Travel
Exploring the Wonders of Turkey (Part 1) / Discovering Millennium-old Murals in Cappadocia’s Cave City
The cave dwellings from the movie *The Lord of the Rings* actually exist in real life. In a region of central Turkey called Cappadocia, there have been cave homes scattered across mountains and valleys since ancient times, forming a world wonder...
Ryukyu King Welcoming Festival’s Water-Entry Ceremony: 5,000 kg of Candy Rain from the Sky
The Sanlong Temple in Ryukyu Township enshrines the Three Lords of Chi, Wu, and Zhu. The triennial King Welcoming Peace Festival is a major event for the entire township. Fifty local shipbuilders began constructing the King’s boat in May, using premium solid wood, and spent two months completing...
Temple Courtyard Festival: Performance Troupes Competition & City God Night Parade in Southern Taichung
The City God Temple in southern Taichung has a history of over a hundred years. Around the birthday of the City God on the 15th day of the sixth lunar month each year, worshippers from all over gather at the temple. In addition to holding ceremonies and various performance troupe competitions, the area will host an event unique to Taichung...
GOLLA Father's Day Gift: Cool Dad Tech That’s Stylish
From GOLLA, the leading Nordic Finnish brand of 3C premium accessories, comes a Father’s Day gift featuring Nordic design and exclusive fashion bags—perfect for hardworking dads who deserve safe storage for their...
Explore Living Treasures at Night with Discounts at Shoushan Zoo
On summer nights when the heat subsides, many cultural venues and parks extend their opening hours or launch events and promotions to attract evening visitors. Kaohsiung’s Shoushan Zoo has extended its opening hours to... every Saturday and Sunday starting now...
HowToTrip’s Series of Events on TAIHWA Ferry: Cruise to Penghu & Win Prizes for Sharing Photos
Summer is the liveliest season in Penghu, and flying is the transportation method chosen by most people. To alleviate the difficulty of securing flight tickets during the peak travel season to Penghu and promote diverse modes of transport to the island, the Penghu National Scenic Area Administration has launched...
Free historical, cultural & ecological guided tours now open for applications on Guanyin Mountain Treetop Trail
Since its launch six months ago, the Treetop Trail in Guanyin Mountain Scenic Area has become hugely popular among visitors of all ages thanks to its captivating scenery, leading to a surge in visitor numbers. The North Coast & Guanyin Mountain National Scenic Area Administration, Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications, aims to provide...
The Pride of Handcrafted Junmai Daiginjo – Ichinokura Sake Brewery in Miyagi
When traveling in Japan, aside from the beautiful scenery and delicious cuisine, sake with its delicate aroma and flavors ranging from sweet to spicy is a specialty many seek to taste. Its unique taste is so memorable that some even bring it back to Taiwan as a gift. In Miyagi Prefecture in northeastern Japan...
Rock Night at Repulse Bay: Music Show with Stanley Chen & Freya Lim
The “7/28 Repulse Bay Night Rock Night ─ Summer Night. Youth. Sea Breeze,” part of the “2012 North Coast Listen to the Sea Music Festival” series, is set to take place this Saturday. The event will feature...
Spoil Dad – Hilltop Hilltop 20% off plus an extra 12% off
Looking to give Dad a healthy and practical Father’s Day gift? Hilltop, the leading domestic outdoor leisure brand, is offering three great deals. From now until 8/12, clothing items not only enjoy the existing 20% discount but also come with an additional...
Sky Adventure (Part 2) / Unveiling the Cathay Pacific Aviation Park & Flight Attendant Training
Planes carrying passengers take off and land one after another. Each plane carries countless dreams soaring through the skies. Stay in Taiwan’s only airport-view guest rooms, watching travelers’ dreams take flight and touch down. Then visit the Cathay Pacific campus to see how flight attendants are trained in simulators—enhancing your in-flight experience and offering another kind of sky adventure.
Taiwan’s HowToTrip Monster Bus Sets Out on a Frightening Ride to Xitou on August 17
This summer, on August 17—the day of the Ghost Festival—HowToTrip’s Xitou Route will collaborate with the popular Xitou attraction, Monster Village, to coincide with the village’s Monster Carnival. A special Monster-Themed Bus will be available on the Xitou Line. Anyone dressed up as...
The exhibition simulates the ecosystems of Sicao and Qigu, bringing authentic Tainan cuisine directly to Xinyi New World.
The Tainan City Government Tourism Bureau is hosting the 24-day "2012 Tainan Gastronomy Feast" from now until August 12 at Hall A11 of Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Xinyi Store, featuring 36 outstanding Tainan-based vendors...
Night visit to Leofoo Village offers great value with Aurora Fireworks Ticket for just 399 TWD
Leofoo Village Theme Park has launched a new summer experience. From now until August 31 on weekend evenings, its online store is offering a brand-new "Aurora Fireworks Ticket" for just 399 TWD per person, plus a 100 TWD dining voucher...
Relive the idyllic countryside fun of clamming and catching fish and shrimp —— HowToTrip Fairy Tale Village Organic Resort Farm
When summer arrives in Yilan, the grand-scale Children's Folk Games Festival offers many children and parents the chance to enjoy a refreshing and delightful family trip. But heading home right after getting soaked would be such a pity. Nestled against the Snow Mountain Range and the...
The Wanggong Fishing Lights Festival features a star-studded lineup as bands Wan Fu and singers An Xi Ya take the stage this Saturday
The annual Changhua “Wanggong Fishing Lights Festival” is set to kick off this Saturday (28th) at Wanggong Fishing Port in Fangyuan Township. This year’s event features five major themes: an ocean music concert, a dazzling fireworks show, the Wanggong Story Museum, a gourmet seafood feast, and a prayer and carnival. The two-day event will be hosted by Xiao Zhong, Cong Cong, Pei Zhen, Huang Xiao Rou, among others, with a 10-minute fireworks display starting at 7:30 p.m. each evening.
Dad's health is the family's happiness. Let Dad have a healthy summer.
Father’s Day is approaching, and the Yangmingshan Tianlai Boutique Hotel’s Father’s Day accommodation promotion has almost sold out. To thank children who honor their fathers, Tianlai has specially partnered with “Fitness Factory.” Starting in August, guests who book the “People’s Appreciation” package...
Taiwan Tourist Shuttle "Bus Waits for You" – 43 Customized Routes to Explore All of Taiwan
Domestic travel products continue to evolve. Following the great success of the "People Wait for the Bus" Taiwan Tourist Shuttle, which provides convenient connections to scenic spots, the "Bus Waits for You" customized travel service known as "Taiwan Tourist Shuttle" has launched 26 products this year, totaling...
The era of AI has arrived: Robots make their debut at the flower expo
AI intelligence has evolved dramatically, and movie-like scenes will unfold at the Angel Life Pavilion in the New Park of the Flower Expo. Four hyper-realistic robots developed by a team from National Taiwan University—some can play soccer, some can mimic...
A Cross-Strait Vocal Showdown: The Chinese Ulchi Tribe Joins Taiwan’s Indigenous Choir Festival
As August 9—the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples—approaches...