Travel
Embrace the winter chill and explore the frozen wonderland
Whether you escape the summer heat or seek warmth in winter, while soaking in hot springs or savoring steaming hot pot brings cozy comfort during the cold season, if you're tired of routine travel plans and want to challenge the extreme low temperatures of winter, why not consider...
The popular drama "In Time with You" starring Lee Da-ren is now showing on China Airlines flights
To provide passengers with a high-quality and diverse in-flight entertainment experience, China Airlines has been offering the award-winning hit series "In Time with You" since January. Passengers can enjoy the show on demand via the personal entertainment system onboard. China Airlines is the first Taiwanese...
Enjoy tea, watch performances, collect stamps for gifts — Taichung’s Lakeside Rhapsody weekend kicks off
Residents in the Taichung area now have a new weekend option besides family outings. The 102nd Lakeside Pavilion Holiday Plaza at Taichung Park — the Lakeside Rhapsody event — is set to begin tomorrow (the 12th) from 15:00 to 16:...
It’s the perfect time to admire plum blossoms at Meiling before the end of the month.
Currently, temperatures in the Meiling mountain area of Tainan have dropped sharply, and the plum trees are feeling the chill, with blossoms gradually coming into bloom. Popular spots for plum blossom viewing include the Wulong Trail and Meifeng Ancient Trail (Purple Peony), among others. Visitors can drive directly to nearby parking lots and then walk...
Japan-Certified Cherry Blossom Spot: Sun Moon Lake’s Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village Cherry Blossom Festival Kicks Off on February 1
Every February marks the season when cherry blossoms are in full bloom, drawing numerous visitors to Nantou’s Sun Moon Lake to immerse themselves in the vibrant and romantic sea of pink. This year, the 13th edition of the Sun Moon Lake Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village Cherry Blossom Festival will commence on February 1. With over 5,000...
The Tainan Hot Air Balloon Carnival kicks off on January 19th with tethered rides available for 500 NTD per person
Tainan City will host the "2013 Tainan Winter Hot Air Balloon Carnival" series of tethered hot air balloon experiences for 30 consecutive days from January 19th to February 17th at Zouma Lai Farm. In addition, there will be a winter hot air balloon camp...
Sign up now for the scenic Sun Moon Lake lakeside marathon — where cherry blossoms dance along the route
The 2013 "Sun Moon Lake Cherry Blossom Lakeside Marathon" will take place on February 24. During the event period, cherry blossoms at Sun Moon Lake are in full bloom, making this one of Taiwan’s most picturesque and romantic marathon courses. The race will be divided into a 29K lakeside loop group...
Guam Discount Season Shopping Ambassadors Reveal Luxury Brand Treasure-Hunting Secrets
The "Guam Shopping Carnival" discount season, promoted by the Guam Visitors Bureau, has kicked off locally and will continue until the end of January. Zhang Xiangxiang, the first Taiwanese ambassador for the Guam Shopping Festival and one of the Top 10 Anonymous Beauties of 2012...
The Hakka Folk Music Concert Kicks Off on January 27th — Free Tickets Now Available
The upcoming "Hometown Hakka Melodies: A World of Emotion" concert, featuring renowned local and international Hakka tunes, will take place at 14:30 on January 27th at the Zhongzheng Hall of the Miaoli County Government’s Bureau of International Culture and Tourism. The performance is produced by the acclaimed Hometown Chamber Orchestra, with a program that includes...
Taiwan Railways adds special discount trains during Spring Festival; new Tze-Chiang Limited Express begins service on 2/6
To meet passenger demand during the 102nd Lunar New Year holiday, Taiwan Railways will operate 604 additional train services across all service levels and attach 1...
Creative Spring Festival Couplets on Orchid Island Greet the New Year as Pan Anbang and Yu Sheng Story House Get a Makeover
To welcome the Year of the Snake in 2013, traditional art gets a fresh look through creative couplets that embody new life and new meanings, allowing visitors to feel the joyful and innovative atmosphere of Orchid Island during the Spring Festival. The Penghu National Scenic Area Administration, the Penghu County Government Tourism Department, and...
The limited-edition heart-shaped sky lanterns for couples at the Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival are now open for registration
Now in its 15th year, the Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival in New Taipei City is one of Taiwan’s two major Lantern Festival folk events, attracting hundreds of thousands of domestic and international visitors every year. It was also selected by CNN as one of the 52 most exciting things to do in the world in 2013...
Paper Transforms into Mighty Iron Robot – Taobo Museum’s Paper Model Exhibition Kicks Off Now
Paper, something readily available and commonly used for writing and drawing, can also become a creative element in everything from decorations, lanterns, furniture to architecture. From now until February 7th, the Yingge Ceramics Museum is presenting...
The Hawaiian whale-watching season is here — see humpback whales without even setting sail
From December each year to May of the following year, humpback whales return to Hawaii for the winter. These gentle giants set off from their home in the Alaskan straits, traveling less than two months across a staggering 3,000 miles...
Year-End Party & Shopping Bonanza at North Gate Camera Street – Win Big Prizes with Minimum Spending
The Lunar New Year is the most important festival for Chinese people. With just one month to go until Spring Festival, the “Come to Taipei for a Great New Year 2013” series of events will kick off in commercial districts such as Dihua Street, Ningxia Night Market, Houbi Station Area, Huayin Street, Taipei Underground Mall, and Rong...
AirAsia launches early-bird promotion: Taipei–Sabah one-way flights from just 1,683 yuan including tax
AirAsia’s first major promotion of 2013 kicks off now until 11:59 p.m. on January 20. The early-bird discounted tickets are valid for travel dates from August 20 to February 2014...
Travel around Taitung by bus and bike for just NT$555 — eat, drink, and play all day
In response to overwhelming public interest, the Taitung County Government’s “Taiwan Cycling Trail – Join the Ride” program, featuring five bus-and-bike tour routes, will continue until February 28. The tours include Scenic Mountain and Sea Tour of Taitung, Classic Rural Dragon Field Tour, Town Loop Ride in Guanshan, Rice Fields of Chianbei in Chishang, and Blue Sea and Sky in Chenggong.
The Zhutian Star on Pingtung’s Bicycle National Route Opens with Free Bike Rentals
The 4.4-kilometer-long Pingtung Bicycle National Route “Zhutian Star” was officially launched last Saturday (the 12th), passing through Yongfeng Village, Futian Village, Lüfeng Village, Xishi Village, and Tiaodi Village in Zhutian Township. The Pingtung County Government spent two years developing...
Limited spots available for camping at the Museum of Ceramic Art's mysterious star-gazing skylight
Want to spend the night at the Yingge Ceramics Museum and gaze at the stars through its mysterious star-gazing skylight? The Yingge Ceramics Museum has teamed up with the New Taipei City Branch of the National Youth Corps to host the "2013 Little Pottery Taro – Overnight at the Museum of Ceramic Art & Flute Master Music Elf" winter camp...
Drunken in Venice: Top 5 Romantic Carnival Itineraries
When it comes to Venice, Italy, one can’t help but think of the upcoming Venice Carnival, which will take place from January 26 to February 12 and ranks among Europe’s top three carnivals. Against the backdrop of elaborate masks and costumes, Venice’s exotic charm becomes even more pronounced...