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Yayoi Kusama’s “Dot” Installation Art Makes Its Splashy Debut
The 2013 Taoyuan Land Art Festival will kick off on October 26. In addition to the Yellow Duck, the event will feature large-scale installations such as Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama’s “The Footprints of Life” and Korean artist Choi Jeong Hwa’s “Giant Lotus.” Yesterday, Kusama’s “The Footprints of Life” arrived in Taoyuan, where staff used boats to place 15 ladybug-shaped artworks on the pond.
Taipei International Travel Fair / Takeshi Kaneshiro Makes an Appearance and Serves Tea, Visitors Rush to Say "I See You"
The Taipei International Travel Fair (ITF) kicked off in grand style today (18th) at the Taipei World Trade Center Halls 1 and 3. Over the four-day exhibition, tourism-related businesses are gearing up to attract visitors, and even superstar idol Takeshi Kaneshiro has made a "cameo serving tea"!
Taipei International Travel Fair / Extra Bonuses at Opening – Buy Hong Kong Packages and Get Free Disney Tickets
The ITF Taipei International Travel Fair kicked off today (18th) in halls 1 and 2 of Taipei World Trade Center and hall 3, featuring a grand total of 1,350 booths — a 12.5% increase and setting a new record for scale. In addition to exciting activities and opening ceremonies, exhibitors rolled out “on-site bonuses” that offer even better deals than the originally announced discounts.
The “Flower Makeup” Grand Parade: Celebrate Together at the Hsinchu International Drum Art Festival
Halloween isn’t only a Western tradition. Taiwan’s version of Halloween kicks off in Hsinchu on the 19th with the Hakka cultural “Flower Makeup” grand parade, which is rich in Hakka heritage and one of the well-known ways the Hakka community celebrates October. Like Halloween, it involves dressing up, putting on makeup, and joining in the festivities.
Taipei International Travel Fair / Ultra-cheap Tokyo Free & Easy Trip Five Days All-Inclusive for NT$13,000
The Taipei International Travel Fair (ITF) kicked off on the first and second floors of Taipei World Trade Center Hall 1 and in Hall 3, featuring a total of 1,350 booths — a 12.5% increase and a record-high scale. The number of visitors on the opening day was nearly 10,000 higher than in previous years. For short-haul trips to Japan, Eastern Travel and Scoot collaborated to offer a five-day, four-night Tokyo free & easy trip from Taipei at NT$13,300 all-inclusive, with stays at four-star business hotels throughout.
Taipei International Travel Fair / New Highlights in the Homestay Hotel & Food Zone Gather Unique Accommodations
Whether traveling abroad or domestically, some travelers opt to stay in hotels to save on costs or to immerse themselves in the local culture—a new choice in travel style. For the first time at this Taipei International Travel Fair (ITF), a “Homestay Hotel & Food Zone” has been specially curated, attracting enthusiasts of unique homestays and restaurants who queued up early in the morning.
Taipei International Travel Fair / Don’t Miss Out!: Top 3 Must-See Performances at the Fair
As the Taipei International Travel Fair enters its second day, crowds have flooded in early for the shopping frenzy. This year’s (2013) fair also features many exciting performances, with various booths showcasing their own mascots as well as inviting impressive acts from Korea, Japan, the United States, and other countries. ETtoday EBC News has handpicked three must-see performances at the fair. For those who want to make the most of their ticket without breaking the bank and witness classic performances from around the world, don’t miss this chance.
5-star chef ventures into beef noodle realm: A deeply aged 21-day beef noodle experience
Chen Chung-kuang, Taiwan’s first chef to successfully develop dry-aged steak, has teamed up with one of the country’s top meat importers, Meifu, to launch a unique “aged beef noodle.” The shop is simply named “Aged 21,” and as any connoisseur knows, that “21” refers to the aging days of the dry-aged steak.
Taipei International Travel Fair / Fair enters second day as crowds line up for meal vouchers
The first day of the Taipei International Travel Fair (on the 18th) opened to the public at 12 noon, attracting a huge influx of visitors, hitting an impressive 61,550 attendees — a significant increase of 18.35% compared to the 52,006 on the same day last year. New additions such as the homestay and food zone on the second floor of Hall 1 at the World Trade Center and Hall 3 both saw long lines of people queuing for meal vouchers with a 47% discount. These were snapped up for group dining, entertaining guests, and corporate welfare committees making purchases, serving many purposes including year-end party raffles.
Essential Food for Independent Travelers to Know About！ Chinese Media Recommends 9 Must-Try Foods in Taiwan
Xinhua News Agency, noting the increasing number of independent travelers from mainland China, published a list of 9 must-try foods when traveling to Taiwan independently. The list covers the northern, central, and southern parts of Taiwan, featuring noodles, fried dishes, and fruit meals. The report also stated that these foods are “so delicious and affordable you won’t be able to resist eating them again and again.” However, most of the 9 foods are from the southern part of Taiwan, with 2 from the central region and only 1 from the north making the list.
