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Tigerair launches new South Korea route, direct flights to a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site
Low-cost carrier Tigerair Taiwan launched its third route to South Korea on the 28th — Taipei Taoyuan to Jeju Island — offering travelers a new option after existing routes to Daegu and Busan. In recent years, responding to the growing travel demand between Taiwan and South Korea...
The King Cherry Blossom of Alishan in Full Bloom – Traffic Control Info for Qingming Holiday
As spring warms and flowers bloom, the renowned King Yoshino Cherry Tree in Alishan National Forest Recreation Area has burst into full blossom. From now until early April, the area will be blanketed in a romantic snow-white charm thanks to these cherry blossoms. ...
The 20th-anniversary Mayday concert expected to draw crowds and cause traffic jams
Da’an Forest Park is usually quiet and sparsely populated at night, but March 29 may not be the case. The reason is that Mayday has announced their 20th-anniversary concert will be held here, starting at 7 p.m. on March 29. Since it’s...
Happy 15th Birthday to the Limited-Time Cinnamoroll Café
Cinnamoroll turns 15 this year—the adorable pup has captured the hearts of fans in Taiwan. To celebrate his birthday, the first-ever limited-time Cinnamoroll café in Taiwan, authorized by Sanrio Taiwan, has opened, launching in March—his birth month...
Rainbow Castle & Million-Dollar Night View: A Romantic, Unpretentious Scenic Café
The coffee from Gukeng in Yunlin benefits from the area’s location on the Tropic of Cancer, where abundant sunlight and rainfall create ideal growing conditions. The locally grown Taiwan-native coffee variety is sweet, rich, and smooth without bitterness, offering a distinctive regional flavor that ranks among the world’s finest. Gukeng Township is...
Stay in five European-style dreamy castle homestays straight out of Beauty and the Beast
European-style landscapes can be found all over Taiwan, and among them, European castle-style architecture is especially loved by many tourists. In recent years, more and more travelers have chosen to stay in exotic homestays or hotels, where dreamy castles and manors make it feel as if...
Colored Calla Lilies × 12 Special Itineraries for an In-depth Discovery of the Beauty of the Aviation City
The 2017 Taoyuan Colored Calla Lily Season kicks off at the end of March, being grandly held around the farmland near the intersection of Shengde North Road and Tianxi Road in Dayuan District, Taoyuan City. The main exhibition area covers approximately 6.6 hectares. The event begins on March 31 and will...
Tsutaya Bookstore’s first lifestyle hotel — a high-quality design youth hostel
The TSUTAYA audiovisual business operated by Japan’s CCC Group has made remarkable progress in recent years. In addition to being home to one of the world’s 20 most beautiful bookstores, Tsutaya Books, it also includes Tsutaya TECHEMICS, T-SITE department stores...
A thousand-year tribal myth, the Blue Tears, and the most beautiful hidden paradise — a breathtaking wonder.
Taiwan’s Hualien-Taitung region lies on a tectonic fault line, boasting countless breathtaking natural landscapes. Even with a three-day, two-night trip, you might not be able to see all the scenic spots. In Guangfu Township, Hualien, there is a place voted the most beautiful hidden paradise of 2016...
The eight-flavor BBQ chain opens a new branch with 50% off to attract customers
Korea’s top BBQ brand, Eight Flavor BBQ, is rapidly expanding in Taiwan. Its second branch in Taoyuan has opened on the first day of the Qingming holiday, offering promotions to draw in consumers. On April 1st, all items are 50% off, and from April 2nd to April 4th...
The world’s longest new building: A U-shaped skyscraper makes its debut
Since the completion of Taipei 101 in 2004, which held the title of the world’s tallest building from 2004 to 2010, other countries have also followed suit in constructing their own tallest buildings. Currently, Taipei 101 ranks as the ninth tallest in the world...
Hollyhocks are blooming brilliantly in Tainan as flowers flourish everywhere in stunning beauty.
After the Beginning of Spring, it marks the true start of spring. From mid-to-late March to April is the blooming season for hollyhocks in Xuejia, Tainan. Visitors who wish to admire the flowers can head to Guanghua Li Community in Xuejia. ...
Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je Visits Marble Temple in "Land of a Thousand Buddhas" to Promote Taipei Tourism
Mayor Ko’s Southeast Asia visit has brought him to its second stop, Bangkok. In the morning, he visited the renowned Marble Temple in Thailand. The ashes of King Chulalongkorn, the fifth monarch of Thailand and regarded as a key figure in Thailand’s modernization, are enshrined beneath this temple. King Chulalongkorn is also the young emperor who was taught by Anna in the famous movie...
Enjoy cherry blossoms at night too! Top nighttime cherry blossom viewing spots in Taipei
In addition to admiring the beauty of cherry blossoms during the day, their scenery under the lights at night is also enchanting. Lohas Park in Neihu District is a well-known cherry blossom viewing spot in Taipei, featuring a 3-kilometer cherry blossom trail. Last year, the Public Works Bureau installed 32 street lamps along the trail, making it a popular new destination for nighttime cherry blossom viewing. This year’s Lohas Night Cherry Blossom Festival will also kick off on February 3.
A heartwarming and touching small-town doctor story with humor and moving love as the perfect remedy
[The Small-Town Doctor] is the third feature film by director Thomas Lilti. Abandoning the documentary approach, Lilti instead uses filmmaking and writing to tell stories that “document” all the medical realities happening in this era...
The Fulong Sand Sculpture Art Festival Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary with Creative Battles Among International Masters
As the weather warms up, Fulong Beach becomes lively again. The 2017 Fulong Sand Sculpture Art Festival marks its tenth year, with the exhibition theme centered around “Ten Years, Castle.” It grandly kicks off from May 6 to July 9 at Fulong Beach...
Themed Games × Gourmet Wine – Five-Star Hotels Present World-Class Culinary Delights
Mexico is the birthplace of several ancient civilizations in Central America, boasting mysterious ruins of the Maya culture, stunning Caribbean scenery, magnificent Spanish-style architecture, and a cuisine that primarily uses corn as its staple, with diverse...
Three-Day Guide to Exploring Wild Beaches & World-Class Landscapes During Qingming Holiday
Located at the junction of tectonic plates, the Huatung Valley is a narrow strip of land nestled between the Central Mountain Range and the Coastal Mountain Range, creating many unique natural landscapes. The area boasts an abundance of remarkable sights that never fail to amaze, resembling a symphony of streams and...
Plan ahead for Labor Day holiday: Early bird high-speed rail tickets & added services
Taiwan High Speed Rail has planned transport services for the 3-day Labor Day holiday in 2017, from April 28 (Fri) to May 2 (Tue). During this period, 52 additional train services will be operated (20 southbound and 32 northbound...
Cherry blossom hotspots draw crowds as stunning pink Fuji cherry trees burst into full bloom
The cherry blossom season is gradually coming to an end, and most cherry blossom viewing spots across Taiwan are currently at their best for blossom appreciation. Along Xing She Street in Xinshe, Taichung, a profusion of fully bloomed Fuji cherry trees has emerged. The Fuji cherry is a grafted variety combining Taiwan’s mountain cherry and Japan’s mountain...