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Year-end bonuses of 3 to 8 months? Lion Travel: A misunderstanding
Regarding the “3 to 8 months year-end bonus” announced by Lion Travel, after verification, a Lion Travel spokesperson stated that the tourism industry often rewards employees with low base salaries and high bonuses. Therefore, Lion Travel uses the “annual performance earnings” method to calculate salaries. Each employee can receive approximately 13 months’ worth of salary per year based on individual performance, which translates to a year-end bonus of around 1 month.
Colorful creative kites soar into the sky as Malaysia Tourism Year kicks off
The year 2014 was officially designated as “Malaysia Tourism Year” by the Malaysian government, and it comes with a continuous series of celebrations and events. Leading the way is “sports tourism.” Starting in February, the 19th World Kite Festival in Johor and the 2014 Le Tour de Langkawi cycling race will serve as the opening events to warm up the tourism year.
Ascend to the foremost peak on Earth—Changbai Mountain, a must-visit in the Northeast: a heavenly mountain in an icy wonderland
As the Chinese saying goes, “Millennia of snow, ten-thousand-year-old pines, ascending to the foremost peak on Earth.” The peak referred to here is Changbai Mountain. Located at the border between China and North Korea, Changbai Mountain is one of China’s most famous scenic areas and is even hailed as the “Sacred Mountain.” With its ever-changing charm throughout the seasons, Changbai Mountain becomes a vast, snowy paradise in winter. Covered in white and with frozen lakes, its majestic and breathtaking scenery seems otherworldly.
Is Lion Travel giving out an 8-month year-end bonus? Ex-employee exposes: It's only 0.8 months.
Lion Travel Chairman Wang Wenjie stated on the 15th that the company plans to distribute year-end bonuses ranging from 3 to 8 months this year. However, on online discussion forums, many Lion Travel grassroots employees revealed that the 3 to 8 months bonus is likely only for senior executives, while regular staff may only receive 0.8 months.
Stunning in-flight gourmet meals: Savor five-star New Year dishes at 30,000 feet
For business travelers flying domestically or internationally during the holiday season, enjoying a “New Year’s dish” on the plane is sure to warm the heart. China Airlines has partnered with The Ambassador Hotel to introduce Cantonese-style New Year dishes. From New Year’s Eve to the second day of the Lunar New Year, first and business class passengers on select flights can enjoy these Cantonese delicacies, bringing the festive spirit to 30,000 feet in the air. The menu includes items such as dried mullet roe, Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, and Cantonese-style preserved meat rice, bringing five-star quality cuisine right to your seat.
CNN Lists 10 Things Taiwan Does Better Than Anywhere Else — Night Markets and Themed Restaurants Make the Cut
Although Taiwan may not be as vast or resource-rich as many other countries, we still have plenty to be proud of. CNN has compiled a list of 10 things that Taiwan does better than anywhere else, including night markets, themed restaurants, free WiFi, and universal healthcare.
Who’s Watching Whom? Six Flags Village’s “Predator Cage Car” Offers Up-Close Encounters with Lions and Tigers
Who’s really watching whom? Starting from the first day of the Lunar New Year, Six Flags Theme Park has launched the “Predator Cage Car” experience, allowing visitors to board a specially designed cage vehicle and enter the habitats of fierce animals such as lions and tigers. Tour guides will lure the predators closer through a small feeding window, with passengers separated from the animals only by a thin layer of iron mesh—close enough to even hear the mighty roars of the lions. It’s an intense and thrilling experience.
Gourmet Delights: The First All-Fish Hotpot & Ultra-Sweet Sashimi
As soon as you push open the door of "Yun Zhi Nan," traditional Yunnan folk songs boldly fill your ears, while Yunnan's unique pictographic "Dongba script" adorns the walls, making you forget you're in Taiwan. The owner of Yun Zhi Nan, David Huang, once tried Yunnan’s signature "spotted fish hotpot" during a business trip and was so captivated that he decided to leave his enviable job as an engineer to bring Taiwan its first all-fish hotpot.
Taipei Night Market Guidebook — All 14 Night Markets & 3 Markets in One Place
To help visitors to Taipei better immerse themselves in night market culture, the Taipei City Market Administration has created the “Taipei Night Market Guidebook.” It features 14 well-known night markets and 3 unique markets across Taipei, covering each market’s highlights, transportation information, maps, and most popular items. This year, toilet locations around the night markets have also been added to make enjoying the night market experience even more convenient.
Challenging the conventional image—even crispy fried chicken can have a trendy, hipster vibe.
