Travel
The TOP 10 of the photo contest are out – the new season of “My Dream American Vacation” has started accepting submissions
The American Institute in Taiwan and the Taiwan Association for Tourism Promotion jointly organized the year-long “My Dream American Vacation” campaign. The third-season online photography contest themed “Landmarks & Attractions” has successfully concluded, and the fourth season...
Offering incentives of up to NT$1.49 million for cruises bringing over 2,000 travelers to Taiwan
Although most foreign tourists currently enter Taiwan by air, the Ministry of Transportation and Communications is responding to the growing cruise tourism trend in Asia. With Taiwan being an island nation surrounded by sea and dotted with ports suitable for cruise ship docking, the Tourism Bureau...
The Ancient City Water Battle Gathers Good Luck at Thailand’s Songkran Festival on April 6
The annual Thailand Songkran Festival, which attracts numerous tourists from around the world, will take place from April 6 to 28 in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Ayutthaya, Sukhothai, and other locations. Visitors from all over the globe are welcome to join in the joy of Thailand’s traditional New Year. ...
The Taipei Spring Travel Fair kicks off—grab an ultra-affordable suitcase and head abroad!
The first major travel event of 2012, the "6th Taipei International Spring Travel Fair 2012," has begun. It will be held from March 30 to April 2 at Hall 1 of the Taipei World Trade Center. In addition to numerous well-known domestic and international travel...
The “Titanic Memorial Museum” celebrates its opening with a light show on 4/7
The world’s largest “Titanic Memorial Museum” (Titanic Belfast) will host a celebratory opening light show at 9 PM local UK time on April 7 (4 AM Beijing Time on April 8) in Belfast, the capital of Northern Ireland...
Miaoli County’s accommodation evaluation kicks off—free registration for businesses now open
Miaoli County Government has launched the “Certification of Quality Service for Licensed Accommodations and Five-Star Evaluation” campaign, which will refer to the evaluation systems of the Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Tourism and those of advanced countries around the world, while also enhancing Miaoli’s unique characteristics to align with local features and industry culture...
The first female train driver in Taiwan Railways Administration's 125-year history has emerged
For the first time in 125 years, Taiwan Railways will officially welcome its first female driver in August this year. Currently, these two female trainees have both completed 4.5 months of theoretical training at the TRA Employees Training Center's train driver class and have now begun hands-on driving instruction...
2012 Spring Travel Expo: Book Online First for Yangmingshan's Heavenly Sound Hot Springs
As spring and summer travel seasons approach, major hotel and tourism operators have begun attracting consumers through spring travel expos. Following the recently concluded Taipei Spring Travel Expo, the Taichung International Travel Expo and the Kaohsiung International Travel Expo will soon take place on April 20 and May 4 respectively, bringing together hundreds of domestic and international leisure and tourism businesses. Well-known domestic and international travel and hotel operators are also offering a variety of special deals to boost consumer spending during the spring and summer travel season. Yangmingshan’s Heavenly Sound Hot Springs has even beaten the official expo schedule by launching its “Heavenly Sound Online Travel Expo,” allowing consumers to book deals online without waiting for the event or dealing with crowded exhibition halls—easily access great offers across central, southern, and northern Taiwan.
Enjoy half-price Kenting Streetcar rides during Spring Scream, with discount packages available until the end of June
With the arrival of the Spring Scream music festival in April, Pingtung Bus will offer a 50% discount on all Kenting Streetcar routes from April 4 to April 8, along with additional service frequencies. Additionally, from April through June, it will also provide the “Taiwan High-Speed Rail & Kenting Express Cooperative Ticket Package,” making your trip to Kenting even more affordable.
Experience the Songkran Festival Carnival in Taichung Without Going to Thailand
You don’t have to travel all the way to Thailand to join the Songkran Festival anymore. The Taichung City Government Labor Affairs Bureau will host a Southeast Asian festival cultural event at Taichung Park on Sunday, April 15th at 10:00 AM, allowing foreign migrant workers and local Taiwanese residents to...
8 major scenic spots + 7 hiking trails as the Changhua Tung Blossom Festival kicks off on April 21
April and May are the best times to admire tung blossoms. The Changhua County Government has specially launched the “2012 Hakka Tung Blossom Festival ~ Blooming Fun in Baguashan” from April 21 to May 6. A series of related events will be held across the county from north to south,...
Hong Kong and Macau Visitors Get 10,000 Gifts in Kaohsiung’s Tourism Push
As part of its tourism drive, the Kaohsiung City Government’s Tourism Bureau is preparing 10,000 “three-in-one” gift packages, which include a limited-edition Mayday one-day city pass, a discount booklet for food, fun, and entertainment, and a solar-powered ferry ticket on the Love River. These gifts will be given to Hong Kong and Macau visitors flying directly to Kaohsiung before the end of June.
Free admission to exhibitions and half-price entry to amusement parks—great deals for kids on Children's Day
As the annual Children's Day approaches, the National Museum of Natural Science in Taichung, the Shoushan Zoo in Kaohsiung, and E-DA World are offering free admission or half-price tickets, allowing children to celebrate their special day by creating wonderful memories hand-in-hand with their loved ones.
A European-style medieval castle nestled in the forests of Puli — Château Olliere
Located in Puli, Nantou, Château Olliere was built on a 2,000-ping site, took five years to complete, and cost 250 million NTD. Stepping inside gives visitors the illusion of being in a medieval European castle. Everything in the château — whether dining...
Explore Sun Moon Lake’s Eco Adventure by Bike & Firefly Magic
Listed among the world’s top ten most beautiful bike paths, the “Sun Moon Lake Scenic Loop” attracts numerous cycling enthusiasts. From now until April 28, the Sun Moon Lake National Scenic Area Administration is launching the “Sun Moon Lake Cycling Trail...”
Summer peak season kicks off as island resorts like ClubMed offer early-bird deals
Summer is quietly approaching—are you ready to hit the islands? ClubMed, known for all-inclusive holiday packages, is offering early-bird discounts at its resorts in Ishigaki, Cherating Bay, Bali, Phuket, Bintan, and the Bintan + Singapore dual-city package...
HowToTrip's Happy Children's Month at the Chuang Che Museum is underway
Not just on Children's Day, the Chuang Che Museum has designated the entire month of April as "Happy Children's Month," launching a series of children-themed activities for both kids and adults to enjoy to the fullest; followed by related themed guided tours on the afternoons of April 7–8 from 3–4...
InternetTV generation Sony flagship model makes a grand debut!
Is your TV keeping up with the InternetTV trend? Sony InternetTV, which sets the highest standards for TV picture quality, is once again pushing the boundaries of imaging technology with the launch of the new HX85...
6 uniquely Taiwanese wonders you can explore for free
In an era of rising fuel, electricity, and general living costs, there’s a smarter way to enjoy life while keeping your spirit nourished and your daily joys flowing. During such times... places you can freely explore become the most “awesome” attractions. Especially if... they’re unique, the only or first of their kind in Taiwan, or even internationally renowned—then it’d be a shame not to visit. After all, exploring them won’t cost you a thing. With such high CP (cost-performance) and CV (cost-value) ratios, add them to your travel list right now.
A top-tier travel choice to savor gourmet cuisine and fine wine at F1’s only night street race
Watching an F1 race live isn’t rare, but entering the daily limited-access team garages during the day with a guided tour, then enjoying the night from an exclusive VIP box—sipping champagne while watching Ferrari driver Felipe...