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Kinmen Tunnels Music Festival: Soaring Melodies to Debut on the 12th
A perfect blend of battlefield and music. Now in its fifth year, the “Kinmen Tunnels Music Festival” will kick off on October 12 at Zhaishan Tunnel. This year, renowned cellist Zhang Zhengjie serves as artistic director, leading musicians including National Symphony Orchestra’s principal violinist Wu Tingyu in performances. The event is completely free, allowing visitors to enjoy an elegant musical feast amid sparkling scenery inside granite tunnels.
Double Ten National Day: Free entry to the National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts & half-price at the Taipei Zoo & Planetarium
Celebrate National Day in Taipei City this holiday season. Educational venues such as the Taipei Zoo, the National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts, the Taipei Planetarium, Shilin Official Residence, and the Children’s Amusement Center will all remain open on National Day. Among them, the National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts offers free entry all day, while the Taipei Planetarium tickets are available at a 50% discount. The Taipei Zoo, home to the adorable Yuan Zai, also offers special discounted tickets to attract visitors. Since this year’s National Day holiday doesn’t coincide with a long weekend, residents in northern Taiwan can choose to stay in Taipei and celebrate the annual Double Ten Day.
Breaking News / Typhoon Fitow Approaches Taiwan / Public Transport Changes Today
Travel Center / Comprehensive Report Typhoon Fitow, a medium-strength typhoon, is approaching Taiwan. 《ETtoday EVA Air Travel Cloud》 has compiled the following public transport changes for October 6:
Each dish features 7 types of vegetables – the hidden gem pasta is "a favorite among office workers"
Compared to those wildly popular, high-profile eateries, this "hidden gem restaurant" located in Taipei’s culinary hub – Yanji Street – is more low-key. Its interior feels as cozy and relaxed as home, and the pasta handmade by the owner is prepared using traditional Italian methods. Each dish contains over seven types of vegetables and offers a healthy, oil-free flavor.
Two thousand people holding torches high together set a world record at Korea’s "Geumjeong Horizon Festival"
Korea’s annual "Geumjeong Horizon Festival" officially kicked off in the Bigeokji area on October 2, reaching its climax today (the 5th) as tens of thousands of domestic and international visitors flocked to the event. Among them, the "Bigeokji Torch Game Illuminating the Horizon," which broke a Guinness World Record last year, saw 2,333 participants raising their torches simultaneously this year, momentarily lighting up the city of Geumjeong. The scene was spectacular and lively, accompanied by fireworks and the towering presence of two dragons.
The "Magical Xianying Palace" that Attracts Butterflies and Frogs Preserves Nearly a Thousand Years of Chinese Historical Relics
The original Xianying Palace in Changle, Fuzhou, Fujian, China, was first built in the eighth year of the Shaoxing era during the Song Dynasty (1138 AD). Unfortunately, during the Guangxu period of the Qing Dynasty, it disappeared from historical records after being buried by sand. In 1992, while constructing the Changle Airport, local residents unearthed a wall, and the Magical Xianying Palace emerged again. Its related historical relics and ancient artifacts have been well preserved, attracting flocks of butterflies, grasshoppers, and frogs.
Impressionist master Gauguin spent his later years here – the stunning paradise of Tahiti’s traditional outrigger canoe races
Tahiti is the largest island in Polynesia. Beyond its heavenly scenery, Polynesia’s traditional culture is equally captivating. The annual canoe races combine this unique traditional sport with a world-class vacation destination, attracting friends from all over the globe to join in the celebration.
Taste top-grade Hokkaido snow crab and American Wagyu striploin
Maybe it’s because everyone who knows me well knows how much I love crabs~ So today, Tianlin specially brought me to try this “Dingkuai Yipin Hot Pot” located near the intersection of Xinyi Road and Anhe Road. At first glance, the place looks quite large, but actually there aren’t many seats. However, it’s precisely for this reason that they can provide excellent service to every guest.
News Flash / “Saw” Actor Makes an Appearance, Emerging from a Pumpkin Field on Taipei Streets
Pumpkin monsters appear in Taipei at night! The artsy Huashan 1914 Creative Park transforms dramatically after dark starting today (Oct. 4). Not only do ghostly figures occasionally emerge from the building walls, but pumpkin monsters also pop up one by one from beneath the grass, vividly showing off their sharp, mischievous eyes and gaping, grinning expressions. The dim, translucent lighting in the darkness creates a mysterious and fun atmosphere.
2013 Hakka Cultural Festival – “Dragons in the Lotus Pond, FUN Hakka Tunes” Kicks Off This Weekend in Longtan
The “2013 Taoyuan Hakka Cultural Festival” kicks off on the 6th in areas such as Longtan and Pingzhen in Taoyuan, featuring a series of activities over three consecutive weeks including “Dragons in the Lotus Pond, FUN Hakka Tunes,” “Mass Choir Singalong,” and “Hakka Rice Dumpling Competition,” inviting the public to experience traditional Hakka arts and promote Hakka culture.
