Travel
U.S. Travel Show on Taiwanese Tea and Orchid Island Flying Fish Nominated for Emmy Award
A production team from the renowned U.S. public television travel show Travelscope, aired on PBS, was invited by the Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications to visit Taiwan in 2010 to film...
Cutting-edge performance, eco-friendliness, and humanistic care – TheHouseofMarley, a professional headphone brand
Founded by the family of the late reggae music legend Bob Marley, The House of Marley is definitely no stranger to consumers who love reggae music. This time, Siweibaolan...
Lukang Celebrates the Dragon Boat Festival: Throw 3 Sacred Jiaos at Wenchu and Wumiao Temples to Win Gold Ingot
The Dragon Boat Festival is just around the corner. This year, besides eating zongzi and watching dragon boat races, Lukang Wenchu and Wumiao Temples will hold events where participants can throw sacred jiaos to win gold ingots and gold leaf zongzi from June 16–17 and June 23–24, between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
A one-day summer family trip to visit Tainan’s Michelin 3-star attraction
Planning a family trip during the summer doesn’t require a three or two-day getaway to be fulfilling. Starting from July 21, the coastal area of Nanmen in Tainan will host an in-depth one-day eco-cultural tour, featuring attractions rated as Michelin 3-star such as the Nankunshen Daitian Temple...
Travel Evolves: Book Flights and Check In with China Airlines in Just a Few Taps
China Airlines has newly launched mobile ticketing and e-boarding pass services. Passengers can easily complete seat booking, flight check-in, and boarding procedures by operating the "China Airlines App" on their smartphones. The "Seat Booking and Ticketing" feature of the China Airlines App has been launched in the Chinese version for iPhone and will be gradually extended to other operating systems.
Sony's new α digital SLR camera A37 makes a dynamic debut
Professional-level photography is now easy for beginners!* Sony has launched its new α translucent mirror digital SLR camera A37, featuring a lightweight body weighing just 448 grams and built-in 16.1-megapixel Exmor APS...
Taipei ranks among the top 50 most popular tourist cities in the U.S.
According to data from the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) "World Tourism Barometer" for August 2011, Taiwan's tourism revenue grew by 32.6% in the first quarter of last year, second only to Singapore in Asia...
The house of Zheng Chenggong’s birthplace was constructed in Kyushu and opened in 2013.
Do you know where Zheng Chenggong was born? His hometown is Hirado City in Kyushu, Japan. A “Zheng Chenggong Birth Festival” is held there every year on July 14th, and the event has been taking place for over 30 years. Originally, the festival...
Taipei’s International Cuisine Feast – Add One Dollar, Get One More
The Taipei City Government has launched a series of Taipei Food Feast events, using five consecutive months of diverse culinary-themed promotions to guide consumers to renowned restaurants and savor the best flavors of Taipei. The first wave in June highlights 12 featured dining establishments,...
Sony's first rugged digital camcorder, the Handycam GW77V, makes its exciting debut
To fully enjoy outdoor activities while capturing precious moments, you need Sony's first waterproof, dustproof, and shockproof Handycam digital camcorder, the GW77V. Its compact body packs powerful filming features: the best-in-class Exmor R CMOS sensor for night...
Nostalgic Steam Train Tour: The "Midsummer Taiwan No. 1" Starts Booking Tomorrow
Taiwan Railways Administration will operate the CK124 "Midsummer Taiwan No. 1" steam sightseeing train every Wednesday from July 4 to August 29, 2012, offering the public a chance to experience traveling along the Jiji Line’s renowned scenic spots by steam train...
Camping, cycling races, and indigenous evening galas—the Taimali Golden Needle Flower Festival kicks off in August
The Taimali Golden Needle Flower Festival is coming soon. This year’s Taimali Golden Needle Mountain Summer Stroll Series of events will grandly kick off on August 4th and 5th. The Taimali Township Office has planned a beach camping experience activity and an indigenous traditional dance competition gala to be held at the Dawn Park starting from 6:00 p.m. on August 4th (Saturday), as well as a series of activities including a Golden Needle Mountain cycling mountain-climbing race starting at 7:00 a.m. on August 5th (Sunday).
Upgrade from Cathay Pacific’s Premium Economy Taiwan-Hong Kong segment to Business Class for free
As the summer travel season kicks in every year, expenses such as transportation and accommodation tend to rise. However, aside from international accommodation providers recently offering booking discounts, Cathay Pacific has also launched a Premium Economy promotion starting today. Passengers who...
There’s truly a treasure trove in books—Yayoi Kusama and Cai Guo-Qiang even create pop-up books!
“Opening a page to reveal a surprise” is the greatest joy of reading pop-up books. The “Fantastic World of Pop-Up Books” special exhibition at the National Museum of History runs from now until September 16. Among the 160 exhibits, there are rare...
New Hong Kong attraction Sky100 Observation Deck – family-friendly with free entry for children
In early summer, the only place offering a 360-degree panoramic view of Hong Kong, “Sky100 Hong Kong Observation Deck,” has launched a summer family travel promotion for Taiwanese travelers. From now until September 2, Taiwanese visitors who book group tours through travel agencies or purchase self-guided travel packages will enjoy a free entry for one child when two adults and one child visit the observation deck together.
Office Workers Turn Travel Experts: Million-Dollar Prize Seeks Top 100 Travelers
Upload your travel records for a chance to be selected as one of the Top 100 Travelers, with the grand prize being an exclusive “10-Day Kenya Safari in Africa” worth over NT$150,000. The “2012 Taiwan New Top 100 Travelers” selection event seeks professionals who know how to work—and play even better...
The Beauty of Seashells Moves to Tainan This Summer—Listen to the Melody of the Ocean
The “Beauty of Seashells” special exhibition, which was previously displayed at the Chiayi Municipal Museum and attracted over 50,000 visitors, will be relocated to the Tainan Cailiao Fossil Museum from now until September 23. It covers topics such as “The Natural Beauty of Seashells,” “Seashells in Human Culture...”
Good Luck All Year Round: Flower Expo Dream Hall Egg-Balancing to Celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival
According to folk tradition, those who successfully balance an egg at the exact noon of the Dragon Boat Festival will enjoy good fortune throughout the year. Therefore, on this year’s Dragon Boat Festival (the 23rd), which also marks 70 days to go until the Dream Hall countdown, the hall is hosting a special “Dream Egg-Balancing Dragon Boat Festival” event, inviting 70 visitors that day to join in the celebration. The activity will take place in front of the Dream Hall’s Jimmy Liao flower wall, with on-site registration starting at 11:00 and the event officially beginning at 12:00, until all spots are filled.
Personalized at your fingertips – Logitech wireless mouse with a bold and creative design
Following the launch of four vibrant wireless mice last year, this summer sees the introduction of six new wireless mice – the M325/M235 – creatively designed by global emerging designers, bringing even more colorful diversity to the world’s best-selling mouse...