potential Taiwanese World Heritage Sites” from now until January 8, 2012. In addition to well-known sites such as the Alishan Forest Railway, the villages and natural landscapes of Orchid Island, and the military heritage of Kinmen and Matsu, the exhibition also features 18 potential sites scattered across Taiwan, encouraging the public to cherish this precious land.
An opera feast under the stars at the Forbidden City is happening this weekend!
The National Palace Museum’s centennial celebration production, the original opera “Emperor Kangxi and the Sun King Louis XIV,” will grandly premiere at 7:30 p.m. on October 15 and 16 on the outdoor platform of the museum’s main building. The public can exchange two ibon pre-sale double tickets for the “Emperor Kangxi and the Sun King Louis XIV Special Exhibition” for one opera ticket for October 16 at the special exhibition ticket booth, on a first-come, first-served basis until supplies last. Visitors who do not secure an opera ticket may watch the live broadcast of the performance at the outdoor screening area in front of the museum’s main entrance from October 15 to 16. Admission to the screening area is free and seating is not provided.
The Silvergrass Blossom Season at Caoling Historic Trail Romantic Launch in November
The Silvergrass Blossom Season series of events, which is about to enter its tenth year, will kick off along the Caoling Historic Trail from November 12 to December 11 this year. As in previous years, in addition to stamp-collecting activities at two locations — “Yuɑnwɑngkeng Aquatic Park and the Forest Ranger Station”...
Plan your trip to Tainan all in one go！Download the free "Tainan Boss" mobile guide now.
The "Tainan Boss" mobile guide app, developed with funding from the Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications, is now complete and available for free download on mobile phones and tablets. This Tainan guide app combines content from three travel books and not only features...
Where is the best place to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Taipei? The voting campaign has begun!
The Taipei City Government Tourism and Travel Bureau has specially launched the “Taipei. More Than a Visit – Hottest New Year’s Eve Spots in Taipei Voting” campaign on the eve of the 2011 Taipei International Travel Fair to warm up for the uniquely significant centennial New Year’s Eve event. The public only...
Thailand's travel alert has been raised to orange; the Tourism Bureau announces refund principles for cancelled trips
On October 12, Thailand's Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation upgraded the travel alert level for Bangkok and 30 provinces from yellow to orange. The Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives' Department of Water Resources and Bangkok Metropolitan Administration estimate that flooding will affect Bangkok between October 15 and 18...
New gift options from Penghu—scallop shrimp crisps, oyster crisps, chicken thistle tea, and cactus tea
When someone returns from a trip to Penghu, the fragrant and chewy black sugar cake and ice-heart cake are always the delicious treats people eagerly anticipate; or else it’s the richly flavored scallop paste, as if having a bottle at home could instantly elevate all kinds of cooking. And as time goes by...
The Grand Palace Museum Plan launched, with NT$35 million earmarked for renovations next year
The Palace Museum is world-renowned for its collection of Chinese cultural relics, housing over 682,000 artifacts, paintings, calligraphy works, books, and documents. Over the past three years, it has meticulously planned a variety of permanent and special exhibitions, consistently setting new records in visitor numbers, which reached as high as 3.4... in 2010.
Malaysia Promotes Golf and Fishing Destinations to Taiwan Visitors
Malaysia is home to over 200 golf courses, scattered across highlands, jungles, islands, or city centers, many of which were designed by internationally renowned golfers or course architects. Meanwhile, Malaysia’s fishing scene...