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Lunar New Year Culture Walk & Stamp Collection with Zhu Ming Artwork Gift in New Taipei
Just two days away is the most important Lunar New Year holiday for locals. Where would you like to go for a “culture walk” with family and friends to enjoy a fulfilling and fun Lunar New Year? The New Taipei City Government’s Department of Cultural Affairs will soon host the “2013...
Sodagreen, Cheer Chen, and hip-hop EDM take center stage at the Kenting Spring Scream
Taiwan’s biggest outdoor music event of spring, the “2013 Kenting Spring Scream Music Festival,” will return this year during the Qingming Festival holiday from April 5 to April 6, featuring two consecutive days of four concerts at Hengchun Airport. This...
Shine Bright in the Year of the Snake: Taiwan Lantern Festival Guide
On the Lantern Festival, families gather to admire the moon, solve riddles, carry lanterns, and enjoy yuanxiao (sweet dumplings) together in celebration of the festive season. Lantern festivals across Taiwan are kicking off in full swing. In Pingxi, visitors can release sky lanterns for blessings, while in Tainan’s Yanshui, experience the thrilling Beehive Rockets — and that’s just the beginning of the festivities...
The main lantern of the Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival makes its debut: A serpentine "Green Little Dragon" soars on Lantern Festival night
From traditional, heart-shaped, to pumpkin-shaped lanterns—after seeing the variety of sky lantern designs, the 2013 Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival in New Taipei City will unveil a serpentine sky lantern this year. The main lantern of this year’s Lantern Festival, the "Green Little Dragon," features a plump, coiled body spiraling upwards, with half-closed eyes and a tiny red tongue sticking out, presenting an adorable and endearing look. Meanwhile, the "Love Character Poll," which attracted fervent online voting last month, crowned the character “伴” (companion)—depicting two people leaning on each other—as the “2013 Love Character.”
LV’s New Winter Fairy Tale Chalets Open in Switzerland
Gstaad, a beloved Swiss holiday destination of European royalty, boasts picturesque scenery that could easily be described as a fairyland. Lush green in summer and a snowy wonderland in winter, it’s the perfect place for...
Taichung New Year Traditional Arts Spring Stroll: A Grand Cultural PK of Japan, Taiwan, and Beyond
Where to go during the Lunar New Year? The Taichung City Cultural Affairs Bureau has planned this year’s Traditional Arts Spring Stroll from February 12th to 15th, which falls on the third to sixth days of the Lunar New Year. The event connects four major districts in Taichung — the city center, as well as the mountainous, coastal, and Tuntien areas — and features 32 performances by international troupes from Japan...
Global Ranking of Weird Restaurants: 6 Taiwanese Entries Make the List
Taiwan has an astounding 70% of its population dining out, and this massive takeout market has led to fierce competition in the food and beverage industry. Business owners constantly rack their brains to innovate, resulting in a vibrant scene where all kinds of creative cuisines flourish. This not only attracts local consumers...
So cute!! Taipei TSUMTSUM Party Carnival
After Valentine’s Day comes the Lunar New Year holiday. If you’re in Taipei, you’re in luck because this year Taipei 101 will be hosting the TsumTsum Party Carnival. From now until March 4, it's definitely...
New Ways to Explore Kaohsiung’s Lotus Pond: Mini Trains & Swan Boats
In the past, visitors to Kaohsiung’s Lotus Pond mostly enjoyed the scenic views and architecture by walking or cycling. From now until April 7, the Kaohsiung City Government Tourism Bureau has introduced a stylish black retro mini train...
Solar-powered "water nurturing and electricity generation" creates wetland; family registration open for Lantern Festival event
After Typhoon Morakot, Pingtung County Government actively promoted the "water nurturing and electricity generation" project in the coastal areas of Linbian. The once-devastated acres of farmland now not only host rows of solar panels facing the sun, but the county government has also partnered with local communities...
