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Christmas Lights & Floral Displays: Ximending Christmas Season Offers Plenty of Photo Spots
The joyful “2016 Ximending Christmas Season” is back and ramping up. Starting November 26, dazzling lights will first illuminate the Taipei Water Park. Throughout the event, elegant lighting combined with water reflections will add a refined charm to the Taipei Water Museum...
Take a winter train through time at the Christmas Village in Chiayi Land
The Chiayi Land commercial district has long been a popular leisure destination for locals in central Taiwan. On the 18th, the annual Chiayi Land Christmas Village rang in the festive season with joyful bells. This year’s Christmas theme is “The Christmas Time Train.” Organizers have transformed the Chiayi Eslite Xinyi Park into...
A sapphire jewel of clouds over verdant peaks — the sea of clouds on Mount Taiping is ever-changing
Taiwan’s mountain scenery is incredibly diverse, and the towering sea of clouds is truly breathtaking. This time, our attraction guide will introduce a forest park nestled among the peaks, where you can enjoy both the sea of clouds and lakeside views. Located in Yilan, the Taiping Mountain National Forest...
The southern breeze brings prosperity and wellness, as hands paint the most beautiful mountain and sea scenery of Tainan.
Located along the Southern Corridor, the five southern administrative districts of Rende, Guiren, Guanmiao, along with Yongkang and South District, boast convenient transportation. With multiple road systems and stations connecting to various towns in Tainan, as well as...
Japan’s snow huts come to Taiwan: A gratitude festival from six Tohoku prefectures
The third “Tohoku Gratitude Festival,” titled “Japan Tohoku Play Day,” will be held from December 9 to 11 at Huashan 1914 Creative Park in a lively celebration. Out of deep gratitude for Taiwan’s support following the Great East Japan Earthquake, and in hopes of...
An English Tudor-style manor located in an oceanfront homestay on the east coast
Want to experience the romantic atmosphere of a European-style manor without going abroad? Taiwan actually offers a variety of European manor homestays where travelers can enjoy the most authentic castle features. Coupled with Taiwan’s rich natural landscapes and its uniquely advantageous environment, it’s truly praise-worthy...
The most spectacular cave in Kenting: the Magical Gorge One-Line Sky
Located at the southernmost tip of Taiwan, Kenting National Forest Recreation Area boasts an exceptionally rich ecological environment and natural landscape. It is a scenic area with a strong tropical vibe. In addition to being covered with coral reef rocks, the area also features miraculous karst caves and the breathtaking gorge known as "One-Line Sky"...
HowToTrip TravelWhere to go on holiday? Take a light trip to a sightseeing factory!
HowToTrip TravelWhere to go on holiday? Take a light trip to a sightseeing factory!
Explore rural journeys and Xinghua flower fields in Tainan with hand-drawn maps – a delightful travel experience
The "Greater Xinying Area," with its picturesque rural scenery, boasts a diverse range of industries. For instance, its orchid industry, which has strong export competitiveness, holds a notable position in the international market. The region also produces abundant local goods such as rice, lotus seeds, coffee, and livestock, earning it the title of Taiwan's largest grain barn. Traditional cuisine made with local ingredients offers travelers unforgettable flavors of olden times. Whether it’s the pastoral landscapes, the textures of old houses, or the simple yet hearty food, these seemingly ordinary aspects of rural life inadvertently paint a moving picture of countryside charm.
Happy Christmas Town "Golden Song Kings" Mega Christmas Concert
Since the opening of the 2016 New Taipei City Happy Christmas Town, exciting events have been held every week, attracting thousands of visitors from across the country. The most anticipated highlight, the "Mega Christmas Concert," will take place for three consecutive days this year (December 16, 17, and 18) at the New Taipei City Citizens’ Square. The lineup for the "Mega Christmas Concert" is also spectacular, bringing the best Christmas gift to all attendees.
Top 8 Healing Sanctuaries in Taipei, Handpicked as the Best Attractions Abroad
When feeling down—whether due to a breakup, work troubles, or other disappointments—people often yearn to visit a restorative place to heal their troubled hearts. A lifestyle guide and news website from Metro Manila, Philippines, recently published...
The most beautiful elementary school in the world: Wuliang’s Light – Taiwu Elementary School
Located in Wulian, Pingtung, there is a beautiful hidden gem where the songs of the Paiwan people are sung. These songs carried them through the devastating Typhoon Morakot and the subsequent 88 Floods, and even won the Best Traditional Music Interpretation at the 23rd Golden Melody Awards...
IG Art Photo Secret Spot – The Most Beautiful Building: Yuhsiu Museum of Fine Arts
The art of sketching in a garden setting is best captured at Yuhsiu Museum of Fine Arts in Nantou. Recently, the 2016 Taiwan Architecture Award was won by Yuhsiu Museum of Fine Arts in Caotun, surpassing five other outstanding entries including Cloud Gate Theater and the...
Experience the taste of snow — a white Christmas at Times Square
This Christmas, Hong Kong’s Times Square transforms into a silver-white wonderland, aiming to bring locals and tourists a snowy, laughter-filled Christmas snow park.
Immerse yourself in a VR time-travel experience with 3D light sculptures recreating an Oriental Versailles
Travel through time and revisit the magnificent cultural heritage of the Qing Dynasty’s Old Summer Palace — no time machine required. The “Oriental Versailles Secret Experience Exhibition” utilizes cutting-edge Taiwanese exhibition technology, including the currently most talked-about VR360 and 3D light sculpture projection animations...
Golden pine forests reflect the emerald lake, surrounded by mountains — Mingchi in Yilan
In autumn and winter, if you want to experience the richest garden scenery, head to Mingchi Forest Recreation Area in Yilan. Nestled among mountains, it features a crystal-clear lake that shines like an emerald, surrounded by vast expanses of golden...
Garden landscaping & pressed flower art – Taipei Rose Garden is perfect for photos everywhere
One of the most romantic spots in Taipei features the secret rose garden beloved by The Little Prince. Located in the New Exhibition Area of Taipei Expo Park, Taipei Rose Garden is a dreamy urban garden with over 600 varieties of roses,...
Four Dreamy Scenic Bridges in New Taipei City Light Up the Night
When night falls, the streets sparkle as if a galaxy of stars is twinkling. Taiwan has many scenic bridges, each with its own unique charm. This time, HowToTrip is spotlighting the four major scenic bridges in New Taipei City. The New Taipei City Government's four-year scenic bridge project builds one bridge per year to enhance the recreational value of the riverbanks and transform the entire city into a uniquely enchanting urban destination.
A hand-drawn map takes you on a lucky hunt in Tainan — sacred beasts ward off misfortune
Since ancient times, sacred beasts have held a significant place in historical literature. Whether in religious beliefs or folklore, many are closely related to these mythical creatures. People believe that these highly spiritual and magical beasts carry different...
Even a casual snapshot looks like a poetic painting — Asia’s largest cypress sacred tree cluster
The Lili Maka Eco-Park in Yilan has recently officially opened to the public. It boasts natural landscapes that could compete for World Heritage status, and one of its three major highlights, the Qilan Sacred Tree Park, is Asia’s largest cypress sacred tree cluster...