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Europe’s Festival Extravaganza: The Nice Carnival Begins Its Revelry on February 15
The annual Nice Carnival (Carnaval de Nice) will take place from February 15 to March 6. Known as Europe’s answer to the Brazilian Rio Carnival, it originated as a way to welcome the arrival of Lent...
A fusion of erhu and electronic music: Carrefour Art Season’s Rock & Traditional Chinese Music Weekend Debuts
Who says playing traditional Chinese music has to be all formal and serious? The “2013 Carrefour Culture and Arts Season,” jointly organized by the Taichung City Government’s Cultural Affairs Bureau and the Carrefour Foundation for Culture and Education (a public foundation), will kick off tomorrow (the 19th) at 19:30...
China Airlines Launches Stylish Feast: W Hotel Dishes Now Available on Board
The airline has partnered with "Zi Yan," the world's first Chinese restaurant at W Hotel, to bring the "Stylish In-Flight Feast" to the skies. Combining fresh local Taiwanese ingredients with Zi Yan’s creative Cantonese cuisine, and paired with popular cocktails from Taipei W Hotel, this offering allows first and business class passengers traveling from Taiwan to the United States, Mainland China, and Northeast Asia to enjoy a stylish and premium airborne dining experience.
The Airbnb Taiwan community launches—easily find globally unique homestays
With the growing trend of adventurous travel, hotel stays can no longer satisfy travelers' desire to explore the world, and unique homestays such as castles, treehouses, and cave dwellings have become hidden gems in accommodations around the globe. In response, Airbnb, which provides...
The Golden Rapeseed Flower Sea Returns: Chihshang Rapeseed Flower Season Kicks Off on January 19
Every mid-January is when rapeseed flowers are in full bloom, creating a stunning expanse of bright yellow. After a five-year hiatus, the rapeseed flower season event will return on the 19th (Saturday) in front of Daguan Building in Chihshang Township, Taitung. This...
Group Discounts: Up to 35% Off High-Speed Rail Tickets
Taiwan High Speed Rail is once again offering a “Group Discount for Designated Trains with 30 or More Passengers.” From January 20 to April 30, excluding the Spring Festival and Qingming travel periods, groups of 30 or more passengers traveling on designated trains in standard class with assigned seating...
Rural fruit picking and wetland exploration: Changhua winter camp for only NT$290 per person
The long winter vacation is about to begin. In addition to the travel plans arranged by parents for the New Year, various camp activities will also kick off one after another to make children’s winter break more fulfilling. The “2013 Sunshine Culture...
The world’s tallest hotel opens, reshaping Dubai’s skyline
Ever since the Burj Khalifa surpassed Taipei 101 as the world’s tallest building, this race has seemed like an endless competition. Just last year, The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong opened, occupying floors 102 to 118 of the International Commerce Centre,...
Taiwan’s Unique Delicacies Revived at Veterans’ Village Food Festival—Free Tastings This Sunday
Veterans’ village cuisine is a unique blend of flavors from various provinces in mainland China, combined with Taiwan’s distinctive local ingredients. In an effort to revisit the beloved tastes of the past, the Tainan Cultural Heritage Care Volunteers Association has scheduled the...
A New Luxury Spring Festival Option: The Peninsula Launches Victoria Harbour Fireworks Welcome Spring Package
Lunar New Year is approaching—have you decided where to travel? For those seeking the ultimate in luxury, The Peninsula Hong Kong is offering the “Year of the Snake Lunar New Year Fireworks Show Package” on February 11 (the second day of the Lunar New Year), which includes enjoying champagne on the balcony while watching the...
Taiwan’s First Master of Fine Arts in Ceramics, Yang Wen-Ni’s Ceramic Art Research Exhibition Opens Now
Dubbed “a key figure in the development of modern Taiwanese ceramic art,” and the first person in Taiwan to earn a master’s degree in ceramics, Yang Wen-Ni is a rare artist in the local ceramic scene with a complete academic background, extensive creative experience, and teaching career. The Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts...
Iron Arena Shakes Golden City: Tainan Drum Festival Offers Five Performances with One Ticket
As part of Tainan’s Spring Travel series, the “2013 Tainan International Drum Festival” will be held from February 11 to February 16 (the second to seventh day of the Lunar New Year). Themed “Iron Arena Shakes Golden City,” this year’s event differs from traditional...
Hotels.com Spring Festival Offer: Up to 40% Off Hotel Bookings in Nearly 100 Global Cities
With just nine days left until the Spring Festival holiday, those who haven’t yet planned their winter or Spring Festival getaway abroad need not worry about sold-out hotels at popular domestic and international scenic spots. The global online hotel booking site Hotels.com has launched a “...
The Houli Equestrian Winter Camp has a limited capacity of 40 participants and registration is now open.
During the long winter break, besides traveling or singing with friends, there are other special outdoor activities to explore. The "Horse Racing Frenzy in Houli" equestrian experience camp, organized by the Taichung City Committee of the Salvation Army Youth Corps, is about to...
Maintain tourism quality: Group visitors to Alishan must make reservations starting March 1
Since Taiwan opened its doors to mainland Chinese tourists in 2008, Alishan National Forest Recreation Area has become a must-visit destination on their itineraries. The total number of visitors has grown year by year, with last year marking a record-breaking annual attendance of over 2 million...
Theme parks launch winter vacation specials; Tourism Bureau adds grand prize draw
The one-month winter vacation and the nine-day Lunar New Year holiday are about to kick off in succession. The Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications has coordinated with theme parks across Taiwan to roll out attractive promotions. This time, three major discount offers are being introduced. In addition to benefits provided by individual theme parks, the campaign includes early-bird tickets for just NT$100 and the chance to win big prizes such as a 60T TV by participating in a photo scavenger hunt.
A New Option for a Luxurious Journey: The Handcrafted Sailboat “Full Moon”
Looking to set sail and experience a luxurious sea voyage? Besides taking a cruise, there's a new option. In mid-December 2012, the Alila hotel group launched the “Alila Purnama,” a luxury sailboat named “Full Moon”...
The Palace Museum Anime Carnival National Treasures Digital Exhibition Debuts in Taichung
The National Palace Museum and the Taichung City Government jointly present the “Palace Museum Anime Carnival” digital special exhibition. From now until March 16th, it will be open daily from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM at the Activity Center of Daya Elementary School in Daya District, Taichung City. The public...
Welcome Spring with Flower Viewing and Fruit Picking – Taipei City Leisure Farms Stay Open for the Lunar New Year
This year’s 9-day Spring Festival holiday, except for Lunar New Year’s Eve, features nine leisure farms in Taipei City open to welcome the festive season, including Xinghua Forest Leisure Farm, Qingxiang Leisure Farm, Countryside Leisure Farm, Baishi Senhuo Leisure Farm, and Zhanghu Natural & Laquan Health Leisure Farm. The Lunar New Year...
Settling Down: The Life of Military Dependents’ Villages and Taiwan’s History Museum Revisits the Past
In 1949, a large number of military personnel and civilians from all over China traveled to this unfamiliar island of Taiwan through various migration methods. None of them ever imagined that this place, which they thought would be a temporary shelter, would become the home they would hold onto for the rest of their lives...