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2016 Taipei Morning Sunrise Music Festival – Listen to Music and View Container Art During the Holiday
To celebrate Taipei as the 2016 World Design Capital, a series of large-scale events blending international appeal with local characteristics were held. The first to kick off was the [2016 Taipei Morning Sunrise Music Festival], which took place on January 1, 2016, at Dajia Riverside Park...
New Year's Eve 2016 Countdown: Wat Arun Fireworks Become the Highlight of Bangkok’s New Landmark
The highlight of the 2016 New Year's Eve countdown celebrations was held for the first time this year at Bangkok’s iconic landmark, Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn), to welcome the new year. At midnight, the temple’s most distinctive spire...
The Romantic Nighttime Charm of Lantern Festival in Yamanouchi Onsen, Nagano
In the Yamanouchi Onsen area of Nagano Prefecture, Japan, the "Yamanouchi Lantern Festival" is being held. In addition to enjoying the hot springs, visitors can admire lantern artworks and experience nighttime romance alongside historic architecture, making it a major winter event in Nagano Prefecture. ...
Winter-exclusive snow-white Starbucks opens romantically
Snow-white winters are always especially romantic. In Tokyo’s Shinjuku, a globally first-ever all-white Starbucks — White Winter Starbucks — has appeared. This one-of-a-kind Starbucks branch not only features...
MOOK Scenic Spots 2015 Top Ten Popular Attractions & Activity Topics
Looking back at the popular tourist attractions, activity topics, and focal points of 2015, MOOK Scenic Spots compiled a list of this year’s top ten popular activities based on annual web traffic and the likes and interactions on the MOOK Scenic Spots Facebook fan page...
Cruise trains on the Alishan Forest Railway’s Zhushan Line go on sale, offering views of sea of clouds
The Alishan Forest Railway celebrates its 30th anniversary. Stretching from Shizihdao Fork to Zhuoshan via Duigao Yue, the route often features breathtaking sea of clouds along the way. It is the first sightseeing mountain railway built by the Taiwanese people. The Alishan Forest Railway...
Taiwan passport is amazing!The number of visa-free countries has increased to 161
The number of visa-exempt countries for the
New Year’s Holiday Special: Discounts at 21 Theme Parks Across Taiwan
Are you planning where to go during the three-day New Year’s holiday in 2016? Sixteen theme parks across Taiwan have carefully prepared special New Year’s events and park discounts, including free entry for birthday celebrants and those born in the Year of the Monkey, as well as special rates for those with “2.0.1...” in their registered residential address...
One more must-visit container market in Tainan: a new colorful industrial-style photo hotspot
Recently, container markets have sparked a wave of popular photo ops, with many vibrant, colorful container clusters popping up across Taiwan. In Tainan’s Yongkang District, a restaurant has also capitalized on this trend, creating an industrial-style eatery made up of six containers...
Not just the sea — five healing solo travel spots perfect for stargazing
Taitung is known as Taiwan’s backyard garden, where narrow mountain ranges meet the blue sea and sky. Any coastal attraction here offers breathtaking views that soothe the body and mind. With its rich indigenous culture, this stunning natural environment is perfect for...
The Kaohsiung Light Rail, Known for Its Windy Rides, Named a Top Travel Companion; Tamsui Light Rail Also in the Spotlight
Launched for trial operation on October 16, 2015, the Kaohsiung Light Rail is a light rail system in Taiwan. Recently, it was ranked fifth among the best travel companions by the foreign magazine "Monocle." The Kaohsiung Light Rail is praised for its eco-friendly...
Chiayi’s Popular Attraction: The Stiletto Chapel Showcases Its Striking Blue Glass Exterior to Draw Crowds
The much-anticipated new attraction in Chiayi, the Stiletto Chapel, unveiled its construction exterior at the end of 2015, revealing a stunning blue glass, light-transmitting façade. It has quickly become a focal point at Chiayi’s Budai Sea View Park. ...
The Most Fun Winter Event in Hong Kong: The Europa Park Carnival Has Arrived
The AIA Europa Park Carnival in Hong Kong is making a grand return, taking place from now until February 21, 2016, at the Central Harbourfront Event Space. Over the course of two months, the event features rides imported from countries such as the UK, Italy, and France, along with...
The Fragrance of Plum Blossoms Conquers Southern Taiwan’s Top Four Plum-Blossom Viewing Spots
The "Snow-Seeking Plum Blossom" series of events under the Nantou Flower Carnival officially kicked off on December 20, 2015, marking the beginning of the floral season. The plum-tree planting area in Xinyi Township spans over 800 hectares and is widely distributed. If the next cold front brings moisture, the blossoms are expected to be in full bloom from January 5 to 10. This year's warm winter will extend the blooming period, allowing visitors to enjoy the flowers until before the Lunar New Year.
Hidden Mining Pits in Xinyi District – An Unexpected Taipei Travel Experience
Amidst Taipei’s towering skyscrapers, there are two abandoned old coal mines located on the hills of Xinyi District. Known as “Dexing Coal Mine” and “Hexing Coal Pit” during the Japanese colonial period, these sites have been transformed into new distinctive attractions in Xinyi District following comprehensive environmental improvements by the Taipei City Government in recent years...
Hokkaido’s Most Beautiful Winter Scenery: Ice Flowers Bloom on Lake Akan
When winter arrives, with its biting winds and flying snowflakes, the northern land instantly transforms into a romantic, snow-white world that captivates the heart. In the Lake Akan area of Hokkaido, every winter sees delicate white flowers floating on the lake surface, embellishing the landscape like a fairy tale...
Exclusive booking info revealed for Minions-themed rooms at Universal Studios!
In 2015, Universal Studios Osaka launched the Minions-themed area "Minion Plaza," attracting numerous fans to the pilgrimage site. Subsequently, various seasonal Minions events were introduced throughout the year...
New Year’s Holiday Exhibition Frenzy: Doraemon, One Piece & More Draw Crowds
With the New Year’s Day and Lunar New Year holidays approaching, exciting and interesting exhibitions are popping up across Taiwan, featuring popular anime such as One Piece, Doraemon, and SpongeBob. Haven’t decided where to go for a stroll this weekend? Below...
Travel instant noodles with new compressed design – another must-buy item in Korea
Whether traveling abroad or domestically, many travelers often bring along a few packs of instant noodles to stave off hunger or ease homesickness. There’s one ultra-popular travel instant noodle product in Korea that not only earns praise for its taste from many netizens, but also...
Wear "Star Wars" Socks to Relive the Classics
After a nine-year wait, the highly anticipated movie *Star Wars* has finally returned. The American brand STANCE has specially launched a series of *Star Wars*-themed socks in a variety of styles, bringing all the highlights from the movies right onto your feet...