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[Weekend in Taiwan]Yilan Green Expo’s Super Popular Kaohsiung Metro SNOOPY Painted Train Runs Temporarily
The beautiful spring weekends are here again. This week, we recommend great spots for netizens to enjoy the outdoors, including Guandu Nature Park in Taipei City, where you can admire the elegant “Spiranthes,” and the annual Yilan Green Expo, which continues to attract numerous visitors...
Taiwan High Speed Rail Mother’s Day tickets go on presale at midnight on April 12
For Mother’s Day 2014, Taiwan High Speed Rail will operate 36 additional train services (21 southbound and 15 northbound) over a four-day transport period from May 9 to 12, providing a total of 598 services. During the Mother’s...
Japan's San'in Onsen: A Healing Mini Getaway
“A long, long time ago, someone accidentally came upon an injured white crane dipping into a hot spring. Its wing wounds gradually healed, and before long, it soared into the sky…” The innkeeper, who helped me change into a yukata, spoke softly as she recounted this ancient tale...
The opening of the Brown Line (Songshan Line) at the end of the year: Route details and travel perks revealed
Taipei Metro’s Songshan Line is expected to open by the end of the year and will connect with the Xindian Line. It will operate in a split-route fashion as “Songshan to Xindian” and “Tamsui to Xiangshan.” Together with the currently split-route operating Wenhu Line, Banan Line, and Zhonghe-Xinlu Line, a total of five routes will be in service. The main lines are distinguished by the colors brown, red, orange, green, and blue, making them easy to identify. Traveling across Taipei’s metro network will become more time-saving, cost-efficient, and convenient.
The Penghu Maritime Fireworks Festival Hello Kitty Limited Edition Giveaway: Fun Photo Check-ins for Prizes
The annual Penghu Maritime Fireworks Festival is set to kick off on April 14th. The Penghu National Scenic Area Administration has specially organized an online photo check-in event titled “Penghu’s Dazzling Fireworks, Romantic Happiness Check-in.” During the event period, simply check in at either of the fireworks display locations — the “Guan Yin Pavilion Park in Magong City” or the “Penghu Visitor Center” — to join the lucky draw. Prizes include adorable Hello Kitty limited edition power banks and shopping vouchers.
![[Wednesday Special]Agoda.com’s Limited-Time Offer on 60 Premium Stays in 7 Japanese Cities with Discounts Up to 55% Off](https://www.howtotrip.net/travel/pic/20180207/75146403ad40973febda651cf9c32cdd.jpg)
[Wednesday Special]Agoda.com’s Limited-Time Offer on 60 Premium Stays in 7 Japanese Cities with Discounts Up to 55% Off
Capitalizing on the surge in Taiwanese travelers visiting Japan, Agoda.com has once again launched an exclusive limited-time promotion from now until April 18. Book your stay from May 6 to July 18 to enjoy deals on carefully selected hotels in seven popular cities including Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, as well as...
The nationally treasured steam locomotive "The Duchess" has been restored and will make a glamorous comeback at the June Railway Festival
Taiwan Railways' last retired nationally treasured CT273 steam locomotive "The Duchess," which has been out of service for over 30 years, was recently successfully re-fired under the hard work of Director Hong Jinxing’s team at the Taipei Railway Workshop, along with retired veteran technician Mr. Liu Shugen. It is expected to make a splendid return on Railway Day, June 9.
Another country added to work-and-travel options: Slovakia launches program in June
An agreement on a work-and-travel program was reached between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Slovakia, with the two countries completing the signing of a “Memorandum of Understanding on Work-and-Travel” today (15). The program is scheduled to launch this June. Slovakia becomes the sixth European country, following Germany, the UK...
Breathtaking Zhangjiajie: A Real-Life Avatar Wonderland
Without visiting Zhangjiajie, you’d never know such an incredibly beautiful place exists on Earth — a landscape so surreal it seems it shouldn’t be real. And without seeing the ancient town of Fenghuang, you can’t imagine the leisurely charm of strolling along flagstone paths or the mesmerizing experience of gazing at the river from the bank...
