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The Douliu pomelo is bursting with fragrance—come to the Tamsui Golden Waterfront on September 8 to “guarantee your pomelo.”
Despite several regions in Taiwan suffering severe damage from the back-to-back impact of Typhoons Trami and Kong-rey, the “Da Douliu pomelo” fortunately escaped the storms and was harvested as scheduled. On September 8, a “Douliu Pomelo Exhibition and Sales Event” will be held at Tamsui’s Golden Waterfront Park to promote healthy and worry-free pomelos.
Where to go during the Mid-Autumn holiday? Enjoy moonlight and night views at hotels, and savor BBQ
Barbecuing during the Mid-Autumn Festival has almost become a national pastime — whether grilling at home or dining out, but somehow it feels like something’s missing. Seizing on this sentiment, many hotels have launched “Mid-Autumn BBQ Banquets,” inviting families to enjoy open-air barbecue parties together.
Fujian Launches “International Cruise Cross-Strait Tour” – Star Cruises’ Gemini Visits Penghu on National Day
To establish Fujian as a golden corridor and key hub for two-way cross-strait tourism, the Fujian Provincial Tourism Bureau has promoted the “100,000 Tourists International Cruise Cross-Strait Tour.” The Penghu County Government was invited to co-host the event, and the launch ceremony was held in Xiamen on October 9. The Star Cruises’ Gemini, tasked with initiating this cross-strait maritime journey, is the second cruise ship to visit Penghu this year following the SuperStar Aquarius in June.
Vast greenery, beautiful churches — a summer date with Tunghai University
Located in Taichung, Tunghai University spans a vast campus of 133 hectares. Beyond being an educational institution, its expansive green spaces and the iconic Luce Memorial Chapel have made it one of the top destinations for visitors exploring Taichung. The area also boasts many unique attractions, including the well-known Tunghai Commercial Area, as well as the Tunghai Art Street, the first commercial district to form after the merger of Taichung County and City. Visitors to Longjing District can easily stop by these spots.
Joint Procession of 10 Major Temples Brings Weekend Blessings in Pingzhen
The "12 Major Hakka Festivals" organized by the Council of Hakka Affairs has reached its grand finale, with a two-day, nationwide first-ever joint walking procession of deities from 10 major temples kicking off in Pingzhen on Saturday (the 7th).
“A Sea of Eagles Soaring Across the Sky” – Kenting Launches Eagle-Watching Event
The Grey-faced Buzzard, which migrates through Kenting in large numbers every autumn, is a unique spectacle in the area. From September 28 to 29, the Kenting National Park Headquarters is hosting a two-day, one-night eagle-watching event to let the public enjoy this extraordinary sight of “a sky filled with eagles.”
"Taiwan, the Hometown of Comics" – A New Highlight at the 2013 Brussels Comic Strip Festival
From September 6 to 8, the Belgian capital Brussels hosted the "2013 Brussels Comic Strip Festival." The event’s official website prominently introduced Taiwan as the “Guest of Honour,” and specially invited five Taiwanese comic artists to attend, making Taiwan a new highlight of this year’s festival.
Top 10 Must-Visit Scenic Spots in Taiwan Voted by Public & Discover Hidden Natural Wonders
The "Taiwan Top 10 Scenic Spots Voting Campaign," jointly organized by the Forestry Bureau of the Council of Agriculture and the Department of Geography at National Taiwan University, has seen fierce competition since its launch on August 15. The Forestry Bureau revealed that the current top 40 list includes well-known attractions such as Yushan Main Peak, Sun Moon Lake, the mudstone badlands of Yehliu, and Yehliu Geopark, but there are also some highly potential spots yet to be discovered by the public.
The Yellow Rubber Duck Visits Kaohsiung for Mid-Autumn Festival – Limited Edition Q-Version Duck Available Only at Glory Pier on the 19th
The Yellow Rubber Duck will “swim” into Kaohsiung’s Glory Pier during the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday. The official Kaohsiung-exclusive souvenir rubber duck has made its first appearance—a Q-version duck about 9 cm tall, which will be sold exclusively at Glory Pier on the opening day of the exhibition, September 19, with a limited run of 18,000 pieces. The city government has also secured other licensed merchandise from the original creator, including Yellow Duck fashion T-shirts and commemorative pins, which will also be released in limited quantities.
Breaking News / Landing Without Seeing the Runway? TransAsia Clarifies: Following Tower Instructions
Shocking News: TransAsia recently came under fire after reports that one of its pilots landed at Penghu Magong Airport without being able to see the runway, drawing criticism for allegedly disregarding passenger safety. In response, TransAsia clarified in an interview with ETtoday News Cloud that the flight had fully complied with tower instructions on that day.
