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1,600 paper pandas are too cute — crowds rush to take photos of 40 “chipped” ones
Paper panda craze sweeps the city — 1,600 paper pandas officially debuted in Taipei City Hall Plaza last Friday. According to organizers, visitor numbers had already exceeded 270,000 by 6:00 PM on the first day...
Explore the Grocery and Antique Shops of Yomitan Village – The Red Southern Land’s Elsala Grocery Store
Okinawa’s Yomitan Village has long been famous for its pottery production and is home to many renowned potters. Nowadays, unique grocery shops and antique stores have added a captivating cultural charm to the area. Beyond the blue skies and seas, set off on a playful treasure hunt...
New ways to explore Hong Kong: Star Cruises’ “cruise in, fly out” option with departures from all over Hong Kong
There’s a new way to experience Hong Kong travel — Star Cruises will deploy its flagship vessel in Asia, SuperStar Virgo, to Hong Kong for six months of homeport cruises. The line will offer routes such as Hong Kong–Taiwan, Hong Kong–Sanya–Ha Long Bay, and a two-day one-night Hong Kong ocean holiday. Among these, 31 sailings will call at Taiwan, allowing Taiwanese travelers to choose their embarkation and disembarkation ports among Keelung, Taichung, or Kaohsiung. Special promotional offers for Taiwanese travelers include the “Value for Money First Sailing Deal” and the “Free Second Cruise for Virgo Zodiac Passengers.”
Mandarin Oriental, Taipei introduces classic aromatherapy for the ultimate beauty experience
The much-anticipated Mandarin Oriental, Taipei is set to officially open in spring 2014, bringing to the Taiwanese market...
The Pingxi Sky Lantern Police Station’s Officer Poli Light Show: A Romantic Launch for White Day
The “Pingxi Substation of Ruifang Precinct, New Taipei City Police Department” (Sky Lantern Police Station), which features the appearance of a giant sky lantern, will officially open on March 14. To highlight Pingxi’s local characteristics, the New Taipei City Tourism Bureau commissioned...
The Craze for Working Holiday in Australia and New Zealand: Experience a Multicultural Lifestyle
Since the commencement of the Working Holiday agreements between Australia, New Zealand, and Taiwan, combining work and travel in New Zealand and Australia has become the top choice for young Taiwanese to experience life abroad...
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[Wednesday Special]Discounted Stays at Four International Hotels in Cotai Strip Resort, Macau Now Available
Cotai Strip Resort cordially invites guests to experience an unforgettable holiday during this blooming spring season. The 2014 Macau Wine & Food Festival and the Macau Venetian Carnival—returning for its fourth consecutive year with acclaim—are set to take place respectively...
Witness the beautiful sparks of architecture and art at the world's most stunning concert halls
People’s imagination of architecture has never been as simple as just providing shelter from wind and rain. Especially when architecture intersects with art, the space for creativity becomes even greater. Beyond the impressively unique exterior of the Sydney Opera House...
TLC's "Crazy Taiwan All-Stars" Unveils Ten “Star-Level” Itineraries Across Asia
With an all-star lineup supporting Taiwan tourism, TLC Travel & Living Channel and the Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications have joined forces for the sixth time on the "Crazy Taiwan" series. The newly produced "Crazy Taiwan All-Stars" features host Janet inviting 1...
Recommended romantic riverside mini-trip for White Day
This year’s White Day falls on a Friday mini-weekend. If you want to avoid the crowds, express your feelings, and enjoy a romantic time together, the riverside park is the perfect spot. The Taipei City Government Department of Public Works’ Bureau of Water Resources specially...
The dazzling Little Dome showcases the imagery of Alishan with "Song of the Forest" as a photo hotspot
Chiayi City’s iconic public artwork "Song of the Forest," closed for renovation since November 2017, has regained its former glory after over three months of dedicated work by its original creator, artist Wang Wen-chih, and his 20-person team...
Japanese KUMAMON Celebrates Birthday with Adorable Gymnastics and Heartwarming Hugs for Fans
Fresco Supermarket adopts a "direct-from-origin" approach, gathering fresh ingredients from around the world to deliver the ultimate in-the-moment dining experience. This time, the ultra-popular Kumamoto Prefecture mascot from Japan, KUMAMON, will make an appearance on March 8th at 1...
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[Friday Fun in Taiwan]Lavender Season Romance + Hype “KANO” Baseball-Themed Exhibition
It’s finally the weekend again!This week, besides the super popular 1,600 Paper Pandas exhibition that’s still ongoing, strawberry farmers in Neihu will also kick off Strawberry Season with special promotions. In addition, Nantou’s Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village has transitioned from cherry blossom season...
The countdown to the end of the Yangmingshan Flower Festival has begun—farewell to the cherry blossom flurry, until we meet again next year.
The annual Yangmingshan Flower Festival is set to conclude on March 9. This year, the six major festival sites have welcomed over one million visitors in total, with Yangmingshan Park alone attracting as many as 860,000 visitors. This year’s Yangmingshan Flower Festival...
Selamique Turkish coffee carries forward the richest secrets of the Middle Eastern world
When coffee comes to mind, Italy or the United States might be the first associations, yet this addictive black beverage originally spread widely across the Arab world. Had it not been for the Ottoman siege of...
Tickets for Taiwan High-Speed Rail's Qingming holiday travel period go on presale at midnight on March 7
This year's (2014) Qingming Festival features a three-day consecutive holiday. To accommodate travelers returning home for tomb-sweeping and leisure trips, Taiwan High-Speed Rail will operate additional services...
Pick your own riverside flower sea!The cosmos flowers at New Taipei’s waterfront parks are in bloom—“pick them to take home”
In this season of blooming flowers, do you not only want to stroll through the floral seas but also take some beautiful blooms home? The New Taipei City Government’s High-Level Land Engineering Management Office planted large areas of cosmos flowers in “Sunshine Sports Park” and “Happy Water Ripple Park” before the Lunar New Year...
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[Thursday Arts Appreciation]10 Pianists, 7 Performances – The “Absolutely Youthful & Passionate Beethoven” Complete Piano Sonatas
A groundbreaking event in Taiwan’s music scene, the “Absolutely Youthful & Passionate Beethoven” concert series, featuring all 35 of Beethoven’s piano sonatas performed in one go, will take place from March 7 to 22 in seven concerts at the Luzhou KHS Music Hall...
The world's most peculiar ice and snow town where birth and death are prohibited
Located within the Arctic Circle, Svalbard is the northernmost part of Norway’s territory, situated between the Norwegian mainland and the North Pole. This far-northern land is one of the few places in the world that people visit. About 65% of the region is designated as a nature park...
1600 paper pandas move to National Theater & Concert Hall for a "hyaluronic acid" touch-up before reuniting with the public
The highly popular public art exhibition "1600 Pandas World Tour—Taipei" has concluded its display at Taipei City Hall Plaza and will relocate to the National Theater & Concert Hall on March 14. Among its highlights, the much-loved photo-taking experience area sees long queues daily...