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Alishan National Forest Recreation Area Stays Open on New Year’s Day Holiday – 7 Free Shuttle Services Make Travel More Convenient
During the New Year’s holiday, the Alishan National Forest Recreation Area under the Chiayi Forest District Office of the Forestry Bureau has specially extended its operating hours to stay open 24 hours to serve visitors. In coordination with relevant departments such as transportation, police, and tourism, a traffic management and shuttle plan has been arranged to allow the public...
Taipei 2015 New Year’s Eve Gala Traffic Control and Transport Plan Information
On the evening of December 31st, the Taipei New Year’s Eve Gala 2015 — “Taipei is the Most Exciting New Year City” — will be held in the Xinyi Planning District. In response to the expected large crowds, a three-phase traffic control plan will be implemented around the Xinyi Planning District starting at 7:00 PM on that day, as follows:
Five Major Amusement Parks Celebrate New Year’s Day with Discounts & Taiwan’s Longest Fireworks Show
Have you decided where to go for New Year’s Eve? This year, New Year’s Day falls on a weekend, giving you a four-day holiday. Staying home after the countdown would be way too boring. This year, amusement parks are capitalizing on the holiday rush, offering exciting countdown events and...
2015 Taipei New Year's Eve celebrations are going to be amazing — 2 tour itineraries to welcome the new year with new hopes
With four consecutive days of New Year’s holiday approaching, the Taipei City Government has launched two three-day tour routes: “New Year Family Adventure in Taipei” and “New Year Cultural & Creative Blessing Trip,” inviting families, couples, and friends to experience the vibrant atmosphere of Taipei’s 2015 “...
The heart-wrenching scenes from "My Love from the Star" unfold here.
When "time-travel" meets "reincarnation," combined with the seemingly absurd premise of an "alien," the K-drama "My Love from the Star" was born—a series that swept across all of Asia. The backgrounds where each exciting scene takes place...
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[Get Discounts]The later you book, the better the deal – Grab hotel bargains in just three steps with the HotelQuickly app
Who says you have to plan your trip in advance? The mobile app HotelQuickly, capitalizing on the booming tourism trend in the Asia-Pacific region, held a launch press conference in Taiwan on the 17th, primarily promoting its last-minute...
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[Traveler’s Journal]Tokyo, A Morning Adventure
One morning hour is equivalent to three evening hours, which is why many successful people have joined the ranks of early risers, making full use of the morning hours to double their work efficiency. Morning travelers, on the other hand, seek to discover more unseen sights along their journeys. Peeking into the other side of a bustling city in the early hours, starting a travel plan as early as five in the morning, and breathing in the fresh morning air. Let a morning travel expert tell you what makes being an early riser traveler so enchanting.
Japan’s Most Dreamlike Snowy Shrine: Special Illuminations at Kurama Shrine When It Snows
Every autumn and winter, Kyoto attracts numerous travelers. In autumn, they come to admire the vibrant red leaves that embellish Kyoto’s poetic scenery; in winter, they come to witness ancient temples draped in a silvery white coat, offering a unique charm. New...
The maple leaves are turning red! The century-old maples of Yangmingshan are now ablaze with color — the perfect time for a spring outing to admire the foliage.
With temperatures plummeting and waves of cold fronts sweeping in, over a dozen ancient sweetgum trees in Yangmingshan Park have turned crimson across the hills, standing out brilliantly against the silvery-white miscanthus flowers. If you don’t want to spend too much time on long-distance travel but still yearn for nature,...
Nanzhuang Dream Mall Grand Opening!Incredible Giant Mouse by No.2 Good Highly Eye-Catching
The Nanzhuang Dream Mall in Tainan officially commenced trial operations on December 30, 2014, attracting tens of thousands of visitors eager to be among the first. The mall has currently introduced nearly 400 brand vendors, with over 350 already open for business. It is scheduled to officially open on February 11 of next year. Outside the mall, a giant 10-meter-tall “Invincible Mouse” mascot, touted as the largest in the world, has been installed and is highly captivating. It has become a new popular photo spot in East Tainan and will remain on display until March 15.
Judy Ongg’s Farewell Concert “Blessing”: The Great Ticket Rush
On January 2, 2015, Taiwanese Mandopop diva “No. 2 Sister” Judy Ongg announced her retirement from the music scene after this year’s concert series. Tickets went on sale in three daily batches at 12:00 PM on January 5, 6, and 7, with a total of 16 concerts...
Stroll through the unique shops in Lane 117 of Qianmei Fantasie.
Every holiday, the Qianmei Eslite Greenway in Taichung is packed with people coming out for a leisurely walk. Kids chase each other freely on the grass, fly kites or simply lie down—absolute bliss. In recent years...
Journey into Middle-earth!The world’s largest Lord of the Rings museum recreates iconic movie scenes
The final piece of the Hobbit film series, “The Battle of the Five Armies,” was officially released in December, bringing the legendary classic saga to a perfect close. Over the years, it has attracted a massive fanbase around the globe. Among them, in Switzerland, there is...
Travel the world through your nose: Experience five countries' scents in London
To help travelers imagine their journeys in advance, Heathrow Airport in the UK has set up a Scent Globe inside the terminal. Passengers simply need to select a specific country on the screen, and the globe will release...
The CITYLINK Nangang Station has officially opened, with Jimmy Liao’s dreamy bubble-blowing installation drawing huge crowds
The CITYLINK Nangang Station grandly opened. Under the planning of Ruentex Group and the Taiwan Railways Administration of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications, the first new-style department store in the Nangang area is now open at the five-track-integrated Nangang Station. CI...
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The Wuling Cherry Blossom Season has kicked off!* Get ahead with traffic info and book your trip now!
The much-anticipated Wuling Farm Cherry Blossom Festival will officially take place from February 13 to 23 and February 27 to March 1 in 2015. Recently, the official website also released traffic control measures to prepare for the large...
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[Get a Deal]Super Chill & Relaxing!Ride a Ferris Wheel & Enjoy a Free Häagen-Dazs Ice Cream Hot Pot
As a cold wave hits, it’s the perfect season to warm up with a hot pot. However, more and more people are doing the opposite—eating ice even when it’s cold. Combining both concepts, now H
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[Visit Accommodation]The World’s Coolest Hostel: A Quirky Old Prison Turned Youth Hostel
Have you ever imagined what it’s like to live in a prison? You don’t have to commit a crime to experience this—just head to Slovenia in Eastern Europe to make it happen. Hostel Celica has transformed...
The Green Secret Garden of Kyoto’s Saihō-ji Temple — Apply by Letter to Enter!
In Japanese gardens, moss plays a very important role. Known as the "Moss Temple," Saihō-ji is famous for its hundreds of varieties of moss and is the best place to enjoy moss gardens in Kyoto. Beautiful moss covers the entire pond...