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The First Southern Fujian Culture Festival Weaves Nanyang Cultural Sentiments Through Films and Cuisine
Is Malaysia’s Bak Kut Teh part of Southern Fujian culture? And how are Taiwan’s god-carrying palanquin processions and Kinmen’s god-bearing sedan chair events—both part of Southern Fujian heritage—yet so different from one another? The first World Southern Fujian Culture Festival will be held from April 28 to May 4,...
A romantic dinner paired with a famous soup to reward mom for a year of hard work
Where should you take Mom this Mother’s Day? Start by winning her taste buds with creative cuisine that combines wellness and flavor, then enjoy some mother-daughter or mother-son bonding time while soaking in an open-air hot spring spa and chatting — it’ll moisturize your skin and...
A mega gathering of idol drama hotspots: Taiwan’s best finds at Taipei City Hall Plaza on April 28
Want to try the cupcake that Yu Sheng gave his leading lady as a love token in the idol drama "True Love Doesn't Have to Be Complicated"? Or experience firsthand the makeup brushes that Lan Cheng-long played with in the movie "Pinku Pinku Lovers"? Or perhaps sample the rich pumpkin cheese cake made at Sheng Guang Fruit Shop—the filming location of "The Soul of Bread"? This coming Saturday and Sunday (April 28 and 29), the grand "Tribute to the Countryside & Taipei Carnival" event will take over Taipei City Hall Plaza with a full street closure. More than 20 famous products from movies and idol dramas—including the San Taizi figurines from "KANO", items from "Miss No Good" and "The Fierce Wife"…—will be showcased. Visitors can relive and feel the stories just like the characters in the dramas do!
Hakka Tung Blossom Festival APP provides real-time blossom updates and rewards for flower hunters
The “2012 Hakka Tung Blossom Festival” kicks off today and runs until May 20. This major Taiwanese tourism event, which has attracted 6.48 million visitors, generated NT$23.1 billion in total revenue, and achieved a satisfaction rate of 97.98% since 2010...
Summer Chill Favorite: COLDSTONE’s 5th Anniversary Big Ice Cream Experience
As the weather gets hotter, can the unbearable heat make you crave all kinds of frozen treats? COLD STONE has launched two new flavors, “Hospitable Delights” and “Joyful Beats,” to let...
Massive installation art creates stunning butterfly visuals as Macao MGM’s Flutter Pavilion debuts in May
Beyond entertainment, the Ruins of St. Paul’s, and milk tarts, visitors to Macao can now enjoy the mesmerizing sight of over a hundred butterfly species in flight. The first large-scale butterfly ecology exhibition in Macao, “Fluttering Butterflies at MGM Macao,” will...
Open Registration for the "Over 35 Gorgeous Moms" Selection
Taipei Expo Park is celebrating the upcoming Mother’s Day in May by hosting the “2012 Blooming Gorgeous Moms Selection.” Registration is open from now until May 2. Any woman aged 35 or above who is a mother...
There are also private-guided tours for hidden gems, along with a comprehensive guide to firefly-watching events across Taiwan.
Every year from March to June, in addition to the April Snow season of the tung blossom, various cities and counties launch firefly-watching tours and package itineraries, allowing the public to experience a rare firefly night during the transition from spring to summer. Among them, New Taipei City...
The 10 millionth lucky visitor to Taipei 101 Observatory is born
The Taipei 101 Observatory welcomed its 10 millionth visitor at around 2:20 pm today (April 27)! The fortunate guest is Ms. Kimura from Japan. She and her friend Ms. Kurazawa are visiting Taiwan for the first time...
Taiwan International Tourism Festival’s Anti-Inflation Discounts Unveiled
The “2012 Taiwan International Tourism Festival” will be held from April 28 to May 1, daily from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM at the Yuanshan Blooming Exhibition Hall in Taipei City. In response to the recent increases in oil, electricity, and everyday goods prices...
Life stories from 35 places at the 2012 New Taipei City Film Festival
The 2012 New Taipei City Film Festival officially kicked off today (April 27) and will run until May 13. Themed “Flowers of the World,” it echoes the city’s diverse migrant population. The curatorial team selected 72 outstanding films from Taiwan...
Drenched in the Blue Tropical Ocean Paradise – Thailand’s Baancivilize Resort
Nestled in Khanom City, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, Baancivilize Resort is located on the Thai mainland just south of Koh Samui. Right next to the resort lies the fairy-tale-like Khanom Beach...
The proud signature red yeast rice shrimp by Chef Laojiangzongpushi—Jiurong Pavilion, Matsu
Not far from Fugang Harbor in Nangan, Jiurong Pavilion, when viewed from afar, features an exterior built with stone and wooden walls that add a touch of antiquity to its Matsu-inspired architecture. The owner smiles and says that the wooden-style building has a rustic charm, never goes out of...
The first Tokyo Disneyland painted train car selected Taipei’s Banqiao Line
Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea today announced two new attractions for the 2012 summer season in Taiwan — “Goofy’s Paint & Play House” and “Toy Story Mania!” The former lets visitors help Goofy paint in a colorful virtual space...
Huang Xiaobo and Yoga Lin to Take the Stage at Mountain City Concert; Shuttle Buses to Ease Crowd Flow Starting Tomorrow
Currently in the peak season for phoenix tree blossom viewing, Miaoli County's "2012 Spring Tour of the Mountain City – Nonstop Performances" cultural event, which kicked off on the 14th, will continue on April 27–28 and May 5–6. It is expected to attract over 40,000 visitors daily...
Enjoy a wedding, listen to music, and capture photos at the Miaoli Tung Blossom Festival for a chance to win cash prizes
Taiwan’s renowned tung blossom viewing destination—Miaoli—is set to hold the “2012 Miaoli Hakka Tung Blossom Festival” from April 29 to May 20. During the event, various towns in Miaoli including Tongluo, Sanyi, Toufen, Zaociao, Gongguan, Tongxiao, Zhuolan...
Traffic control will be implemented on the routes around Sun Moon Lake on April 29
The “2012 Dynamic Sun Moon Lake Merida Cycling Tour” event will be held on Sunday, April 29, at the Xiangshan Administrative and Visitor Center. As many as 4,100 cyclists have signed up for the event. To ensure everyone’s safety...
The only Taiwan group on Norwegian Epic in 2012
As cruise travel becomes increasingly popular among Taiwanese, Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest and largest ship — the Norwegian Epic — has specially launched a unique...
Treat mom to a forest-green gourmet feast—L’Hermitage Resort Beitou
This Mother’s Day, pick a restaurant with a great ambiance to treat your mom to a well-deserved break. Nestled along a verdant forest path right next to the Beitou Cultural and Creative Park, L’Hermitage Resort boasts a dining area with a scenic koi pond shrouded in mist, set against the lush green backdrop of the Danfeng Mountain Range and Datun Mountain Range—its 270-degree mountain views make for an exceptionally relaxing meal.
A restaurant in Jiangxi known as the "King of Soups," where you can even bring your pet along—Sanyi No. 1 Traveler
Now in Miaoli’s Sanyi, it’s the perfect season to admire the tung blossom, and at night, there are even magical fireflies waiting for visitors. As Liu Wenhua, the general manager of No. 1 Traveler Hotel, puts it: “Sanyi town may not look big, but every street corner holds a scene...