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Book hotels with up to 30% off now—power up your shopping spree at Singapore’s Great Singapore Sale!

This year’s “Great Singapore Sale” will be held from May 30 to July 27. Agoda.com is offering unbeatable accommodation deals so savvy shoppers can save on stays and splurge more during Singapore’s annual...

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[Tuesday Travel Stay]Chiayi Inn Captures Local Life

As part of the Chien Yeh Cultural Tourism’s portfolio of boutique business hotels alongside Tamsui Breeze and Taichung Bird Days, Chiayi Inn draws inspiration from elements such as cherry blossoms, sacred trees, and tea-covered mountains to connect culture, landscapes, memories, and local character. The constraints of repurposing old buildings are numerous...

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Four more countries added to the visa-free list, including Papua New Guinea

The number of countries and regions where Taiwanese citizens can enjoy visa-free (or visa-on-arrival) entry and visa facilitation with a Republic of China passport has increased to 140. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that Papua New Guinea (PapuaNewGuinea), Togo...

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The world’s largest wisteria tunnel – yellow and white wisteria are also captivating

Ashikaga Flower Park, famous for its wisteria, features a variety of flowers and landscapes. Among its wisteria displays, there are three wisteria trellises covering 300 tsubo each and one eight-layered wisteria trellis also spanning 300 tsubo. In addition, there is an 80-meter-long...

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The Golden Rain Tree Blossom Season in Tainan: 12 Scenic Spots Where Petals Fall Like Gold

Tainan’s Golden Rain Tree (Cassia fistula) blossom season kicks off on Saturday, May 17, and runs through Sunday, June 15. Every late May to early June, Tainan is graced with the beautiful blooms of the Golden Rain Tree. To share this stunning floral spectacle with more people...

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International Museum Day Taiwan Museum Collaboration Event Kicks Off

The International Museum Day event awakens everyone’s love for various types of museums. The public explores with heart and mind, discovering classic museum collections and stories connected to local culture. To thank participants in the “100 Heartfelt Moments” campaign, the Ministry of Culture has increased the number of distinctive 8GB USB flash drives originally planned to be offered from 100 to 300, allowing the public to take home a souvenir that connects them to museums.

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[Saturday Cinema]Tomoya Nagase as the Hilarious Rookie Judge

Takashi Ota (played by Tomoya Nagase), who works at an advertising agency, has talent for the job but is always a bit clueless. One day, his half-hearted boss, Ichiro Otaki (played by Etsushi Toyokawa), suddenly assigns...

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[Weekend Fun in Taiwan]Golden Rain Tree Flower Season, Fulong Sand Sculpture Festival, Penghu Fireworks, Donggang Tuna Season

Make the most of your time off and have some fun!Check out great places to play in Taiwan and popular weekend activity destinations!...

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Daylilies and Lilies Bloom Together—Take a Light Trip to Baishi Lake

Mother’s Day has just passed, and daylilies, often referred to as the “mother flower of China,” are now blooming successively at Baishi Lake. Alongside the lilies, which symbolize purity and kindness and are in full bloom, they create a vibrant contrast of orange and white. The flowering period is expected to last until around late May. For those who haven’t gone flower viewing yet this year, don’t miss this final golden period—bring your mom to Xintong Pond for a relaxing outing, admire the flowers, and take commemorative photos with these two rare “mother flowers” that are in bloom together.

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Mandarin Oriental, Taipei is set to open soon, offering top-tier luxury services.

The reputed six-star luxury hotel, Mandarin Oriental, Taipei, is officially opening on May 18. It aims to attract high-end guests and features premium, luxurious services. Located on the tree-lined Dunhua North Road, its elegant architectural façade has already caught...

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The Dreamy and Enchanting Rural Scenery of the Rapeseed Flower Fields in Takikawa, Hokkaido

Late May to early June each year is when the yellow rapeseed flowers in Takikawa, Hokkaido, are in full bloom, creating a delightful sea of golden blooms. Paired with green mountains, forests, blue skies, and white clouds, the vast and beautiful scenery is a feast for the eyes. The Takikawa rapeseed flower...

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[Thursday Art & Culture]Zhou Mengdie Memorial Book Exhibition: Read Poetry, Read a Life, Read Classics

The wise grow distant with time, but their legacy lives on. Zhou Mengdie, known as the "ascetic monk of the poetry world," passed away on May 1 this year (2014) at the age of 94. To commemorate this poet, widely recognized as an important and unique figure in Taiwan's modern poetry scene...

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‘My Love from the Star’ Lights Up the Korea Pavilion at the 2014 Taipei International Travel Fair

‘My Love from the Star’ has been creating a continuous Hallyu wave in Taiwan since the beginning of the year. At the 2014 summer’s largest Taipei International Travel Fair, the Korea Pavilion located at Booth 616 also incorporates this captivating theme that blends tradition, modernity, and the future...

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Tokyo Skytree Celebrates 2nd Anniversary, Thanks 84.03 Million Visitors

The world’s tallest radio tower, “Tokyo Skytree,” celebrated its second anniversary on May 22 since opening in 2012. As of March 31 of this year, the total number of visitors to the entire Tokyo Skytree complex, including the retail areas and aquarium, has reached 84.03 million. Of these, 11.72 million visited the observation decks. The observation decks surpassed 10 million visitors on their 564th day since opening in December 2013. This has greatly contributed to the revitalization of tourism in the historic Asakusa and Sumida districts, attracting both domestic and international travelers to visit and spend in the area.

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Osaka’s iconic Glico Running Man signboard in Dotonbori is about to be replaced!

The Glico Running Man signboard, which has become a symbol of Osaka, is reportedly set to temporarily leave Dotonbori soon. If you want to see it, make sure to visit before August 17th—after that date, it will retire after a brilliant 16-year run.

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The biggest international travel expo of summer – Taipei International Travel Expo – offers great deals

The biggest international travel expo of summer in 2014 – Taipei International Travel Expo – will be held from May 23 to May 26, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM daily, at Taipei World Trade Center Hall 1. Guided by the Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications, “...

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VAir is offering an incredible flight giveaway prize that lets you invite friends to join you on a chartered trip abroad!

For the first time in aviation history, VAir is presenting an unprecedented flight giveaway — one lucky winner will get 50 plane tickets to share with friends for an overseas adventure together. Just take part in the “VAir Facebook Chaterplane Plan,” use...

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[Wednesday Shopping Picks]Amazing tricks to make your travel photos more vivid and stunning!

Whether traveling abroad or exploring locally, aside from having an enriching itinerary, most people care most about capturing beautiful photos and preserving wonderful memories. But during the fun, there may not always be time to take every photo perfectly. That’s when...

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[Yellow Rubber Duck Sighting]Norfolk, Virginia, USA

The Yellow Rubber Duck, which caused a sensation during its visit to Taiwan in 2013, has recently been invited by the Chrysler Museum of Art to celebrate its reopening and is now on display in Norfolk. ...

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The Oscar-worthy Phantom Kingdom shadow imagination space is absolutely spectacular.

Hailing from the U.S., the "Pilobolus Dance Theatre," hailed by The New York Times as the most creative contemporary dance group, is like real-life Transformers. Through limitless physical transformations, they transcend the boundaries of imagination to create...

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