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5-Day 4-Night Guam Resort Water & Land Adventure
Guam is the southernmost and largest island in the Mariana Islands of Oceania, roughly twice the size of Taipei City. The island boasts beaches everywhere, and most remarkably, even with its high level of development and dense tourist traffic, Guam's...
A wide selection of Chinese and Western cuisines awaits at the Macau Food Festival, kicking off on November 9
Traveling abroad and sampling local delicacies is one of the most anticipated parts of any trip, and being able to join in local festivals makes it an even more valuable experience. Travelers planning a trip to Macau in November can visit the Sai Van Lake Square from November 9 to 2...
The Grand Wangye Worship Festival Events in Donggang and Xiaoliuqiu to Unfold in October
The triennial “Wangye Worship Festival” in Donggang and Xiaoliuqiu, Pingtung County, is set to kick off this October. The festival will begin in Donggang from October 14 to 21, followed by Xiaoliuqiu from November...
Visa-free entry to the U.S. requires a chip-enabled passport
U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano announced at around 11:00 AM Eastern Time on October 2—equivalent to late at night on October 2 in Taipei—at the State Department during the "Global Travel and Tourism Conference" hosted by Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton...
Reenactting Liao Tianding’s Heroic Deeds – Tamsui Flowing Theater Opens on October 20
The upcoming 4th New Taipei City International Environmental Art Festival will take place in the Tamsui area from October 13 to 21, featuring events such as an art parade, environmental theater, and international performances. Some of the participating groups in the art parade...
Free yukata and torches for a thousand-person night tour of Nantou Dongpu Hot Spring Street
As autumn arrives and the weather gradually cools, warm hot springs and delicious food are set to replace water activities and cold treats as popular travel options for the fall and winter seasons. The Nantou Hot Spring Festival, featuring three major hot spring areas—Dongpu, Puli, and Beigangxi—will...
Indulge in a fairy-tale afternoon tea with exquisite handmade treats at L’Amitié
Organized jointly by Sky Media’s Light Travel Channel and PTT PK Bar, the “Taiwan’s Most Enchanting Afternoon Tea PK” event invited over 40 establishments across Taiwan. After evaluations by food critic mystery diners and online voting, the top five were selected...
Free children's mikoshi at Beitou Hot Spring Festival carried by elementary school students
Known for its Dogo Onsen, Matsuyama City in Japan, following last year’s popular mikoshi-bumping event in Taiwan, will once again cross the sea this October 19 to participate in the “2012 Taipei Hot Spring Festival” to be held around Xinbeitou MRT Station...
Limited registration for the most beautiful cycling route: Sun Moon Lake Bike Day
The stunning mountains and waters of Sun Moon Lake are among Taiwan’s most famous tourist attractions. In 2012, the Sun Moon Lake lakeside highway was voted one of the world’s top ten most beautiful cycling routes by CNNGO, the travel lifestyle website under CNN.
The Silk Road Reimagined Across Time: Asia-Pacific Traditional Arts Festival Invites Performers from Multiple Countries
The 11th Asia-Pacific Traditional Arts Festival kicks off today at the National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Institute (NTCRI) Cultural Park in Yilan. This year’s theme, “Traversing Time & Space ‘FUN’ the Silk Road,” turns its focus toward Central and West Asian regions. Spanning nine days, the festival invites...
Top 10 Must-Do Experiences in Ever-Changing Northern Europe: Theme Parks, Polar Regions & Fjords
Due to its high latitude, parts of Northern Europe feature natural landscapes like fjords and glaciers that are not easily habitable but are fantastic destinations for sightseeing. Rare wonders of the world can all be explored here via alpine trains or cruise ships. ...
Paiwan Cultural Artifacts Return Home for Exhibition; Flag from the Mudan Incident Draws Attention
The National Taiwan Museum has 28 ancient artifacts from the Paiwan Dawu Village and has also collected 17 local artifacts from Shizi Township. From now until March 30, 2013, these items are being exhibited for the first time at the Shizi Township Cultural Artifacts Exhibition Hall in Pingtung County. This exhibition, titled...
The Shengping Theater Returns to Shanghai's Golden Era – Vintage Gramophones Revive Classic Oldies
Once famed for its appearance in the movie *A City of Sadness*, Taiwan’s first theater in northern Taiwan—Shengping Theater—reopened in 2011 after renovation and has since hosted various performances. This year from October to December, it will present three free...
International Travel Expo Oct. 26 at World Trade Center Unveils Car and Air Ticket Giveaways
Taiwan’s largest ITF Taipei International Travel Expo will take place from October 26 to 29. The event will be held simultaneously at Taipei World Trade Center Halls 1 and 3, featuring 60 countries, 850 exhibitors, and over 1,000 booths. This year’s expo...
Sip in style amid Colombo’s urban charm—HowToTrip Gallery Café
Nestled within the former office building of Sri Lanka’s most renowned architect, Geoffrey Bawa, this Colombo café and restaurant is arguably one of the city’s trendiest—and a rare beautiful oasis in an otherwise somewhat chaotic urban landscape...
Visit Theme Parks to Win Air Tickets – The Second Season of American Dream Vacations Kicks Off
The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) and DiscoverAmerica jointly organize “My American Dream Vacation.” Following the first season’s theme of “Shopping Spree,” they are now launching...
Hello Kitty Lounge Catches Eyes as Taoyuan Airport Named Among World’s Top 10 Friendliest Airports
Taoyuan Airport has been selected by travel website Amadeus as one of the world’s top 10 friendliest airports. The friendliest facility at Taoyuan International Airport is the Hello Kitty-themed lounge introduced at Gate C3 in Terminal 2...
Multiple Working Holiday Options: Ireland to Open Applications Next Year
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Warriors Return in Triumph After Headhunting; Battle of the Gods XIII Museum Revives Indigenous Ceremonies
Taiwan’s indigenous cultures are rich and diverse. Across the passage of generations, through songs, dances, and rituals, they pass down myths, legends, and beliefs about their origins. The Museum of the 13th Tribe in New Taipei City is currently...
Pengwan Cross-sea Bridge Transforms into Rainbow Light Show for Completion Concert
The Pengwan Cross-sea Bridge has turned into a rainbow bridge of light. In addition to its regular opening show on holidays, the nation’s first movable lifting bridge has gained a new highlight as the Dapeng Bay Scenic Area Administration unveils a “light sculpture” project. Through the projection of colorful LED lights...