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South Korea’s No. 1 Low-Cost Airline | Tigerair Crew Unveils New Uniforms
Tigerair, a young Korean airline, operates flights every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday between Taipei Songshan and Gimpo in South Korea. On December 20, its flight attendants debuted their brand-new uniforms, presenting a fresh new look. The Taiwan general agent of Tigerair stated that the new flight attendant uniforms were designed with a simple and bright concept, aiming to convey the airline’s vibrant energy to passengers.
On Christmas Eve, crowds scrambled to capture the scene as stars—Pingtung’s Our Lady of Snows Shrine appeared to float in the Milky Way
On the evening of December 24th, Christmas Eve, the Our Lady of Snows Shrine was packed with people celebrating the holiday. When the 3D light show illuminated the shrine and sparkled against the night sky, the lights from the mobile phone screens of the crowd below looked like twinkling stars, making the shrine seem as if it were floating in the Milky Way—an incredibly beautiful sight.
A stone iron plate barbecue isn’t enough for a honeymoon — a candlelit dinner in a cave is what true romance is all about.
Many couples choosing a honeymoon destination opt for romantic island getaways. Located in the Philippines, Apulit Island not only boasts white sands, sunsets, and blue waters and skies, but also allows you to plan a private candlelit dinner on the beach. Or, enjoy a sweet open-air picnic by the serene shore. And if that’s still not unique enough, Apulit Island has one standout feature: a cave candlelit dinner.
Cheap flights to Taipei go big for Christmas Eve: Free long-haul ticket vouchers for passengers
For travel enthusiasts, the luckiest Christmas gift might just be an airline ticket. On Christmas Eve, a Malaysian low-cost airline prepared a free long-haul ticket voucher for each passenger on the Kuala Lumpur to Taipei flight. The recipients of the vouchers were all smiles, saying it was truly the best Christmas gift.
Ring in the New Year with the Taipei 101 fireworks—just don’t end up in the west’s “minefield”
Ready for New Year’s Eve? The Taipei 101 fireworks show has become a must-do on many people’s bucket lists, but the public should pay attention to the wind direction that day and avoid the “minefield.” Weather data shows that the northern part of Taiwan will experience easterly winds on New Year’s Eve, so people should choose to watch the fireworks from the east or north side of Taipei 101, and try to avoid the west side, such as the areas around Xinyi Road and Ren’ai Road—otherwise, you might only see a “foggy mess.”
Netizens ask to rename Kenting — “this statement” is hard to bear
Netizens ask to rename Kenting — “this statement” is hard to bear
Caesar Hotels' New Banqiao Dual-Brand Property Opens Today, Adding 747 Rooms to New Taipei City
Caesar Hotels' New Banqiao Dual-Brand Property Opens Today, Adding 747 Rooms to New Taipei City
Little Yuan Zai plays with a diabolo, rides a giant King Kong — the 2014 Taipei Lantern Festival lights up the Flower Expo on February 7
The 2014 Taipei Lantern Festival will kick off at the Taipei Flower Expo Park on February 7. The horse-themed main lantern of the coming Year of the Horse will not only be Taiwan’s first eco-friendly zodiac lantern, but the Taipei City Government also announced that Yuan Zai, the panda cub who has captured the hearts of the nation all year, will have her own dedicated lantern area, which will remain open until February 16.
The two healing icons, Yuan Zai and Jody Chiang, meet in a heartwarming encounter — high-fiving cutely and stealing hearts
Jody Chiang (also known as Second Sister) recently went to the recording studio to adapt her hit song “Child” (〈囝仔〉) into “Yuan Zai” (〈圆仔〉), recording it as a Christmas gift for the giant panda cub “Yuan Zai.” At the invitation of Taipei Mayor Hau Lung-pin, Second Sister also made a surprise appearance as a special guest to meet “Yuan Zai.”
Tainan’s shrimp fish ball soup has been fragrant for over sixty years！ The classic pork belly rice is sweet with a hint of salt
Shrimp fish balls, pork belly rice, and other street snacks are famously delicious in Tainan. As Taiwan’s most historic ancient capital, many eateries here have a long history, passed down from generation to generation. That’s why today we’re introducing a time-honored shop that has thrived for over sixty years and is now in its third generation — the Third Generation Shrimp Fish Balls. At this third-generation spot, besides the pork belly rice, you definitely shouldn’t miss their signature shrimp fish balls. Their menu features a wide variety of soups.
Far Eastern Air Transport Helps Rural Children Warmly Celebrate Christmas
Christmas is a holiday of gratitude and sharing. On the eve of Christmas, Far Eastern Air Transport specially partnered with the Chinese Christian Relief Association to participate in their “Shoebox of Love” campaign. Nearly 200 gift boxes were collected and distributed to children at church study programs in Taitung’s Green Island and Taimali, Yunlin’s Xiluo, and Taichung City, spreading blessings and joy.
