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Malaysia Airlines Launches Europe Special Offers: Taipei–London Round-Trip from NT$13,499
Starting now, Malaysia Airlines is operating flights between Kuala Lumpur International Airport and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport with its A380 aircraft, and has launched a Europe special offer promotion. From now until March 31 for ticket purchases, and departures from April...
The 2013 International Cycling Tour de Taiwan Road Race kicks off today
The 2013 International Cycling Tour de Taiwan will feature races across five of Taiwan’s most scenic national scenic areas — including Dapeng Bay, Siraya, Yunlin-Kaohsiung-Tainan Coastal, Shan Shan, North Coast & Guanyinshan — with participants from...
Ride a Bike Around Taiwan and Share Your Travelogue to Win Prizes
The Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications, in collaboration with overseas offices, cycling and airline industry partners, has launched a one-year online campaign titled “Bike Around Taiwan” from now until March 31, 2014. The event gathers creative cycling routes and information on bike paths across Taiwan...
India’s 1001 Nights: A Dance Showcase of Asian Cultural Beauty
In mythology, a silver moon glows softly as the ethereal sounds of the sitar drift from afar. The program “India’s 1001 Nights,” centered around Indian music and dance, will be performed at 7:30 PM on March 31st at the Zhongzheng Hall Performance Theater in Miaoli County...
Discounted High-Speed Rail Combo Tickets for Jolin Tsai's Kaohsiung Concert
The Kaohsiung leg of Jolin Tsai's 2013 Myself World Tour will be the grand finale on April 13. Taiwan High Speed Rail has launched a discount combo package offering 30% off round-trip standard class reserved seat tickets and 10% off concert tickets (original...
Castles, Villas, One Island One Hotel, and Top-Tier Stays for a Luxurious Night
Exploring the world, traveling across nations, while recording scenic spots and delicacies in your travel diary, uniquely styled luxury hotels also bring great anticipation. Whether it's a fairy-tale-like dreamy castle hotel in Canada, an entire island dedicated to one resort in the Maldives...
The Mazu Cultural Sightseeing Festival’s special shuttle bus hits the road on April 13
The 2013 Taichung Mazu International Cultural Tourism Festival series of events kicks off today and runs until May 19. From April 13 to May 19, the “Port Art Center” will host the “Guardian of the Land ~ Mazu Cultural Relics and Creative Products Exhibition...”
A fantastical journey of soulful dialogue brought by the international queen of illustration
The internationally acclaimed "one of the greatest illustrators of the century," Queen of Illustration Lisbeth Zwerger, makes a whirlwind return to Taiwan after 21 years to hold an exhibition. Within three days of its opening, the exhibition attracted over a thousand visitors. Hu Zhiyi, publisher of 《PPAPER》, stated...
Operation Seed Saving: National Taiwan Museum’s “Food Ark” Special Exhibition
Don’t assume that Taiwan’s advanced agricultural technology and abundant produce mean there’s no risk of a food crisis. In fact, Taiwan’s food self-sufficiency rate has been declining year by year, currently standing at only about 32%, leaving us constantly at risk of food shortages. The “Food Ark” special exhibition (…
Hokkaido Specialty Fair: A Grand Collection of Popular Japanese Foods
Every spring and summer, the Zhongxiao Branch of SOGO Department Store in Taipei’s East District holds a Japanese Festival. This year, the focus is on Hokkaido specialties. In addition to delicacies from the northern region, popular Japanese snacks, teas, ramen, and more beloved by Taiwanese consumers...
Taiwan's Sandboard Season World Champions Showcase Skills in Kenting
The "2013 Taiwan Sandboard Season Exile Taiwan Skimboards..." jointly organized by Pingtung County Government and ExileSkimboardsTaiwan
Get a Peninsula Hotel deal for Songkran in Bangkok
The vibrant and colorful Thai New Year is approaching. From April 10 to April 17, The Peninsula Bangkok, located along the Chao Phraya River, is launching the “Thai New Year Songkran Staycation Package.” Guests can enjoy luxurious accommodation and special offers...
Celebrate 18 Years of Rail Travel with Unbeatable Discounts from Eurail
To celebrate its 18th anniversary, Eurail, the world’s leading distributor of train tickets and rail passes, is proud to present special anniversary promotions and early booking discounts. Travelers who have hesitated due to high season costs...
TransAsia Airways Launches Inaugural Flight to Bangkok for Thai Songkran Festival
With the growing demand for travel between Taiwan and Thailand, TransAsia Airways will launch its first flight to Bangkok on March 15. This marks the second major transit hub in Southeast Asia to open after Singapore, strengthening tourism and business exchanges between Taiwan and Thailand...
Heavy sailboats, special Dongsha exhibition, and water-land activities at Xingda Port now underway
Known for its marine leisure and recreational activities, Xingda Fishing Port offers events year-round. From now until April 7 during holiday periods, the Kaohsiung City Government Marine Bureau will once again launch pedal boats, heavy sailboats,...
It's time for a Penghu cycling tour to explore the beauty of Huxi Township
The Penghu National Scenic Area Administration, Penghu County Government, and other organizations will host the “Most Beautiful Spring Outing – Golden Coastline Cycling Exploration Tour” on April 14. The event will be conducted in groups, and to help cyclists gain a deeper understanding of Penghu, professional lead riders will be arranged within the group...
Embrace a slow life and discover seasonal hidden gems with The Lalu Hotel, Jioufen — reconnecting with nature from the heart.
If you're buried in work and know nothing about living, even being wealthy makes you spiritually poor. From now until May 31, The Lalu Hotel, Jioufen is launching the “Spring Discovery · Find Nature” package, promoting the Hokkien concept of “Hen Man” (meaning freshly picked) lifestyle. In addition to...
The Louvre-Lens Opens: A New Cultural Revolution in a Former Coal Mining Town
The Louvre in Paris is one of the most beautiful sights in France and a must-visit destination for art lovers around the world. To alleviate the ever-growing annual crowds, the Louvre launched a branch museum project in 2003, which eventually...
2013 Pickled Plum DIY in Spring Jars
To promote ceramic art and cultural creativity, the Yingge Ceramics Museum held a "2013 Spring in a Jar – Pickled Plum" DIY event from March 20 to May 5 in the Ceramic Art Park. The Yingge Ceramics Museum every...
Discover Taiwan’s Tea Culture
Tea was one of Taiwan’s earliest agricultural products to make contact with the West, and the tea industry is an important part of Taiwan’s economy. With over 150 years of tea-drinking culture, Taiwan’s famous teas have been gaining global recognition in recent years. Moreover, newly emerging fashionable teas that blend innovative flavors...