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Taipei New Year’s Eve Concert: Aaron Kwok & A-Mei to Perform, Collect Passport Stamps for Gifts
Taipei City’s theme for this year’s New Year celebrations is “Taipei on Its Way to Becoming a World Design Capital.” In conjunction with the four-day holiday period, the municipal government has specially planned the “Travel Through Taipei” stamp-collecting activity. The public can follow the passport attractions and explore the hidden corners of Taipei City...
Admire Taiwan’s Wild Mountain Tea Without Hiking – Exhibition Starts Now at National Museum of Natural Science in Taichung
In Taiwan, where tea culture is widespread, getting a cup of tea is easy. However, as the environment continues to suffer from human damage, it’s not so simple to admire Taiwan’s wild mountain tea and the tea plant varieties behind famous beverages. Starting now...
Christmas trees around the world compete in dazzling splendor, with Paris unveiling the largest crystal tree
As Christmas approaches, the most iconic symbol of the season—Christmas trees—are making their grand appearances. Trees in various cities and malls are competing in extravagance and brilliance, with luxury brands even sponsoring their designs. Paris has now unveiled its largest local Christmas tree...
High-speed rail offers discounted bundled tickets with up to 23% off, while Kaohsiung MRT rides are free
For those planning to visit Kaohsiung and save money, Taiwan High Speed Rail, following its “Taiwan Tourist Shuttle” initiative, has partnered with Kaohsiung MRT for the first time. On December 19, they will launch the “High-Speed Rail & MRT Travel Together” bundled ticket, which includes both a high-speed rail ticket and a Kaohsiung MRT pass...
Spring Festival Overseas Travel Plans (Part 1) / Roaming Through 8 Major Asian Cities on a Free & Easy Trip
As the Spring Festival holiday approaches, the question “Where will you go for the holidays?” has become a common greeting. While the long nine-day break is certainly exciting, the overwhelming number of travel options, itinerary planning, and budget management can be quite a headache...
Fireworks light up the sky for 600 seconds as the Zhongli New Year’s Eve Party kicks off at the Qingpu High-Speed Rail Station
As December draws to a close, details of New Year’s Eve events across various locations are being announced one after another. This year’s “Zhongli City 2013 Welcome New Year’s Eve Party” will be held on December 31st in front of the Qingpu High-Speed Rail Station in Zhongli. The performances...
The only free Krantz Brothers Christmas party — rock on in Tainan tomorrow night
Beloved by jazz fans worldwide, the Krantz Brothers are returning to Taiwan after a five-year hiatus, invited this time by Taiwan Mobile. They will kick off their nationwide tour with their very first performance at Tainan City Hall Plaza tomorrow night (the 15th), and this is the only...
The Alishan Guesthouse has been fully renovated and will open to welcome guests on December 15.
To enhance the accommodation quality for visitors to the Alishan Forest Recreation Area, the Forestry Bureau adopted a BOT model in line with government policy. The private Alishan Guesthouse Co., Ltd. funded the construction of the new building of the Alishan Guesthouse. Through the joint efforts of both parties...
Bringing Art Outdoors: New Installations at the Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts
In 2012, the Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts was commissioned by the Kaohsiung Public Art Foundation to plan and execute the “Public Art Installation Project for the City Gateway Art Museum Campus,” extending art from inside the museum to outdoor spaces. Participating...
A day trip to soak in warm springs and admire scenic beauty at Golden Mountain, with nostalgia along the old streets
Brought by the chilly northeastern monsoon winds and temperatures in the teens, visitors are drawn to Jinshan, a renowned hot spring destination in northern Taiwan. The hiking trails in the famous Shitoushan Park still see people coming and going, enjoying the crisp coolness of the winter mountain forests...
Russian violinist to perform at Hsinchu New Year’s Concert on New Year’s Day
Continuing the festive atmosphere after New Year’s Eve, the Hsinchu City Government is once again hosting a major local New Year music event—the 2013 Hsinchu City New Year’s Concert. The concert will feature classical orchestras and contemporary singers taking the stage during the New Year period, and includes two main themes: “When Classical Meets Starlight” and “A Surprise from America.” Both concerts will be held at the Hsinchu City Cultural Affairs Bureau Performance Hall, on January 1 at 2:30 PM and January 2 at 7:30 PM respectively. The program includes light operas such as Die Fledermaus, The Blue Danube, and Midway March, and the Russian violinist Rochko will also perform. Free tickets can be picked up starting December 25 at 9:00 AM from the first-floor information desk of the Performance Hall.
台湾国宝清朝木乃伊“柯象”传奇台博馆展出
台湾也有木乃伊！台湾现存最早、历史最久的木乃伊，依据文献记载，约出现在公元1878（清光绪4年）年，距今已逾130年，其为当年云林县大埤乡当...
Hear the Heartbeat of Alishan: Gao Huijun and Xiao Pang Live at the Sunrise Impression Concert
The Alishan Sunrise Impression Concert is about to enter its 12th year, leaving unforgettable and touching memories in the hearts of thousands every New Year's Day. This year, the event’s organizer, the Chiayi Forest District Office of the Forestry Bureau, has invited producer Yu Chuan...
Rent a phone with special deals on reactivated flights to Singapore, enjoy unlimited calls and data
Expensive roaming fees often make travelers hesitant to use their phones abroad. Now, when traveling to Singapore, there's a more cost-effective option than traditional mobile roaming. Hong Kong-based Tink Labs Technology will launch...
Countdown to the End of the World at Taichung’s National Museum of Natural Science on Dec. 21
As Dec. 21 draws near, whether the Mayan prophecy of the apocalypse will come true remains unknown. However, events themed around the end of the world—whether by restaurants or exhibition halls—are popping up one after another. The National Museum of Natural Science, Delta Electronics Foundation, and Chunghwa Telecom have joined forces...
The National Taiwan Museum exhibits its treasured artifact — the Yellow
The Qing court ceded Taiwan to Japan under the "Treaty of Shimonoseki." As a result, Taiwan's governor
The Chiayi to Zhushan Section of the Alishan Forest Railway to Resume Service on December 23
The Alishan Forest Railway is an international-class tourist attraction in Chiayi. Previously, only branch lines such as Zhushan, Zhaoping, and Shenmu had resumed service, but now the flatland section of the Alishan Forest Railway is back in operation too. The Chiayi Forest District Office under the Forestry Bureau will hold...
Rural duck herding, hunting in the wild—watch the "foreigners" go crazy for Taiwan and compete to be the ultimate local.
The Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and TLC, the Travel & Living Channel, have once again collaborated to produce the second season of their travel competition show, "Fan Tai Wan Da Tiao Zhan" (Crazy Taiwan Challenge). Twelve international contestants from seven different countries have traveled across the ocean to Taiwan for a grueling three-month...
Ring in the New Year at Sun Moon Lake with fireworks over the lake
This year’s New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day holiday spans four days. To attract visitors, Nantou’s Sun Moon Lake countdown series kicks off at 14:00 on December 30 at the Shiangshan Visitor Center, with a performance by the Puli Youth Orchestra...
Showcasing local floral art, Pingtung’s Yanpu Flower Float Parade kicks off today
To welcome Christmas and the arrival of the new year, the Pingtung Yanpu flower industry group today (22nd) at 3 PM designed floats using locally grown flowers and paraded them through several communities in Yanpu Township, including Xinyuan, showcasing the region’s floral charm...