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Kaohsiung Citytour Spring Festival Itinerary – Enjoy a Full Day of Fun for Just NT$399
With a month-long winter vacation and a nine-day Lunar New Year holiday, many people are carefully planning to make their break fulfilling and memorable. From now until the Lunar New Year holiday period, the Kaohsiung City Government Tourism Bureau is launching a NT$399 Kaohsiung City Tour...
Winter vacation children's fantasy film festival to screen at the Sanxingdui Museum on weekends
During the winter vacation, cultural and artistic events are being held across the country. The Sanxingdui Museum in New Taipei City will also launch the "2013 Sanxingdui Winter Vacation Children's Fantasy Film Festival," which will take place on January 26 & 27, and February 2 & 3...
The Special Exhibition on Inherited Arts of Yilan Revives Stories of Traditional Craft Families in Taiwan
To depict the profound aspect of intergenerational transmission of traditional crafts, the National Center for Traditional Arts has specially themed this year’s program around significant craft families in Taiwan’s traditional arts, aiming to present the life stories, ...
A festive season of strong consumer spirit: Year-end markets and traditional bazaars kick off promotions
To encourage residents to shop during the Lunar New Year holiday, the Taipei City Government launched the “Taipei Lunar New Year Shopping Month” from yesterday (the 23rd) through February 17. Under the themes of “Beat Inflation,” “Great Deals,” and “Fresh Finds,” the event has rallied seven major department stores...
The Hakkas' Mother Figure Comes to Life in a Cultural and Creative Bamboo Market – Wang Qilang’s Art Exhibition Kicks Off Now
From now until February 28, the Hsinchu City Cultural Affairs Bureau will host the “Wang Qilang Art Exhibition – ‘Hsinchu’s Xiangshan Mom: Cultural Creativity & Chao Mountain Tourism’” at the Hsinchu Railway Art Village. This exhibition showcases Wang Qilang’s artistic creations, the Xiangshan Mom cultural and creative products, and Chao Mountain tourism, presenting the vibrant stories of Chao Mountain community through three main themes. A total of 80 outstanding works will be displayed. During the exhibition period, creative competitions, Chao Mountain cuisine tastings, and one-day Chao Mountain tour experiences will be held. On February 28, a lucky draw will select 20 people to join the one-day tour for free. Additionally, on February 16 at 10:00 AM, a free DIY creative activity for elementary school students to make Xiangshan Mom hydroponic pets will be held, with a limit of 30 participants. Registration is open from now until February 14.
Kaohsiung Winter Warm-Up Tour Adds One-Day Trip to Mud Volcano and Badland Landscape for Just NT$399 per Person
The Kaohsiung City Government’s Tourism Bureau recently launched the “Winter Warm-Up in Kaohsiung: Five Exciting Routes” tourism campaign, offering a one-day tour for just NT$399 where you “get to eat and even dig,” along with professional guided tours that take participants on an in-depth travel experience, receiving...
All fired up for the New Year shopping spree — Taiwan’s Lunar New Year markets kick off with festive cheer
Lunar New Year markets across Taiwan are rolling out the red carpet with deals and lucky goods to boost holiday shopping momentum. The “2013 Taipei New Year Market – Celebrate the Year of the Snake in Taipei” just held a grand press conference yesterday. In addition to the traditional Dihua Street market...
Masterpieces on Display in Taiwan for the First Time: Michelangelo Special Exhibition Opens on January 26
For those who admire the Renaissance master Michelangelo and his works, there’s no need to travel far to see the master’s original pieces. Jointly organized by the National Museum of History, Shi-Yi Multimedia, and Italy’s Casa Buonarroti Museum...
The Central Taiwan Lantern Festival opens on Feb. 18 with a snake-themed main lantern, a first in its history
The 2013 Central Taiwan Lantern Festival will be held from Feb. 18 to March 3 at the Wenxin Forest Park. This year marks the first debut of a snake-shaped main lantern—"Sacred Snake Guarding the Pearl." The fully mechanical and interactive main lantern will be paired with live...
