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Popular anime character parade including Keroro the Sergeant debuts at Neiwan Station
The highly anticipated "Hsinchu International Anime Art Festival," eagerly awaited by anime fans nationwide, grandly kicked off on May 3rd at Neiwan Station of the Taiwan Railways in Hsinchu County. The first event, the "Super Popular Anime Character Parade at the Happy Station," featured large, immensely popular anime figures from Japan...
Essential Guide to High-Speed Rail Ticket Prebooking and Discounts for the Dragon Boat Festival Holiday
During the 2014 Dragon Boat Festival consecutive holidays, Taiwan High Speed Rail will operate 87 additional train services (44 southbound and 43 northbound) over a 5-day transportation period from May 30 (Friday) to June 3 (Tuesday), providing a total of...
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[Thursday Arts Appreciation]Exclusive Screening of "Art War" Film Festival at Huashan Spot
The "Art War" film festival will be exclusively screened at Huashan Spot Film Gallery from May 23 to June 12 for three weeks. The festival features films including Anti-Security Treaty: Art War, Playing with Pop Art, Cutie and the Boxer, and The Artist Who Swallowed the World...
A Dreamy Blue-Violet Sea of Flowers at Hitachi Seaside Park That Captivates at First Sight
In Ibaraki Prefecture, a destination less frequented by Taiwanese tourists, there’s a must-visit flower spot recommended for travelers who love Japan and floral photography — the National Hitachi Seaside Park, known for its rich variety of flowers and expansive views.
Top 4 Recommended Itinerary Routes for the Penghu Maritime Fireworks Festival
The Penghu Fireworks Festival, held since 2003, has now entered its 12th year. The event kicks off on 4/14 to attract large numbers of tourists and runs until 6/19—you can plan a wonderful trip to Magong, Penghu during this time.
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Mother's Day at the I Love Carnation Flower Market – Fun with Flowers
After relocating, the Taipei Flower Wholesale Market officially reopened on March 14 this year and has recently become one of the popular leisure spots for Taipei residents during holidays. Strolling around, buying flowers, and taking care of potted plants have all become part of daily enjoyment; the new market features spacious...
Hakuba Tateyama Mountain Opening: Stroll Through Snow Valley with the APP
Beloved by travelers worldwide, Hakuba Tateyama officially opened last month on the 16th. With the clear skies of May, now is the perfect time to visit. Located in the Tateyama Mountain Range of Toyama Prefecture in central Japan’s Chubu region...
The Fuji Shibazakura Festival kicks off in a dreamy spectacle!
Two major shibazakura festivals in the Kanto region are in full swing this season. One is the Chichibu Shibazakura Hill, which began on April 11, and the other is the Fuji Shibazakura Festival at Kawaguchiko by Lake Kawaguchi, which started on April 19. Although the cherry blossom season is gradually winding down,...
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[Tuesday Travel Stay]Taichung Birdie Days – A Free-Spirited Stop for Wandering Birds
In recent years, the trend of artsy and stylized hotels has taken off. The “Cheng Yi Cultural Tourism – Cultural Creativity Design Hotel” chain brand, rooted in local cultural experiences, brings travelers the pinnacle of urban beauty and imagery; with passion, creativity, and aesthetics at its core...
The main lantern of Alishan Sacred Tree is a major eye-catcher at Taiwan Lantern Festival’s biggest light and music show
Taiwan Lantern Festival’s Mountain Forest Railway Culture Lantern Area makes its early debut, featuring a large-scale installation art piece "Fountain of the Forest" created by internationally renowned artists using cutting-edge technology. This mountain forest railway lantern area will completely transform the traditional lantern-viewing experience, leaving visitors amazed...
Major late-night earthquake rocks the area!
A series of noticeable earthquakes have occurred for several days since February 4, and around 23:50 on February 6, another strong earthquake with a magnitude of 6.0 on the Richter scale struck, felt across Taiwan. Hualien experienced an intensity of 7, while Nantou felt a 4, and more...
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[Weekend Fun in Taiwan]Sand Sculptures, Fireworks & Mother’s Day Warmth
With the weekend approaching and Mother’s Day this Sunday, bring your mom and family out for a fun trip together. Check out this week’s hot activities and highlights...
Yuan Zai Loves Mama Horse Ma Zoo on Mother’s Day
It's once again the bamboo shoot season for arrow bamboo, Phyllostachys bambusoides, and Dendrocalamus latiflorus. Just like her mom, "Yuan Zai" absolutely loves munching on the slender shoots, but her peeling and eating skills and speed are nowhere near those of "Yuan Yuan." You can often see the bamboo shoot that "Yuan Zai" is playing with suddenly end up in her mom’s hands. But mom takes excellent care of "Yuan Zai," who in return sweetly whispers in her ear from time to time—Mama, I love you.
World Wonders Accommodations Ignite the Senses and Amaze the Eyes
When the familiar hum of subway trains and the daily aroma of coffee become reasons to escape, we set off—to rewrite the story of dulled senses, to define our own vision of breathtaking wonders, and to embark on a fantastical journey that will open our eyes wide. ...
Three Southeast Asian Routes to Explore During the Dragon Boat Festival Holiday
The three-day Dragon Boat Festival holiday is just around the corner. Have you planned your trip yet? To avoid the crowds at popular domestic attractions during these three days off, why not look overseas and arrange an independent trip around Asia? With the special offers on Southeast Asian routes launched by various airlines...
A Parent-Child Eco-Tour: The Little Elves Under the Koelreuteria Trees
Whenever temperatures warm up in late winter to early spring, many small red insects called Leptocoris adominalis often gather on koelreuteria trees. The clusters of red bugs make people feel disgusted. The New Taipei City Government Agriculture Bureau stated that Leptocoris adominalis only...
Asia’s largest marine event for experiencing yachts
The “2014 Taiwan International Boat Show” is Asia’s largest, featuring the most exhibited vessels and a total exhibition value of up to NT$5 billion. It is an international professional yacht exhibition showcasing several state-of-the-art yachts that combine the pinnacle of maritime craftsmanship aesthetics...
The Touching Moment of Greeting the Sunrise at Mount Fuji on the First Anniversary of Its UNESCO World Heritage Listing
On June 22, 2013, when Mount Fuji was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it not only sparked a hiking boom in Japan but also drew significant attention from many travel enthusiasts in Taiwan who are fond of visiting Japan. To celebrate...
Mother’s Day High-Speed Rail Service Additions and Free-Seating Information
During Taiwan High Speed Rail’s Mother’s Day transport period (May 9 to 12), in order to maximize transport capacity and help passengers smoothly arrange their holidays and return to work, it has been decided to add one more northbound train (No. 1280) departing from Zuoying Station at 18:12 on Sunday, May 11...