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The Council of Agriculture's Top 10 Travel Souvenirs Unveiled
To promote leisure agriculture and local tourism while encouraging the purchase of high-quality local agricultural souvenirs, the Council of Agriculture has specially announced the Top 10 Travel Souvenirs recommended and voted on by netizens as the year-end and holiday season approaches. The winning list includes, in order...
The largest outdoor hot spring in Jiaoxi—Crown Shining Century Hot Spring Resort in Jiaoxi
A completely relaxing space allows you to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and freely enjoy moments of tranquility and comfort. The guest rooms are warm and elegant, featuring private hot spring baths, separate wet and dry bathrooms, LCD TVs, broadband internet, ...
Authentic Thai charm～Corner 26 VILLA
In Taiwan, guesthouses billed as "villas" are a dime a dozen, but few manage to execute the concept as thoroughly as Corner 26 VILLA. Ten villa suites were personally designed by a Thai designer...
12/16 Diners' Challenge Kicks Off with a Prize of 10,000 Yuan
The second round of one of the three major events of the 2011 Tainan Dim Sum Festival, the "48-Hour Diners' Check-in Challenge," will take place this week on December 16. If you missed the previous round—or have come up with a new strategy and want to sign up again to compete for the 10,000-yuan prize—now’s the time to act fast!
Winter vacation and Chinese New Year charter flights to Malaysia
To welcome the upcoming 9-day 2012 Lunar New Year holiday, airlines have added more flights to Kuala Lumpur and Penang in Malaysia, and once again launched direct charter flights to Sabah and Cherating Bay...
Korea Shopping Season kicks off on 1/9 – up to 50% off shopping & one extra night free on accommodation
The perfect time to go on a shopping spree in Korea is here！ The 2012 Korea Shopping Season (KOREA GRAND SALE 2012) will take place from January 9 to February 29 next year in major tourist destinations including Seoul, Busan, Gangwon...
Special Exhibition "Thousand Peaks and Rising Clouds" Showcases the Water-Gold-Nine Region Through an Artist’s Eyes
From now until January 8 of the 101st year, the Gold Ecological Park Museum is presenting a special exhibition of local artists from the Water-Gold-Nine region titled "Thousand Peaks and Rising Clouds—Liao Xueyu Ink Painting Exhibition," featuring 18 ink paintings by local artist Liao Xueyu. Liao Xueyu’s ink...
A Sweet 2-Day, 1-Night Love Trip in Taichung
Taichung, mostly blessed with sunny and pleasant weather, is the perfect destination for couples. Below are recommendations for the best places to heat up your romance and create a treasure trove of sweet memories together...
Railway Hot Spring Tour ~ Venice Inner Bay Hot Spring Resort
The Inner Bay Scenic Area boasts unique historical significance with its mountains, waters, railways, Hakka culture, and Atayal charm. It attracts large crowds during holidays, becoming a popular destination for railway tourism in Taiwan and an important hub for the development of Hakka culture...
A Cozy Highlight in the Valley Plain～Luming Hot Spring Hotel
Nestled in the valley plain between the Central Mountain Range and the Coastal Mountain Range, Luming Hot Spring Hotel is surrounded by natural greenery, with every room offering views of the outdoor scenery. The "Mountain SPA" on the sixth floor of the hotel provides L...
Enjoy both blue sulfur springs and carbonated springs ~ Twin Springs Retreat
Years ago, Twin Springs Retreat unexpectedly discovered the rare "blue sulfur spring" — a phenomenon seen only once in a century — deep within rock layers 300 meters underground. The naturally gushing spring water reaches temperatures as high as 90+ degrees Celsius, with a pH value of 1.3 to 2...
45°C Warm Spring Wellness ~ Minggao Hot Spring Club
Minggao Hot Spring is located in the Guguan Hot Spring Scenic Area along the Dajia River, at an altitude of 800 meters on the Central Cross-Island Highway in central Taichung. Since the discovery of the hot spring in 1907, it has been one of the earliest developed hot spring resorts during the Japanese colonial period...
