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Nantou Train Festival: Free Rides on Historic Steam Trains
The annual summer train extravaganza—Nantou Train Festival—is set to take place from July 15 to August 12. This year, visitors who book accommodation in Nantou can reserve a free ride on the newly restored DT668 and the iconic CK...
Nikon1/P310 Macaron Limited Edition Launches in a Rainbow of Colors
Leading camera brand Nikon celebrates the strong sales of its new mirrorless Nikon1 and compact system camera P310 by launching limited-edition Macaron-themed models during the Taipei Multimedia Exhibition. The Nikon J1 Macaron special edition...
123 Indigenous Harvest Festivals to Kick Off in Taitung This July
Indigenous harvest festivals (Harvest Celebrations) organized by various ethnic groups in Taitung County will kick off successively in different tribal villages starting from July and continue until September 9, totaling 123 events. The duration of each event varies from 2 to 8 days. ...
Kaohsiung Yellow Butterfly Festival: Take a Shuttle to Explore Meinong Hakka Village
The Meinong Yellow Butterfly Festival has been held since 1995 and is now in its 17th year, making it one of the most representative summer events in Kaohsiung. The 17th edition of the Meinong Yellow Butterfly Festival will take place on July 14–15 in Huangdie Cuigu Valley, with activities kicking off as early as July 6 at the Meinong Story House with the exhibition “The Story of the Yellow Butterfly Festival.” On the exterior wall of the Story House, there will be 17 giant butterfly art pieces painted by local Meinong youth, the largest of which is a 5-meter-long yellow butterfly made up of 8 puzzle pieces. Additionally, over the two days of July 14 and 15, various themed activities are planned, including the Meinong Culture Walking Trail, Yellow Butterfly Train, Village Head Concert, Butterfly Worship Ceremony, and Forest Green Market. On July 14, the Meinong Culture Walking Trail and Yellow Butterfly Train will be guided tours led by interpreters, taking participants to visit the festival exhibition site and key cultural spots in Meinong. The cost is NT$100 per person for the walking trail and NT$200 for the train.
Haraman Models Taiwan Tourism: Longshan Temple, Northeast Coast, and Sun Moon Lake Featured
Hollywood comedy king Rob Schneider will arrive in Taiwan with his wife tomorrow (the 6th) for a several-day stay. In addition to their second honeymoon, they will also shoot international promotional photos for Taiwan tourism. The couple will visit...
Taoyuan's First Ocean Music Festival Features F.I.R. as Closing Act
As summer heats up, music events are kicking off across Taiwan. In northern Taiwan, in addition to the long-running Gongliao Ocean Music Festival, the Guanyin Coastal Recreation Area in Taoyuan County is joining the music scene, hosting the Taoyuan Hospitality Ocean Music Festival this Saturday and Sunday...
There's a System for Overseas Travel Safety: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Travel Emergency Guidance App is Now Available
Using an app to book flights online and check in is common, and now the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has launched the “Travel Emergency Guidance” (Travel Emergency Guida...
Valentine's Day Confession Video Contest: Grand Prize Is a Round-Trip Flight for Two to Tokyo
The annual Qixi Festival, also known as Chinese Valentine's Day, is coming up on August 23rd. Taipei City will also hold a Valentine’s video submission event, accepting entries from now until August 6th. The contest is calling for the most romantic and creative confession videos. The winning...
Queues start at 3 AM！Over 3,000 ride Taitung’s hot air balloons in first week
The 2012 Taiwan Hot Air Balloon Festival was held at Luye Gaotai in Taitung. As of July 8, more than 40,000 visitors had come, and over 3,000 people had experienced tethered hot air balloon rides, with almost every session fully booked. Many...
A 200-Year Legacy of Legendary Hot Springs and Exquisite Cuisine – The Kōunkan Onsen Ryokan in Miyagi
Strolling along Guangming Road in Beitou, New Taipei City, the dazzling lights of nearby hot spring resorts compete for attention. The refreshing night breeze brushes against your face, and as the distant onsen museum comes gradually into view, memories drift back to that night at the Kōunkan hot spring ryokan in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan...