The Kaohsiung Lantern Festival, the only harbor fireworks display in Taiwan, illuminates the night sky
Entering its 13th edition in 2013, the Kaohsiung Lantern Festival, themed "Love & Happiness," will take place from February 16 to February 24 along both banks of the Love River, from Glory Pier to the Railway Bridge and Qixian Bridge. This year’s festival focuses on...
Special shuttle buses on 13 routes to launch on 2/10 in response to Spring Festival travel surge
With crowded tourist spots across Taiwan during the Spring Festival holiday, the Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications not only announced the ten most congested spots estimated for this year but also coordinated with road authorities, police, and relevant government agencies to enhance traffic management, increase parking spaces, and additionally...
Kaohsiung City promotes nighttime tourism—enjoy discounts with the "Night Owl Handbook"
Before the Lunar New Year, Kaohsiung City’s Tourism Bureau stepped up efforts to expand nighttime tourism activities in the city by launching 30,000 copies of the "Night Owl Handbook." It outlines five major sightseeing routes across eastern, western, southern, northern, and nighttime Kaohsiung, integrating over 60...
A New Year light show kicks off at the New Taipei bamboo shoot landmark to celebrate the Spring Festival
Remember the ever-changing Christmas tree from the 2012 New Taipei City Happy Christmas Town event that everyone couldn't stop taking photos of? As the Lunar New Year draws near, the resident Santa Claus in New Taipei City's Happy Christmas Town has donned a new...
Grab Spring Festival travelers with 13% off off-peak flights by Uni Air
This year’s Lunar New Year holiday lasts for nine days, leaving many people scratching their heads over how to plan a cost-effective trip. Uni Air is offering online-limited discounts of up to 13% off on off-peak flights from February 6 to February 19...
During the Spring Festival, high-speed rail services will maintain free-seating options and automatically extend the validity of periodical return tickets.
To provide more ample and convenient travel services during the 2013 Spring Festival holiday, Taiwan High Speed Rail will add 333 additional train services and maintain the free-seating service. Meanwhile, considering that the Spring Festival holiday lasts for nine days, passengers holding periodical or return tickets—typically used for commuting or business travel—will benefit from an automatic extension...
Taipei Lantern Festival mini lanterns unveiled, to be distributed citywide on February 23 and at Taipei Expo Park
The Taipei Lantern Festival, which attracts millions of visitors each year, will light up a 4-kilometer "sea of happiness" along Zhongshan North Road Sections 1 to 3 and from Yuanshan MRT Station to Minquan MRT Station on February 6. For the first time, various themed lantern zones will also be set up at Taipei Expo Park (Yuanshan) and Taipei Fine Arts Park from February 21 to March 3. This year’s mini lantern is named “Haha,” decorated with patterns inspired by Taiwan’s 14 indigenous tribes, drawing on the blessings of traditional tribal motifs.
The Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival offers a one-day tour to explore romantic filming locations
The 2013 New Taipei City Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival will take place on February 14, 17, and 24. To allow more people to experience the nostalgic charm of Pingxi and participate in the touching moment of releasing sky lanterns to make wishes, the New Taipei City Tourism Bureau...
A curated selection of wineries, museums, classic cars, fine wines, and luxury goods—dreams of opulence beyond mansions
Classic cars, fine wines, and exquisite luxury items weave dreams of extravagance beyond luxurious homes, making people eager to own it all at once. Yet the high costs are not affordable for everyone. In fact, to realize these luxury dreams...
Float parade and mass performances: Macau welcomes the Year of the Dragon in style
Planning an overseas trip during the holiday season but still want to celebrate a vibrant Lunar New Year? The Macau Government Tourism Office will host the “Year of the Dragon Float Parade” on February 12 (the third day of the Lunar New Year) and February 16 (the seventh day)...
Michael Jackson to Take the Stage in June as Cirque du Soleil Revives His Timeless Legacy
The “Michael Jackson Estate” will collaborate with “Cirque du Soleil” for a performance. The Taipei leg of Michael Jackson’s “Immortal World Tour” will take place at Taipei Arena from June 28 to June 30. This production...