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A must-visit during Chinese New Year: Take a hot air balloon ride at Zoumalai in Tainan

Winter Hot Air Balloon Festival — The 2014 Tainan Winter Hot Air Balloon Fire Dance Art Festival officially kicked off yesterday morning at Zoumalai Farm. This year’s event runs from today until February 16, featuring hot air balloon-themed activities and American fire dance performances...

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[Thursday Art & Culture]Exquisite Handmade Teddy Bears & the Hidden Edition TeddyBear Qiuhonggu Valley Make Their Grand Debut

The teddy bear craze that swept through Taichung continues to gain momentum. In addition to some teddy bears embarking on mini tours across central Taiwan—visiting spots like Taichung Park, Fengyuan Lantern Festival, and Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village—the Qiuhonggu Valley Three A.House...

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2014 Lunar New Year Holiday Taiwan Fun Guide – New Year Travel Special

The Lunar New Year holiday may not be long, but make the most of it and have fun—whether traveling with family and friends to explore the whole island, meeting up with buddies for some fun and nostalgia, heading out for spring outings, visiting major temples to pray for blessings, checking out popular attractions, or visiting hot exhibitions...

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CNNGO's Kaohsiung Special Premieres Globally Tonight — The World Sees Taiwan

Kaohsiung’s urban beauty and cultural arts take the stage on CNN once again, letting the world “see Kaohsiung” simultaneously. The American cable network CNNGO will premiere “The Beauty of Kaohsiung Harbor City...” globally tonight (15th) at 18:30.

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[Wednesday Special]Limited-Time Promotion on American Express RMB Traveler’s Cheques – Gifts with Qualifying Purchases

American Express has launched a new promotion on RMB traveler’s cheques. From now until March 31, purchase RMB traveler’s cheques at Taiwan Bank’s foreign exchange branches or Hua Nan Bank. A single purchase of RMB 10,000 or more...

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Spring Flower Festival in Thailand: Admire the Lotus Bloom at the Red Lotus Sea Festival until March

From October to March each year in Kumphawapi District, Udon Thani Province, Thailand, a vast freshwater lake comes alive, turning into a vivid and beautiful sea of red as the lotuses in the lake bloom abundantly, dyeing the water...

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Thousands of cherry blossoms burst into bloom at the Sun Moon Lake & Nanhua University Cherry Blossom & Tea Appreciation Event

Early spring cherry blossom viewing has become a popular leisure activity across Taiwan in recent years. Covering an area of 150 hectares, National Nanhua University is surrounded by green mountains and blue skies. On its 20-hectare lawn, thousands of Taiwan mountain cherry and Japanese Somei Yoshino cherry trees have begun to bloom beautifully. The Sun Moon Lake National Scenic Area Administration, National Nanhua University, and the Dapuli Area Tourism Development Association are once again hosting a cherry blossom event combining "cherry blossoms" and "Chinese tea ceremony" from January 28 to February 16, around the Lunar New Year, in the university’s cherry blossom grove. Visitors from home and abroad are invited to "enjoy fine tea and admire cherry blossoms" under the thousand blooming trees, and spend a romantic and colorful cozy afternoon.

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Valentine's Day Special: Go on a Date at Fukuoka Tower in Japan!

Is Valentine’s Day just around the corner again? Have you figured out your plans yet? If you’re looking for something special, going on a trip on Valentine’s Day could be an unforgettable experience. This time, we’re introducing a perfect romantic spot in Fukuoka, Japan—

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[Stay at a Homestay on Tuesday]Slow down in Jinguashi and enjoy the joy of leisurely living

To truly escape from worldly distractions and embrace the freedom of doing nothing—just zoning out, daydreaming, or simply being—try embracing slow food, slow living, slow stays, and a slightly unhurried pace to experience this serene spirit. Jinguashi Adagio Homestay offers just that...

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[Sunday Slow Time]Old Houses in Tainan, A Leisurely Day Trip Through the Historic City

From morning to night, the new charm of Tainan’s old houses draws travelers here, intoxicating them in the flow of time. For now, set aside the anxiety of chasing grand mountains, rivers, and famous historical sites. In the span of a single day, wander through the alleys...

