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Building the nation’s tallest Christmas tree — New Taipei City’s Christmas Town brings joy for a whole month
As December arrives, bringing a strong festive atmosphere, various celebrations are being launched across the country. To celebrate Christmas, New Taipei City will hold the 2012 New Taipei City Christmas Town event from December 1 to January 6, 2013,...
The mahjong champion of Matsu's first year of gaming tourism can win NT$1.5 million.
After Matsu's gaming referendum passed with 1,795 votes to 1,341 on July 7 this year, to promote the inaugural year of gaming tourism, the Lienchiang County Government Tourism Bureau specially organized the First Matsu Gaming Tourism Year Mahjong King and Queen Competition...
Enjoy art installations across 12 islands by boat at the Setouchi Triennale
First held in 2010, the Setouchi Triennale has been widely acclaimed for its unique approach of exploring art works seamlessly integrated with the scenery and culture of the Seto Inland Sea’s islands via boat cruises. It is also the world’s first large-scale art festival centered on islands...
Five-Senses Open-Air Onsen Experience with Light Jazz
To revitalize Taiwan’s hot spring hotel industry and provide travelers with a higher-quality tourism environment, Yangmingshan Tienlai Hot Spring Resort spent four months completely renovating its open-air onsen area this year. The resort has designed a 2,000-ping modern hot spring leisure space with an innovative, contemporary aesthetic, integrating the natural scenery of Yangmingshan into the architectural design. Coupled with Tienlai’s exceptional service quality, the new hardware and soft service strengths aim to attract more visitors to Yangmingshan in the future.
The world’s only mineral named after a Taiwanese place—Beitou Stone—celebrates its centennial naming anniversary
The world’s only mineral named after a Taiwanese place, “Beitou Stone,” celebrates its 100th naming anniversary today (20th). Want to explore its rare beauty and fascinating origins? The Taipei City Government has specially organized the “No Stone Unturned” event and the “Follow the Stone’s Trail” special exhibition at the Beitou Hot Spring Museum, running from now until November 25.
Winter Trip to Macau: Christmas Shopping Festival with Million-Dollar Prizes
In the festive atmosphere of December, the annual Macau Shopping Festival will take place from December 1 to 31. During the event, participating shops will offer various discounts. Additionally, booths will be set up at four major entry points for travelers in Macau, including...
Registration now open for the Yilan Organic Countryside Experience at the Sanxing Silver Willow Festival
This year’s Sanxing Silver Willow Festival in Yilan will be held on December 29. The Sanxing Farmers’ Association has specially planned unique experience itineraries, scheduled for four sessions on December 20, 21, 27, and 28...
The Grass Jade Art Street in Taichung’s neighborhood art galleries has officially launched its exhibition.
Recently, Taichung has been gradually bringing creativity and art into its neighborhoods, giving the city a fresh new look. In addition to the previously launched “Create. Art. Central District,” the city has also created the Grass Jade Boulevard area with the concept of “neighborhood art galleries, neighborhood treasure hunts...”
Autumn Trip to Alishan: Witness the Spectacular Sunrise, Sea of Clouds, Maple Redness, and Sunset Glow
The cool autumn season is perfect for hiking and admiring natural beauty. In autumn, Alishan, with its large day-night temperature differences and suitable humidity, is the best time to enjoy the “Five Wonders of Alishan”: sunrise, sea of clouds, sunset glow, forests, and forest railways...
Creative bikes, flying parachute races, and fishing contests—have fun in Dapu in December
The annual “Fun in Siraya – Dapu Bike Madness” event will take place on December 15–16 at Hubin Park in Dapu Township, Chiayi County, calling on cyclists across Taiwan to showcase themselves and their bikes, with a chance to take home a total of NT$80,000 in prize money or...
Australia’s Great Ocean Road Celebrates 80th Anniversary with Antique Classic Car Parade
The Great Ocean Road is Australia’s most renowned natural attraction, boasting unique self-driving tourism resources. This coastal highway stretches from Torquay to Allansford,...
New Paradise at Cape Opens - AoGu Wetland Forest Park
The AoGu Wetland Forest Park will hold its opening ceremony on the 24th and 25th at the Dongshi Nature Ecology Exhibition Hall in Dongshi Township, Chiayi County. The event will feature performances by renowned folk music veteran Hu Defu, pan flute prince Zhang Zhongli, and local performance groups from Chiayi...
Mountain Gourmet: Shei-Pa's Upgraded Atayal Cuisine
Renowned for its communal system, Smangus has a tribal pact ensuring profits are shared among members for sustainable development and rejecting corporate intrusion. Electricity only reached the village in 1980 (the 69th year of the Republic of China), making Smangus one of Taiwan’s last villages to get power...
International masters compete in the Hsinchu Glass Art Festival, opening on December 22
The 2012 Hsinchu City International Glass Art Festival, now in its ninth edition, is set to kick off on December 22. Within Hsinchu Park, including the Glass Art Museum, the former Broadcasting Corporation of China building, the former weather station, the Wind City Vision Hall, and the Lakeside Teahouse...
Taste the Original Flavors: Tribal South Island Private Mini-Tours Starting at NT$349
In recent years, domestic travel has seen a growing trend toward in-depth experiences, especially those centered around indigenous cultures, which have become particularly popular among locals. The Indigenous Affairs Division of Pingtung County Government stated that to allow more people to easily explore indigenous villages, tours are now available starting at just NT$349 per person...
Authentic Korean flavors from Gyeonggi Province delivered to Taiwan — Gyeonggi Food Festival brings the taste of Korea to Taipei
For those who love tteokbokki (spicy stir-fried rice cakes), banana milk, or Korean "three treasures" such as fresh ginseng, chestnuts, and red dates, you can now easily sample and shop without traveling all the way to Korea. From now until November 30, the Gyeonggi Province Food Culture Festival tour...
The Taitung Sailfish Season is here—feast on premium seafood!
Taitung County’s Chenggong Town New Port Fishing Harbor is the largest fishing port on Taiwan’s east coast. From October each year to around the Lunar New Year, the black marlin, blue marlin, white marlin, and swordfish caught during this period have the highest fat content. The fish are plump and muscular, with firm...
Ice fishing on Taipei streets as Korean winter festival kicks off
To promote Korea’s rich winter tourism offerings and unique ice festivals, the Korea Tourism Organization is hosting the “2012..." event from now until November 25 at the circular plaza on the first floor of Pacific SOGO Department Store Zhongxiao Branch in Taipei.
The Invincible Super Man-1 vs. Iron Man Robot Special Exhibition Debuts at National Museum of Natural Science
The robot craze has spread from Taipei to Taichung. The “Robots All-Star Rally” special exhibition has now moved from Taipei to the National Museum of Natural Science in Taichung. From vintage collectible robots to modern AI-powered machines, from science fiction film fantasies to...
Celebrate the holidays in Europe: The Nuremberg Christmas Market lights up for a whole month
As Christmas draws nearer, famous Christmas markets across Europe begin to deck the halls in celebration of the festive season. Germany’s Christmas markets boast a history spanning hundreds of years, and Nuremberg is one of the oldest and most...