Travel
The picturesque landscape of West Lake in the countryside of Tainan — Jiangnan Resort
Want to take a family trip during the summer vacation and enjoy precious parent-child time, while avoiding the hassle of traveling between activity sites, so you can admire scenic landscapes and experience water activities? There's no need to fly abroad to a resort thousands of miles away — just head to...
Tokyo-spec Taipei direct delivery: Japan’s top five-star hotel chain Okura offers preview
Located in the Nanjing Zhongshan business district rich in Japanese historical heritage and home to many Japanese corporations—the Okura Prestige Taipei (The Okura Prestige)—will begin its trial operation tomorrow (the 17th)...
Have fun taking photos with GOLLA this sizzling summer!
It’s hot, but how can you not have fun in the summer? Dress up, hike mountains, dive into the sea, go wild with fun, and snap tons of photos. Of course, your camera deserves a stylish and cool cover too. This summer, GOLLA lets you have it all...
AirAsia promotional sale – Taipei to Sabah from NT$2,440
AirAsia, which has been named “World’s Best Low-Cost Airline” for the fourth consecutive year, has launched a ticket discount campaign starting today until July 22. Book now for travel between January 4 and...
Catch the Summer Travel Wave: Taiwan Rail Launches Tourist Trains and Island-Circling Tickets
During the summer vacation, large-scale themed tourism events are kicking off across Taiwan. Starting in July, major events such as the Hot Air Balloon Carnival, Old Mountain Line Cultural Festival, Nantou Train Festival, and North Coast Listen to the Sea Music Festival are heating up. To accommodate the surge in tourist travelers, Taiwan Railways Administration...
Artworks as the Canvas, People Within the Paintings — The Astonishing Bruegel Transferred to the Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts
During the summer vacation, aside from hiking and traveling, many people also choose to spend a relaxing time in museums and galleries. The Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts will hold the “2012 Art. Cross-Disciplinary” event on July 21–22, featuring...
Office Workers' Great Escape: AirAsia to Give Away Round-Trip Tickets to Malaysia
Are you an office worker looking to escape not just the scorching summer heat of 38°C, but also the stuffy office? From now until August 26, AirAsia (AirAsia) on its Taiwan Facebook fan...
Sky Adventure (I) / Journey to the Hometown of the Mikado Pheasant – Biayue Tribe
The Mikado Pheasant is a rare bird species unique to Taiwan, also known as the national treasure bird. Unfortunately, it is endangered, and tracking it down is no easy task. Yet, surprisingly, there is a place in Taiwan reputed to be the hometown of the Mikado Pheasant — the Biayue Tribe. The Biayue Tribe...
Free rides on the Taichung Ocean Sightseeing Bus to explore the coastal route
As summer tourism heats up across Taiwan, aside from well-known spots in Taichung such as the Grass Jelly Cultural Street and Xinshe District, from now until October 14, every Saturday and Sunday, three coastal areas—Wuqi, Qingshui, and Shalu—will launch the Blue Ribbon Ocean...
Super adorable alpacas arrive at Leofoo Village – come meet Alpaca Bro and Alpaca Sis
Where to go during summer vacation? Getting close to animals is a great option for many family activities. This summer, Leofoo Village Theme Park in Guanxi, Hsinchu, invested NT$5 million to import 8 alpacas, commonly known as “grass mud horses,” from New Zealand. Last week...
Smiling Palace Cities Series (4) / Hundred Faces Archipelago, Millennium Temples – Exploring the Breathtaking Scenery of Matsushima in Miyagi
Located in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan, Matsushima is renowned as one of Japan’s Three Most Scenic Views, alongside Amanohashidate in Kyoto and Itsukushima in Hiroshima. For centuries, it has been celebrated by Japan’s literati and poets. The famed poet Matsuo Bashō, known as the “Saint of Haiku,” once praised Matsushima in his travelogue “The Narrow Road to the Deep North” as...
Swing romance at the Daramaku Harvest Festival of the Taromak Tribe
In recent years, the Taromak Rukai Harvest Festival and Swing Culture Festival in Dongxing Village, Beinan Township — a highly popular event during traditional harvest celebrations in Taitung — has featured highlight activities such as the joint ceremony’s traditional group dance and swing performances. This year...
Millennium Ancient Trees Witness Vows: Shoot a Microfilm to Win a Free Wedding at Alishan
In recent years, the trend of combining weddings with travel destinations has been growing in popularity. Aside from overseas spots like Guam, Alishan, a renowned domestic tourist attraction, is once again hosting the “Wedding Under the Sacred Trees – A Love Story Between Mountain and Sea” event, with thousand-year-old sacred trees serving as witnesses to bless the couples...
Top 10 Must-Do Experiences at Guam, the Ultimate Island Wedding Destination
Located at the southernmost tip of the Mariana Islands and the westernmost U.S. territory, Guam has long been one of the go-to island vacation spots for Taiwanese travelers. In fact, beyond the typical island getaway itinerary, the recently published "The Guam Guide" also specially curated a list of ten unique experiences you can only have in Guam...
Taiwan Culinary Exhibition to Kick Off in August with Hotel Vouchers Starting at 2.7 Discount
The Taiwan Culinary Exhibition is set to take place from August 17 to 20. This year’s event has specially curated a “Healthy Eating Concept Exhibition,” showcasing a comprehensive modern healthy eating concept hall. To allow visitors to savor both traditional and...
Paddle a canoe and enjoy a concert – The Beihai Tunnel in Nangan transforms into a performance venue
This August, Nangan in Matsu is buzzing with excitement. The brand-new Nangan Visitor Center is set to open on August 4. In addition to the “Matsu Delicacies” food fair on opening day, where visitors can feast on Matsu’s signature snacks and treats, from August...
National Celebration: Yunlin’s "Qianshui Zhuang" Ritual Invites Deceased Souls to Shore to Voice Grievances
You may have heard of the Dajia Mazu Pilgrimage and the Donggang King Welcome Festival, but the Qianshui Zhuang ceremony—which holds equal significance and has been recognized by the Council for Cultural Affairs as a national-level intangible cultural heritage—remains relatively unknown. Qianshui Zhuang is...
The Pingxi Creative Sky Lantern Contest Offers a Top Prize of NT$30,000 – Registration Now Open
As one of the traditional folk culture events, the “Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival” has become a well-known event across Taiwan, attracting hundreds of thousands of people to the mountain town of Pingxi every year to take part in the magical night when lanterns rise into the sky. The creative-shaped sky lantern design competition held last year...
A Cool Summer in Miyagi: A Hot Spring Journey through Naruko’s Ancient Springs and Zaō’s Breathtaking Views
Sunlight filters gently through the curtains into the room, the air infused with the crisp fragrance of greenery, while clean and tidy streets are occasionally graced by the slow passage of vehicles. Dressed casually in a yukata, I stroll leisurely toward the breakfast area. The morning hot spring bath has awakened my mind and invigorated my body...