Travel
Recommended eats during a layover in New York: Celebrity host Bourdain picks Taiwanese gua bao
The well-known TV host Anthony Bourdain, who previously visited Taiwan discreetly, was spotted by the media enjoying seafood at Keelung Miaokou. It turned out he was filming his brand-new series “Bourdain: Parts Unknown.” The show introduces a whole new way to travel...
The hot spring season is here: New Taipei’s Hot Spring Festival kicks off with 100-dollar lucky bags
The 2012 New Taipei City Hot Spring & Gourmet Festival will officially begin on November 3. The city government has gathered participating businesses to print the “Happy Travel Sightseeing Passport,” offering discounts worth over ten thousand dollars in total. Additionally, customers who spend more than 200 dollars can collect stamps...
Damp Senbei Saves Vintage Electric Railway: Heartwarming Chiba Attractions Revealed
Versatile Tokyo is not only the most coveted Japanese travel destination for Taiwanese tourists, but many also visit it repeatedly. Beyond popular urban spots like Shinjuku, Ginza, and Asakusa, the Tokyo Disney Resort and the surrounding hot springs and suburban destinations extending from Tokyo into Chiba Prefecture are also hugely popular. The “Active Chiba Tourism & Food Sharing Event,” hosted by Chiba Prefecture, will take place this Sunday (Nov. 4). Visitors can sample three of Chiba’s famous local foods: damp senbei, loquat jelly, and sweets from the historic Narita Mountain confectionery shop “Sakaeya Wagashi.”
The Bangkok Marathon Along the Grand Palace and Chao Phraya River Kicks Off on November 18
Participating in a marathon allows runners to visit famous landmarks in the host city, which not only excites the participants but also energizes the spectators. The upcoming Bangkok Marathon on November 18, to be held along Sanam Chai Road (near the Grand Palace)...
Micro-movie promotional tourism film "Oyster Boy Isn't Hard" begins filming in Tainan oyster fields
The micro-movie "Oyster Boy Isn't Hard," commissioned by Tainan City Tourism Bureau and produced by Light Path Films, held its production launch ceremony yesterday (30th) in the Qigu oyster fields. The film is based on the true story of...
Guitar and Percussion Quartet — Taipei Percussion Ensemble at Miaoli Zhongyang Hall on 11/11
The Taipei Percussion Ensemble will perform their 2012 annual concert "Guitar Rhythms, Percussive Madness" at 14:30 on November 11 at Zhongyang Hall in Miaoli County. This performance by the Taipei Percussion Ensemble not only takes inspiration from the guitar but also attempts to blend...
Letting stray cats be stationmasters: The cat train turns the electric railway from loss to profit
Stray cats often face a tough fate, but in Japan, there’s a true story of a stray cat becoming a cat stationmaster. Though now required to "commute" daily and sleep in the station’s cat bed, the comfortable and relaxed working environment still allows...
Kaohsiung Launches Winter Warm-Up Sightseeing Bus Tours for Just NT$399 – Includes Meals and Freebies
The sun-drenched port city of Kaohsiung, which is suitable for outings and nature walks all year round, is set to host the “Winter Warm-Up in Kaohsiung – Fabulous Five Routes” event. Starting from November 17, winter sightseeing bus one-day tours will be available every Saturday and Sunday, featuring...
Top 5 Best Broth Beef Noodle Shops Unveiled at Taipei International Beef Noodle Festival
The winners of the “Annual Best Broth Shop Selection” at the 2012 Taipei International Beef Noodle Festival have been announced！ This year, the event changed its traditional method of having mystery diners judge beef noodle shops, focusing instead on the “beef broth.” The Taipei City Government invited...
Asia's first avant-garde art exhibition: A-MIT brings artists to the world stage
After stops in international cities such as Berlin, Copenhagen, Los Angeles, and London, Taipei will become the Asian debut location for the global art exhibition The Avant/Garde Diaris...
Local Cuisine Showdown: Vote Now for Taiwan’s Featured Group Meals
When traveling, besides enjoying scenic landscapes and cultural heritage sites, savoring local delicacies is also a key pursuit for travelers. To promote regional cuisine, the Tourism Bureau is hosting the “2012 Taiwan..." group meal competition from now until November 30.
AirAsia launches flights from Clark (Philippines) to Boracay — round-trip fares including taxes starting under 2,000 TWD
The long-awaited Taipei–Clark route has finally launched! AirAsia officially announced today that the Taipei–Clark (Philippines) route will commence its maiden flight on December 16. Flights will operate four times a week — Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and...
A new type of spring water equivalent to Green Island's submarine hot spring has been discovered at Jinshan Huanggang.
Green Island’s Asahi Hot Spring is Taiwan’s only submarine hot spring, and now a new spring of the same type has been discovered in Jinshan. The Jinshan District Fishermen's Association stated that the newly confirmed submarine hot spring shares the same “chloride spring” characteristics as Green Island’s Asahi submarine hot spring...
High-Speed Rail Promotion: Win Big Prizes When Buying Tickets at Convenience Stores
Taiwan High Speed Rail (THSR) is holding a lucky draw event titled “Buy THSR Tickets at Convenience Stores & Join the Million NT$ Prize Draw!” from now until December 31. Simply purchase or collect your THSR tickets at participating convenience stores and...
The Shuizhen Water Festival Kicks Off This Weekend in Changhua to Pray for Fortune
Changhua County’s annual cultural event—the Taiwan Water Running Festival—is set to take place on November 10–11 at the source of the Bapu Weir in Ershui Township, Changhua. On the opening day, November 10, the event will feature a gratitude ceremony...
4 Popular Light Flight Activities to Reignite Your Passion for Soaring the Skies
As international travel becomes increasingly common, flying abroad on a passenger plane is no longer a distant dream. As a result, the excitement of taking off in an aircraft for the first time has gradually faded. However, humanity’s desire to soar through the skies...
Guardians Arrive in Chengdu for Training as Adorable Panda Cubs "Welcome" Guests
Sixteen finalists from around the world flew to Chengdu last weekend to begin an intensive panda conservation training program, including Hong Lei from Taiwan, who finally got up close with seven panda cubs born at the Chengdu Panda Base in 2012...
Sky lanterns, Guanxiang (snatch-the-altar) festival, hot air balloons — vote now in the Taiwan Tourism Calendar selection
To promote international events across Taiwan’s cities and counties, the Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications has launched the Taiwan Tourism Calendar County/City International Events Selection Program. After the first phase of preliminary discussions by scholars and experts, a total of 29 international events from cities and counties across Taiwan...
Recreating the Pioneering History of Early Settlers – The Community Culture Festival Revives Old Taichung Memories
Organized by the Taichung City Cultural Affairs Bureau, the Community Culture Festival has become an annual highlight for local neighborhoods. This year’s event will be held from November 6 to 10 at the HuiZhong Building of the new Taichung City Government Complex and the plaza in front of the city hall, themed “Urban-Rural Together: Communities Showcase Treasures.”
Themed Itineraries in Eastern Taiwan Unveiled – Buy One Night, Get One Free at Hotels
The seven major themed classic travel routes of the “Shining Eastern Taiwan 101 Featured Pearl Highlight Stores” campaign have been released, categorized into valley wilderness, azure coast, art & romance, island vibes, Taroko route, and indigenous tribal areas. Currently...