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Find peace of mind with sesame oil here! Tainan Sesame Culture Festival kicks off on November 9

Amidst the nationwide controversy over edible oil safety, as the public worries about choosing the right cooking oil, the “2013 Tainan Sesame Industry Culture Festival” will take place from November 9 to 24. Jointly organized by the Siansi, Sihcao, and Anding districts...

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[Wednesday Special]Furong Hotel Accommodation Vouchers Start at 40% Off, Furong Meiyue Meal Vouchers Start at 64% Off

The 2013 Autumn Taichung International Travel Fair grandly opens from November 22 to 25 at the Taichung World Trade Center. In conjunction with this travel fair, the Furong Hotel chain group has launched numerous promotions. For accommodations, applicable to the leisure series of hotels, there is an “All-inclusive Accommodation Voucher” that includes double occupancy, one night’s stay, two meals, and leisure activities, priced at a special offer of NT$3,900 per voucher, with an additional NT$500 Enjoyment Fund Voucher given for each purchase (approximately starting at 40% off); while the “Chain Accommodation Voucher,” applicable to double occupancy, one night’s stay, and valid at all 13 hotels in Taiwan as well as the newly launched Meizhan Street Hotel under the Lihpao Tourism Group, is priced at NT$3,600 per voucher, with buy five get one free, plus four additional benefits: two accommodation upgrade vouchers, two NT$500 Enjoyment Fund Vouchers, and one Meizhan accommodation discount coupon (approximately starting at 50% off). For meal vouchers, Furong Hotel Meiyue specially offers “Dining Vouchers” (applicable to Meiyue store meal vouchers), with a set of five vouchers for NT$2,800 (original price NT$4,400, approximately starting at 64% off). Each voucher can be used to enjoy one of three gourmet options: buffet, Cantonese set meal, or Japanese set meal (all valued at NT$880 per person) (all for one person).

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Winter-Limited Light Festival: The Three Great Light Displays of the Kanto Region

On romantic winter nights, beautiful light festivals have always captured the hearts of many. Across Japan, there are various night light displays where twinkling lights bring a sense of fantasy and happiness. The Three Great Light Displays of the Kanto region are selected by the Japan Night View Association...

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[Tuesday Stay at a Homestay]The Ultra-Healing and Cozy Homestay Loved by Girls — Nanzhuang Olive Tree

With the increasing number of homestay operators, accommodation environments that emphasize unique features have become the market mainstream. In Nanzhuang, there is such a homestay that primarily targets female guests. Whether in the guest rooms or the dining area, everything you see...

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A millennium-spanning journey: the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage trails purify the soul

Towering trees, with misty rain nourishing the surrounding forests, lend an air of tranquility to the pilgrimage routes connecting Kumano's three great shrines—now less traveled but all the more serene. From the asphalt path laid over thirty years ago at the entrance, one slowly steps into the Kumano Ancient Trail, which boasts a history of...

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2014 Holiday Travel Guide: Plan Ahead Early

The Directorate-General of Personnel Administration has released the calendar for the year 103 (2014), which includes a total of 114 days off — comprising six consecutive days off during the Lunar New Year holiday and five three-day long weekends formed around various festivals. These can be well utilized for trip planning. ...

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A Kansai Railway Mini-Trip: Meeting Ancient Japan and Its Mountains and Seas

Japan is a familiar yet unfamiliar country; the neon lights of Tokyo that have flashed before our eyes and the delicious flavors of Osaka that have passed over our tongues always offer endless new discoveries on every journey. This time, I let my feet...

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[Monday Foodie Fix]Reserve in advance for Hakka snacks at Miaoli’s Mengdingxuan

Hidden in the alleys of Gongguan Township’s residential area, it’s almost impossible to find the exact location of “Mengdingxuan” without guidance from a local. Such an unassuming little shop definitely won’t have seats available if you don’t make a reservation on holidays. The owner, Liu Chunhong, says...

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[Sunday Slow Moments]A grocery store that upholds the artisan spirit — Wen Shi in Taipei

Located right next to the bustling Taipei Main Station, “Wen Shi” is a Japanese-style grocery store that exudes a strong traditional Japanese charm. Situated on Nijō-dōri, which was a high-end residential area during the Japanese colonial period, Wen Shi is conveniently positioned at the heart of three commercial districts. Thanks to its peaceful location amid the hustle and bustle...

