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Promoting Confucian culture, Taipei Confucius Temple adds hundreds of traditional ritual ceremonies
To promote distinctive cultural performances and experiences at Taipei Confucius Temple, from today (the 2nd) until December 27th, the “Dancing Confucian Spirit” event is held every Tuesday to Sunday morning at 9 AM local time, featuring ceremonial performances of refined court music dances adapted from the Yi Dance...
Let the Water Flow, Welcome Prosperity — The Legendary Bangpu Weir Water Festival in Changhua Kicks Off on November 4
The annual Water Festival, featuring the iconic water-running event at Bangpu Weir, is back, running from November 4 to November 13 in Ershui Township, Changhua County. The highlight, “Running the Diverted Water, Welcoming Prosperity,” is scheduled for November 12, giving the public a chance to step into the water channel for a fun water-running experience. Other exciting activities include a gratitude ceremony, weirhead ceremony, blessings opening ceremony, and the Legendary Bangpu Weir Night.
Peninsula Hotels Anniversary Celebration – Second Night from Just $10
Stay at a top-tier Peninsula Hotel for just $10 (approx. NT$300)! In 2011, two Peninsula Hotels under the group — Beverly Hills and Chicago — marked their 20th and 10th anniversaries respectively...
Amsterdam’s Most Adorable Museum – The Cat Cabinet
In the 1660s, wealthy individuals in Amsterdam, Netherlands, began settling along the Herengracht canal between Leidsestraat and Vijzelstraat. The buildings in this area were often constructed using imported sandstone from abroad...
Nagasaki unveils new attractions, with a chance to set sail on the One Piece Thousand Sunny
Nagasaki Holland Village, the most popular destination in Kyushu, Japan, is even more exciting this winter. In addition to the annual "Kingdom of Light" winter illumination event, the romantic and joyful "White Ferris Wheel" will begin operation on November 25. Of course...
"Burn, Grandpas!" Heats Up the Screens: Filming Locations Revealed
Following "No More Old Men," another heartwarming tale of older men takes center stage in cinemas. The newly released domestic film "Burn, Grandpas!" tells the story of a group of veterans living in a military dependents' village whose lives are disrupted by a bunch of young people obsessed with airsoft survival games...
Rally your friends for a bike ride in Taitung — registration now open!
The 2011 Taiwan Cycling Festival’s “Rally to Ride, Go Crazy for Taitung” cycling race and Green Riders Music Concert will kick off a series of exciting activities on November 13th at the Taitung Sugar Factory. The cycling race is divided into: a competitive group of 100...
A Japanese divine palanquin crosses the sea to pray for blessings, adding a Japanese touch to this year's Taipei Hot Spring Festival
The “2011 Taipei Hot Spring Festival” will kick off on November 4 at Taipei Metro’s Xinbeitou Station. Marking the festival’s 10th anniversary this year, it has specially invited a grand divine palanquin from Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture, Japan, to cross the sea to Taipei for a blessing and palanquin collision ceremony...
Enjoy Melbourne – Crown Casino Entertainment Complex
There are many top-tier hotels in Melbourne, among which the riverside Crown Casino & Entertainment Complex includes a hotel...
Travel Expo Series Report / Meal and Accommodation Vouchers at Over 50% Off Go on Flash Sale
Known as the Travel Industry’s Anniversary Celebration, the Taipei International Travel Expo will kick off on November 11. This year, for the first time, Hall 3 of the Taipei World Trade Center has been added as the “Hotel/Leisure Inn Zone,” featuring accommodation and meal vouchers with discounts of over 50%. Coinciding with...
Travel Expo Series Report / Christmas, Honeymoon, and Year-End Holiday Deals Galore
The Taipei International Travel Fair (ITF) is set to kick off next Friday (11/11). This edition of the fair not only features an expanded scale, but also offers unbeatable travel packages from tourism bureaus and travel agencies to attract consumers planning trips for Chinese New Year, year-end holidays, or honeymoons...
“Sleepless Winter Moon: Reflections of Alishan” Revives a Century of Mountain Forest Imagery
The centennial commemorative events would naturally not be complete without the internationally renowned “Alishan”! From November 12 to December 28, the Chiayi Forest District Office is launching the “Sleepless Winter Moon: Reflections of Alishan” event, which will...
Old Houses Reborn: Discovering New Vitality in Tainan’s Ancient Capital
In recent years, a trend of nostalgia for old houses has emerged. With its abundance of historic buildings, Tainan has naturally become a standout in this movement. Even young people and artists from other regions have specifically come to Tainan to renovate these old structures, leading to...
A Century-Old Vietnamese Architectural Gem — Restaurant Indochine
With branches in both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, Restaurant Indochine is not located in the tourist-crowded city center. Situated within a French-style mansion, its incredibly nostalgic ambiance is immediately captivating...
Current Situation of Flooding in Thailand: Most Attractions in Downtown Bangkok Remain Unaffected
Thailand has seen continuous reports of flooding recently, with the main affected areas being along the Chao Phraya River in the central region. Popular tourist destinations including Bangkok, Ayutthaya, as well as central locations like Pattaya and Hua Hin have not been impacted. Most attractions in downtown Bangkok...
The Taipei Travel Expo kicks off next Friday, with itineraries under NT$10,000 to check out first
The Taipei International Travel Expo will open next Friday, November 11. Online travel expo promotions by five-star hotel chains have already begun, with this year’s players all launching hybrid accommodation and meal vouchers that offer access to multiple venues for greater flexibility. ...
Top Qing Dynasty connoisseur expert: The Palace Museum showcases Emperor Qianlong’s ceramic tastes
Emperor Qianlong reigned for 60 years and personally examined cultural relics, investing significant manpower and resources to build the Qing imperial collection. With extraordinary artistic taste, the Palace Museum is presenting the special exhibition “Finding Delight—Emperor Qianlong’s Ceramic Taste” from today until September 30 next year...
Tainan adds a new stylish attraction: a stunningly designed mixed-use library that’s a must-visit for photos
The “New Construction Project of Tainan Municipal Central Library” went through a competition involving 17 domestic and international architectural firms, with the design team of architect duo Michael Lin and Chen Yulin, along with the Dutch Mecanoo Architecture firm, being selected. After more than a year of...
Travel plan in Kaohsiung: chance to play for free and win up to NT$60,000
Planning a trip soon? How about a deep dive into Kaohsiung? You might even have the chance to win big cash prizes!“Go High Kaohsiung Players’ ‘Battle’ – Kaohsiung Travel Experts Open Recruitment” is now open for applications until...
Eat for free and play to your heart's content with travel experts — enjoy Taichung without the need to enter a lottery.
Where can you try hand-pounded udon? Where can you paint your own violin clock? What’s the oldest building in Taichung? In November, the non-profit Taiwan Seen Foundation specially invited three travel experts — Liu Xiu-ying, Chen Dao-jie, and Kao Song-ming — to...