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A vibrant sea of flowers blooms across 30 hectares, weaving a romantic autumn scene in Taichung
Every autumn is the season when flowers burst into bloom, creating the most beautiful tapestry of floral landscapes. The most spectacular autumn event in central Taiwan—Xinshe Flower Sea—is set to take place from November 9 to December 8 at the Seed Improvement and Propagation Station Farm (No. 2) in Xinshe District, Taichung City...
Top 6 Most Heart-Stopping High-Altitude Scenic Journeys in the World
Climbing to great heights, gazing across endless mountain ranges, peering down into deep canyons, or standing atop a metropolis as if floating in mid-air while admiring the city skyline — such breathtaking views challenge not your wallet, but...
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[News Flash]Kaohsiung’s Little Yellow Duck Shows Solidarity, Heads to Taoyuan Land Art Festival
This morning, news broke of the rupture of Taoyuan’s yellow duck, leaving many duck fans heartbroken. Upon learning of the damage, Taoyuan County Magistrate Wu Den-yih immediately borrowed a yellow duck from Kaohsiung to continue the exhibition in Taoyuan, and Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chu also...
"Parts Unknown" in Taiwan: Anthony Bourdain says Taipei isn't pretty, but hides beauty!
Globetrotting Anthony Bourdain secretly visited Taiwan last year to film a new season of TLC's "Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown." A Facebook photo of him feasting on clams in Keelung...
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[Breaking News] The yellow duck in Taoyuan reportedly bursts!
The yellow duck has bursted out of shape. The one that was part of the Taoyuan County Cultural Land Art Festival allegedly lost air yesterday due to the blower’s power outage and malfunction. It was urgently reinflated this morning to restore its appearance, but strong winds caused it to burst again. The Taoyuan Land Art Festival's official Facebook page confirmed the news earlier today and announced that the exhibit will be temporarily closed. Additionally, Taoyuan County Magistrate Wu Den-yih has borrowed another yellow duck from Kaohsiung to continue the display, though the final decision awaits ongoing discussions with Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chu.
Not just the yellow duckling!Masterpieces by Yayoi Kusama and Choi Jeong-hwa are even more eye-catching
The 2013 Taoyuan County Land Art Festival, as of yesterday (30th), has seen over one million visitors enter the venue. Among the artworks exhibited, in addition to the Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman’s yellow duckling drawing widespread attention...
The latest itinerary of the British luxury train "Royal Scotsman" is revealed!
Another luxurious railway journey is here! Recently, in addition to the launch of Japan's top sleeper train "Seven Stars in Kyushu," the British luxury train "Royal Scotsman" will also debut a brand-new journey in 2014, traveling between Edinburgh and Lon...
The Nantou Hot Spring Festival kicks off this weekend with popular female college students leading tours to three major hot spring areas
The 2013 Nantou Hot Spring Festival will be held successively in three major hot spring areas starting from November 2. The limited-edition "999 Warm Happiness Bags" also went on sale at 10:00 AM today (31st) in the first-floor lobby of the Nantou County Government. This year...
Wi-5 DOMO Mobile Wi-Fi Router – Exclusive Discount for HowToTrip Members
More and more people are applying for mobile internet access when traveling abroad. Now travelers heading to Japan and the U.S. have a new option – the Wi-5 mobile Wi-Fi router launched by Yuchuang International Communications is now open for reservations. The Wi-5 is...
New Year’s Eve dating? The top unbeatable choice – Yida Ferris Wheel New Year’s Eve private cabins now on sale online
To welcome the arrival of 2014, Yida Ferris Wheel New Year’s Eve private cabins are now officially on sale online. With a limited quantity of 35 cabins available at a dazzling price of NT$3,999 each, each cabin can accommodate up to 8 people. The package includes a NT$400 dining voucher...
Surpassing Tokyo: Kyoto Tops the List of Asia’s Best Travel Cities
When it comes to the best travel cities in Asia, Tokyo in Japan and Bangkok in Thailand are likely the top choices for many. However, in the eyes of quite a few, Kyoto in Japan is actually the most attractive capital in Asia. According to a survey conducted by the American travel magazine Cond...
The childhood home of Steve Jobs, where the first Apple computer was born, is listed as a historic site
For Apple fans, Steve Jobs is regarded as a god-like spiritual leader. Even though he passed away two years ago, his charismatic presence during product launches remains vivid in the hearts of his followers. Nowadays, besides cherishing memories through Apple computers, smartphones, and other devices...
HowToTrip's Literary Haven: Keihan Medaka Shoten Bookstore in Ichijoji
A timeless novel not only fills the blanks of your journey but also captures a moment of peace in the act of reading. While it’s not hard to find books in Kyoto—where bookstores are densely clustered—it’s not so easy to “discover” something truly special...
The top search keyword for Tainan cuisine is "oyster omelet," which has retained the championship title.
When it comes to Tainan, its rich and diverse local cuisine is highly favored by netizens. Before the kickoff of the 2013 Tainan Food Festival, Yahoo! Kimo Search revealed the top 10 most-searched foods that visitors must try in Tainan in 2013, with oyster omelet retaining...
The removal of the trans-river hot spring pipes in Wulai reveals Taiwan’s beautiful scenery once again
The first Taiwanese aerial documentary film, "Beyond Beauty: Taiwan from Above," released last week, allowed viewers to appreciate Taiwan’s beauty from the height of the clouds and the perspective of birds, as well as to witness the sorrow of this beautiful island. Among the issues highlighted was the overdevelopment of the Wulai hot spring area...
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[Monday Gourmet]Top-tier flavors from Tokyo to Taipei—Yamazato Japanese Cuisine
The “Okura Prestige Taipei,” the first hotel in Taiwan operated by Japan’s Okura Hotel Group, is located in the Zhongshan Nanjing business district, a hub of Japanese restaurants and trading companies. It not only boasts Western-style top-tier hotel facilities and meticulous Japanese service, but also features its highly acclaimed...
The Yellow Duck in Kaohsiung unexpectedly deflated; duck exhibition area closed today
Last week’s shocking explosion of the Yellow Duck was followed by another unexpected deflation last night! The Yellow Duck from Kaohsiung, which came to stand in solidarity and take over the display in Taoyuan, was originally scheduled to deflate at 5:00 this morning for submersion operations, but at 21:50 last night, it...
Get movie tickets on the high-speed rail and receive a "See Taiwan" movie coupon with your purchase.
Enjoy discounts on the high-speed rail and watch an exciting movie experience!Starting now, high-speed rail passengers holding an orange magnetic ticket can purchase a ticket to the Cannes Film Festival competition film "Billions" (original title:... ) at the early bird discount price at designated "Shi MK" cinemas.
“Explore Macau” City Travel Exhibition: Private Itinerary of Wen Shikai Revealed
The Macao Government Tourism Office has launched the “Explore Macau” city travel exhibition at the first and third floor display areas of Eslite Xinyi Store. The first floor display area includes: the “World Heritage 3D Storybook,” “Interactive Food Guessing Game,” and “Colorful Festival...
"Beyond Beauty – Taiwan from Above" Premieres: Witness Taiwan’s Beauty and Scars from the Skies
What perspective shows Taiwan at its most beautiful — and most unfamiliar? For aerial photographer and director of "Beyond Beauty – Taiwan from Above," Chi Po-lin, it is only from high above that one can see this familiar land in a way never seen before...