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Explore Taiwan with the “GoGo Biker” App!
The Tourism Bureau has combined the currently popular cycling tourism and APP games to specially design a mobile APP game — “GoGo Biker.” With just a tap of your finger, you can easily ride a bicycle and instantly experience Taiwan’s virtual “...
Experience releasing sky lanterns with Janet’s Pingxi impressions
The highly anticipated “2012 New Taipei City Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival” will kick off with a lively event at Jing Tong Elementary School on January 26 (Thursday, the fourth day of the Lunar New Year), followed by three more large-scale sky lantern evening events on January 28 (Saturday, the sixth day of the Lunar New Year), February 4 (Saturday, the thirteenth day of the Lunar New Year)...
The only airline from the Asia-Pacific region to make the list—China Airways ranked 707th as the world’s 707th fastest-growing company
The internationally renowned financial media outlet International Business Times (IBTimes) announced on January 18, 2012, the “2011 Global Fastest-Growing...
Immerse your five senses in a royal palace resort vacation in India
February and March are ideal times to visit India—not too hot, not too cold. If you're tired of the modern architectural vibe, why not plan a trip to India? Experience a sensory transformation and enjoy the unique ambiance of residing in an Indian royal palace...
China's Northeast Snowfields — The Ultimate Frozen Trip to Yabuli
Heilongjiang is China’s northernmost province. When people think of the Northeast, the most memorable images are often the “Three Treasures of the Northeast” mentioned in textbooks — “ginseng,” “marten fur,” and “rush pith.” Nowadays, the new Three Treasures of the Northeast have been updated to...
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a romantic overnight stay at Nissin Hot Spring
Right after celebrating the Lunar New Year, Western Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. To help couples create lasting romantic memories, Nissin Hot Spring Resort in Taichung has launched a special Valentine’s Day accommodation package.
Celebrate the New Year with Twin Springs: Win plane tickets for Chinese New Year and enjoy a romantic dinner for Valentine’s Day
To welcome the Year of the Dragon, Jinshan’s “Twin Springs” is rolling out exciting events and fantastic prizes — including plane tickets — from the New Year to Valentine’s Day, in gratitude for everyone’s strong support and to bring fresh energy for the new year. During the Lunar New Year holiday, the public is invited...
Ten Small Tourist Towns Shortlisted as Province-Wide Voting Campaign Kicks Off
To promote local tourism development and attract both domestic and international travelers to explore Taiwan’s beautiful scenery, the Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications has commissioned a publishing company to organize the “Taiwan’s Top Ten Small Tourist Towns” selection. After the initial screening by the judges, 17 towns have...
Golden Bath for Good Fortune in the Year of the Dragon – Soak Up Auspicious Energy This New Year
To welcome good fortune in the Year of the Dragon, soaking in a hot spring is one of the great ways to usher in luck. Located in Bali District, New Taipei City, Baxian Datang Hot Springs not only offers the “Premium Golden Beauty Spring” of sodium bicarbonate type, but has also introduced seasonal wellness baths using six types of traditional Chinese medicine...
Celebrate the New Year with a hotpot feast at Tienlai, indulging in Mongolian barbecue and the Dragon-Tiger tonic soup to boost your fortune and vitality.
The Year of the Dragon is here, and for a wonderful Lunar New Year reunion spot, head to Yangmingshan’s Tienlai Hot Spring Resort. Not only can you enjoy a diverse selection of gourmet dishes, but also soak in the highly praised 2,000-ping snow hot spring and admire the beauty of blooming cherry blossom paths...
Movie scenes open for public visits; ‘Black & White’ Chinese New Year shuttle buses hit the road
The movie *Black & White Episode I: The Dawn of Assault* is showing nationwide, and the Kaohsiung City Government is riding the wave of the film’s popularity to promote film tourism. It has created a high-tech concept venue for the Southern District Police Station at Love Pier, as well as a revival of the waterfront bar scene at Pier-2 Art Center...
The Asian Debutante Ball selects Shanghai’s Bund as its first stop into high society.
Shanghai’s Bund, once the playground of the foreign concessions, has regained its vibrancy, with a booming service industry that has even attracted renowned Taiwanese businesses to open one luxurious restaurant and nightclub after another. When asked where the most expensive nightclub in Shanghai is...?
The delightful taste of smooth happiness — chochoco Chocolate Boutique
Located near the National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts in Taichung, chochoco Chocolate Boutique crafts velvety-textured confections using the finest Belgian and French chocolates, carving out a stylish gifting option among Taichung’s traditional souvenirs...
Seoul Offers Free Experiences & Wi-Fi Services for Backpackers
The Tourism Information Center (TIC) located on the B1 level of Cheonggyecheon-ro in Jung-gu, Seoul, operated by the Korea Tourism Organization, regularly hosts cultural experience events each year, allowing visitors to Korea to enjoy local traditional culture for free. This...
The annual travel news poll results are out
The "Annual Travel News Poll" event launched by HowToTrip Travel Life Network before the Lunar New Year focused on "Which 2011 travel benefit do you think was the most advantageous for you?" and "Which 2011 HowToTrip travel innovation news story did you find the most appealing..."
Spring Festival Travel Series Report (5) / Alternative Routes & Real-Time Traffic: Use Tools to Stay Updated on National Freeway Information
Just two days away from the nine-day Lunar New Year holiday, traffic on national freeways will surge. To encourage the dispersal of peak-hour traffic, tolls on national freeways will be waived from 0:00 to 7:00 from January 21 to January 29. To alleviate the annual traffic jams at the Hsuehshan Tunnel, those taking intercity buses or using the alternative Route 9 (Tai 9) on January 25 to 27 may have a chance to win a tablet or a NT$5,000 voucher. Additionally, smartphone users can make use of the “Highway 1968” app or visit 168.thb.gov.tw/m to check the latest traffic conditions.
Japan’s Aomori 4-Day, 3-Night Adventure Trip Calls for Bloggers to Join for Free
A world of snow-covered silver landscapes is a rare sight in Taiwan and one that many yearn to see. Now, there's a chance to experience it firsthand. Aomori Prefecture, located at the northernmost tip of Japan’s Honshu Island, is publicly recruiting bloggers to visit the area. Starting now...
3-Day Ancient Sites Tour of Chiang Mai, the Rose of the North in Thailand
In Thai, Chiang Mai originally means "new city" and was formerly known as the Rose of the North. It can be considered the most important city in northern Thailand and was historically one of the four great dynasties of the country. The city is surrounded by mountains on three sides. In its early days, due to the abundant production of timber from the forests...
The dragon-themed main lanterns in central and northern Taiwan battle for attention, but Kaohsiung hosts the only waterfront lantern festival
To welcome the Year of the Dragon, lantern festivals across Taiwan are going all out. In addition to the grand Taiwan Lantern Festival held in Lukang, Changhua, Taipei and Taichung have unveiled tech-infused signature lanterns, while Kaohsiung stages a waterfront lantern event, inviting the public to celebrate the Lantern Festival together...
Itsukushima Shrine – A UNESCO World Heritage Site on Miyajima
The origins of Miyajima are closely tied to Itsukushima Shrine. Legend has it that Miyajima is a sacred island of the gods. When Empress Suiko ascended the throne in 593 AD, construction of Itsukushima Shrine began on the island. Later, Taira no Kiyomori, who served as the Governor of Aki Province and was a member of the historically renowned Taira clan, expanded and renovated the shrine in the grand style of Heian-period shrines. This gradually gave the shrine the appearance we see today. After the Taira clan’s downfall, successive rulers, recognizing it as the abode of the divine, carefully protected the authority and sanctity of Itsukushima Shrine.