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New Night Tour Experience in Kaohsiung: Street Performances by the Love River
Nighttime tourism has been gaining immense popularity lately. In addition to the night events successively launched at Bitan, the National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts, and the Beitou area, Kaohsiung will also hold weekly performances every Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 PM, starting September 22 through October 28. Events will take place at “...
Migratory birds are here！German artist builds colorful birdhouses as "rest stops"
The 7th Guandu International Nature Installation Art Festival kicks off today. Five invited artists have created works based on the theme “Migratory Birds Are Here.” Their installations are located on the brick walls of old houses along Guandu Old Street, the concrete fences of alleyways, and within Guandu Nature Park...
Cathay Pacific’s Special Economy Class Offer: Free Upgrade to Business Class on Taiwan-Hong Kong Sector
From now until January 31, 2013, Cathay Pacific is launching a Special Economy Class promotion. Passengers who purchase Special Economy Class tickets from Taiwan to Europe, Australia, North America, India, the Middle East, and Johannesburg...
Follow in the footsteps of Beitou's Naoke Xi music and step back in time to the golden era of this hot spring town
As early autumn arrives and the weather turns cool, thoughts drift to the impending winter — the perfect time to visit Beitou’s designated historic hot spring inns to soak in the soul-warming sulfur springs, while imagining the golden days of Naoke Xi music troupes performing around Beitou, ...
The Special Exhibition on King Wu Ding and Queen Fu Hao of the Shang Dynasty Revisits the Prosperous Revival of the Yin-Shang Era
Since 1928, the discovery of royal tombs from the Shang Dynasty in Anyang, Henan—the site of the ancient Yin capital—has confirmed the existence of the Shang Dynasty. Tomb 1001 in the royal burial area on the northwest ridge of Houjiazhuang is speculated to be the tomb of Wu Ding. Wu Ding was the twenty-third king of the Shang Dynasty (circa...
Taipei’s top eats and shopping spots revealed in this list of 100 best stores
The “2012 Taipei Goodies” list of 100 best stores, organized by the Taipei City Government, has been announced. The categories include Taipei Mooncakes, Taipei Pineapple Cakes, Taipei Dried Meats, Taipei Teas, Taipei Coffees, Taipei Cloth Bags, and Taipei Trendy T-Shirts, among seven...
AirAsia limited-time offer: Direct flights from Taipei to Sabah from just 1,988 TWD (tax included)
Travel enthusiasts have likely started planning their next holiday and searching for the most budget-friendly flight deals for next year’s consecutive holidays. AirAsia is offering...
French delicacies on the table as the French Food Festival kicks off nationwide on September 22
French cuisine has been recognized by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity. In 2011, the first food festival (Fête de la Gastronomie) was held in France with over 6,000...
A crystal-made dreamland where the Giant Valley freezes into a winter wonderland
Located in Innsbruck nestled in the Alps, Austria’s renowned tourist destination, Swarovski has created the fantastical Swarovski Crystal Worlds here...
Visit the Ruins of St. Paul's in Macau’s Sé District and play games to win round-trip air tickets for two
Want to experience Macau, where Eastern and Western history, culture, and architecture blend? No need to book flights or hotels. The Macau Government Tourism Office will hold the “Macau Travel...” event from October 5–10 at Dream Plaza, 2F of Taipei’s Uni-President Hankyu Department Store.
Serenade of Nature Donates Love and Care to Children with Outdoor Charity BBQ
Due to the economic downturn this year, support for many underprivileged groups has been tightened. Tienlai Resort, an affiliate of Taiwan Benzene, remains committed to its corporate social responsibility. While continuously offering guests dynamic hot spring holidays, it also spares no effort in supporting public welfare causes...
South Korea’s maple leaf viewing season kicks off in Gangwon Province, with Seoul following suit in mid-October
In autumn, people in South Korea eagerly await the moment when street-side maple leaves begin to turn brilliant hues. According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, the 20-day period from the first appearance of red foliage to one week after peak color is the best time to admire Korea’s stunning maple scenery...
Nordic Hero Magic Show Brings Retro Anime Craze to Chiayi
"Vicky the Viking" is a beloved cartoon from the 1960s and 1970s familiar to many Taiwanese who grew up in those decades. After its recent TV rerun this year achieved high ratings, businesses seized the opportunity — Chiayi department stores have set up the first-ever Vicky the Viking-themed elevator, and...
Revival Airlines launches business package tickets for corporate clients and MSN online customer service
To capture the corporate client market, in addition to offering itinerary consulting and planning, discounted fare ticket packages, and solutions for both large-scale domestic and international group employee tours as well as small, relaxed independent travel options, Revival Airlines has also introduced an exclusive...
Taiwan Design Week’s Highlights Over the Years – Works by Over 500 Designers Shine at the Flower Expo
Organized by Taiwanese designers, the “Taiwan Design Week” has entered its sixth edition this year. The main exhibition venue is set at the Competition Hall in the Yuanshan area of the Taipei Flower Expo Park, officially running from last week, September 14th, to September 23rd. The exhibition theme...
A Dreamy Cottage Built on an Exotic Love Story ― Mount Kenya Safari Club
Nestled at the foot of Mount Kenya, the Mount Kenya Safari Club has been voted multiple times by readers of the American travel magazine "Travel & Leisure" as one of the World's Top 100 Hotels and among the Top 5 Hotels in Africa. This club, built in 1959...
Thousands of free mooncakes and premium tea at BiTan’s spectacular fireworks celebration for Mid-Autumn Festival
As Mid-Autumn Festival approaches, the aroma of barbecue fills the streets across Taiwan. But besides barbecues, the “Moon Over BiTan” Mid-Autumn Festival celebration in Xindian District will take place on October 7th at BiTan East Bank Plaza...
Next year's Taipei Lantern Festival will move to the Taipei Expo Park, turning Zhongshan North Road into a "Sea of Happiness Lanterns"
The Taipei Lantern Festival has been held around the National Father Memorial Hall, Civic Plaza, and the Taipei City Hall area for five years. In 2013, the Taipei Lantern Festival will be held for the first time in the "Fine Arts and Yuanshan Park" area of the Taipei Expo Park. The event will run from February 102 (2013) ...
Guam's biggest celebration unites Micronesian island nations
Guam's largest cultural festival, the "Guam Micronesia Island Fair," will be held from October 5 to 7 at Governor Joseph Flores Beach Park (also known as Ypao Beach Park) in Tumon Bay, Guam. The three-day event...
The "Black Earth" art exhibition presents Russian masterpieces in southern Taiwan for the first time
Following the highly acclaimed "A Moon from Afar" Russian art exhibition in 2009, the Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts is hosting another "Black Earth: Russian Art Exhibition" from now until November 18, featuring over a hundred paintings...