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Tainan Food Festival Point Marathon Offers Prizes Up to NT$10,000
Tainan is the origin of Taiwanese history, preserving the culinary characteristics of local and foreign cultures over the past four hundred years, which have also contributed to the uniqueness of Tainan’s street food. The Tainan Tourism Bureau will launch the “2012...
Macau’s Winter Venice Giant Light Show Kicks Off Today
Traveling to Macau in December not only allows you to soak in the festive Christmas atmosphere, but also lets you experience Macau’s biggest winter festival event—the Winter Venice—at The Venetian Macao Resort Hotel from now until January 13, 2013. During...
Nanzhou Township Welcomes the Grand Finale: The Burning of the King’s Boat This Saturday
The three-yearly Wangye Welcoming and Peace Ritual of Xizhou Taisu Temple in Nanzhou Township, Pingtung County, held its “Inviting the King” ceremony on the morning of the 26th on the beach in Qifeng Village, Linbian Township. The event saw an influx of divine palanquins, ritual troupes, and worshippers, marking the official start of the six-day Wangye Welcoming Festival...
Kaohsiung World Family Creative Market: Exotic Flavors Waft Through Sinyi Pier
Known for its warm sunshine and harbor charm, Kaohsiung is hosting the Winter Exotic Culture and Tourism Season at Sinyi Pier from now until January 31, 2013. During this three-month event, every Saturday, Sunday, and public holiday will...
The Christmas Village in Pingtung and the Wanjin Christmas Light Display stretch for 500 meters.
Every year as December arrives, the once tranquil Wanjin Village comes alive because the second Sunday of December is the Feast of the Patroness of Wanjin Basilica, and with Christmas being an important Catholic festival, nearly every household decorates with Christmas...
Special Exhibition Unveiling the Combat History of the Black Bat Squadron Debuts in Hsinchu
From its establishment in 1952 to its disbandment in 1972, over the span of just twenty years, 148 members of the Black Bat Squadron sacrificed their lives for the country, leaving behind many lesser-known historical stories. In response, the Hsinchu City Cultural Affairs Bureau’s Black Bat...
The masterpieces of nature: the world’s immortal rock wonders
The wonders crafted by nature never fail to amaze us. Around the world, there are rock formations resembling waves, arches, fairy chimneys, jagged teeth, and even the mysterious Stonehenge in the UK whose purpose remains unknown. These spectacular rock formations include...
The Soda Green and Show Lo showdown at E-DA World’s New Year’s Eve concert
The southern Taiwan New Year’s extravaganza “2013 Taiwan No. 1 E-DA” — the E-DA World New Year’s Eve concert — will kick off on December 31. The event will be co-hosted by Hu Gua, Tien Hsin, and Show Lo, and will also feature Soda Green as the countdown performers...
Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf Join Hands in Kaohsiung's Grand Balloon Parade, Kicking Off on December 9
Every December, Christmas and New Year’s events take place one after another across cities and counties, creating an exceptionally lively atmosphere. To welcome 2013, Kaohsiung will also host a series of countdown events. In addition to the New Year’s Eve gala, there will be the only balloon parade in Asia loved by both kids and adults...
Growing Opportunities in Taiwan-Japan Tourism: Japanese Fujita Kanko Opens Taipei Office
Fujita Kanko Inc., headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, has announced the establishment of an office in Taipei, which officially commenced operations on December 1. According to statistics from the Japan National Tourism Organization, Taiwan is Japan’s third-largest source of tourists...
Cross-year holiday high-speed rail tickets go on presale starting Dec. 1
For the four-day New Year’s holiday in 2013, Taiwan High Speed Rail will adjust its schedule during the transportation period from Dec. 28 to Jan. 2, 2013, increasing a total of 102 train services — 53 southbound and 49 northbound...
Hong Kong’s WinterFest Promo: 3-Day Travel Packages for Under HK$10,000
To celebrate the kickoff of Hong Kong’s WinterFest, the Hong Kong Tourism Board has joined forces with major travel agencies to launch super-affordable Christmas travel packages. Starting from just HK$9,900 (taxes included) for a 3-day, 2-night getaway, these deals also come with multiple freebies. The entire city is decked out in dazzling...
Sentosa World to open on 12/7 with world’s largest aquarium making its debut in Singapore
Resorts World Sentosa in Singapore will officially open on December 7, 2012, with a series of celebration events taking place over that weekend. Its second major attraction—Marine Life Park—will also make its debut. The Marine Life...
Take a hot air balloon ride to welcome the New Year！ Show Lo and Wan Fang to perform at Taitung’s countdown event
The “Embrace Beautiful Taitung. Kick Off the Happiness of Year 102 – Taitung County 2013 Countdown Party,” organized by Taitung County Government, will present the strongest lineup of performers in Taitung’s countdown history. The event will take place on the evening of December 31...
Experience the Miaoli Paiwan Ghost Festival with HowToTrip’s Special 99 NTD Discount Ticket Package
The biennial Paiwan Ghost Festival is set to take place at the end of November this year. As the most important traditional ceremony of the Saisiyat people, also known as the Pas-ta’ai Festival, the ritual begins in the evening at the sacred worship site near Xiangtian Lake. In the past, limited transportation options made it difficult for the public to participate in this grand indigenous celebration.
Are famous beef noodle shops always expensive? Beef noodles at the Flower Expo Beef Noodle Festival are only 50 NT per bowl
The 2012 Taipei International Beef Noodle Festival — “Taipei’s Pride Beef Noodle Carnival” will be held for two consecutive days from December 1 to 2, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM daily at the Long Corridor Plaza of the Taipei Flower Expo Yuanshan Park. Various styles of beef noodles including braised, stewed, and tomato-flavored...
The Kaohsiung Melon Festival kicks off this weekend with free tastings of melons and local delicacies in Shanlin District
The 3rd Melon Festival Industrial and Cultural Event will be held on December 1 and 2 at the plaza of the Shanlin District Farmers' Association Supply and Marketing Department. During the event, from 09:00 to 17:00 daily, there will be a premium exhibition and sales of melons, fruits, vegetables, and local specialties...
Five new cruise ships added to the Nile, including the former royal vessel of Egypt’s King Farouk, the most luxurious
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has launched five new cruise ships on the Nile, including the SSMisr, once the royal yacht of Egypt’s former King Farouk, and the boutique luxury sailboat M
The Avenue of Stars, the Dawn Market, and the Sanxiantai First Light Romance Event kick off in succession.
The first ray of sunlight on Taiwan’s main island in 2013 appeared at 6:35 AM on Sanxiantai in Taitung. In response, the Eastern Coastal National Scenic Area Administration of the Tourism Bureau recruited travel enthusiasts, with the first route being a New Year's Day dawn welcome at Sanxiantai. ...
The carousel lights up the fun as the Wanjin Christmas Carnival kicks off every weekend.
The Wanjin Christmas season is illuminated—starting with the magical carousel Christmas tree in front of the Wanjin Basilica, while festive lights on nearby streets also shine bright, ushering in nearly a month of holiday cheer. Pingtung County Government has also invited the Chimei Mandolin Orchestra to perform...