Travel
I Have a Date with the Tung Blossoms – Holiday Resort Villas on Sale at a Stunning 2.3-Fold Discount
Affected by weather conditions this year, the “May Snow” tung blossom season has arrived nearly a month earlier than usual, with the Taoyuan-Zhubei-Miaoli area expected to enter peak bloom in late April. Taking advantage of the early season, the Dongsun Resort Villas in Yangmei, Taoyuan, seized the business opportunity and launched the “Mountain City Snow Tung Ding-Dong Double Room Weekday Package” via TV shopping on the evening of April 3. The package allows free upgrade to a four-person room regardless of weekday or weekend stays, with an original value exceeding NT$20,000, but initially offered at just NT$4,980 – a whopping 2.3-fold discount.
Who are the unsung heroes behind "delicious soup"? Hong Kong cuisine enjoys global acclaim.
Hong Kong cuisine's global status is undeniable, but can you imagine what it would be like to blend Hong Kong-style snacks with art? *Hong Kong 'Flavors* showcases 20 classic Cantonese dishes through an art exhibition, illustrating the evolution of Hong Kong’s food culture. Visitors can attend for free during the holiday at the venue.
Taiwanese lamb is simply the best — even high-end Cantonese chefs sing its praises
Taiwanese lamb is simply the best — even high-end Cantonese chefs sing its praises
Stunning Redesigns: Top 10 Renovated Hotels in Paris, France
The romantic country of France is actually suitable for travel all year round, but the climate in spring and autumn is the most comfortable and pleasant. Many tourists choose to visit between June and September to experience France’s enchanting charm. Recently, several hotels in the capital city of Paris have undergone design and decor renovations, welcoming guests with a brand-new look. Travelers planning a trip to France can enjoy the fresh accommodation experience brought by these rebranded properties.
Earn a half-year salary of NT$3 million by tasting cocktails — "The Best Job in the World" is now hiring
Australia's tourism board has recently launched the "The Best Jobs in the World" recruitment campaign. In Victoria’s Melbourne, they’re hiring a lifestyle photographer; New South Wales is looking for a fun lover; the Northern Territory seeks an outback adventurer; Queensland wants a national park ranger; South Australia is recruiting a wildlife caretaker; and Western Australia is hiring a taste master. The six-month job comes with a salary of AUD 100,000 (approximately NT$3 million).
Book a hotel stay with Mom during Mother’s Day – Taiwan hotels offer discounts as low as 50% off
The second Sunday of May is the annual Mother’s Day. How can you treat your hard-working mom? Perhaps taking her on a trip to another city and staying at a comfortable hotel is a great choice. The renowned booking website Agoda has recommended to ETtoday’s cloud users a selection of hotels and guesthouses across Taiwan offering exceptionally discounted rates during Mother’s Day, providing practical information for those wishing to take their moms out for a fun trip.
Liuyuan Crystal Museum – Hands-on Workshop to Create a "Parent-Child Cup"
To welcome the four-day Qingming holiday, besides going out for outdoor activities, planning some quieter pursuits can also be a great choice. The Liuyuan Crystal Museum has specially launched the “Hand in Hand” workshop, inviting parents to bring their children to experience glass art creation. After the class, you can enjoy an afternoon tea together using your handcrafted sandblasted pattern teacup set, creating sweet parent-child moments.
Firefly season is now at its peak & the "highlights after lights out" on HeMei Mountain are dazzling
The fireflies are out！HeMei Mountain’s firefly-watching season has begun！From April 6th, 7th, 13th, and 14th, for four days from 17:30 to 19:30, meet at the west bank near Bitan Suspension Bridge and depart in batches. Led by professional guides, the tour includes exhibits of native butterfly plants and live butterflies, as well as a nighttime symphony of frog calls—double the romance with both fireflies and butterflies. This year, the fireflies have started glowing earlier and will now reach their peak, with the HeMei Mountain firefly season lasting until late April.
Free rural experience tour in Sanchi community – kids love harvesting water bamboo shoots!
Free rural experience tour in Sanchi community – kids love harvesting water bamboo shoots!
Spicy Jumping Duck? A Creative Spring "Duck" Set Menu by a 20-Year Veteran Chef
“Outside the bamboo a couple of peach blossoms, / The spring river, the duck knows first it’s warm.” This poem by Su Shi adds a touch of literary charm to duck dishes, which are available all year round, making them even more delightful in spring. Moreover, duck meat, known for its nourishing and cooling properties, seems even more fitting to enjoy in late spring and early summer when liver heat tends to flare up.
