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Explore famous ancient streets and temples in Tainan during the New Year "Flower Lanterns and Daffodils Exhibition" held on Shennong Street
The 2014 Flower Lanterns and Daffodils Exhibition New Year event, now in its third consecutive year, will be held on Shennong Street in Tainan City. From January 24 to February 17, traditional lanterns will be displayed as part of an art lantern-themed exhibition on Shennong Street, jointly promoting tourism activities in Tainan City. This year’s theme, “Sea Country Western Breeze Immortal Mansion,” is derived from a combination of the names of Hai’an Road, Guohua Street, Ximen Road, Fengshen Temple, Shennong Street, Shuixian Palace, and Fufront Road.
Penghu Issues Consumption Vouchers: “NT$1,100 Subsidy per Person for a 3-Day Trip” – Sold Out in Less Than a Month
To attract more visitors during the winter season, Penghu County Government has allocated NT$16.4 million since November 21 to issue consumption vouchers. Any non-local who stays for a three-day-two-night trip in Penghu is eligible for a subsidy of NT$1,100 per person. The Penghu County Government Tourism Department stated that all the vouchers were claimed by December 13, estimated to have drawn 16,307 tourists and generated NT$114.15 million in local economic value.
Fun Travel During Chinese New Year: The “Castle Flower Sea” at Dajia Riverside Park Is Breathtaking
Have you decided where to go during the Chinese New Year holiday? Taipei’s Dajia Riverside Park has themed its area as a “fairy tale wonderland,” using plants such as sage, lavender, lilyturf, and freesia to create adorable designs of castles and butterflies. The entire flower sea spans an impressive 9,000 square meters and will be on display from the Chinese New Year period all the way to the end of April—those who want to see this beautiful floral spectacle should hurry over!
Hualien Lunar New Year Goods Street: Five Highlights to “Shop Everything in One Go”
This year, the Hualien County Government once again held the “Lunar New Year Goods Street” event on Futing Road in Hualien City to facilitate residents’ New Year shopping, create a festive atmosphere, offer a great destination for the holiday season, and promote the charm of Hualien’s premium agricultural and fishery specialties through this event. The fair runs from January 24 to February 14, with the night market open every evening from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM. The goods market is divided into themed sections.
Like an oasis in the city — an industrial-style café near commercial buildings
The spacious interior with few supporting beams features ochre-toned exposed brick walls, deliberately visible metal piping, and furniture shelves hand-welded from wooden planks and galvanized pipes. Aged vintage lighting casts a warm yellow glow, creating this distinctive industrial-chic space.
The lakeside maples blaze brilliantly, the water crystal clear — Japan’s Goshikinuma Ponds resemble a fairyland.
Fukushima Prefecture’s Goshikinuma is a beautiful cluster of lakes that reflect different colors due to the varying minerals in the water. I was interested in this walking route beforehand, and I read that it usually takes about an hour or so for most people to complete. However, since I love taking photos and the weather wasn’t great that day, it took me around two and a half hours to finish.
The Treasure Hill Light Festival kicks off on February 15 — enjoy a Lantern Festival with a contemporary art twist
The Treasure Hill Artist Village, which offers a unique atmosphere, has long been a popular holiday destination for culture and arts enthusiasts. Unlike traditional Lantern Festival events, Treasure Hill hosted the “Rock the Night — 2014 Treasure Hill Light Festival Exhibition” from February 15 to March 16 this year. Featuring works by several contemporary Taiwanese artists, the event used visual and design techniques to create an unconventional art-themed lantern festival, offering visitors a distinctive festive experience.
Gold Foil Ice Cream in Tainan！ A Must-Visit Afternoon Tea Dessert Shop for Studio Ghibli Fans
Remember the adorable bus stop—Anping Cat Mini Bus? It closed at the end of August this year but has now reappeared on University Road in Tainan！ It’s been renamed “Hidden Gold_Anping Cat Mini Bus,” and Studio Ghibli fans absolutely can’t miss this afternoon tea dessert shop. Outside, there’s a cute cat mini bus and a giant Totoro for photos, and this time the shop has developed magical gold foil ice cream. They even went to Japan for inspiration and introduced an exclusive non-melting ice cream！
The flowers are in full bloom—what an explosion of blossoms!
I was truly amazed to find such a beautiful cherry blossom path right by the river in downtown Taipei, without having to go all the way up to Yangmingshan. On the afternoon of the first day of the lunar new year, just as hot as summer, I wore short sleeves and came strolling along the Neigouxi Cherry Blossom Trail to enjoy the spring. After entering Lane 61, Kang Le Street, I found the Happy Life Park—a small neighborhood green space with play equipment for children.