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[Saturday Cinema]"To the Wonder" – A sweeping, poetic love story

Free-spirited writer Neil (played by Ben Affleck) meets the beautiful French single mother Marina (Olga Kurylenko) while traveling in Europe, and falls in love with her. Neil takes her and her daughter to live in America...

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New Year Fun in Taiwan: 4 Themed Travel Itineraries for Holiday Outings

With just under two weeks to go, the New Year holiday is about to begin. Don’t know where to go for a short six-day trip within the country? Today we’ll introduce four great options: a cute New Year mini-trip, a lantern festival tour during the Spring Festival and Yuanxiao Festival, a slow-paced flower-viewing New Year experience, and outdoor outings for celebrating the season...

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Heycar’s thoughtful Spring Festival services stay open — make your holiday bookings now

As the year draws to a close, everyone is joyfully welcoming the Spring Festival. Migrant workers who have toiled away from home take advantage of the six-day long holiday to arrange trips back home or outings with their families. To serve those traveling home or going on vacation during the Spring Festival, Heycar has specially...

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The full itinerary of traveling around Taichung with teddy bears is revealed

The Taichung Teddy Bear Carnival came to a successful close on January 5. To extend the surprise and joy that teddy bears bring, the Taichung City Government’s Department of Economic Development has planned the “2014 Travel with Little Bears” event, which...

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The Bitan Suspension Bridge Welcomes the New Year with a Light Show of Spring Festival Music Tonight

The nation’s first music-synchronized light show on the Bitan Suspension Bridge has featured different themed performances according to seasons and holidays since its launch in late July last year, showcasing remarkable creativity and visual appeal. As the Lunar New Year approaches, from today (the 17th) until February 14, the Bitan Suspension Bridge Light Show will present festive performances set to joyful New Year songs. Families are welcome to visit Bitan during the Lunar New Year and enjoy the celebratory light show on the bridge, which runs every hour from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

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No need to worry about traffic jams during the holidays — the EasyTraffic App is here to help

As the Spring Festival travel season approaches, real-time traffic conditions are surely everyone’s top concern. Chunghwa Telecom has developed a traffic app that provides travelers with up-to-date information on the go...

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[Fun in Taiwan This Friday]Keelung’s Yellow Duck Photo Contest & Teddy Bears Return to Autumn Valley

Finally, it’s the weekend holiday. Netizens who have already started their Lunar New Year shopping might want to take a trip to Taipei World Trade Center’s New Year Goods Street to stock up on festive dishes and gifts all at once. In the evening, you can also head to Bitan Bridge to admire the illuminated night scenery dressed in New Year finery...

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The magnolia flower fields in Meinong, Kaohsiung are in full bloom. Ambassador Sasa invites visitors to enjoy the scenery and savor local delicacies.

The magnolia flower fields in Meinong have once again entered their peak blooming season. To enhance the charm of these colorful fields with local tourism appeal, the Kaohsiung City Government Tourism Bureau has invited renowned travel and food show host Sasa to serve as the Flower Sea Ambassador. They have launched the “Mei Yi Nong Qing Tour – Flower Sea Experience...”

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Three Major "Back Huadi" Business Districts in Taipei Launch Limited-Time New Year Shopping Promotions

The three major business districts—Back Station, Huayin Street, and Taipei Underground Mall—are kicking off special promotions on educational toy New Year goods from now until January 29. Limited-edition items including LEGO toys, brain-stimulating building blocks, and board games are available at special prices...

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10 Reasons to Fall in Love with Kaohsiung – As Featured by CNN: Night Markets, Mutton Hot Pot, and the Yellow Rubber Duck

Following the global premiere of CNNGO’s special feature on Kaohsiung, the platform also listed 10 reasons to fall in love with the city. Beyond well-known highlights like its night markets, cuisine, and the Formosa Boulevard Station of the Kaohsiung MRT, lesser-known gems such as the Devil’s Valley, American Hero Lottery Shop, and the only Yellow Rubber Duck that didn’t deflate also made the list.

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