"Tiffany Green" Dream Room on the 42nd Floor with a Panoramic View of the Instrument Capital
When traveling to a city, standing at its highest point to overlook the entire urban landscape not only allows you to fully appreciate the city's charm but also holds symbolic significance as part of the travel experience. In spring, staying at the tallest hotel in Hamamatsu City and waking up in a room painted in Tiffany green, with the entire city spread out before you, is surely the most delightful accommodation experience.
The “Fish & Duck Symbiotic Field” requires no pesticides—little ducks help eat pests and weeds in an eco-friendly way!
Yilan County has long promoted environmentally friendly and healthy “organic farmland.” In Xingjian Village, Sanyi Township, a young farmer named Chen Guozhong tried implementing a “Fish & Duck Symbiotic Field” for the first time this year on his ancestral plot of land, allowing fish, ducks, and white bamboo shoots to coexist in the same field following the natural food chain. Tilapia help loosen and aerate the soil, while ducks eat pests and remove weeds—resulting in particularly sweet and delicious white bamboo shoots!
Summer Charter Flights to Island Vacations – Early Bird Discounts Offered by Travel Operators
With summer just around the corner, are you planning a fun getaway with your family? Leading international resorts have launched the 2013 Summer Sunshine Family Carnival itinerary, featuring tropical beach holidays across Southeast Asia including Japan’s Ishigaki Island, Malaysia’s Cherating Bay, Bali, Phuket, Bintan Island, as well as the dual-city experience of Bintan and Singapore. Coupled with the most attractive early bird booking promotion of the year, travelers can enjoy a stress-free getaway with direct charter flights.
Take your first step as a backpacker to explore the world – Youth Love Travel Market Sharing Event
What does travel mean to you? In recent years, more and more young backpackers have been setting out to explore the world. Starting at 12:00 PM on April 14th, a cultural and creative travel market and sharing event will be held at the North Plaza of Ximending Red House. In addition to various stalls featuring cultural and creative goods popular among young people, the market will also include a variety of travel-related resource booths.
Spring Blossoms: Lobster, Abalone, and Filet Mignon with Creative Twists
Spring is a season of blooming flowers, and hotels have introduced a variety of creative spring dishes to capture diners' palates. Visiting domestic hotel restaurants reveals not only top-tier, refined ingredients but also how chefs creatively use them—a true showcase of culinary skill.
Just two days left: Immerse yourself in Tainan with the "Pure Dust Realm" art exhibition
Artist Ms. Liu Rongying combines the free-spirited elegance of the East with the refined delicacy of the West. Her latest solo exhibition, "Pure Dust Realm," is being held at the Tainan Cultural Center until April 7 (Sunday). Visitors can take advantage of today and tomorrow to experience the artistic inspiration at the Tainan Cultural Center.
The most natural experience ever: "Dining barefoot in the fields"
The 2013 Yilan Green Expo invites visitors to embrace the dining philosophy of "Eat Local, Eat Organic, Support Local Farmers, and Reduce Your Carbon Footprint." Starting now, at the "A-Chien City Settlement – Photosynthesis Cafeteria" within the expo site, creative tasting dishes made with organic produce from various townships in Yilan will be served free of charge to visitors daily at 11 AM.
Buy directly from the fishermen!\nKending Flying Fish Season – Greet the fishing boats in person and share the harvest\n
Influenced by the Kuroshio Warm Current, the waters around the Hengchun Peninsula enter the flying fish season every year from April to June. In addition to enjoying the spectacular sight of fish leaping out of the sea, the most insider way to experience it is to go to the harbor in person to greet the fishing boats and share the joy of “returning with a boat full of fish” with the fishermen. Then, decisively buy the freshest flying fish and go home to cook an incredibly sweet and delicious bowl of flying fish rice noodle soup to enjoy as a late-night snack with a few good friends!\n
"Magic Portal" Appears in Bangkok Mall – Travel to Six Countries in Three Minutes
Is there really a "magic portal" that can instantly transport you anywhere in the world? In Bangkok, Thailand, a unique mall has emerged over the past year, claiming that you can reach destinations like the United States, Japan, and the UK in just three minutes and explore famous landmarks all at once. Whether you want to enjoy breathtaking sea views by the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco or stroll through ancient Japanese streets, you no longer need to book a flight—just walk through the "magic portal."
Day 11 of opening: Green Expo surpasses 100,000 visitors!
The 2013 Yilan Green Expo has reached its 11th day since opening, and as of today (April 9), cumulative visitor numbers have exceeded 100,000. Mr. Wang Weisheng from Hsinchu City became the lucky 100,000th visitor. The holiday crowd effect this year brought in around 60,000 visitors within four days, showing that the Yilan Green Expo—dedicated to promoting sustainable ecological awareness—is increasingly recognized and welcomed by the public.