Summer is the peak tourist season in Hokkaido, where the Furano region in Central Hokkaido boasts purple lavender fields and flower gardens that look like rainbow carpets, together showcasing the romantic summer scenery unique to the northern land. To make it more convenient for flower-viewing tourists...
EVA Air officially joined the Star Alliance today, connecting with international airlines worldwide. To showcase an international perspective, the airline specially invited Takeshi Kaneshiro, in his role as a “global traveler,” to reinterpret the meaning of travel...
Northern Taiwan’s premier music event — the New Taipei City Gongliao International Marine Music Festival — is set to take place from July 10 to 14. This year not only marks the first time in 14 years that an official microfilm has been released, but also the historic first gathering of both Mayday and Sodagreen on the festival’s main stage...
Summer trips to Hong Kong and Macao offer great value deals for all—whether you're a budget traveler, a luxury-seeking group, or traveling with family. Options include a Hong Kong 3-day trip for just over 10,000 NTD, Peninsula Hotel for 3 days starting at 19,999 NTD, and a 3-day Hong Kong Disneyland trip from 12,599 NTD...
When you visit the vibrant and energetic port city of Kaohsiung, how do you want to spend your time? Indulging in delicious food, enjoying beautiful scenery, or going for a leisurely bike ride? No matter what you choose, heading to the areas around Xizi Bay and Qijin will allow you to not only experience...
Thanks to Seoul’s convenient subway network, first-time visitors can easily experience this vibrant and diverse metropolis using public transportation. The Seoul Metro consists of 8 lines, and among the must-visit ones are...
The history of Byzantium has long confined people’s imagination of Istanbul, Turkey. The domes and minarets of the Hagia Sophia have boxed in the framework of this ancient city. So when it comes to Istanbul, travelers often associate it with the gray hues of its ancient stones...
With summer vacations in full swing and amusement parks across Taiwan heating up the competition, which theme park is the public’s favorite? Domestic travel agencies conducted the “2013 Taiwan Theme Park Grand Survey” in the first half of this year...
In recent years, adorable aircraft livery designs and cabin themes have become a hot topic in travel, prompting many tourists to specifically seek out and plan trips just to experience these uniquely styled painted planes. China Airlines has now launched its Taiwan Cultural and Creative Series of painted aircraft, with the first installment — the "Hug Plane" — created in collaboration with renowned Taiwanese cultural and creative artist Jimmy Liao. His illustrated works have been brought to life on the fuselage of a B747-400 aircraft. With the concept of "A journey begins with a big hug," the design features endangered species leaping across the plane alongside innocent children embracing the Earth, showcasing care for the planet. This also allows Taiwan’s cultural and creative identity to shine on the international stage through China Airlines’ extensive flight network, taking the "Hug Plane" to the world.
Starting from May 15 this year, Chinese nationals can travel to Turkey visa-free. Simply log in online, pay €15 or $20, and you can stay for up to 30 days. Domestic travel agencies have launched summer...
While everyone knows to eat zongzi during the Dragon Boat Festival, mooncakes during Mid-Autumn, and warm sweet glutinous rice balls at Winter Solstice, have you ever wondered what to eat on Summer Solstice? To explore Taiwan’s Summer Solstice cuisine, the Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications held the “Taste the Northbound Line—Summer Solstice Food Selection” event...
Planning an overseas trip this summer but don’t want to spend most of the day on a plane? Macau, just a 90-minute flight from Taiwan, is not only close by but also offers a variety of attractions at its major hotel resorts that go all out every year...
Readers planning a summer trip to Hong Kong, take note! Following last year’s Grizzly Gulch themed land, Hong Kong Disneyland has once again debuted the world’s only “Mystic Point” this year. Visitors to Hong Kong Disneyland will be able to...
Taiwan’s night market cuisine is world-renowned. From north to south, hidden gems of deliciousness await. *The Ultimate Taiwan Night Market Food* spans 360 “must-try” food spots across night market districts in northern, central, southern, and eastern Taiwan...
With summer vacation just around the corner, have parents started planning that long-awaited family trip? This summer, why not take the whole family abroad to visit a theme park? Not only will the kids be thrilled and jumping with joy, but adults can also...
Travel enthusiasts who love Hawaii, take note! Hawaiian Airlines will launch a direct Taipei—Honolulu route starting July 10, offering three round-trip flights per week, and has launched an unbeatable promotional offer starting today, providing round-trip airfares from Taipei to...
The Banqiao District, which has developed rapidly in recent years, is filled with high-rise residential buildings, offices, and commercial spaces, with large shopping malls also moving in one after another, making it the equivalent of Xinyi District in New Taipei City. Yet amid this colorful and fashionable atmosphere, the 435 Art Zone with its classical European-style architecture, Lin Ben Yuan Garden Residence, Xinpu Market where locals shop for ingredients and delicacies, Cihui Temple’s God of Wealth Hall rebuilt from Terry Gou’s ancestral home, and the ns Ya Night Market — the largest nighttime market in Banqiao — all vividly reflect the district’s historical memories and cultural charm. Now, set off for Banqiao right away to experience the city’s blend of old culture and new art.
Japan’s highest peak, “Mount Fuji,” with its iconic conical shape, continues to symbolize the nation and is set to become a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After this exciting announcement, aren’t fans of Mount Fuji thrilled? Then...
Taipei has once again made the list of the world’s best travel cities. According to the latest “Global Destination Cities Index” released by Mastercard International, Taipei surpassed Los Angeles and ranked among the top 20 global travel cities, coming in at...
Taiwan’s mountain-and-sea geography and rich local cultural creativity have given rise to distinctive accommodations—urban, luxurious, elegant, classic, laid-back, slow-paced, retro, nostalgic, and those infused with humanistic charm. Travelers can use these...