Earn air tickets for travel – Japan Airlines offers extra miles for online bookings
Japan Airlines has revamped its website content to enhance the online booking service. To celebrate this, Japan Airlines is launching a special mileage reward and lucky draw campaign for online purchases. From now until March 31, customers who purchase round-trip tickets to Japan on the Japan Airlines website during the campaign period and complete their flights will not only earn their regular flight miles, but will also receive an additional 2,500 miles as a bonus for the round trip. They will also be eligible to enter a lucky draw for a “round-trip economy class ticket to Japan (two tickets in one set).”
Explore Ueno Castle and the Secret Times of Iga’s Ninjas
The name "ninja" sounds mysterious, and their image in films makes them seem highly skilled and elusive. In reality, ninjas were essentially "spies," infiltrating enemy territory to gather intelligence, spread rumors, and carry out sabotage. In Japan, ninjas...
Crazy for Taiwan during the New Year holidays！ A comprehensive roundup of New Year travel and festive activities
The 9-day Lunar New Year holiday is highly anticipated by the public, and spring outings across Taiwan are in full swing. This week’s special feature by SpotTown (景点家) will compile information on festive events and theme park discounts nationwide during the New Year period. It also includes traffic tips and shuttle bus services for popular destinations during the holiday...
Xilaya Scenic Area Offers Discounts – Download App for Special Deals
In recent years, smartphones have become ubiquitous, and travel apps continue to evolve. Some national scenic areas have also joined the trend, using travel apps not only to provide information on attractions and transportation within the scenic zones, but even partnering with local businesses...
Challenge a robot to a basketball shootout at the Taipei Robot Museum during Lunar New Year
The "Taipei Robot Museum," jointly established by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and the Taipei City Government, has officially opened in the Xinsheng Park area of the Taipei Expo Park. In addition to showcasing a variety of intelligent automation products developed in Taiwan, the museum also features rare intelligent...
Explore the spring blossoms on the East Coast: A successful sea of flowers showcasing indigenous culture
To attract flower-viewing crowds during the Lunar New Year holiday, this year’s Taitung Chenggong Flower Sea has planned two major themes: the "Step-by-Step Ascent" scenic area and the "Fortune Turning" flower sea area. The Step-by-Step Ascent scenic area is located next to a century-old pine tree at Zhongxiao Elementary School, where a variety of colorful flowers such as dianthus, African marigold, and tricolor hibiscus are planted...
Climb High for Good Luck During Chinese New Year: New Taipei Launches 6 Blessing Trails
With the Lunar New Year approaching, many people will spend time outdoors with their families during the festive season, visiting temples to pray for good fortune in the coming year. The New Taipei City Government has introduced six blessing and hiking trails, including the Zhonghe Hionglo Earth Trail (Nanshan Fude Temple)...
The annual Lantern Festival celebrations kick off with dazzling lantern displays, bee-hornet cannon fireworks, and the thrilling "Han Dan" bombing festivities across Taiwan.
This year’s "Taiwan Lantern Festival" will be held from February 24 to March 10 in the Hsinchu HSR Station Special Zone, marking the first time the event is integrated with a high-speed rail station. The theme, "Gale, Speed, Future, Taiwan – Lantern Festival," focuses on...
Europe’s Highest Suspension Bridge: The Titlis Cliff Walk Challenges Travelers’ Limits
Thrill-seekers must come and take on the Swiss Titlis Cliff Walk, which was just completed last December. Stretching 100 meters...
High-speed rail and Taiwan Tourist Shuttle offer Ali Mountain combo ticket discount at 23% off
Since July 2010, when Taiwan High Speed Rail (THSR) partnered with Taiwan Tourist Shuttle to launch combo tickets such as the “Kenting Express” and “Sun Moon Lake Line,” it will introduce the “THSR Ali Mountain Line Combo Ticket” starting tomorrow (the 21st), offering travelers a 25% discount on THSR tickets...