In Tuku, Yunlin, there’s a low-profile, fashionably understated crispy fried chicken shop tucked away in an alley. I had seen an online introduction to this place before and had told myself that if I ever got the chance to visit Yunlin, I must come try it. It just so happened that during my trip to Yunlin for an event, I dropped by.
Cherry blossoms can be enjoyed even on flat ground！Over 20,000 cherry trees will gradually bloom in Xinshe, Taichung
Not to be outshined by Wuling Farm, the well-known cherry blossom season in Xinshe Community, Taichung, will kick off on February 15. Nearly 20,000 cherry trees of various varieties—including mountain cherry, yaezakura, Fuji cherry, and botan cherry—will make their appearance. As you enter Xinshe, you’ll see cherry blossoms lining the roadsides, creating the stunning view of a “cherry blossom avenue.”
A Real-Life Flying Train: Yilan Unveils Its First "Jimmy Liao Railway Station"
Travel with Jimmy Liao!/ Yilan County has created the nation’s first “Jimmy Liao Railway Station,” extending the original Jimmy Liao Square to Yilan Railway Station. With themes such as "Starry Starry Night" and "When Spring Comes in the Afternoon," the station’s exterior walls have been decorated. (Doodoo) (Doodoo) The square will also be transformed into a zone of Jimmy Liao installation art. Starting from the 21st, you can see a large installation artwork from the picture book — a flying train with five carriages — suspended above the square.
Traveling to the Philippines Together – Six Friends from Taichung Win NT$1 Million Cash Prize!
The Philippine Department of Tourism held a “Bring 6 Friends to the Philippines, Win NT$1 Million” campaign. On the 15th, they awarded the NT$1 million prize at a ceremony held at the Philippine Office in Taipei. The winners were Ms. Lin from Taichung City and her family and friends — the largest prize ever given since the Philippine tourism office was established in Taiwan!
Ring in the New Year at Fulong, welcome the first light, and enjoy gourmet food, hot springs, and a meteor shower — all in one experience
Ring in the New Year at Fulong, welcome the first light, and enjoy gourmet food, hot springs, and a meteor shower — all in one experience
Welcoming Japan’s cherry blossom travel boom: EVA Air switches to larger aircraft & adds charter flights after Lunar New Year
After the Lunar New Year, a wave of travelers heads to Japan for cherry blossom season. During this period, EVA Air will switch to larger aircraft on some routes to meet demand. From March 26 to April 27, the Osaka route (BR2132/2131) will upgrade from the 332 model to the 77N, while the Komatsu route (BR158/157) will upgrade from the M9D model to the 332. In the Northeast region, charter flight services are also being offered, with two Aomori-bound (Akita-departing) packages available on April 15 and 16, operating one package every five days. On April 17 and 18, two Komatsu charter packages will also be launched, also one per five days.
Welcome the first ray of dawn in Fulong, the easternmost part of Taiwan, for a series of romantic "light"-themed events!
The "Light Spots · Fulong" series of events, jointly organized by the Northeast Coast & Yilan Coast National Scenic Area Administration and Fullon Hotel, officially kicked off on December 15th. On Thursday evening, the scenic administration held a lighting ceremony, featuring performances by the Xuan Wu Yan Guang Art Troupe, with dazzling and dynamic LED displays paired with a fire show to launch the "Light Spots · Fulong" series.
Bitan Suspension Bridge New Year Light Show: Nine Themed Performances to Welcome Spring
As the Lunar New Year approaches, from Friday, January 17th to Friday, February 14th, the Bitan Suspension Bridge light show will be performed at the top of every hour from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM each evening, celebrating the New Year with festive light displays. To mark the Lunar New Year, the Bitan Suspension Bridge light show will feature a rotation of nine themed performances, highlighted by a color scheme of gold and red, which symbolize wealth and joy. Each performance lasts about three minutes, immersing visitors in a lively festive atmosphere.
Hong Kongers love "live sea cucumber" – banquet dishes bursting with fresh seafood flavors
Taiwanese love sea cucumber, but Hong Kongers prefer "live sea cucumber" even more. Chef Yip Pok Wah, the "god of live seafood cuisine" from the Grand Hotel Taipei, incorporates Indonesian live sea cucumber and Australian prawns into his dishes, filling entire banquet tables with the freshest "sea flavors."
What does Japan Airlines do when faced with overbooked flights?
What does Japan Airlines do when faced with overbooked flights?
Deliciously adorable！Food with faces makes meals more fun
The other day while eating, I felt like there were eyes staring at me. Looking closely, I realized there were a pair of eyes on the plate. But rather than being creepy, they were actually quite cute. This is a series of playful food accessories designed by children’s product company Fred & Friends. With some clever twists on ingredients, the food on your plate becomes truly appetizing and fun to look at！