Delicious grilled beef brisket and ribeye served to your heart’s content with attentive tableside grilling service
Thirty is a watershed moment—probably the point where you can no longer handle all-you-can-eat buffets XD. I remember before this, my stomach was like a bottomless pit. No matter which all-you-can-eat place I went to, I never felt like I was getting a bad deal. Even the worst meals could be devoured until my belly was stuffed for the night, conquering dozens of meat mountains with ease.
Experience popular Korean cafes in Taiwan – hidden retro details await
Learning Korean starts with Ka Na Ta's "Korean-style alphabet learning cards," but you might not realize that simply studying the language isn't enough. The choice of cafes and drinks also plays a role. It’s all about immersing yourself in the atmosphere, fully experiencing everything a Korean cafe has to offer, and then you might just discover something special.
Celebrate Chinese New Year at domestic theme parks: 18-meter-tall "Giant Riff" debuts in Taiwan
Have you decided where to go during the Lunar New Year holiday? A domestic theme park has secured the license for the Japanese anime "Heidi, Girl of the Alps" and is displaying Taiwan’s only 18-meter-tall "Giant Riff," which has become a huge hit with visitors. Pre-holiday attendance has already surpassed last year’s figures.
Ring in the New Year with color and cheer — layers of fruit, pancakes, frosting, and honey stacked like art.
ATTS Coffee, a self-roasting café near Banqiao’s Jiangzicui MRT Station, is about to celebrate its second anniversary. Regulars know it for its Japanese-style self-roasted coffee, but have you tried their signature dessert — the fruit pancake? It’s only available from 2–5 PM daily, so miss the window and you’ll miss out.
Taipei City Children's Amusement Center Celebrates Its 80th Birthday – Free Admission and Birthday Gifts
The Taipei City Children's Amusement Center will celebrate its 80th birthday in February. To mark this important occasion, the center has specially launched the “80 Glorious Years · Memory Park” event. In addition to hosting a celebration ceremony within the park on February 8, a series of special offers have also been planned.
Don’t ask the hotel staff to call Xiao Huang (a taxi service)! 7 “Common Checkout Mistakes at Hotels”
Checking out of a hotel may sound simple, but even experienced travelers can accidentally make avoidable mistakes. Foreign media have compiled 7 common errors travelers make during hotel checkouts—such as packing all important items in their luggage when catching an early flight the next day. If you're planning a trip, don’t let your guard down.
Valentine’s Day is approaching！ Hotels launch “2014 Love You Forever” accommodation promotions
The year 2014 sounds like “love you forever” in Chinese, and right after the holiday season comes Valentine’s Day. Hotels are rolling out accommodation deals to attract couples. The Yun Lang Tourism Group’s hotels — The Sovereign, The Cloud, The Han, and The Excellence — have all introduced romantic Valentine’s packages combining lodging and dining. On February 14, The Sovereign will feature a “Romantic ‘Crab’ Encounter, ‘Han’ You for Life” lovers’ dinner featuring seasonal king crabs, along with a limited “Love You Forever” accommodation package.
2014 Taiwan Lantern Festival: The Golden Lion King Leads the Performance of Kids’ Favorite “Forest Rhapsody”
The 2014 Taiwan Lantern Festival is set to kick off on Valentine’s Day, February 14th, in Zhongxing New Village, Nantou. According to the Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications, in addition to the main and secondary lanterns—which are always the center of attention—this year’s creative lantern area, “Forest Rhapsody,” takes happiness in the forest and boundless imagination as its theme, creating a dreamlike world that offers both children and adults a novel and joyful fantastical experience.
The closest you can get to a mysterious land: ordinary people stand at the China–North Korea border
“North Korea” is an extremely mysterious and unfamiliar country to most people around the world. Due to its unique political factors, very few people get the chance to set foot on North Korean soil in their lifetime, which only adds to the intrigue. In Tumen City, Jilin Province, China — near North Korea — visitors can not only gaze across the Tumen River at the North Korean territory but also walk onto the Tumen River Bridge and stand at the China–North Korea border, experiencing “the closest distance to North Korea.”
So full of Little France romance—Taiwanese cuisine meets a French ambiance without any disconnect.
The Green Light Project, a new creation by FANTASTIC, is a must-visit if you love the vibe around Qianmei Greenway. I came here for the “Washi Tape Market,” and seeing so many young people, especially girls, gathered together made me realize there’s another way to live life—one that brings everyone together like this.
Travel News / Five-star Hotel Valentine’s Stay Includes Chocolate
To celebrate the romantic Western Valentine’s Day, The Westin Taipei has adorned the entire hotel with roses — the symbol of love — and launched a series of Valentine’s events. Guests who check in from February 14 to 16 may also enjoy a 36-piece box of GODIVA chocolates and a complimentary double breakfast.