![[Stay in a Homestay on Tuesdays]Hua Zi Zai Homestay, a Simple and Cozy Retreat](https://www.howtotrip.net/travel/pic/20180207/2fa2ee9d6fdd433c839313e0dae44866.jpg)
[Stay in a Homestay on Tuesdays]Hua Zi Zai Homestay, a Simple and Cozy Retreat
The air carries the fragrance of the mountain forest, with the scent of grass tinged with the sweet aroma of flowers. Arriving at the beautiful Hua Zi Zai, the pleasant &amp
A Global Journey: World Heritage Sites Even More Spectacular in LEGO
For netizens deeply fascinated by world heritage sites, have you ever wondered about ways other than photos, paintings, or photography to showcase the beauty of these numerous cultural and natural wonders? LEGO artist Warren Elsmore...
The Authentic “Spring Scream”! A Myriad of Blooms at the Yangmingshan Flower Trial Center
After enduring the winter chill, the flowers in Yangmingshan in April, nurtured by recent spring rains and sunshine, are in full bloom. Clivias and amaryllises, with their naturally trumpet-shaped blossoms, are heralding the arrival of spring. ...
The "Uncle Cat" of Maokong and the betel nut juice face wash – has our courtesy always been so warm?
Two stone cats located opposite the Maokong Cable Car Station, with their cute designs matching the image of Maokong, have become favorite subjects for many visitors. The endearing and simple expressions of these stone cats have also earned them the nickname...
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![[Sunday Slow Time]Zakkazoo&Button Button Workshop, Baking Class in a Grocery Store](https://www.howtotrip.net/travel/pic/20180207/6435719531d8f76b87864f3478f14846.jpg)
[Sunday Slow Time]Zakkazoo&Button Button Workshop, Baking Class in a Grocery Store
“It’s out!It’s out!”A group of girls excitedly gathered around the large oven, watching the instructor take out a tray of golden, fluffy ladyfingers. The store was instantly filled with the sweet, rich aroma characteristic of pastries. This is z... located on Jinhua Street.
Taiwan High-Speed Rail Launches Love Delivery Initiative to Support Hualien Earthquake Relief
At 23:50 on February 6, a magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Hualien, causing extensive damage. In line with its corporate social responsibility and humanitarian spirit, Taiwan High-Speed Rail has launched the “Hualien Earthquake Rescue Ride Initiative” starting today. ...
GUSTOSO Italian Restaurant’s “White Asparagus Gastronomy Festival” – A Timeless Culinary Delight for the Palate
Early spring is the peak season for European white asparagus. With its ivory hue, white asparagus is known as the “queen of vegetables.” Its crisp, juicy texture and delicate fibers make it a must-try delicacy for food lovers in spring. Taipei MADISON...
A Hokkaido landscape woven by trams & bikes
After the long, harsh winter of snow and cold, Hokkaido’s spring and summer feel all the more precious and radiant. Welcoming the seasons are fields of competing blossoms and vast natural vistas, as if aware of how fleeting northern summers are—this...
![[Friday Fun in Taiwan]Happiness in Yilan’s Hydrangea Blooms and Plum Blossoms on Yangmingshan](https://www.howtotrip.net/travel/pic/20180207/deb06f6316f118afba266f2dff1cacba.jpg)
[Friday Fun in Taiwan]Happiness in Yilan’s Hydrangea Blooms and Plum Blossoms on Yangmingshan
April in spring is the season when flowers are in full bloom. This week, the Yilan County Government will host the 2014 Hakka Plum Blossom Festival — “Happiness in Yilan with Plum Blossoms,” while Taipei’s Yangmingshan Flower Research Center and Zhuzihhu are also showcasing the vibrant energy of blooming flowers...
Limited-time Launch of the Namaxia Firefly Camping and Glamping Fun Tour
The first 2014 camping and firefly-watching event in Namaxia, innovatively planned by the Kaohsiung City Tourism Bureau in collaboration with the Namaxia District Office, kicked off with great fanfare over the weekend holiday (April 12 and 13). Hundreds of tents sheltered 300 visitors who...