Travel
Stroll through Prague to admire a thousand years of European architectural history
Prague began taking shape as a city in the 5th century, going through simple architectural forms such as stone churches and wooden houses in the 7th century. By the late 9th century, it engaged in political, economic, and religious-cultural exchanges with Rome, marking the beginning of systematic architectural development...
German Trade Show Promo: Ride ICE First Class for 2 Days Anytime for Just 6K
Germany is a global hub for international business exhibitions. Right after the summer break, a new wave of trade show season kicks off. At the end of August, there’s the bicycle show in Friedrichshafen, the consumer electronics show in Berlin in September, the massive book fair in Frankfurt in October,...
The Lishan Seven Wolves Music Concert to Debut on August 25
Blessed with a unique climate, Lishan offers flower viewing in spring, fruit picking in summer, leaf peeping in autumn, and snow appreciation in winter — enjoyable all year round. Especially during the hot months of July and August, Lishan at an altitude of 2,000 meters is the perfect summer retreat. This year’s “Rediscover Lishan...”
The street is closed for three days to celebrate the birthday of the Seven Generals Temple in Dali, with traditional opera troupes gathering in full force.
The Dali Seven Generals Temple, which has a history of over 200 years, is renowned for its extremely high success rate in lost-and-found divinations. Throughout the year, theatrical performances are held in tribute, with as many as 400 performances in peak years. The annual "Birthday of the Seven Generals" on the fifth day of the seventh lunar month is a major local folk event...
Travel by bike with no burden — Asiana offers free bike checked baggage
Bike tourism is becoming increasingly popular. Originally, passengers traveling with bikes on Asiana Airlines had to pay a checked baggage fee of NT$167 per kilogram. Starting from September 1, Asiana Airlines has introduced a policy allowing bikes to be checked for free, offering up to 10 free bike check-ins per flight...
Savor Oslo’s Century-Old Charm at Stortorvets Gjaestgiveri
The venue is divided into a café and a restaurant. The café mainly serves traditional sandwiches and light meals, with the daily lunch special being particularly good value—at around 163 NOK, you can enjoy local Norwegian specialties...
Ride with Lin Chi-ling to soak in the hot springs at the Jiaoxi Carnival
Jiaoxi, Taiwan’s renowned hot spring town and one of the top ten small tourist cities, is set to host a series of tourism carnival events on August 31. Over the three-day period, activities will include a NT$1 auction, lucky draws with receipts, a starry night fireworks show, as well as a rock...
Uni Air’s Mini Three Links crossings exceed 3 million passengers; Kinmen-Xiamen free travel promotion at NT$7,700
The Mini Three Links have been in operation since 2002, and Uni Air has offered its Mini Three Links product “Uni Air Kinmen-Xiamen One-Stop” since 2003, flying from Songshan to Kinmen and then taking a ferry to Xiamen, providing a complete transport connection for travel from Taipei to Xiamen. Today...
Free internet access application method for Hong Kong visa announced — go to Hong Kong anytime
The Hong Kong Immigration Department has announced the method for Taiwanese to pre-register for entry into Hong Kong online starting from September 1. Taiwanese ethnic Chinese residents who were born in Taiwan or born outside Taiwan but have previously entered Hong Kong as Taiwanese residents can pre-register for entry via the “Taiwan Residents Pre-arrival Registration” webpage on the “Hong Kong ...
Attractions à la carte: Military salute welcome in Kinmen for 'premium journeys'
With fierce competition in the tourism market, highlighting local characteristics has become an important task for regional authorities. The Kinmen County Government, in collaboration with Kinmen National Park, the Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor Inc., Kinmen Ceramics Factory, as well as local catering, specialty food, and travel-related businesses, is prepar...
The world’s most famous portrait artist makes an appearance at the Taichung International Convention Center
The 5th Asian Adult Expo, recently held in Macau, is making its debut this year at the Taichung International Convention Center from August 23 to 26, between 11:00 AM and 7:00 PM daily. In addition to...
County Government Subsidies Make Green Island a “Green” Low-Carbon Trip Starting from NT$4,190
Taitung County Government has launched the “Low-Carbon Light Travel Green Island GO” campaign. By integrating a local low-carbon industry alliance on Green Island, it has introduced low-carbon travel packages for the off-peak months of September and October. The initiative encourages visitors to explore the island via shuttle buses, bicycles, and on foot...
Arts & Culture Journey (II) / Exploring the Hometown of British Literary Giant William Shakespeare
During Shakespeare’s lifetime, overwhelming crowds rushed to watch his plays; after his death, three million tourists flock to Stratford every year to trace the life of this great playwright—from his birthplace cottage, the chair where he proposed to his wife, his final residence, to the church where he was laid to rest. Stratford thrives with these 16th-century houses.
Bid farewell to summer – Hilltop's spring/summer collection now up to 40% off
Summer is coming to an end, and it’s time to start thinking about changing seasons. Hilltop, the leading domestic outdoor leisure brand, is launching a special clearance sale on its spring/summer merchandise. From now until September 30th, when you purchase selected spring/summer apparel...
International students win free accommodation to explore New Taipei City through creative planning
To allow foreign backpackers to deeply experience the natural and cultural landscapes of New Taipei City, the New Taipei City Government’s Tourism and Travel Bureau has launched the “2012 Play & Stay in New Taipei City – Heartfelt Experience” campaign, which is now recruiting international students in Taiwan to submit travel plans for New Taipei...
Asia’s first World Spirits Competition to debut at Kaohsiung Arena in June next year
Kaohsiung City, which has been vigorously promoting tourism and bidding to host international competitions, has secured the hosting rights for the “Spirits Competition” under the world’s largest wine and spirits evaluation event—the Brussels World Spirits Competition—following the 2009 World Games...
A Complete Collection of Over 100 Pet-Friendly Travel Destinations
How long has it been since you last took your furry friend out for some fun? The Council of Agriculture’s Agri-Travel Network has launched the seasonal theme “Pets Go Free,” featuring a one-stop recommendation of over 100 pet-friendly leisure farms, eateries, and homestays across the country. Starting now, participants in the “Fun Outings with Furry Friends – Pet Travel Photo Contest” can submit photos of their pets on trips to earn bonus points redeemable for great gifts.
Community experts offer free guided tours for a creative and vibrant in-depth experience in Jinshui
When traveling to Jinshui and Jioufen, besides the well-known Jioufen Old Street, the Gold Ecological Park will launch five “Community Experts Lead the Way” free guided tour events from mid-August to early October. The activities include exploring the cultural history of Shuinandong Settlement and youth...
A fragrant and hearty homemade cheese delight—SwissChuchi in Zurich
When Swiss cuisine is mentioned, one naturally thinks of cheese fondue and raclette. However, these two dishes are so common in Switzerland that...
Top 10 Places Taiwanese Travel Abroad / Top 10 Must-Visit Attractions in Hong Kong for First-Timers
Known as the "Pearl of the Orient," Hong Kong is within a two-hour direct flight from Taiwan and offers affordable travel prices, making it the second most popular overseas destination for Taiwanese travelers. In Hong Kong, aside from the mouthwatering variety of local delicacies...