Travel
Chef Ah Ji’s “Happiness in Cooking” Lecture Kicks Off in Chishang, Taitung
Hosted by the Taiwan Good Foundation, the Winter Harvest Lecture on Saturday, January 7, 2012, at 2:30 PM will feature Chef Cheng Yen-chi (Ah Ji), Executive Chef of Fullon Hotels, who will speak at the Fuyuan Elementary School Activity Center in Chishang Township, Taitung County...
Winter Hiking & Gourmet Delights ~ Shanwenquan Coffee
With wave after wave of freezing cold fronts, staying cooped up at home isn’t an option. What you need is a place to soak in hot springs, go shopping, and enjoy delicious food — warming both body and soul.
Nestled within serene mountain forests, Yangmingshan Tianlai Hot Spring Resort
Covering an area of approximately 600 pyeong, Tianlai Hot Spring Resort is located beside the Yangjin Highway. Just past Yangmingshan National Park, you’ll find a small path leading toward Tianlai. A short climb up this path will bring you directly to the resort’s entrance...
Love River + Love Songs: Kaohsiung Lantern Festival Seeks Romantic Light Tunes
The “2012 Kaohsiung Lantern Festival Arts Festival” will take place from January 27 to February 6 next year. This year, the Kaohsiung City Government is specifically calling for submissions of a “Water Lantern Love Song” and a “Water Lantern Blessing Tune.” Musically passionate individuals across the country are welcome to...
Direct flights fuel the booming family skiing holiday in Yabuli
December is the month of Christmas and snowfall. One of the most popular festivals in China’s northernmost province of Heilongjiang—the Ski Festival—kicked off last week (on the 12th). Among the highlights, Yabuli is home to some of the best snow quality for skiing in China...
28th Anniversary Celebration at the North American Gallery: Free Admission All Day on 12/24
The Taipei Fine Arts Museum celebrates its 28th anniversary and will offer free admission all day on December 24 (Saturday). A commemorative ceremony will be held in the outdoor plaza from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. This year, three...
A 2-Day Shopping Tour into Paris’s Fashion Temple of Luxury
Vibrant Paris is not only a blend of palaces, gardens, churches, and traditional markets, but its streets are also lined with world-renowned luxury boutiques—making it a lifelong fashion destination for many. Starting from the Arc de Triomphe, this shopping journey along the Champs-Élysées...
Immerse Yourself in the Beauty of the Mountains and Rejuvenate Your Body and Mind —— Huisun Forest Recreation Area
The hustle and bustle and congestion of the city often make people feel suffocated. Coming to Huisun Forest Recreation Area, with its tall trees and fresh air, the serene atmosphere helps to calm and relax the mind. Located in Ren'ai Township, Nantou County...
Huisun Forest Farm Lights Up Christmas with a Taiwan Cedar Christmas Tree, Igniting Hope
The "Light Up the Tree of Hope 2012" series of events at Huisun Forest Farm of National Chung Hsing University will take place from December 24 to 25, featuring sapling giveaways, a forest market, performances by the Original Power Band, and song and dance parties. The highlight...
China Airlines unveils new counters and services at Songshan Airport
The check-in counters for China Airlines passengers at Taipei Songshan Airport have moved to a new location. They have been relocated from the original eastern Block 1 counters to Blocks 5 and 6 in front of the new central office between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, adjacent to the MRT station entrance and exit for greater convenience. The wall of the eastern counters features an engraved world map highlighting four major metropolitan airports: Taipei Songshan, Tokyo Haneda, Shanghai Hongqiao, and Seoul Gimpo, showcasing the airline’s ambition to become a key hub in East Asia’s golden aviation circle.
Free distribution of centennial commemorative stamps for the Alishan Forest Railway on-site
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Republic of China, and the famous Alishan Forest Railway has also turned 100 years old. Starting at 10:00 AM this Sunday (the 25th), the Chiayi Forest District Office under the Forestry Bureau will hold...
A different kind of New Year holiday～Travel to Guam and learn English through themed courses
Taking advantage of this year’s Lunar New Year holiday for the Chinese community, SAINT PAUL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL in Guam has specially combined travel with English language teaching to launch the “2012 Guam English Study Tour...”
Recycled Mineral Water Bottles in Guest Rooms Turned into Taiwan’s Tallest Christmas Tree
With the arrival of Christmas, the beautiful Christmas trees erected on the streets have become popular photo spots for the public. In response to energy conservation and carbon reduction, hotel operators in Hualien spent a year collecting used mineral water bottles from guest rooms—amounting to tens of thousands—and created...
European Rail Pass prices to rise — book before year-end to lock in current rates
Rail ticket prices for the European Rail Pass are adjusted at the beginning of each year. The 2012 prices have been gradually released, with the biggest increase seen in the Swiss Travel Pass, rising by approximately 19–28%. The United Kingdom, which will host the Olympic Games next year, also saw an increase of 9–11% in related rail passes. The popular Eurail Global Pass (covering 23 countries) and the Eurail Select Pass (choose 3, 4, or 5 countries) also experienced a 1.5% price hike.
Southern Village 1-Day Pass Tour for NT$100 – Collect Tickets & Get Free Gifts
The Taiwan Tourist Shuttle’s Southern Village route has been in operation for a full year, carrying over 110,000 passengers. In an effort to encourage more people to take the shuttle during Christmas, New Year’s Eve, and the Lunar New Year holiday period, Miaoli County Government is launching...
New Taipei City Goes Christmas Crazy: A Thousand People Take to the Streets, Singers Perform All Day
It’s Christmas Eve this Saturday—have you decided where to go yet? On December 24th, New Taipei City will be buzzing from morning till night, featuring a thousand-strong street parade carnival, a Christmas shopping carnival, and a star-studded Christmas evening party that will follow one after another...
Where to ring in the New Year? A grand collection of countdown events at scenic areas across Taiwan
Countdowns and welcoming the first sunrise are among the hottest and most romantic activities of the season. Where should you go to catch the last sunset of the centennial year of the Republic of China and welcome the first sunrise of 2011? Six national scenic areas in Taiwan are hosting events such as sunset send-offs, New Year’s Eve parties...
Nestled against mountains and beside flowing water, accompanied by the chirping of insects～Guolan Garden Hot Spring Resort
Located on a mid-mountain platform in Baolai, Liouguei District, Kaohsiung, covering an area of about 4 hectares, the resort sits in a secluded valley, embraced by mountains and water. It blends Japanese Zen aesthetics with lush garden greenery to create a spacious and relaxing hot spring experience. The accommodation area includes...
Enjoy a Christmas "naked" onsen party for just 101 NTD before New Year’s Eve
The “Farewell 100, Welcome 101” North Coast Fulong Cape New Year’s Eve Carnival will take place from December 31, 100 (Republic of China) to January 1, 101 (Republic of China). Visitors can enjoy comfortable hot springs at local温泉 resorts...
Early birds, rejoice～Singapore Airlines offers in-flight duty-free e-vouchers
To reward early-bird travelers who plan their trips well in advance, Singapore Airlines has launched a Global Online Booking Gift campaign. From now until January 15, 2012, passengers who complete their booking and issue their tickets via Singapore Airlines' global website...