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The golden statue of the Heavenly Emperor Guan visited Wudao Island for a blessing tour, with martial monks performing arts.
The 2012 Wudao Religious and Cultural Tourism Season grandly kicked off yesterday (the 9th). In addition to continuing the 322-year-old tradition of the City God’s parade in Kinmen, this year the event also invited the True Martial Emperor (the ancestral temple of the Heavenly Emperor Guan) from the Wudang Mountain ancestral temple in Hubei, China...
Step closer to becoming a portrait photography master—Sony A57 delivers lightning-fast burst shooting and exquisite composition
Sony’s highly acclaimed α translucent mirror digital SLR camera series has a new addition on the market again this time around. The newly upgraded A57 camera significantly enhances professional photographic performance, delivering clearer images, faster speeds...
The grand inspection tour of Matou Dai Tianfu Temple kicks off today, running for three consecutive days with full route documentation via navigation features
The triennial inspection tour of the Five Lords of Fude (Wufu Qian sui) at Tainan’s Matou Dai Tianfu Temple commenced this morning after a solemn departure ceremony within the temple. Following the ritual, 155 divine palanquins, performance troupes, and various folk art contingents paraded through the surrounding areas of Matou...
The 2012 Yangmingshan Butterfly Season – A Nature-Themed Eco-Tour
May marks the early summer season, and butterfly enthusiasts should not miss the upcoming "2012 Yangmingshan Butterfly Season." This two-month event includes special exhibitions on butterfly ecology, photography displays, ecological interpretation, and outdoor guided tours...
The newly opened Chocolate Republic offers a five-sensory experience where even beginners can easily join in the fun
The beloved 77 Milk Chocolate, a favorite among many born in the 1980s to 2000s, has been a sweet companion through the years. Now, in addition to its enduring delicious taste, the manufacturer has launched a premium chocolate brand called “CHOTTY&COTTY”...
Star Pisces' inaugural annual voyage unveils a new Matsu tour itinerary
Star Cruises’ Star Pisces will embark on its first voyage from Keelung to Matsu this (2012) year on May 9. This marks another newly launched outlying island tour following previous packages to Hualien, Kaohsiung, Okinawa, Ishigaki Island, and Yonaguni Island. The Star Pisces...
The New 55-Tub Hot Spring Resort – Xiamen Shengzhixiang Days Inn
Xiamen is home to many hot spring resorts, and the number of open-air tubs in these resorts just keeps growing. The sodium bicarbonate springs emerging from Tingxi Town supply abundant hot water to nearby hot spring hotels, and Shengzhixiang Days Inn Hot Spring Resort is one of them...
Love the Earth: Dabagan Forest Month for Environmental Protection
Global warming and climate anomalies make energy conservation and carbon reduction urgent. Caring for the Earth is also the responsibility of every global citizen. Covering an area of 17 hectares, Dabagan has been dedicated to preserving the ecological environment for many years. According to data calculated by the Bureau of Energy, Ministry of Economic Affairs based on IPCC standards...
Major Whale-Watching Promotion at Northeast Coast—Perfect Time to Visit Mysterious Guishan Island
Besides heading to Hualien and Taitung, whale and dolphin watching in the Northeast Coast is also highly developed. Boat operators first set out to track the movements of whales and dolphins, then notify the whale-watching vessels, resulting in a very high chance of sightings. It's also a more convenient option for residents in northern Taiwan...
New Highlight at Dapeng Bay ~ Ao Yue Long Ting
Dapeng Bay National Scenic Area has a new highlight: one of the four auxiliary lanterns from this year’s Lukang Lantern Festival, “Ao Yue Long Ting,” has been beautifully reinstalled by the Dapeng Bay National Scenic Area Administration, Tourism Bureau, MOT, along the shores of Dapeng Bay, shining in a dazzling array of colors...