A Taste of Artistic Coffee at StayReal Café by GABEE, Yizhong Branch
After years of success running the STAYREAL fashion brand, Mayday’s Ashin and Awei (Ashin’s creative partner) teamed up in 2011 with GABEE founder and world champion barista Lin Tung-Yuan—known as the “Latte Art Prince”—to create a unique fusion between a coffee brand and a fashion brand: StayReal Café by GABEE. By 2013, the aroma of coffee had drifted out from the alleyways of Taipei’s trendy East District—a hotspot for hipsters—and into the vibrant Yizhong commercial area, always buzzing with the scent of fried chicken.
Taipei International Travel Fair / Strong Sales on Opening Day; Visitor Numbers Up by 10,000 from Last Year
On the opening day of the Taipei International Travel Fair, all exhibition zones reported increased sales performance. This year, the number of visitors on the first day reached 61,550, nearly 10,000 more than last year’s 52,006. The organizer, the Taiwan Visitors Association, stated that this year (2013) marks the first launch of the homestay and gourmet food zone on the second floor of Hall 1 at the Taipei World Trade Center, which successfully boosted consumer purchasing power. Most visitors had already identified what they wanted to book or purchase before arriving, and the association is optimistic about sales over the next three days.
Taipei International Travel Fair / Hero shows off muscles with improvised graffiti!
The ITF Taipei International Travel Fair kicked off lively today (18th), featuring participants from 60 countries and a total of 1,350 booths, setting a record for the largest scale in its history. As it fell on a Friday, the venue saw a surge of visitors in the afternoon, and the organizers collaborated with exhibitors to deliver nearly non-stop performances at the central stage area, creating an extremely lively atmosphere. Among them, the Korean group "Show HERO" wowed the crowd with their high-level performance that combined graffiti and dance.
Goodbye, Little Yellow Duck！It took just 15 minutes to deflate—visitors: “We hate to see it go”
The first exhibition of the Little Yellow Duck (Rubber Duck) in Kaohsiung came to a glorious close today (20th) at Glory Pier, attracting a total of 3.9 million visitors over the month-long event, generating over NT$1 billion in tourism revenue, and bringing immense happiness and joy to the people of Kaohsiung and Taiwan.
Taipei International Travel Fair / Final Countdown Breaks Records: A Total of 240,000 Visitors Flood In
The third day of the Taipei International Travel Fair, which fell on a sunny Sunday, saw early crowds flocking to the event. With heavy foot traffic and strong purchasing enthusiasm, the first and second floors of Hall 1 at the Taipei World Trade Center, along with all of Hall 3, welcomed a total of 96,752 visitors. This marks a significant increase of 24.99% compared to the 77,402 visitors during the same period last year, setting a new single-day attendance record for the fair. The cumulative number of visitors over the first three days has now surpassed 240,000, reaching 246,088.
Taipei International Travel Fair / UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage "Mak Yong Dance" Stuns the Venue
The 2013 Taipei International Travel Fair is still ongoing, featuring participants from 60 countries. As 2014 marks Malaysia’s once-every-seven-years Tourism Year, the Malaysian Tourism Board invited performers of the "Mak Yong Dance," recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage, to perform at the fair, actively promoting traditional cultural highlights to Taiwanese travelers.
The maple leaves at Nantou’s Aowanda have turned red
The maple leaves at Aowanda have turned red！ As autumn arrives and temperatures gradually drop, the maple leaves in Aowanda National Forest Recreation Area in Ren’ai Township, Nantou County, have also turned red, heralding the official start of this year’s maple leaf viewing season.
Discover the Hometown of Pouchong Tea – Head to Nangang Tea Factory for a Tea Tasting Experience
The distinctive fragrance of Taiwanese Pouchong tea is beloved by many, but most people don’t know that the Jiuzhuang tea hills in Nangang are the birthplace of Pouchong tea. Since last year, the Nangang Tea Manufacturing Demonstration Factory has been renovated and transformed into a tourist factory, now open to the public. In conjunction with the annual Nangang Osmanthus Festival, the factory promotes local tea and allows visitors to enjoy tea tasting and experience the unique Pouchong tea culture of Nangang.
Goodbye, Kaohsiung！Locals in Yellow Shirts Bid Farewell to Rubber Duck as Taoyuan Takes Over
Goodbye, little duck！The first Taiwan exhibition of the Yellow Rubber Duck in Kaohsiung attracted nearly 4 million visitors before closing on the afternoon of the 20th. The city government called on the public to wear yellow clothes to bid farewell to the duck. Starting in the morning, “Duck Graduation Certificates” were given out at the service desk, complete with commemorative stamps—limited to 2,000 copies. In the afternoon, there was also a performance of the duck dancing with a swan. After bidding temporary farewell to Kaohsiung, it will move to Xinzhuang in Taoyuan starting on the 26th.
Deep Dive into Hsinchu’s Dong District Hidden Gem: "Private Taste" Affordable Late-Night Eatery
In downtown Hsinchu, things get pretty quiet around 9 PM, let alone finding a place to grab a bite. Not to mention, the cost of living in Hsinchu isn't exactly cheap—especially when it comes to food, where prices are high and options are limited. But a group of young entrepreneurs boldly broke the mold by opening an affordable eatery that stays open until late at night, serving grilled skewers, fried delights, beer, and more. With a wide variety and wallet-friendly prices, you can enjoy a hearty meal without breaking the bank.