East Coast Minimalist Leisure Style ~ Hualien Yanbo Grand Hotel
The newly opened Hualien branch of Yanbo Grand Hotel, which commenced operations on December 12 this year, is located on the tree-lined Zhongmei Road in Meilun District, Hualien City. The gray-toned gradient building stands adjacent to the culturally rich Hualien Arts and Cultural Center, exuding a minimalist and elegant charm...
Lion Travel Expands Campus Training to Create Jobs
The year 100 of the Republic of China (2011) was hailed as Taiwan's big tourism year, with outstanding performance in the tourism, travel, and leisure industries. Coupled with the gradual development of the issue of mainland Chinese tourists, the prospects for the tourism and leisure industry have unlimited growth potential. Lion Travel, which recently won the "Job Creation Contribution Award," also plans to recruit over a hundred outstanding new talents through its regular campus recruitment briefings in the coming year (101, 2012). Starting from February, it will also engage in industry-academia collaboration with several well-known universities and colleges, including National Chengchi University, National Taipei University, Yuan Ze University, and National Chi Nan University. After a one-month training period and a three-month pre-job internship, most students will be able to transition into full-time positions upon graduation, becoming professional tourism talents.
Fireworks, concerts, and local delicacy tastings—ring in the New Year and welcome the first sunrise of the year in Taitung at year’s end
The “Shining Taitung – 2012 Taitung County New Year’s Eve Series Events” will kick off at 5:00 p.m. on December 31 at Taitung County Stadium, with Asian pop icons Richie Jen, Huang Pin-yuan, and eternal goddess Lin Huiping leading everyone to bid farewell to 2011 and welcome the first second of 2012 at 10:00 p.m. The event will also feature the Taitung County Top 10 Local Specialty Gift selection.
Visit Taipei Christmas Town to do good deeds and make a wish
Now at Sogo Shinjuku Xinyi New World’s Champs-Élysées and Champs Square, you can not only take photos with beautiful Christmas installations and creative eco-friendly Christmas trees, but also explore a European-style Christmas cultural and creative market to shop for goods...
Buy a TaipeiPass card and get a free Taipei Tourism Passport
To attract more independent travelers to experience the convenience and vibrancy of Taipei City, the Taipei City Government's Department of Information and Tourism launched today (the 16th) a new pocket-sized edition of the 《TaipeiPass Taipei Tourism Passport》...
2011 Changhua Q-Rice Ball Festival Invites You to Be a Judge
The “2011 Changhua Q-Rice Ball Festival” will be held on December 21 at the Changhua County Stadium. The event will invite 18 of the most popular local Q-Rice Ball vendors, with 1,200 members of the public acting as judges. After tasting three delicious...
Dapu Township: A Hidden Peach Blossom Spring in the Mountains, 6 Legendary Sites in Siraya You Must Visit
As the car slowly approaches the Zengwen Reservoir, you’ll see the village of Dapu Township at a glance—a settlement so compact it fits within a single view. Even the busiest street in the village can be taken in with one look. Yet beneath this ordinary and tranquil way of life, villagers fish in the reservoir, gather to chat in pavilions come evening, and enjoy the enviable luxury of leaving their doors unlocked—this is all part of daily life here. The Zengwen Reservoir is also home to eagles and wild boars. Calling Dapu a peaceful utopia untouched by the outside world is no exaggeration. Within this idyllic haven lie six legendary experiences not to be missed—come explore Taiwan with us in a whole new way.
Cathay Pacific opens its first lounge in the United States
Cathay Pacific announces the official opening of its first First and Business Class lounge in the United States, located on the fourth floor of the passenger terminal at San Francisco International Airport. Covering an area of 520 square meters, the lounge adopts the sleek and minimalist design style of Hong Kong lounges,...