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Earthquake strikes again as Taiwan experiences a 5.3-magnitude quake following a 4.4-magnitude tremor in Nantou
Following a 4.4-magnitude earthquake in Nantou in the early hours of the 19th, another noticeable quake occurred at 22:47 that evening, with its epicenter in Datong Township, Yilan County. This was a 5.3-magnitude felt earthquake. ...
Go wild at the Lantern Festival in Taitung and experience the Bombing of Lord Handan
Next Monday is the Lantern Festival, and Taitung’s uniquely spectacular Bombing of Lord Handan event will officially kick off. This year, there will be 10 performances of the Bombing of Lord Handan, with the first one taking place at 12:30 p.m. on February 6th in Taitung City...
Taiwan sees record-breaking tourist arrivals: Ministry of Transportation says 10 million to be reached in 4 years
One of the tourism industry’s major events, the Tourism Day Celebration Conference, was held today to honor outstanding tourism operators from last year. With over 6.08 million tourists visiting Taiwan last year, a new high in visitor numbers was set, demonstrating the effectiveness of tourism promotion efforts....
Love Month: Enjoy Romance at Dabagan
February is the most beloved month of love, perfect for couples. Those looking to show their romantic side or seize the chance to confess or propose should rack their brains to delight their other half this month Up！The “Dabagan Forest Hot Spring Resort,” not far from Taipei...
The movie "Bang Teng" (Rhythm of the Drums) is a box office hit, showcasing the beautiful scenery of Pingtung
The inspirational film "Bang Teng," which tells the story of local folk culture, had an outstanding performance at the box office during the Spring Festival, surpassing 100 million NTD so far. Many scenes in the movie were filmed in Pingtung, including the Pengwan Cross-Sea Bridge, Donglong Temple in Donggang Township, the fishing harbor, the Jiadong military airstrip along Ping’e Highway, and the Fangshan coastline...
Taiwan High-Speed Rail Adds Tainan Stop, Pre-Sales Open on February 4
Starting March 2, Taiwan High-Speed Rail will schedule one direct southbound and one northbound train per week to stop at Tainan Station, while slightly adjusting the timetables of two "all-stop" services to alleviate holiday travel crowds during both homecoming and return-to-work periods. Tickets will be available for pre-sale starting February 4.
The Mazu Lantern Festival in Taichung features folk performances and dazzling street dance shows.
After the Lunar New Year celebrations, the Lantern Festival arrives, bringing lively festivities across the region. It’s also the day when the Dajia Tianhou Temple holds the lottery to determine the departure time for the Dajia Mazu Pilgrimage. In response, the Taichung City Government has planned the “Dragon Soars with Mazu: Lantern Festival Reunion Nights” from February 6 to February 1...
Group Voting: Ruifang ShuiJinJiu Draws Prizes
The “Taiwan’s Top 10 Small Tourist Towns” voting campaign currently organized by the Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications has been led so far by New Taipei City’s Ruifang District ShuiJinJiu (Shuishe Tunnel, Jinguashi, Jiufen) with over 47,000 votes. The New Taipei City Tourism Bureau...
Romantic Valentine's Day Getaway to Jiaoxi – A Sweet 2-Day Tour
Valentine’s Day, the most romantic time of the year, is just around the corner. To help couples unite in love, many businesses are offering various promotions to attract customers. For those planning a sweet little trip to Jiaoxi and creating beautiful memories together...
Luxury Dream Wedding in Phuket Online Auction Starts at 100,000 RMB
With the arrival of the Year of the Dragon, many couples are rushing to have dragon babies, extending the wedding boom of the Republic of China’s 100th anniversary into this year. Special and memorable dates like December 12, 2012 (121212)...
AirAsia’s Year of the Dragon livery plane takes flight, Kuala Lumpur to Taipei from NT$2,940
AirAsia, named “World’s Best Low-Cost Airline” by Skytrax for three consecutive years, has painted its 100th Airbus aircraft with a special dragon-themed livery to celebrate the arrival of the Year of the Dragon...
The park mascots kick off the "Happy Lantern Area" celebrations starting February 7 for the Lantern Festival
The 2012 Taiwan Lantern Festival in Lukang, Changhua, featured a grand lantern-lighting ceremony and a parade of 24 theme park mascots on the actual Lantern Festival day. From today (February 7) to February 19, the public can continue to enjoy the...
Domestic flight tickets from China Airlines, TransAsia Airways, and Uni Air are available for purchase via ibon
Following TransAsia Airways, China Airlines and TransAsia Airways have also added a new ticket purchasing channel. Starting today, the public can buy domestic flight tickets from these three airlines via the ibon platform at 7-Eleven stores across Taiwan, with bookings available...
Amazing value surprise with a 10 NT gift—Far Glory Hotels celebrates its 10th anniversary!
So, what super deluxe gift can you get for just 10 NT? This year, Far Glory Resort Hualien is celebrating its 10th birthday with a range of 10 NT gift promotions as a token of gratitude. From now until December 31, on weekdays, simply pay an additional 10 NT when booking a standard mountain-view room for a pure stay, and you can upgrade to a sea-view room—letting you enjoy the breathtaking beauty of the vast Pacific Ocean.
Experience an island-style vacation in the city — The Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok
The Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok, which opened in September 2010, is located in the heart of Bangkok. It’s just a...
The movie version of "The Fierce Wife" features Yu Sheng enjoying airplane meals in a simulated cabin
The film adaptation of the idol drama "The Fierce Wife" is set to hit the big screen this August, with the original cast reprising their roles. The production is currently in full swing. To ensure authenticity, the crew specially visited the simulated cabin at China Airlines' Taoyuan campus...
Dragonair launches mobile boarding pass service
Dragonair has launched a new mobile boarding pass service. Starting today, passengers departing from Hong Kong who do not need to transfer to other flights can complete online check-in via the Dragonair website and then choose to receive their mobile boarding pass either via SMS text message or email on their mobile phone...
Travel and throw a party — a new way to enjoy Hong Kong
If you’re looking to throw a special birthday party abroad, go on a trip, and still keep your budget in check, Hong Kong might just be the perfect choice to make it happen...
Limitless adventure with ease: deserts, glaciers, and the polar circle
Are desert trips, highland trekking, or seeing glaciers atop Europe’s rooftop out of reach? We’ve handpicked travel experiences that may seem tough but actually require no special training and are open to everyone. Don’t miss out...
Sky lantern releases, lantern festivals, and beehive firecracker displays kick off across Taiwan this weekend to celebrate the Lantern Festival
To mark the arrival of the Lantern Festival, celebration events are springing up across Taiwan, including the ongoing Kaohsiung Lantern Festival and Central Taiwan Lantern Festival. The Taipei Lantern Festival, which features both physical and virtual main lanterns, opened last night, and this year’s Taiwan Lantern Festival will be held on the 6th in Lukang, Changhua. Additionally, major traditional Lantern Festival events across the island will kick off this weekend, including the Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival in New Taipei City, the Hakka tradition of the Miaoli Beehive Rocket Festival, as well as the historic Tainan Yanshui Beehive Fireworks and Taitung Bombing of Lord Handan. Don’t miss out if you’re interested!