Taiwanese trash washes up on Iriomote Island beaches 200 km away — Japanese locals: We’re used to it
Trash from Taiwan drifts across the sea to become a bizarre sight on Japanese beaches? Recently, a Taiwanese tourist visiting Iriomote Island — known as Japan’s last unspoiled paradise — was shocked to find discarded items such as handwritten-label bubble tea cups and insecticide bottles scattered along the beach, all bearing Chinese characters. The sight left the Taiwanese visitor feeling quite embarrassed. However, local accommodation providers in Japan took the situation in stride, stating calmly: “We’re already used to seeing this.”
Is it bad luck to admire the moon only once? In Japan, they admire the moon "twice" during Mid-Autumn Festival
Although Japan has long abolished the lunar calendar in favor of the Gregorian calendar, it still retains a few lunar-based festivals such as the Mid-Autumn Festival. Unlike Taiwan, where people celebrate the festival on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month by admiring the moon and having barbecues — a scene often described as “one family grills, and the aroma fills thousands of homes” — in Japan, the traditional celebration involves admiring the moon “twice.”
Drink beer and see the Yellow Duck 3 tour packages to explore Greater Kaohsiung
The Yellow Duck will meet the public in Kaohsiung during the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday. The Kaohsiung City Agriculture Bureau has specially combined the Jade Wax Apple Beer Festival with the duck, launching three packaged tour itineraries that connect the duck exhibition venue at Glory Pier, E-Da World, and the recently popular Triumph Night Market. Visitors can enjoy generous sips of Jade Wax Apple beer while admiring the Yellow Duck, exploring all corners of Greater Kaohsiung, with one-day tours starting as low as NT$399.
Taiwan Railways launches "Courtesy Riding Campaign" starting September 11 to jointly maintain riding order
To create a convenient and friendly riding environment, Taiwan Railways has launched the "Courtesy Riding Campaign" starting September 11, hoping that all members of the public will follow riding courtesy together.
The Backyard Garden of Greater Taipei – Explore the Hidden Gems of Wulai by Bike
Wulai boasts picturesque scenery and has long been hailed as the backyard garden of Greater Taipei. The New Taipei City Government has launched a greenway cycling path from "Wulai to Fushan," where visitors can admire Taiwan’s highest waterfall drop at Wulai Waterfall, the No. 1 ranked Neidong Three-Tiered Waterfall selected by the Forestry Bureau, and the viral Wuchengxi Waterfall on social media. The Wulai Waterfall Visitor Center has also reopened, now offering bike inflation and repair services, as well as creative cuisine to attract more visitors.
Explosive Ganges Ritual: Are Chinese Girls Traveling in Groups to "Sleep" with Handsome Priests?
Watching the Ganges after sunset feels so soothing. Suddenly, I look up to see kites filling the sky. Taking a closer look, children on every rooftop are flying kites. I guess flying kites is a daily form of entertainment for local kids and also an activity that brings family joy together. I imagine kite-flying represents a kind of aspiration — the higher the kite flies, the more it seems one's ambitions soar above the heavens, yearning to break free from the shackles of poverty.
"The Chef" is all the rage — Tainan launches a movie location guide map
With the popularity of the movie "The Chef" continuing to soar and box office earnings approaching 200 million yuan, its filming locations have become must-visit spots for fans. The Tainan City Tourism Bureau has capitalized on the movie’s craze by producing a "The Chef" movie location guide map to help visitors easily find and take photos at these iconic spots.
Really? The most desired travel destination for people in mainland China — Japan takes the crown
Really? The most desired travel destination for people in mainland China — Japan takes the crown
The Taichung International Flower Carpet Festival kicks off this weekend, teaming up with a theme park to create a mini vacation destination
The Taichung International Flower Carpet Festival kicks off this weekend, teaming up with a theme park to create a mini vacation destination
Travel Hokkaido Without a Car – A Free & Easy Trip to Explore Otaru Canal and Feast on Seafood Rice Bowls
This was the first time Xiao Lin and her husband Guo Guo saw snow!! Snowy Hokkaido is truly, incredibly beautiful~~~ Every photo turns out gorgeous. We couldn’t bear to delete any of the pictures in Guo Guo’s camera—even candid shots by the roadside were absolutely stunning. This view outside the window as we sat on the JR train—can you believe how much it looks like a fairyland!!