The number of marine organisms on Little Liuqiu has plummeted; visitor access to Shanfu intertidal zone to be restricted starting August
Little Liuqiu in Pingtung County is one of Taiwan’s popular tourist destinations in recent years, but the increasing number of visitors has also impacted the ecology of the intertidal zones. To protect the ecological environment, the Pingtung County Government will begin conducting outreach from now until the end of July, and is expected to...
Bangkok Tops Global Travel Cities Ranking, Istanbul Climbs to Third
The globally renowned travel magazine Travel+Leisure announced the 2012 World’s Best Awards on the 6th, as voted by readers...
Free Windsurfing and Kayaking Experiences Open at Penghu Guanyin Pavilion This Summer
Want to try kayaking or windsurfing in the waters of Guanyin Pavilion at dusk while admiring the sunset over the Rainbow Bridge? From now until August 31, the Penghu National Scenic Area Administration will host “Summer Windsurfing & Kayaking Experience Activities” every Monday to Friday in the Guanyin Pavilion sea area...
Traffic control to be enforced on July 15 for Yangmingshan Cross-Country Race
The 2012 Yangmingshan Cross-Country Race will kick off at 6:00 AM on July 15, 2012, with an expected participation of 5,000 runners. To accommodate the event, traffic control will be implemented on Yangming Road near Zhongshan Building in Yangmingshan...
A DIY Adventure in Yilan: Farming Fun and Organic Delights
Arriving at the end of the Xueshan Tunnel, the warm sunlight of the Lanyang Plain spreads across the sky, marking the start of a much-anticipated relaxing holiday. Visiting Yilan offers more than just the iconic Children’s Folk Games Festival, the classic charm of the Traditional Arts Center, or the incredibly fresh seafood at...
New discount package for Anping and Taijiang lines launched — explore Tainan with one ticket
Explore Tainan’s ancient city with just one ticket. Starting tomorrow (the 7th), Tainan City is offering great-value “Taiwan Trip – Explore Greater Tainan in One Package” 1-day and 3-day tickets for the 88 Anping Line and 99 Taijiang Line. Whether you arrive in Tainan by bus, train, or high-speed rail...
Street closure for water fights at the Cold Spring Culture Festival & riding the Golden Horse train through Su'ao
During summer vacation in Yilan, besides surfing at Honey Moon Bay and Wushih Harbor, the famous cold springs of Su'ao also help visitors beat the summer heat. The annual Su'ao Cold Spring Culture Festival will kick off tomorrow (the 13th) at Cold Spring Park...
Cool Summer Escape: Dive into ClubMed Ishigaki’s Blue Coral Sea
Ishigaki Island is the southernmost island in Japan’s Okinawa region. Its Kanhizaki Bay has been rated as a three-star attraction by the Michelin Guide, and the coral reefs of the surrounding national marine park are world-renowned diving spots. The cruise route from Keelung to Ishigaki Island has been available in Taiwan for quite some time, and now with Club Med Ishigaki’s summer charter flights, travelers can explore this island in even greater depth. From now until October 27, it takes just 45 minutes to reach this diving paradise—Ishigaki Island—covered in fine white sand and home to easily visible underwater coral.
Sun, sand, and mud baths — Korea’s Mud Festival: The darker, the more beautiful
Surfing at the beach to beat the summer heat isn’t enough? How about trying beauty-enhancing mud treatments and sunbathing by the sea? Every summer, the “Boryeong Mud Festival,” a Korean summer event that attracts global tourists, will be held on July 14th at...
Nikon's super cameras team up with supercars in a limited-edition macaron special edition that’s super eye-catching
Taipei Camera Street holds summer events for the public every year, and this year’s theme is “Everything’s Rising, But Cameras Resist.” To celebrate the hot sales of its full product line, major camera brand Nikon...