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Good Food, Good Luck: Travel Taiwan and Win Big in August
The Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications broke new ground by stepping out of physical exhibition venues and expanding the scale online. Mobilizing the entire nation, it organized the "2013 Taiwan Gourmet Series" under the theme of "Good Food, Good Luck Travel Taiwan," bringing together 13 national scenic areas...
Bali Wedding Photography Tour: A Romantic 10-Day Trip with a Special Gift
Want to go to Bali for free to take travel photos? Want a professional photographer to follow you and shoot your wedding photos? Domestic travel agencies have launched the "Bali Romantic Wedding Photography Tour" recruitment program starting today. Couples or soon-to-be newlyweds under the age of 35...
Hawaii Food & Wine Festival: Iron Chef Morimoto Showcases His Culinary Skills
With the launch of direct flights between Taipei and Hawaii, many readers are likely planning trips to the islands. Those planning to depart in early September shouldn’t miss the third annual Hawaii Food & Wine Festival.
Yellow Rubber Duck Visits Kaohsiung, Celebrates Mid-Autumn Festival at Glory Pier
The Yellow Rubber Duck (RubberDuck) made its first stop in Taiwan at Kaohsiung, making its debut at Glory Pier from September 19th (Mid-Autumn Festival) to October 20th. It is expected to attract over 3 million visitors. The Yellow Rubber Duck...
Eco-experience × Popular Attractions: Pingtung Promotes In-depth Travel with 4 Itineraries
Pingtung County has been developing ecotourism for eight years, with 15 communities across the county now engaged in ecotourism initiatives in the indigenous regions and Hengchun Peninsula. The Pingtung County Government has specially collaborated with National Pingtung University of Science and Technology and Lion Travel to launch the “Pingtung In-depth Travel” series in August...
Quick Guide to Sweet Activities for a Romantic Qixi Festival
This year’s Qixi Valentine’s Day does not fall on a holiday. Aside from readers planning to celebrate after work on Qixi itself, many netizens are likely looking to use this upcoming weekend to plan a romantic trip and celebrate their special day in advance. ...
RobotKitty Future Park Valentine's Day Couple Ticket Offer
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and the “RobotKitty Future Park Mechanical Kitty Smile Tech Interactive Exhibition” features a 700-ping exhibition space packed with interactive challenge games, RobotKitty...
The luxurious scenery of cruising from Vietnam to Cambodia’s Mekong River
Sailing from Vietnam to Cambodia, the Mekong waterways are undoubtedly the most delightful route, and if you want to fully enjoy the riverside scenery, traveling by a classic-style cruise is the most luxurious and fitting way. Departing from Ho Chi Minh City—rich in French colonial charm and legendary history...
UK Eco-Friendly Holiday Cabins: Sleep While Loving the Earth
Have you ever wondered what you can do or where you can travel in the historic and picturesque UK? In fact, every region of the UK has its own charm, especially in the suburban towns outside major cities like London, where you can find...
No need to worry about traveling in the seventh lunar month！Exclusive ghost month event info
With the gates of the underworld opening during the seventh lunar month, readers who love to explore might be looking for some themed activities to join in. Starting now, ghost month events are kicking off all over Taiwan—from long-standing traditions like the Ghost Festival (Zhongyuan Festival) and the Pole-Climbing Competition (Qianggu), to brand-new spooky carnivals that promise a lively and fun ghost month experience.
The Taipei 101 is on the list of the world's 25 iconic skyscrapers.
When it comes to skyscrapers, the global ambition to reach higher and challenge the skyline has pushed human activity farther from the ground. Among the many world-renowned tall buildings, the American firm KPF Architects and CNN...
Shizuoka—Land Blessed by Mount Fuji in Summer
Successfully inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in late June, Mount Fuji has become one of the hottest travel destinations in Japan recently. This stunning goddess of a mountain frolics on a carpet of crimson leaves in autumn, dons an elegant snowcap in winter, and wears a delicate crown of cherry blossoms in spring...
The most beautiful fragile art — Shanghai Museum of Glass
The "Shanghai Museum of Glass," formerly a century-old factory, leaves a first impression with its exterior resembling that of a luxury boutique. As China's first museum dedicated to glass, the Shanghai Museum of Glass...
Catch the tail end of summer: Japan’s Grand Fireworks Tour in August
Fireworks, yukata, and ice-cold beer — the things Japanese people just can’t quit in summer. While fireworks festivals across Japan kicked off as early as July, the real highlights actually come in August. According to the popular Japanese accommodation booking site Jalan.net...
Taipei 101 Observatory Celebrates Father’s Day – Free Admission for Dads Who Climb High
Tomorrow is Father’s Day. In addition to giving gifts and treating Dad to a hearty meal, why not accompany him to the Taipei 101 Observatory where he can enjoy free admission? Also, it's currently the period of the “2013 Taiwan-Japan Landmark Friendship Year” with triple rewards...
Bloggers, take note: Taipei International Travel Fair citizen reporters now open for applications
Taiwan’s largest annual ITF Taipei International Travel Fair will take place from October 18 to 21. This year, the event has expanded even further, adding a “Homestay & Gourmet Theme Zone” on the second floor of Hall 1 of the Taipei World Trade Center for the first time, with a total of over...
The Perseid meteor shower, a celestial blessing for Qixi, will peak early tomorrow morning
Tomorrow (the 13th) is Qixi Festival. If you want to celebrate this romantic Valentine’s Day “early,” consider heading to a spot free of light pollution between 2:15 and 4:45 a.m. on the 13th to enjoy one of the year’s three major meteor showers — the Perseid...
Eslite Songyan Store’s 36-Hour Sleepless Night & 80 Events to Celebrate Grand Opening
The highly anticipated “Eslite Lifestyle Songyan Store” is set to open on August 15. The entire venue is divided into four themed floors, bringing together designer concept stores, artisan workshops, era-themed teahouses, specialty theme restaurants, Eslite Bookstore, a vinyl music hall, as well as a performance theater and cinema. Starting August 14, a variety of events will be held, among which the “Eslite Sleepless Night eslite X up all night” will run for 36 consecutive hours from August 17 to 18, featuring 80 cross-night exciting activities. It will also debut a “shared long table,” gathering 17 F&B outlets from across the store, paired with exclusive set meals including brunch, afternoon tea, and dinner, available at a limited-time promotional price of NT$265. Pre-sales begin now via the 7-ELEVEN ibon ticketing system.
The Dadaocheng Music and Fireworks Festival came to a close with 360,000 attendees
The "2013 Taipei Dadaocheng Music and Fireworks Festival" concluded successfully last Saturday (the 10th) evening under the dazzling dance of fireworks choreographed with the Taipei Municipal Symphony Orchestra's affiliated wind orchestra. It is estimated that...
Listen to a Qixi Music Concert in the Lover's Night Casuarina Forest Park in Penghu
The 2013 Penghu Beach Carnival series event, "Loving Summer Qixi Music Concert," is set to take place on August 13 at Lintou Park in Husi Township, Penghu County. That evening, aside from enjoying the sparkling starry sky on the beach, you can also...