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Expo 2012 Yeosu Series / Master 5 Major Innovations in Just 3 Minutes Online
With the opening of Expo 2012 Yeosu just around the corner, this first-ever expo designed to integrate with the sea not only echoes its theme of “The Living Ocean and Coast,” but also features five major innovations within the expo site that are...
The limited-edition Tung Blossom Train makes its maiden voyage today, appearing at Taiwan Railways stations at unscheduled times until June 15
The Tung Blossom season is here quietly. In central and southern Taiwan, the blossoms are already 80–90% in bloom, while areas north of Taoyuan, Hsinchu, and Miaoli will be in full bloom starting next week. To coincide with the public’s blossom viewing, this year marks the 125th anniversary of Taiwan Railways, which has collaborated with the Council of Indigenous Peoples to...
MSPC×audio-technica COLLABORATION SERIES limited release!
Japanese Osaka handmade bag brand MSPC (Master-Piece) collaborates with audio-technica (Audio-Technica), Japan’s leading brand in audio accessories, to launch a limited-edition...
Pineapple cakes are no longer made with winter melon — Tainan’s Guanmiao challenges bakers to use real Taiwanese pineapples in their fillings
Pineapple cakes have gradually become a representative Taiwanese souvenir. Modern pineapple cakes emphasize healthiness, with the filling no longer made from winter melon but instead primarily using locally grown Taiwanese pineapples. Tainan’s Guanmiao, the hometown of pineapples, hosted its first pineapple cake competition last year...
TransAsia Airways has launched new routes to Hangzhou, Wuhan, Sanya, and Osaka successively.
Anticipating the tourism business opportunities in Hangzhou as one of the cities opened for independent mainland Chinese travelers, TransAsia Airways has operated an exclusive direct flight route from Hualien to Hangzhou starting April 19. This marks the first regular cross-strait flight route from Hualien, expected to boost the tourism and business markets in both Hualien and Hangzhou...
See you at the west bank of Bitan Bridgehead on April 21 and 22 for a guided firefly-watching tour!
It's prime time to admire fireflies again this year. The New Taipei City Tourism Bureau recommends spring hiking and firefly-watching trails. On the evening of April 21 and 22 at 6 p.m. at the west bank of Bitan Suspension Bridge in Xindian, the Taiwan Society of Natural Technology will offer expert-led...
Win cash prizes by recording life’s touching moments through micro-creations
With the increasing functionality of mobile communication devices and the growing prevalence of mobile internet services, content that people once took for granted—such as movies, articles, and music—has also seen a rise in the trend of "micro-creations." Domestic telecom operators have once again launched a mobile...
Happiness Ambassador Richie Jen recommends eagle watching and photography along the North Coast, with cash prizes up for grabs
The North Coast National Scenic Area Administration (NCNSAA) has been promoting bridal photography along the North Coast for eight years. Over the years, not only locals but also international tourists from Hong Kong, Singapore, and other parts of Southeast Asia have come specifically to the North Coast to take wedding photos. To promote the beauty of the North Coast...
4/28 Kids' Fun Market: Fairy Costume Play & Magic Mask DIY Open for Registration
To catch the tail end of children’s joyful April, the grand finale — “Pink Happy Kids' Fun Market” — will be held on Saturday, April 28, at the Corridor Plaza in the Yuanshan area of the Taipei Flower Expo Park. In addition to a flower fairy opening dance...
Collect 2012 smiling photos of Taipei and say “Cheese” with our charming special reporters!
To authentically capture the various joyful smiles and beautiful faces of Taipei citizens in their urban lives, the Expo Taipei Pavilion has specially dispatched six sweet-smiling, charming female reporters. From April 28 to May 12 on weekends, they will appear...
Incheon Airport, Named World's Best Airport in 2012, Opens Its First Louis Vuitton Duty-Free Store
The highly authoritative UK-based service research organization SKYTRAX announced the 2012 "World's Best Airport" award in Vienna on the 20th, with South Korea’s Incheon International Airport taking the top spot, knocking last year’s champion Hong Kong International Airport off the throne...
A Mini Train Trip to Jiji ~ The 921 Leaning Tower Memorial Park
Located at the 232-kilometer mark of Provincial Highway 3, you can see a leaning tower adorned with the words “921 Earthquake Memorial Iron Tower.” This is the “921 Leaning Tower Memorial Park” in Mianjian Township, Nantou County. After the 921 Earthquake in 1999...
The Fulong Sand Sculpture Art Festival draws crowds with Hugo and Nini
The “2012 Fulong International Sand Sculpture Art Festival” will be held from May 5 to June 24 at Fulong Beach. The event will feature 44 sand sculptures created by 36 world-renowned “sand artists” from 8 countries. Currently, the sculpture of “Jeremy Lin”...
The Kinmen Centipede Sedan Chair Is a Huge Hit—Expanded with the "May You Have Countless Descendants" Centipede Procession
The Kinmen Makeup People Centipede Sedan Chair, which has been certified by the Guinness World Records, has always been a popular event during the Gux Island Religious and Cultural Tourism Festival. This year, in addition to the centipede sedan chair, another activity—"May You Have Countless Descendants" Centipede Procession—has been added in response to public demand, along with...
Exclusive log cabins also allow you to travel with your dog and enjoy the tung blossom season with ease.
Every year from April to May is the peak season for tung blossom viewing across Taiwan. A local lodging provider has now introduced a "Doggy Paradise" service for guests. With advance reservation, your beloved pet can accompany you, and at night, dogs stay free of charge in...
The limited-edition Hello Kitty pink digital camcorder is available now—don’t miss out!
The limited-edition Hello Kitty digital camcorder launched just before Mother’s Day, with only 101 units available, has once again sparked a global Hello Kitty craze. Sony Handycam has introduced...
Ride an iron horse to admire tung blossoms – head to New Taipei’s Hakka homeland on May 12
The 2012 New Taipei?] Tung Blossom?] Event?] Aims to attract both domestic and international visitors, offering a rich experience of local cuisine, cycling, cultural exploration, and visits to Hakka cultural villages and other scenic spots. Among the highlights is the event’s “Hakka Cultural Health Challenge,” which will take place on...
Stay on the Champs-Élysées and immerse yourself in Parisian romance — Hôtel Fouquet’s Barrière
Shopping on the Champs-Élysées in Paris and experiencing the latest trends at the flagship LV store is every girl’s dream. Imagine living right on the Champs-Élysées? Feel the pulse of fashion in everyday life and witness how style and romance blend to create the unique charm of Paris. Right across from the flagship LV store on Avenue George V stands Hôtel Fouquet’s Barrière.
Luxury travel is booming in Shanghai. A luxury travel expo will be held on June 4.
Around the world, especially in the luxury travel market, travelers are constantly seeking the latest, exciting, and unique travel experiences. As the International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM) puts it, ultimate travel...
Guam Wedding Photo Locations That Even Celebrities Can't Resist
The warm sunshine and romantic island scenery of Guam have attracted many celebrities to hold weddings or take wedding photos there, including Vic Chou and Jill Hsu, Tu Chung-kang, Ma Guochao... as well as Ella Chen, who is getting married this May. The idol drama "It Started with a Kiss" was also filmed in a church in Guam.