Battlefield Newspaper Artifacts Unveil Secrets as "Eagle Daily" Surfaces at Dongyin Brigade History Museum
Besides must-visit attractions in Dongyin such as the Dongyin Distillery, Dongyong Lighthouse, and the Nation’s Northern Frontier, the nearby Dongyin Brigade History Museum adjacent to the Antung Tunnel is also set to open to the public. The museum houses wartime artifacts, documents, and numerous precious photos from the establishment of the Anti-Communist National Salvation Army...
Immersive Experience: "Encounter the Great Future" at the National Taiwan Museum
The special exhibition "Encounter the Great Future – Earth's Environmental Changes," hosted by the National Taiwan Museum, is on display from now until October 14. Through virtual reality, immersive experiences, and cultural creativity, it presents three major themes: "For Modern You – The Footprints of Urban Hunters," "For Truth Seekers – Experiments on Global Warming," and "For Those Moving Toward the Future – Scripts of Tomorrow."
Taiwan's Super Cosplay Festival Kicks Off on May 26
The cosplay (costume play) culture originating from Japan has gradually swept across the world. In Japan, the "World Cosplay Summit" (abbreviated as WCS) is held every year, where representative teams from over a dozen countries compete and parade...
Japan Spring Travel 101-Hour Money-Saving Guide: Book Hotels Online Starting at 50% Off
Japan, often a top travel destination for Taiwanese, enters its spring bloom season. While enjoying this spring feast, besides airfare, accommodation is usually the biggest issue and the highest cost consideration. The global online hotel service provider...
Enjoy gourmet food and discounts with the "Taiwan Tourist Bus" brochure
To provide travelers with an easy way to experience Taiwan’s beautiful scenery and delicious cuisine, starting now, show the "Taiwan Tourist Bus" travel product brochure at any of the nine dining brands under the Wang Group to enjoy discounts; foreign travelers taking the "Taiwan Tourist Bus"...
The five-star L’Escape celebrates its anniversary with premium suites and million-dollar giveaways
The Beitou L’Escape Hot Spring Hotel, which has just been awarded the Five-Star Hotel rating by the Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications, is about to celebrate its first anniversary. To give more people the chance to visit, L’Escape is offering over 2,000 amazing gifts worth more than a million dollars...
The Taichung Travel Expo kicks off this Friday – Spend just over NT$10,000 for a 3-day trip to Hong Kong, plus get gifts worth NT$500,000
The Taichung International Travel Expo is set to open this Friday (the 20th), with the Hong Kong Pavilion offering a 3-day trip to Hong Kong (taxes included) for just over NT$10,000, allowing you to depart early and return late to enjoy a full three days. In celebration of Mother’s Day, the Hong Kong Pavilion has specially added rewards to pamper moms – anyone in the traveling group who is a mother can participate in the “Hong Kong Gift Double Draw.” The first prize is a premium upgrade package worth NT$40,000, and the second is a Hong Kong-themed attraction lucky bag, with a total value exceeding NT$500,000.
Lilies bloom in the mountain mist – a perfect time to visit Taimali’s Golden Needle Mountain
In April, Golden Needle Mountain in Taimali Township, Taitung County, greets the late spring and early summer season with fields of lilies in full bloom. Wild native lilies flourish in the golden needle farms, homestay gardens, and pristine forests, while fireflies light up the night...
Julian Rosefeldt, an Image Narrator Who Satirizes Mainstream Values with “Manifesto – World”
The German new media artist, who has been invited to exhibit at international art institutions such as the Centre Pompidou in Paris and was awarded the 2010 Vattenfall Contemporary Art Prize, Julian Rosefeldt...
Join the postcard design competition to win round-trip air tickets and “Explore Australia!”
Want to snorkel in the crystal-clear blue waters of the Great Barrier Reef? Want to hug an adorable koala? Cathay Pacific has launched the “Explore Australia!” postcard design competition. From now until May 4, become a fan of Cathay Pacific Taiwan’s Facebook...