Preview of National Day Fireworks: Spectacular Show to Light Up Haishan Fishing Port at 10 PM
The second installment of the "National Day Fireworks in the Breezy City" series will be held at Haishan Fishing Port on the evening of the 5th. The Hsinchu City Government reminds the public to make use of public transportation. According to the Hsinchu City Government Transportation Bureau, tomorrow’s event is scheduled to conclude at 10:30 PM. Considering that commuters from Xiangshan Railway Station may have later transfer times back to the city, adjustments will be made to the departure schedule of City Bus Route 1, with buses running every 20 minutes. Additionally, two extra final buses will be added for this route, departing at 11:10 PM and 11:30 PM, to better accommodate passengers' transfer needs.
Travel Alert: Japanese Authorities Warn of a Magnitude 9 Mega-Earthquake in Hokkaido
Travel Alert: Japanese Authorities Warn of a Magnitude 9 Mega-Earthquake in Hokkaido
New Free Attraction in Taichung: No Cost Needed for Ocean-Themed 3D Murals and Rainbow Chairs
The latest free photo spot has arrived. Near the coast in Taichung’s Wujhih area, there's a park called “Dingyuliao Park” that’s perfect for photos. Within the expansive grounds, ocean-themed 3D landscape murals are paired with colorful wooden chairs, a whale slide, and a mini maze garden—so many creative installations that your camera won’t want to stop clicking.
Transformed into a new Keelung landmark: A super dreamy rainbow-lit tunnel becomes the latest photo hotspot
When it comes to the hottest photo spots this Christmas, the Tiffany-green light sea corridor in New Taipei’s Happy Christmas Town definitely ranks in the top three, with its galaxy-like illuminated sea drawing crowds of netizens on pilgrimages. But what many might not know is that another incredibly romantic light tunnel has now emerged in Keelung—its fantastical and vibrant colors make it feel like you’ve landed on another planet, earning it the nickname “Keelung’s new landmark”!
New Year's holiday here we come！ Limited-time offer for New Year’s Day 2018 – Explore Kaohsiung E-DA World for just NT$10
The 2017-18 New Year holiday spans three days, and on New Year’s Day, Kaohsiung E-DA World is launching an early-bird celebration event. The first 218 people to line up at designated spots can enjoy a special NT$10 rate to enter the theme park.
Taipei International Travel Fair Approaches: Boracay Lures Visitors with Low Prices
Boracay, a top Philippine tourist destination and repeatedly ranked as one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, has returned to the list of popular travel spots after the government lifted its red travel alert for the Philippines. Airlines and travel agencies are offering an eye-catching price of NT$16,500 (tax included), hoping to spark a new wave of travel enthusiasm that leaves both businesses and travelers with full wallets.
Yunlin Kouhu: A Simple Fishing Village Transformed into a Colorful Art Town
Traditional fishing village transformed into an art town! Yunlin County’s Kouhu Township was originally a traditional small fishing village where most residents farmed milkfish and processed mullet roe. In recent years, after the annual Chenglong Wetlands International Art Festival began in the Chenglong Wetlands within the village, it has gained widespread fame. Visitors flock here as if on a pilgrimage. With numerous large-scale installation artworks scattered throughout and old residential buildings revitalized through colorful paintings, the entire fishing village has taken on a brand-new look filled with artistic charm.
Ring in the New Year in style: 2017-18 Taiwan’s “Top 5 Countdown Fireworks Shows” Roundup
With just two weeks left until the end of 2017, have you figured out how to spend New Year’s Eve? To celebrate the end and beginning of the year in grand fashion, numerous countdown events across Taiwan are preparing spectacular fireworks displays to ring in the new year. ETtoday Travel Cloud has rounded up the top 5 must-see countdown fireworks shows for 2017-18—there’s still time to plan your perfect night out now!
Low-cost carriers spark frequent disputes; lawmakers urge Civil Aeronautics Administration to set up a dedicated handling office
In recent years, more and more people have been traveling abroad on low-cost airlines, but this has also led to a rise in related disputes. Today, during a session of the Legislative Yuan’s Transportation Committee, Democratic Progressive Party Legislator Lee Kun-tse questioned the authorities and urged the Civil Aeronautics Administration (CAA) to establish a handling window for such issues. Minister of Transportation and Communications and CAA Director-General Shen Chi responded by promising to review the proposal.
Experience the "Taiwan" vibe – The top youth hostels loved by backpackers traveling in Taiwan
Taiwan is one of the top travel destinations for many international backpackers, and most opt to stay in youth hostels during their trip. These hostels are affordable, with daily rates as low as NT$500. Some foreign backpackers say that besides the low cost, staying in a youth hostel is the best way to understand Taiwanese culture and chat with travelers from around the world, giving them a homely feeling—even when traveling solo.