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Scenic Spots Home Primary School – Essential Travel Knowledge (Part 2)
Traveling thousands of miles teaches more than reading thousands of books. Journeys broaden our horizons. Wonder how much you really know about travel? Scenic Spots Home Primary School is divided into Part 1 and Part 2, featuring a total of 12 fun questions. Come test your knowledge now...
Head to Neimen District in Kaohsiung to experience the world of folk performance troupes beyond the screen
During the 228 Holiday, you can witness various temple courtyards and village yards in Neimen District, Kaohsiung, as performance troupes engage in “mutual visits” at Songjiang guildhalls, showcasing their skills and exchanging techniques. This builds up excitement for the Neimen Songjiang Troupe Festival, which will take place from March 3 to 11 at Neimen’s Zhuzhu Temple...
Taipei, Matsu, Penghu, and Taitung in urgent need of votes; Taipei city districts launch lucky draw campaign to rally support
The Tourism Bureau’s “Taiwan’s Top 10 Small Tourist Towns” selection has entered the second and final round. The voting period will end at 12:00 noon on March 9. Currently, Beigan Township of Lienchiang County (Matsu), Beitou Fenghua Town in Taipei City, Luoyeh—the hometown of hot air balloons—in Taitung County, and Makong, a town of folk culture in Penghu County, are the bottom four, with urgent vote shortages; meanwhile, San yi Wooden Sculpture Art City in Miaoli County has been steadily advancing and is temporarily in the lead with over 200,000 votes.
228 holiday free travel option: Anping Old Street tours increased to 4 sessions
The free guided tours "Anping Old Street Tour" and "Historic Walk Through Tainan" launched by Tainan City Tourism Bureau have been well received by visitors. To promote Anping’s nomination in the "Taiwan’s Top 10 Small Tourist Towns" selection and to coincide with the upcoming four-day 228 holiday...
Six world champions to compete in F1 Championship, kicking off on March 25
The 2012 FIA Formula One World Championship is set to kick off on March 25 this year. With former world champion Kimi Raikkonen returning to the F1 grid, there will be as many as six F1 world champions competing this season...
Hand in hand, we vow to grow old together～2012 Lixi Wedding Banquet Special Offer
The wave of centennial weddings continues to this day. The year 101 in the Republic of China symbolizes eternity and new beginnings. Many wedding banquet venues began receiving bookings for this year as early as last year, with auspicious dates already fully booked. Couples planning to walk down the aisle this year should hurry to find their ideal wedding venue.
National Orchid Champion Announced; Floral Exhibition to Open on 2/24
The “Orchids in Taipei – Luminous Blooms Exhibition” will open on February 24 at the Pavilion of Bloom in Taipei Expo Park. Today, the Taiwan Orchid Growers Association also announced the overall champion from among 346 competing orchids. The winner is Zhuang Yongshui (nicknamed “Uncle Shui”), who lives in Sizhong Township, Kaohsiung County, with his 12-year-old “Devil Dendrobium Orchid” winning the favor of most judges. In addition to viewing this piece at the exhibition, visitors can also admire a 3.6-meter-high orchid waterfall made with 2,000 Phalaenopsis orchids, as well as a 4.5-meter-tall orchid Ferris wheel.
Registration for the 8th Vibrant Sun Moon Lake Merida Cycling Tour Now Open
The “2012 Vibrant Sun Moon Lake Merida Cycling Tour” event will kick off on April 29 (Sunday) at the Sun Moon Lake Shiangshan Visitor Center, with route options including a 9-kilometer family leisure ride, a 30-kilometer lake loop experience, and a 6...
Direct flights to Huangshan promote travel cash prizes and free trips as triple giveaways
Huangshan in Anhui has long been one of China’s four great mountains. In the past, Taiwanese travelers had to drive from Hangzhou or Nanjing to see Huangshan, but since mid-January this year, with EVA Air’s direct flights, people can now...
The Qing emperors' secret water management archives are now open to the public at the Palace Museum starting today
The Palace Museum houses a remarkably rich collection of Qing dynasty river management maps and related archives. In addition to documents on the regulation of the Yellow River, Huai River, and Grand Canal, as well as dredging and flood prevention projects, these materials also include...
Check in at Howard Plaza Hotel Hualien on Facebook to enjoy 15% off dining
Attention smartphone enthusiasts and heavy Facebook users—when traveling to Howard Plaza Hotel Hualien, grab your phone and check in on Facebook to save some money. As part of the hotel’s 10th anniversary celebration, besides the special 10th Anniversary NT$10 Upgrade Program, checking in on Facebook also entitles you to an amazing 15% discount on dining, helping you spend wisely and travel with ease!
Play golf in Malaysia—WAITGC recruits amateur golf enthusiasts
Tired of the same old golf courses in Taiwan? Or struggling to find opponents to hone your skills with? The World Amateur Individual Golf Championship (WAITGC) can make your dreams come true. Just pay the registration fee...
Starting March 1, TransAsia Airways operates daily flights between Makung and Kinmen
Recognizing the potential of outlying island tourism and aiming to capture the independent travel market from mainland China, TransAsia Airways will offer one daily round-trip flight on the Makung–Kinmen route starting March 1. The flight departs Makung at 11:40 a.m. and...
It's the perfect time to visit the Keukenhof Flower Exhibition！KLM offers direct flights from Amsterdam on March 25.
Starting March 25, 2012, Transavia Netherlands will operate non-stop flights between Amsterdam and Taipei, without a layover in Bangkok; daily direct flights between Amsterdam and Bangkok will also continue to be available. The Netherlands...
Group hiking tour to experience Penghu’s pristine beauty by cycling around the island
The “2012 Walk to Penghu Riding the Wind,” the first-ever coastal hiking route planned by the Penghu National Scenic Area Administration (Penguan) and the non-profit Taiwan Marine Environment Education Promotion Association, will kick off on March 11 for a nine-day island-wide journey. Those who want to deeply experi...
The National Taiwan Museum's Digital Time Machine takes you back to the old stories of Taiwan in those years
From now until April 15, the National Taiwan Museum is hosting the special exhibition “Digital Time Machine – Stories of Those Years.” The exhibition is divided into themes such as the early “Taipei Sky,” various “Cultural Ethnic Groups” across the country, and the nostalgic “Life and Entertainment.” With...
Expanding Halal Dining Options: Tourism Bureau Launches Muslim-Friendly Restaurant Label
As the number of Muslims traveling to and conducting business in Taiwan continues to grow, the Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications and the Chinese Muslim Association have introduced certification criteria and regulations for the Muslim Friendly Restaurant label...
Not only does the hidden edition of the lucky penguin Mr. appear as an untoppled penguin during the Spring Festival
Led by the over seven-meter-tall Lucky Penguin, four new untoppled penguins have been added to the Qigu Salt Mountain to bless visitors with wealth, peace and health, love success, and academic progress. ...
The Essence of Indigenous Folk Songs Debuts at Taichung Harbor Arts Center on Sunday
Taichung’s Harbor Arts Center will host an event titled “Through Nature – Indigenous, Sound, and Dance” this Sunday (March 4) from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m., featuring Tgbin Indigenous Dance Troupe performing traditional indigenous dances and songs. The performance includes...
The Borneo Marathon, where you can run along the coconut-fringed shores of Sabah, is now open for registration.
The 5th Borneo International Marathon (5th BIM), organized by the Kota Kinabalu Running Club (Kinabalu Running Club) in Malaysia, is set to take place...