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Kaohsiung Opera "Anytime Door" – Free Traditional Performances
Organized by the National Center for Traditional Arts, the "Opera Anytime Door" will take place at the Gangshan Cultural Center from March 1 to 24, featuring events and performances over 24 consecutive days. Participating groups include the Taiwan Bangzi Opera Troupe, Kaohsiung...
Parent-child rice planting fun—sign up now, just $150 per person
To allow parents and children to experience farming life firsthand, the Agriculture and Food Agency under the Council of Agriculture, Executive Yuan, will host the “Big and Little Farmers’ Rice Planting Fun” event on March 16 and 17 in Xihu Township, Miaoli County. There will be one morning session and...
The WOW Suite at W Singapore brings the jungle indoors
W Singapore Sentosa Cove has newly created a one-of-a-kind premium WOW Suite (Extreme WOW Suite). As one of the representatives of W Hotels' famous signature suite series, this top-tier WOW Suite...
Travel from South India to Kenting following Ang Lee’s *Life of Pi*
One of Taiwan’s most talked-about movies at the end of 2012 was undoubtedly *Life of Pi*, directed by Ang Lee. The film not only delivered impressive global box office results but also made an underdog breakthrough, winning Academy Awards for...
Major Traditional Opera Troupes from Both Sides of the Strait to Compete at Miaoli Traditional Opera Arts Festival
The Traditional Opera Arts Festival, held annually by Miaoli County Government and featuring performances by renowned traditional drama troupes, has received widespread acclaim from local residents. This year’s “Conveying Emotions in the Mountain City, Art Encounters Happiness – 2013 Traditional Opera Arts Festival”...
The cherry blossom season arrives as sakura begin to bloom in March.
Japan’s cherry blossom front starts gently touching the southernmost point in Okinawa, then slowly moves northward. Since last year, new flight routes between Japan and Taiwan have been launched one after another. This year, cherry blossom viewing is not limited to metropolitan areas—you can combine entries and exits through different flight hubs to explore inland destinations...
Korean Traditional Performances at Shin-Yi ViVi Cinema Showcase Gyeonggi-do Culture
To promote the beautiful spring scenery and rich cultural festivals of Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, the event "Let’s go to Gyeonggi-do, South Korea ~ Explore Spring in Gyeonggi-do with Miss Flower..." is jointly organized by the Korea Tourism Organization, Gyeonggi Tourism Organization, and co-organized by the Taipei City Government Department of Information and Tourism.
Cyclists’ Carnival: The Shuili Iron Horse Tour Kicks Off on March 9
Located at the foot of Yushan and the starting point of the Suhua Highway in Nantou County, Shuili Township will host the “2013 Shuili Iron Horse Tourism & Leisure Tour” on March 9. The street parade carnival on that day will begin at 16:00 from the entrance of Shuili Township Office...
2013 Traditional Opera Art Festival: Earth Buildings Reveal Hakka Charm
The 2013 Traditional Opera Art Festival, themed “Conveying Emotions in the Mountain City – Art Encounters Happiness,” features not only outstanding local traditional opera troupes but also a special invitation to the “Yongding Hakka Earth Building Art Troupe” from Fujian. They will present...
National park floral lanterns, cherry blossoms, and Formosan landlocked salmon shine at Snow Mountain
The Hsinchu County Taiwan Lantern Festival has kicked off enthusiastically and will run until March 10. This year, the Shei-Pa National Park Headquarters has been invited to participate in the lantern festival. At the “Shei-Pa Splendor Lantern Area” planned by the park, the resources of the park are showcased through lantern displays...
Cherry blossoms at Tamsui Tianyuan Temple burst into a colorful display in mid-March as spring arrives
As we step into the most comfortable season of the year, Taiwan’s cherry blossoms are transitioning from the native Taiwan mountain cherry and late-blooming double-petal cherry to the famed Yoshino cherry, known as the "fair lady of pink and white."
65K Mountain Challenge: Sun Moon Lake Cycling Event Calls for Brave Riders
The Sun Moon Lake National Scenic Area Administration and Merida Bikes have jointly organized the Sun Moon Lake cycling event, which is now in its ninth year. This year’s event will take place on April 28 and features routes designed for different types of cycling enthusiasts...
Breathtaking Japan: A Scenic Railway Journey
For railway enthusiasts, there's no better destination than Japan: diverse themed trains, the charm of all four seasons, seasonal limited trains and merchandise, and charming slow-paced towns along the way. The hottest “seasonal” topic in Japanese travel, and the “in-season” trains you can only experience during certain times...
Ancient Ritual to Worship Heaven & Folk Performances – Miaoli Hakka “Tianchuan Day” Kicks Off on March 1
The annual national Hakka Tianchuan Day falls on the 20th day of the first lunar month. This year, the Miaoli County Government will host Tianchuan Day events on the mornings of March 1 and 2 at the Tongluo Hakka Grand Courtyard (Tonghua Happy Life Park) in Miaoli County. The program will include traditional Hakka...
Mainland Attractions Appear at Hsinchu Lantern Festival; Fuzhou Promotes Tourism with Discounts
The 2013 Taiwan Lantern Festival, themed around “anime, technology, and humanity,” kicked off with great fanfare in Hsinchu County. Fuzhou, renowned for its lantern-making craftsmanship since ancient times, was also invited by the Hsinchu County Government this year to showcase its most distinctive local...
Costs and Entertainment Popular as Thailand Ranked Ninth Best Global Retirement Destination
According to the latest annual rankings released by International Living magazine, Thailand was ranked ninth in 2013 as the best place for retirement overseas. This year...
Kaohsiung’s Fengshan Detention Center Unveils Secrets of White Terror
Kaohsiung’s National Monument—the “Former Japanese Navy Fengshan Wireless Telegraph Station”—gained a mysterious reputation as the “Fengshan Detention Center” after the Navy White Terror incidents of 1949. The Kaohsiung City Cultural Affairs Bureau, based on survivor testimonies...
The Taiwan International Orchid Show opens in March with free shuttle buses for orchid lovers
Renowned worldwide, the Taiwan International Orchid Show has been ranked among the top three orchid exhibitions globally. The 2013 Taiwan International Orchid Show will be held from March 9 to March 18 at the Taiwan Orchid Plantation in Houpi District, Tainan City. This year’s Taiwan...
The art on the dining table — French table design exhibited at the Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts
The French take pride not only in their cuisine but also in their elegant lifestyle. The exhibition "Table Art Selection: French Table Design," currently being held at the Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts until April 28th, combines French luxury goods and fashion design...
Enjoy great deals at the East Sea Art Street Carnival, now underway
When traveling in Taichung, besides popular spots like Yizhong Street and Fengjia Night Market, the nearby East Sea Art Street commercial area near Tunghai University is also highly favored by tourists. From now until March 17, the Taichung City Government’s Department of Economic Development is hosting the “East Sea Art Street...