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It's more convenient to visit the Southern Branch of the National Palace Museum with Taiwan Tourist Shuttle routes that cover all the highlights along the way.
The Southern Branch of the National Palace Museum will begin trial operations on December 28 at the end of the year. After three years of proposals and efforts, Chiayi County Government’s “Taiwan Tourist Shuttle – Southern Branch of the National Palace Museum Line” has been approved by the Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications. Starting in March 2016...
Korean Cuisine Takes Over: 7 Must-Try Newly Opened Korean Restaurants
Korean cuisine has been making its way to Taiwan, whether it's barbecue, hot pot, or fried chicken—each dish is so delicious it's hard to resist. Below, we’ve specially compiled a list of 7 Korean restaurants that opened in the second half of the year. In addition to Korean-style barbecue, ...
Star Wars global craze: Japanese railway launches Star Wars-themed train
The Star Wars movie hasn’t even been released yet, but it has already launched massive promotional campaigns worldwide, sparking discussions. Japan’s Nankai Electric Railway’s Kansai Airport Express “Rapi:t” has also teamed up with the Star Wars film *Star Wars: The Force Awakens*...
Winter-exclusive amusement park alert! London’s Hyde Park Christmas Market is not to be missed
Traveling in Europe, winter can arguably be the best season—street shops are adorned with beautiful fairy lights, people start decorating their Christmas trees at home, and discussions revolve around what gifts to give the kids this year. The air is filled with...
The ginkgo trees have turned Tokyo’s Showa Memorial Park golden yellow—it's absolutely stunning right now!
In late autumn, apart from viewing maple leaves, the most anticipated sight in Japan is the transformation of ginkgo leaves from green to golden yellow. Around mid-November is when Tokyo’s ginkgo trees are at their most beautiful. If you enjoy taking in the scenery—including ginkgo and maple foliage—at a leisurely pace...
Taiwan-wide Maple Hunting Itinerary: Explore Mountain Forests and Indigenous Villages for Stunning Fall Foliage
Autumn is the perfect season for travel. Right now, all across Taiwan is ablaze with fall colors, inviting you to embark on a scenic journey through various regions. The maple spectacle in Taiwan typically unfolds from late January to mid-to-late December. With mountains and forests...
St. Church of the Water Changes Hands as Chinese Consortium Acquires Hokkaido Hoshino Resort
Shanghai Yuyuan Tourist Mart announced on the 11th that it will acquire 100% of the shares of “TOMAMU Hoshino Resort” for 18.3 billion Japanese yen. The Tomamu Hoshino Resort in Kamikawa Village, Hokkaido, covers a total area of...
Taipei Main Station Backpackers' Youth Hostel - Flip Flop Hostel, ready to travel anytime
For travel enthusiasts, the happiest way to move about in your most comfortable state doesn’t necessarily require a sturdy suitcase or fancy attire—just a casual backpack paired with a pair of carefree flip-flops...
Tokyo Christmas Season: Top 5 Winter Light Displays Filled with Romance
As Christmas approaches, from November through early the following year, cities across Japan are adorned with dazzling and colorful light displays, transforming urban landscapes into magical scenes with vast seas of illuminated decorations. The...
A Hidden Gem in Miaoli: The Dreamy Rainbow Tunnel
The Gong Weixu Railway Tunnel, with a century-old history in Miaoli, has recently been transformed into a dreamy rainbow tunnel adorned with neon lights after being redeveloped by the municipal government. The stunning visuals went viral online, sparking heated discussions among netizens...
TransAsia Airways upgrades fleet; free extra 10KG baggage allowance on Japan routes
With strong demand for Japan travel, TransAsia Airways is upgrading its Tokyo route starting November with the more spacious Airbus A330. To celebrate the A330's inaugural flight to Tokyo, they recently deployed 285 miniature TransAsia air hostess bears on board the GE606 flight from Taoyuan...
Head out after a break — Jiaming Lake temporarily closed to hikers
Angel’s Tear: Jiaming Lake From January 5 to the end of March 105 (by Taiwan’s fiscal year), Jiaming Lake is in its “mountain quiet period,” with the entire area closed and mountain hut applications suspended. The stunning scenery of Jiaming Lake, coupled with its rich natural ecology, has made it a beloved...
Top maple-viewing spot in central Taiwan: Daxue Mountain's leaves are turning red
Daxue Mountain Forest Recreation Area is one of the most beautiful maple-viewing spots in Taichung, beloved by many travelers who adore autumn foliage. Currently, about 20% of the maple leaves on Daxue Mountain have turned red. The best time to admire the foliage is from mid-to-late November to the end of December. Nature lovers should...
Celebrate the new station opening: Buy one high-speed rail ticket, get one free
Taiwan High Speed Rail has launched a special “Three New Stations Opening Promotion” to celebrate the launch of operations at the three new stations in Miaoli, Changhua, and Yunlin on December 1, 2015. As long as you purchase a high-speed rail ticket for travel between December 1 and December 15...
The world's most VA attraction, Seattle's gum wall, has been cleaned up
Known as the world’s grossest tourist attraction, the “gum wall” in Seattle, USA, is covered in 20 years’ worth of accumulated chewing gum residue. It’s a unique landmark jointly created by locals and travelers from around the globe. Over the years, it has accumulated...
Hello Kitty Cafe Expands with New Outlet in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Kitty fans, take note!Hello Kitty has once again opened a new branch of the “Hello Kitty Gourmet Café” in Malaysia, featuring a French-style ambiance...
A 4-kilometer-long golden tunnel of ginkgo trees unfolds in a dreamy display in Hachiōji
In late autumn Japan, not only are the beautiful maple leaves painted red, but the ginkgo trees turning from green to golden are equally dazzling. If you're in bustling Tokyo and want to enjoy ginkgo trees, consider taking a train from Shinjuku to visit Hachiōji City, where...
Exciting Mini Trips to Southern Taiwan
In terms of natural geographical landscapes, Southern Taiwan boasts six national scenic areas: Alishan, Yunlin–Chiayi–Tainan Coastal, Siraya, Maolin, Dapeng Bay, and Penghu, as well as five national parks: Yushan, Kenting, Taijiang, Ocean, and Shoushan...
Go wild this Christmas and New Year—22 theme parks across Taiwan, buy 1 get 1 free for 2 people
To encourage group visits to theme parks, the Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications has collaborated with 22 theme parks nationwide to launch the "Buy 1 Get 1 Free" promotion from November 20, 2015, to February 29, 2016...
Strolling through a floral carpet in the mist – Camellia sasanqua blooms on Yangmingshan
In the misty woods, the air carries the fragrance of flowers, and the ground is covered with layers of fallen camellia sasanqua petals that weave beautiful carpets—truly a feast for the eyes. Every year in November, when the air turns slightly crisp, it’s the time when...