Discounts continue into the new year too！ Kaohsiung’s Easycard free bus rides extended to the end of February
The free bus ride campaign using the “Easycard” in Kaohsiung, which started in November, has had its discount period extended Up！ Starting January 2014, Kaohsiung’s city buses will be taken over by KGT Bus Company, marking the official privatization of the bus services. The originally scheduled end-of-year free city bus ride promotion has been announced to continue until the end of February 2014.
HowToTrip Mountain Resort Celebrates New Year with Accommodation Discounts and Free Hermes Gifts
HowToTrip Mountain Resort has specially launched a variety of accommodation and dining packages from January 1 to February 28, 2014, with extra gifts including the “Hermes Travel Set” – usually only available in presidential suites – and red envelopes for good fortune in the New Year. Whether it’s a sweet getaway for two or a warm family trip, guests can fully enjoy their vacation at HowToTrip Mountain Resort, making every moment a chance to “love you for a lifetime” with your loved ones.
The final chapter of Tainan’s New Year’s Eve trilogy, “Welcoming the Most Beautiful Sunrise at Er Liao,” is limited to 4,000 participants.
As 2013 fades and 2014 begins, Tainan City has launched the “2014 Tainan FUN Happiness” New Year’s Eve trilogy to welcome the new year. After bidding farewell to the sunset at the Beimen Salt Fields and joining the countdown in front of Tainan High-Speed Rail Station, the trilogy’s grand finale — “Er Liao Welcoming the Sunrise” — will feature the first rays of the new year emerging from a sea of clouds, accompanied by the majestic sounds of a symphony orchestra and vocalists.
Affected by the cold front, the probability of seeing the first sunrise in eastern Taiwan on New Year's Day may be less than 10%.
Friends hoping to welcome the first sunrise of 2014 in eastern Taiwan may need to prepare themselves for the possibility of not seeing it. Jia Xinxing, director of the Meteorological Environmental Resources Department at Weather Risk Management Development Co., pointed out that due to the influence of this cold front, most areas in eastern Taiwan will experience mostly cloudy to rainy weather on New Year’s morning, and the chance of seeing the sunrise may be less than 10%.
Mayday, E-DA, and Dream Mall Ring in the New Year with Spectacular Events in Kaohsiung; KMRT Extends Operating Hours
This year’s New Year’s Eve will be ablaze with festive excitement across Taiwan. In southern Taiwan’s premier countdown destination—Kaohsiung—the two major celebrations at “E-DA World” and “Dream Mall” will be joined by the Chinese pop-rock supergroup “Mayday,” who have once again chosen to ring in the new year with the people of Kaohsiung, belting out “Just Rock it!” as the clock strikes midnight. To accommodate the massive crowds, the Kaohsiung MRT will extend its service until 3:00 AM on New Year’s Day.
Not available in stores! HowToTrip gives away 10 “China Airlines Desk Calendars” at year-end
As 2013 bids farewell and 2014 approaches, in the final five days of this year, ETtoday Eastday HowToTrip and China Airlines have joined forces to give away five calendars and five wall calendars to readers — that’s a total of ten lucky winners who will receive the exclusive 2014 China Airlines Desk Calendar, combining Taiwanese cultural creativity with beautiful flight attendants, not available for purchase elsewhere!
"Emily's Shop" Italian Restaurant in Pingtung – Charming European Wooden Decor
This trip back to Pingtung was to have a meal with some old friends. We chose a small restaurant near Rui Guang Night Market as our gathering spot for the day. However, when we arrived, the unobtrusive signboard caused us to miss it at first — luckily, we spotted it just in time so we didn’t waste too much time. Unexpectedly, Pingtung has an Italian-style restaurant with European flair. Though small and cozy, it was still refreshingly unique.
Flight Attendant EQ Management Is a Huge Challenge – EVA Air’s Braces-Wearing Crew Member Chung Yun-Chen: “I’m Touched When Someone Says Thank You”
What makes a flight attendant the most beautiful? In EVA Air’s 2014 desk calendar, Chung Yun-Chen, who represented the months of May and June, successfully captured the long, lingering cultural essence of Cloud Gate Dance Theatre’s “Song of the Wanderers.” But what you might not know is that Chung Yun-Chen, who appeared in the calendar wearing braces, was the first EVA Air “braces girl” to take on the starring role in the calendar photoshoot.
Glow-in-the-dark European-style colorful wooden house in Tainan at night, plus an oversized candy cane!
Tainan has a colorful fairy-tale wooden house that fully embraces a European Christmas vibe. The walls of "DoGa Crispy Spicy Pepper" feature a vibrant base of yellow, red, and blue, making it eye-catching and perfect for photos. To welcome the festive season, the entire building is lit up with dazzling little lights at night, adorned with bright and seasonal Christmas decorations. The signature DoGa white rabbit is also dressed up as a reindeer and wears a Santa hat, creating a joyful holiday atmosphere that makes you feel like you've wandered into a foreign Christmas village.