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Japan’s Manga Kingdom Tottori Holds a Carnival in Taichung
Tottori Prefecture, Japan, proud of its title as the “Kingdom of Manga,” is the hometown of the creators of two renowned manga series—GeGeGe no Kitaro and Detective Conan. To introduce its local tourism and culture to the public, the “Manga Kingdom Tottori Carnival in Taichung” will be held from now until January 16 (Monday)...
Cultural Shuttle Tour: Explore Taichung’s Eight Fairy Tale-Inspired Creative Routes
The beloved Taichung Cultural Shuttle event has been expanded this year, with the first shuttle departing on the sixth day of the Lunar New Year (January 28). This year’s event innovatively introduces Taichung’s cultural heritage through the lens of...
High-speed Rail 700T Train Model Merchandise Launches Today!
Taiwan High Speed Rail has combined creativity and ingenuity to specially design a series of merchandise featuring the 700T train model, including playing cards, keychains, phone charms, and a variety of super "kawaii" stationery items and ID holders; from...
Taichung Romantic Lovers' Manor — Heart's Garden
Following the winding road, you’ll arrive at Heart's Garden in the Dakeng Scenic Area. Also part of the Lavender Forest brand, Heart's Garden maintains its signature romantic style, but unlike Lavender Forest, which has a different positioning, Heart's Garden focuses on...
Top choice for a sweet Valentine's Day getaway – Daban Gen creates romantic surprises
Where can you go in the sweet month of February to create the most romantic memories with your loved one? Take a journey through a phytoncide-rich tropical rainforest, soak in a sodium bicarbonate beauty spring, and savor a nourishing, energizing meal — all to leave you with everlasting love...
Spring Festival Travel Series Report (4) / Have Fun at Theme Parks During Winter Vacation, Get Red Envelopes & Win Big Prizes
With up to 9 days of Spring Festival holiday, have you decided where to go? Amusement parks, packed with numerous rides and various performances, are undoubtedly a popular choice for many travelers. This year, many theme parks across Taiwan have introduced special offers tailored for family trips...
"Kingdom Yuen" creates live flower arrangements to warm up "2012 Flowers in Changhua"
Lin Chi-ling, who loves champagne roses, today attended the press conference for the "2012 Flowers in Changhua" series of events wearing a champagne-colored dress with a rose-patterned skirt FS. She joined Changhua County Magistrate Cho Po-yuan, who played the role of "Da Ren Ge," to experience...
Boost Your Luck for Chinese New Year: 12 Zodiac Fortune Dishes to Delight
With less than a week to go before Lunar New Year, why not celebrate this year’s reunion feast at a hotel? Not only can you enjoy the exquisite cooking of five-star chefs, but you can also reward mom for her hard work all year. This year, Farglory Evergreen Resort Hualien is not only...
Spring Festival Travel Series Report (3) / Free Travel Shuttle Buses Nationwide – All the Best Deals Gathered Here!
There’s less than a week left to plan your Lunar New Year holiday activities. But overseas tours are expensive, and domestic trips worry you with traffic jams. What to do? This year, travel shuttles across Taiwan will remain open and keep prices unchanged during the Spring Festival...
It's the perfect time to visit Nantou and admire the flowers during the Spring Festival.
The "2011 Nantou Flower Carnival," which opened on December 18, 2011, has been extended until January 29, 2012 (Lunar New Year holiday end), based on an evaluation of the floral conditions...
Listen to love songs, release water lanterns, and enjoy water lantern feasts — Asia’s only waterfront lantern festival is in Kaohsiung.
The 2012 Kaohsiung Lantern Festival Art Festival runs from January 27 to February 6. It is the earliest lantern festival in the country and the only one held on a waterfront in Asia. In addition to featuring the nation’s only harbor water dance and fireworks show, you can also...
Starting March 15, China Airlines offers SkyPriority SkyTeam Elite services fleetwide
China Airlines, a member of the SkyTeam alliance, will provide SkyPriority SkyTeam Elite services across its entire network starting March 15, 2012. The first airports to launch Sky...
The Spring Festival Fun App newly launched makes shopping and travel a breeze
With the arrival of the 9-day Spring Festival holiday, businesses have rolled out the latest free mobile app “Spring Festival Fun” just before the holiday. It compiles a wealth of information related to shopping, entertainment, transportation, and attractions for the Year of the Dragon, allowing users to easily manage all their festive activities by simply downloading it to their phones...
Visa-Free USA Ready Go Series ~ Heading to the Homeland of Tyrannosaurs
Did you know? The world’s first Tyrannosaurus rex fossil was discovered in Montana, USA in 1902. The earliest recorded evidence of dinosaur parenting also comes from Montana. The “Dinosaur Egg Hill” where dinosaur fossils were excavated in the movie Jurassic Park…
The Heavenly Spring’s Special Love-Boosting Elixir ~ Express True Love While You Can
In celebration of Valentine’s Day on February 14th and White Day on March 14th, Yangmingshan Tianlai Hot Spring Resort has designated February and March as the Romantic Lovers’ Month. A “True Love Comes Early” weekday early-bird promotion has been launched — just book...
A Taste of British Home Baking – European-Style Pastry Shop
Step into the European-style pastry shop located on the second floor. The interior is based on beige and green tones, paired with cherry wood tables and chairs and vintage European paintings, presenting a classic, understated British style that is quite dignified and low-key. The first-generation owners were a British couple...
Central Taiwan Lantern Festival’s 40-meter Flying Dragon Main Light Sets Record
The Central Taiwan Lantern Festival will be held grandly at Taichung’s Wenxin Forest Park from February 1 to February 12. This year’s main light, the “Cloud Soaring Dragon,” is 40 meters long and 15 meters high, setting a record for the longest main light in the history of Taiwan’s Lantern Festivals...
Visiting the Juming Museum of Art during the Spring Festival? Kids dressed as dragons and phoenixes get free admission, plus red envelopes and lucky gift bags!
The Juming Museum of Art will be open as usual starting from the first day of the Lunar New Year (1/23), and from the first to the seventh day of the New Year, it will launch the “Find the Descendants of the Dragon” and “Red Envelopes Every Day” events. All those born in the Year of the Dragon or whose names contain the character “龙” (dragon)—the dragon children and dragon maidens—can enjoy free admission by presenting valid ID. Moreover, among the first 100 visitors who purchase tickets during this period, each will receive a red envelope bag containing discount vouchers for art merchandise and dining at the museum.
Free Half-Day Sapporo Guided Tour – Book Online & Choose from Three Itineraries
Want to experience the beautiful sights of Sapporo for free? JTB Hokkaido is now offering a “Sapporo Free Bus Half-Day Tour” from now until February 28. The tour takes you to visit Hokkaido Shrine, explore the famous Shiroi Koibito Park, and more...
A Bangkok weekend market frequented by locals — Talinchan Floating Market
Boats laden with colorful fruits and food cruise along the river to sell their wares. This kind of floating market is a traditional part of Thai life. Immerse yourself in it to sample authentic Thai cuisine and get a taste of local living. Backpackers especially...