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Experience heartwarming DIY doll-shaped soap at Sanxia
From now until the end of April, the New Taipei City Sanxia Museum is hosting a “Doll-Shaped Plant Essential Oil Soap DIY” experience activity every Saturday and Sunday. In addition to making your own plant essential oil soap, you can also easily learn about...
The 2012 Taiwan Lantern Festival Photo Contest offers a prize of NT$500 per photo
In order to witness the most spectacular Taiwan Lantern Festival in 23 years together with people across Taiwan and preserve wonderful memories, Changhua County Government specially organized the “2012 Taiwan Lantern Festival in Changhua” photo collection. Any photographic works featuring the true, good, and beautiful aspects of the 2012 Taiwan Lantern Festival—related to people, events, time, place, or objects—that were taken with a digital camera...
Cherry blossom viewing & hiking – Jeju is buzzing in March as sightseeing buses kick off
Jeju is the earliest place in Korea where you can enjoy cherry blossoms, with the typical blooming season running from late March to early April. In addition, local sightseeing buses also begin operating in Jeju from March, with routes passing through Jeju Starlight Park, Halla Ecological Forest, Siryeong-I Forest Road, Gyorye Intersection, Stone Culture Park, Suseok Natural Forest, Jeju Roe Deer Eco Park, Jeju 4·3 Peace Park, Jeju National Museum, Dongmun Market, Gwandeokjeong Pavilion, Seomun Market, Dragon Head Rock, the Intercity Bus Terminal, Jeju City Hall, International Ferry Terminal, Coastal Ferry Terminal, and Incheon International Airport, among others. The full loop takes about 95 minutes, and a one-day pass costs 5,000 KRW (approximately NT$142), which can be used unlimited times on the day—perfect for independent travelers to plan their itineraries around cherry blossom routes.
BestViewHotels: The 10 Most Unique Scenic Hotels in Northern Taiwan (Part 2)
Continuing last week’s feature on scenic hotels, this week we’ll introduce more scenic hotels located in the outskirts of Taipei. Each has its own distinctive charm and is well worth experiencing.
One-night stay with two meals plus a tour of President Town — Airport Hotel Crosses Over to Taiwan’s High-Quality Travel
Taiwan’s only five-star international airport hotel — Mandarin Oriental Novotel (NOVOTEL) — has teamed up for the first time with Taoyuan County Government’s Taiwan High-Quality Travel “Cihu Line,” passing through “President Town,” offering direct visits to the “Hou Cihu” area without online reservations, as well as the “Daxi Flower Farm,” which draws inspiration from Hokkaido’s flower-filled fields in Japan. Guests can also enjoy a “holiday-exclusive” Hokkaido food festival at the hotel’s Pinfang Western Restaurant. Participants in this “Savor Hokkaido, A Light Town Journey” package have the chance to win a round-trip flight from Taipei to Hokkaido, Japan, sponsored exclusively by China Airlines, and accommodation at the Accor Group’s Mercure Hokkaido hotel in Japan!
A 4D theater brings history to life with animated special effects at the Confucius Temple
Starting today, Taipei Confucius Temple has transformed the Minglun Hall into a brand-new 4D special effects cinema, featuring two 4D films—“Confucius” and “Taipei Confucius Temple”—for regular screenings. The so-called 4D refers to...
Top 10 Deals Unveiled at Taipei International Spring Travel Fair, Launching March 30
The 6th "Taipei International Spring Travel Fair" 2012 will take place from March 30 to April 2 at Taipei World Trade Center Hall 1. On the opening day at 10:00 AM, the first 100 visitors aged 18 or above who arrive early can visit the sightseeing elevator at Xinyi Road entrance...
March 31: Call for 1-Hour Lights-Out Gains Support from 100 Major Landmarks Across Taiwan
The Wilderness Conservation Association teams up again with Taipei 101, the world’s tallest green building, to support the 2012 Earth Hour campaign, inviting 100 major landmarks across Taiwan...
Registration for the Paddle Ironman Begins with the Inaugural Paddle & Run Duo Category
The nation’s only event combining canoeing, running, and cycling—“Paddle Ironman Tourism Activity”—is now accepting registrations until 11:59 PM on May 25. This year sees the first addition of an individual “paddle + run” duo iron category, which can solve...
AirAsia Big Sale: Tickets starting from as low as 240 RMB
AirAsia’s “Big Sale” promotion is back again Up！It only runs for 5 days, from March 28 to April 1. Travelers can visit the AirAsia official website or use the AirAsia app on their smartphones...
Registration now open for bird-watching tours to Guishan Island and Penghu Islands
To help the public learn about the seabirds of offshore islands, the Taipei Wild Bird Society has organized the “Guishan Island Seabird Soaring Tour” on May 3 and the “Penghu Seagull Watching & Cultural-Natural Experience” from June 23–25. Registration is now open...
Win the most amazing travel experience and get a 10-day Australian cruise worth NT$800,000
Want a chance to win a free trip? The experiential travel business exchange Luxperience is hosting a “Most Amazing Travel Experience” photo competition, with the prize being a deluxe sea voyage. The winner will have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to...
A labyrinth of cobblestone ancient buildings – the thousand-year-old Shanchong Village in Fujian
Located in Shanchong Village, Changtai, Fujian, this is a thousand-year-old ancient village whose development is linked to Chen Yuanguang, the revered Sacred King of Zhangzhou in Fujian. In the Tang Dynasty (669 AD), Chen Yuanguang’s father, Chen Zheng, served as a general. He ordered the military leader Xue Wuhui to lead troops to settle here...
Experience a Five-Star Journey: Beitou Lihxi Hot Spring Hotel’s Big Spring Travel Fair Offer
Just awarded the Five-Star Hotel certification, Beitou Lihxi Hot Spring Hotel is celebrating this achievement by offering a series of seasonal promotions during the upcoming Spring Travel Fair at Taipei World Trade Center Hall 1 on March 30...
Have a luxurious Thai wedding at a must-visit lifetime destination
In recent years, it has become quite popular to hold weddings abroad. Besides commonly mentioned destinations like Guam, Hawaii, Okinawa, and Hainan Island, the InterContinental Samui Baan Taling Ngam Resort on Koh Samui, Thailand...
Uni Air unveils new logo and gives away free flights every week
As part of its fleet expansion, Uni Air has comprehensively updated its corporate identity (CIS) and launched the “Uni Air’s Transformation – New Milestone Awaits – Win Flights Every Week” campaign. From now until April 30, customers who purchase Uni Air...
Hawaii's Pearl Harbor opens visitor reservations
The National Park Service (NPS) of the United States has announced that starting today, it will offer an online reservation service for visitors. Both group and individual travelers...
BestViewHotels: 10 Most Unique Scenic Hotels in Northern Taiwan (Part 3)
Continuing last week’s feature on scenic hotels, this week we wrap up by introducing the final three distinctive scenic hotels in northern Taiwan—each offering views of airplanes taking off and landing, harbor charm, or expansive sea vistas. Make time to experience them if you can!
Children's Day: Free admission to all galleries at the North American Pavilion
The North American Pavilion will offer free admission to all galleries from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM on April 4, and has launched two activities for Children's Day 2012: the art installation "How Do We Know Spring Has Come?" in the lobby, and a "Special Parent-Child Guided Tour & Creative Experience"...
Showcasing the Unique Charms of Thailand: Seven Magical Activities Continue Until April 1
To boost tourism, the Thai government has designated 2012 as the “Miracle Year of Amazing Thailand.” Yesterday (the 29th)...