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Disney Starts the Festivities: Transforms into a Magical Christmas Village Starting Today
The lively and joyful Christmas season will arrive next month. Tokyo Disney Resort has already kicked off its 49-day special Christmas holiday event starting today (the 8th) at Tokyo Disneyland
Soaring oil prices deal heavy blow to aviation industry; SIA Group profit drops 62%
Singapore Airlines Group released its financial report for the first half of the 2011 fiscal year, showing a net profit attributable to shareholders of S$239 million (approximately NT$5.6165 billion), a 62% decrease compared to the same period last year, main...
The arrival of SuperStar Aquarius in Hainan marks new routes to Sanya and Vietnam
Star Cruises, a subsidiary of Genting Hong Kong, held a grand welcoming ceremony at Phoenix Island Cruise Terminal in Sanya, China on November 4th, celebrating the historic arrival of the cruise ship “SuperStar Aquarius” in Sanya, Hainan. Starting from November, the “SuperStar Aquarius” will...
The Ximending “Travel Taiwan” Fun Fair is giving away limited edition theme park combo vouchers
Travel enthusiasts, here’s another great deal to grab: “Travel Taiwan Now”—the Joint Tourism Promotion Fun Fair will be held tomorrow (the 8th) from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the North Square of Ximen Red House in Taipei. The event...
Explore Hong Kong Without Getting Lost with Augmented Reality App
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The century-old Japanese Great Mikoshi makes its first-ever Taiwan appearance, with exciting mikoshi collisions energizing the Beitou Hot Spring Festival
A 300-year-old mikoshi collision ceremony from Matsuyama, Japan, takes place on November 5 and 6 in front of Beitou Metro Station, heating up the 10th anniversary celebrations of the 2011 Taipei Hot Spring Festival. Today (the 5th), the event site...
International riders arrive in Taiwan as the Taiwan Cup International Road Invitational kicks off
The first-ever Taiwan Cup (TaiwanCup) International Road Invitational officially kicked off today (the 4th), inviting riders from 11 countries including Spain, Australia, Malaysia, and the United States to come to Taiwan...
Hidden cinematic filming locations that take your breath away – Taiwan’s top five breathtaking scenic spots
In addition to Hollywood blockbusters filming in Taiwan, the island is also home to many moving domestic films, whose scenes leave a deep impression and often linger in the mind. Below is a list of Taiwan’s top five filming locations. These spots are not only beautiful but also take on a unique charm under the lens of cinema. Visitors might want to plan a movie location tour to relive and personally experience those touching moments.
The villagers are going wild too! The most hilarious bike costume event kicks off in Chiayi with comedic flair
An annual event that mobilizes the entire village to dress up and go wild is about to take place again in Dapu Township, Chiayi. Known as one of Taiwan’s most down-to-earth rural areas, it hosts the quirkiest event — “Dapu Bike Madness.” Locals use unimaginable props to decorate their bikes. Whether funny, creative, or cute, anything eye-catching could win you a cash prize of NT$80,000.
Seize travel fair opportunities: Pro athletes give away tickets, top-tier spas slashed to 70% off
This year’s ITF Taipei International Travel Fair not only features more booths than ever, prompting the addition of the World Trade III Exhibition Hall, but also introduces new themes. These include the Sports Tourism Theme Pavilion, where limited-edition Asia Professional Baseball Championship tickets are auctioned daily starting at just NT$1, ...
The most eye-catching deal at the travel fair: 4.3 discount on luxury hot spring stays!
Yangmingshan Tianlai Hot Spring Resort is the first to launch a "online travel fair" pre-order service, challenging this year’s lowest prices. Regular weekday lodging packages with two meals are just NT$4,999, while the Elegant Onsen Room for two is only NT$999. Open-air hot spring access tickets...
A new ultra-value 3D entertainment choice emerges—high-definition national machine makes its debut
ViewSonic has launched its latest 23-inch 3D LCD monitor—the V3D231—which delivers stunning entertainment effects at an affordable price and with high-quality enjoyment, making it one of this year's most eye-catching...
The Singapore Pavilion at the travel exhibition gives out daily gifts, with the grand prize being a stay at Resorts World.
The 2011 ITF International Travel Fair is set to kick off this Friday. The Singapore Pavilion is offering on-site booking gifts and a discount of NT$3,000 for the second traveler. During the fair, order any Singapore Airlines Holidays product and receive a NT$1,000 discount voucher...
The Japan Pavilion at the travel fair sets a record for the number of booths, featuring railway-themed travel as its highlight.
This year, the Japan Pavilion boasts as many as 100 booths, claiming the top spot as the largest participating themed country at the fair and also setting a record for the largest exhibition space in the history of the Taipei International Travel Fair. A total of 44 organizations and groups from Hokkaido to Okinawa have formed delegations...
Sweet persimmons are in full harvest across Taiwan — the perfect time to pick and enjoy them.
When the northeast monsoon blows, it’s a sign that it’s time to feast on ripe persimmons. Many regions in Taiwan are abundant in persimmon production, such as Fanlu Township in Chiayi County, known as the hometown of persimmons. The persimmons grown on Mt. Motianling in Taichung City boast a sweetness level as high as 1...
Travel Expo Series Report / Macau 3-Day Free & Easy Trip for Just Over Ten Thousand Yuan
The Taipei International Travel Fair (ITF) kicks off this Friday (11/11). Those planning to visit Macau can take this opportunity to snag great deals. To coincide with this edition of the travel fair, the Macau Government Tourism Office has designed three themed free & easy itineraries...
Twin Main Lights, Twin Dogs: Central Taiwan Lantern Festival Welcomes Japanese Nebuta Lanterns for the First Time
The 2018 Central Taiwan Lantern Festival will be held simultaneously at Taichung Park and the Harbor Art Center from February 24 to March 11. Taichung and Qingshui will each feature main lanterns standing 12 meters and 11 meters tall respectively. Taichung Park’s lantern is designed as a “Male Dog Gazing into the Distance...”
Taitung Jinfeng Roselle Flower Festival: Enjoy the Blooms, Taste the Flowers, and Explore the Tribes
November is the harvest season for roselle flowers. From November 12 to 20, Taitung County’s Jinfeng Township is hosting a nine-day Roselle Flower Festival series, featuring “Story Performances,” “Exhibitions,” “Product Sales”...
A Grand Collection of Authentic Taiwanese Flavors: Top 50 Local Souvenirs in Taiwan (Part 1)
Taiwan is a food paradise, and its long-established local souvenirs are perfect companions for travel or festive gifting. Wondering what distinctive souvenirs you can find across northern, central, southern, eastern Taiwan, and the outlying islands? We’ve carefully selected 22 well-known...
The festive atmosphere at the travel expo is in full swing: New Taipei City’s Christmas tree and free red socks are eye-catching
The 2011 Taipei International Travel Fair officially kicked off today (the 11th) at Taipei World Trade Center Hall 1. To coincide with the upcoming large-scale Christmas event in Banqiao District, New Taipei City, from December 16 to 25, the exhibition booths simulate the famous...