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Taiwan’s Sika Deer Capital: Nantou’s “Deer God Festival” Kicks Off on March 4
Nantou is the birthplace of sika deer (native species) development in Taiwan, with nearly 7,000 deer being raised — the highest number in the country (accounting for about 35.52%). To express gratitude for the economic benefits brought by the deer, the local area holds an annual “Deer God Festival”...
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs protests Japan's naming of unnamed islands in China's Diaoyu Islands
The website of Japan's Cabinet Office "Headquarters for Ocean Policy" released the latest news yesterday (March 2), stating that the Japanese government has announced the names of 39 remote islands serving as base points for its exclusive economic zone. Among them, four unnamed islets and reefs belonging to Taiwan's...
Welcoming the International Orchid Exhibition: Tainan Launches Exclusive Tours and Accommodation Discounts
The 2012 Taiwan International Orchid Exhibition opens tomorrow (March 3) and runs through March 12. During the exhibition, Tainan’s Tourism Bureau has launched a one-day “Orchid Exhibition Mountain and Sea Love Tour” for NT$1,299 and a two-day tour for NT$2,088. The itinerary includes...
High-speed rail tickets for the Qingming holiday go on presale starting 3/3
During the 2012 Qingming Festival, Taiwan High Speed Rail offered additional services to accommodate travelers taking advantage of weekends and the holiday for homecoming, tomb-sweeping, and tourism. From March 30 to April 5 during the transport peak period, THSR added a total of 25 southbound and northbound trains...
In Conversation with a Master of Art: Tehching Hsieh Discusses His Year-Long Performance Art Process
Tehching Hsieh, a contemporary performance artist who has lived in the United States for 37 years and currently resides in Brooklyn, New York, leads a low-profile life. However, the rigor and dedication of his performance art, as well as the elusive and epic nature of his work, have earned him widespread acclaim in the contemporary art scenes of Europe and America...
Spring outing to admire flowers and soak in floral springs — enjoy an exclusive HowToTrip flower-viewing shuttle bus tour around Yangmingshan.
A spring trip to Yangmingshan, with its lush, blooming mountain scenery, attracts numerous visitors every year. Located within Yangmingshan, the Tienlai Hot Spring Resort is even more captivating, as its over 600 cherry blossom and plum blossom trees transform the entire resort into a dreamy...
The annual major exhibition at the Juming Museum kicks off on March 16
The Juming Museum will launch its annual major exhibition: the thematic show "The Development of Taiwanese Sculpture in the 1970s." In addition to showcasing this important collection, the museum aims to enhance public understanding of the art and localism movement of the 1970s and to inspire greater attention and research. To this end, a two-day symposium will be held on March 31 and April 1 in Room 202 of the International Conference Hall, located on the second floor of the College of Education Building at National Taiwan Normal University.
Free Draw for Limited-Edition Goods – Cherry Blossoms & Snow Walls Open in Northern Tohoku, Japan
Spring is the perfect season for flower viewing, especially in Japan’s Northern Tohoku region – Aomori, Akita, Iwate, and Sendai – which boasts numerous top cherry blossom and flower spots, attracting travelers from both home and abroad. The “Northern Tohoku Travel Guide” online magazine has launched its spring issue, “Spring Flower Viewing Trips,” which not only details famous sightseeing spots where you can admire blooming cherry blossoms but also includes a convenient cherry blossom map for easy reference. It also features lesser-known but equally stunning flower spots comparable to Hokkaido’s lavender fields, wisteria waterfalls, and azalea avenues.
Living with African wildlife – The Treetops Lodge in Kenya
Every guidebook to Kenya that mentions Treetops includes this anecdote: on February 5, 1952, while British Princess Elizabeth and her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh, were staying overnight at the lodge, they received the shocking news of the death of King George VI...
Airlines' Spring Hong Kong Promotion: 3 Days & 2 Nights Tax-Inclusive for Just 7,999 RMB
At the end of 2011, Taiwan and Hong Kong finally reached a new air rights agreement, increasing the number of weekly flights between the two regions from 170 to 205. Flights are now readily available from Taoyuan, Taichung, and Kaohsiung, all offering direct routes to Hong Kong. With ample seat availability, airlines...
Taichung’s “Meet The Sound of Music” Concert on April 14 Faithfully Revives Original Film Soundtrack
The globally beloved classic film *The Sound of Music*, with its iconic songs translated into numerous languages and sung around the world, will be presented in what is billed as Taiwan’s most authentic recreation of the original film soundtrack at a concert on April...
2012 International Tour de Taiwan Road Cycling Race to Kick Off on March 10
The annual "International Tour de Taiwan Road Cycling Race," one of the events in the Asian Tour organized by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI), will take place from March 1...
2012 Okinawa International Asia Music Festival opens on March 16
The 2012 Okinawa International Asia Music Festival (Okinawa International Asia Music Festival) will open on March 16 and run for three days...
The Taitung Xiangding Festival opens with fruit picking, food coupons & online reservation gifts starting March 14
The Donghe Township Office in Taitung County holds the Xiangding Festival every March. This year, it will take place at 8:30 AM on March 17 at the Dulan Xin Dong Sugar Factory. On the opening day, in addition to giving out NT$170 worth of fruit picking and food coupons, there will also be a thoughtful bicycle service...
Share or vote for U.S. attractions for a chance to win plane tickets
The American Institute in Taiwan and the Taiwan Association for the Promotion of Tourism have jointly organized a year-long campaign titled “My Dream U.S. Vacation.” The third season, “Journey Through U.S. Landmarks and Attractions,” is now underway. Simply upload your own or your friends’ and family’s photos (under 3MB) taken at various U.S. landmarks and attractions, along with a caption of 140 characters or less, to the “My Dream U.S. Vacation” website. Participants have a chance to win a round-trip Taipei–U.S. plane ticket sponsored by United Airlines. The submission deadline is March 15. Visitors to the site can also vote on the submitted photos for a chance to win a United Airlines-sponsored round-trip Taipei–U.S. plane ticket, a 7-day mid-size car rental in the U.S. sponsored by Hertz, and 5 nights of local accommodation in Montana sponsored by the state of Montana. The voting deadline is March 25.
A Pilgrimage to Contemporary European Architecture – The Netherlands Edition
For architecture enthusiasts, the thrill of seeing a stunning building is no less exhilarating than riding a rollercoaster. In the Netherlands, you’ll be screaming with awe from start to finish. Whether it’s a modern canal house by the water or minimalist...
Share your Japan travel photo stories for a chance to win an EVA Air flight + hotel package
In collaboration with EVA Holidays’ newly launched e-Prince icon, EVA Air is calling on netizens to share their travel photo stories. From now until May 14, simply upload your most memorable photo from your trip to Japan and write a caption about it...
The Tour de Taiwan cycling race kicks off this Saturday, with riders sampling local delicacies before the competition
After more than 30 years of effort, the 2012 International Tour de Taiwan was rated by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) as superior to Japan and South Korea, upgrading it to a 2.1-level race, on par with Italy, France, ...
Disney musical opens ticket pre-sales in Changhua on March 9
“Disney on Ice Presents Mickey’s Music Festival” will be performed at the Changhua County Stadium on June 2 and 3 (Saturday and Sunday), featuring six shows in total. The Changhua County Government has also made the ticket prices more affordable. Prices are as follows: Upper Stand Area (Level 2): NT$500 (no seat selection)...
Stick to the best handmade spreads made from natural ingredients – Miano
Miano is run by a husband-and-wife team who developed an interest in cooking because they both love eating. The couple started selling handmade spreads entirely thanks to their son, as they wanted to get their picky eater to eat...