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[Saturday Cinema]"Beyond Beauty: Taiwan from Above" – Fall in Love with Taiwan’s Land

"Beyond Beauty: Taiwan from Above," directed and shot by aerial photographer Chi Po-lin, produced by Hou Hsiao-hsien, narrated by Wu Nien-jen, and scored by Ricky Ho, condenses a total of 400 hours of helicopter flight time into 93 minutes...

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United Airlines offers promotional fares starting from NT$21,000 for its new non-stop Taipei to San Francisco route launching next March

Since the implementation of the U.S. visa waiver program, the number of Taiwanese travelers visiting the United States has increased by 23.8%. United Airlines has announced that it will officially launch its non-stop Taipei to San Francisco route on March 31, 2014, and will release...

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China Airlines' Tourism-Themed Livery Plane Debuts: Bubble Tea and Xiao Long Bao Take to the Skies

The Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications and China Airlines have collaborated to launch the "Taiwan Tourism-Themed Livery Plane." Yesterday (13th), it completed its maiden flight from Taipei Songshan Airport to Tokyo Haneda Airport in Japan, taking Taiwan's tourism promotion efforts to new heights. This globally...

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A Must-Read for European Train Travel: Limited-Time Discounts of at Least 20% on Rail Passes

European rail companies, in collaboration with a range of railway partners, have launched autumn promotional offers, allowing travelers to book popular train tickets at discounted prices. The promotion covers both Eurail passes and point-to-point tickets, with savings of at least 20%, and some...

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The playful little panda cub is thrilled with its new toy — a water bucket that rocks back and forth, making it super happy.

The incredibly popular "Yuan Zai" has become a superstar at the zoo. Taipei City Zoo reports that on clear, rain-free mornings, caretakers take "Yuan Zai" outdoors to play because the current cool weather is just...

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[Art Appreciation on Thursday]Legendary Leonardo da Vinci Exhibition Traces the Creation of the "Mona Lisa"

The special exhibition "Mona Lisa 500 Years: The Legend of Leonardo da Vinci," jointly curated and organized by the National Palace Museum, Italy’s Museo Ideale Leonardo da Vinci, 123ART SRL, and Shi Yi Multimedia, kicks off today and runs until February 10, 201...

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Taiwan’s hidden maple viewing gem “Daxueshan” unveils its stunning autumn foliage for a limited time

Daxueshan Forest Recreation Area, located in Heping District, Taichung City, sits at an altitude between 2,000 and 2,996 meters. It earned the name “Daxueshan” (Great Snow Mountain) Forest Recreation Area because a stretch of grassland there resembles the Great Snow Mountain in Hokkaido, Japan. ...

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The newly opened "Harmony Qingfeng Hall" chain of seaside lodging on Ishigaki Island, Okinawa

Ishigaki Island is located at the center of Japan's Yaeyama Islands in the Okinawa archipelago, sharing the same latitude as Hawaii and Miami. It is considered a hidden maritime paradise by many travelers and is praised as the "Amazon Rainforest of the East." Harmony Leisure Development...

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Yangmingshan’s Only Ocean-View Hot Spring Retreat & "Imperial Hot Spring Festival" at FuLanyue Boutique Hotel

As the weather gradually turns cooler, Yangmingshan Hot Springs' FuLanyue Boutique Hotel has newly opened in September this year, boasting the title of “the only hot spring accommodation in Yangmingshan where you can soak while enjoying ocean views.” With an all-Japanese-themed interior décor, it breaks...

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Explore the historic Lu Zhou Li Residence to discover the unyielding spirit of Taiwanese literati

The Li Residence is tucked away in the narrow alleys of downtown Lu Zhou. Walk straight to the end of the alley opposite the Open University, and you’ll find the entrance to this red-brick building. Many visitors pause at the doorway, wondering if this modest structure could really be...

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Exploring the Past and Present of Kyoto’s Sento Bathhouses

Public bathhouses are a unique aspect of Japanese popular culture, and Kyoto’s bathing culture dates back even earlier to the Heian period. Bathhouses in Kyoto are called “sento,” but as times have progressed and modern homes are increasingly equipped with private bathrooms, the “bathing culture” has gradually declined. However, compared to fast-paced metropolises like Tokyo, in the more leisurely-paced ancient capital of Kyoto, there are still plenty of opportunities to experience sento and, through this simple daily ritual, glimpse the unembellished life of the common people.

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