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Spring Horseback Riding Tour in Kenting & Creative Onions from Checheng – Delicious!
This spring, Kenting Liufu Manor has introduced an all-new travel concept — the “Double Horse Ride through the Southern Land.” From now until May 31, they are offering a two-day, one-night “Explore Nature Holiday.” The hotel’s Southern Cross Restaurant uses Checheng onions to create a seasonal “Tropical Onion Set Menu.”
Romantic Moon Escape Adventure: Village Exploration & Mysterious Cosmic Tower — 4 Cosmic Beauty Spots Across Taiwan
What do mysterious cosmic planets really look like? Recently, a moon-themed trend has swept across Taiwan—from the viral glowing moon in Tainan to the Dream Village showcased at the Christmas Village in Taichung’s Cingjing area. These mysterious cosmic installations make you feel like you’ve stepped into a dream. ET Travel Cloud has compiled 6 cosmic-level scenic spots for you. This time, no need to leave the country—let’s run away to the moon together!
Kenting Summer Palace Launches Spring Countdown Limited-Time Flash Sale – Family Rooms from 51% Off
Kenting Summer Palace Beach Hotel is offering a “Spring Countdown Limited-Time Flash Sale” accommodation package on selected dates in April, just before the summer vacation. Book a family room for two people and enjoy up to 51% off, with 2-day trip specials starting from NT$5,699 (original price starting from NT$11,330), and 3-day trip specials starting from NT$11,099 (original price starting from NT$22,660). The package includes buffet breakfast, a NT$600 SPA voucher, and a commemorative photo keychain. Add-on dinner is available at a 10% discount.
News Flash / Plane broke down? Air Busan delays flight by six hours, passengers on site erupt in anger
Air Busan flight BX794 today had a scheduled departure to Busan at 1:00 PM, but due to a mechanical issue with the aircraft, the flight was postponed three times in a row. It is now known that the new departure time will be 6:50 PM. The cause of the aircraft malfunction is still under investigation.
Breaking News / Taiwan Da Sticker Set Revealed: Sunflower and Wild Lily Bouquet Gifts
Japan’s adorable mascot “Taiwan Da,” designed for Taiwan, is set to launch its sticker set in April. The official fan page teased five sticker designs on the 28th, featuring Taiwan Da holding a banana saying YES, pouting angrily, and presenting a bouquet of flowers — its cute expressions have melted the hearts of many fans.
Ticket prices rise at Southern Taiwan scenic spots: Cat’s Head Islet to start charging, British Consulate ticket price doubles
It’s going up again. As the weather gradually warms up and the upcoming Children’s Day holiday break begins next week, Southern Taiwan is about to welcome another tourism peak season. But now many southern tourist attractions have decided to raise prices starting in April or begin considering implementing entrance fees, leaving many members of the public sighing, “I might as well just stay home and do virtual travel on my keyboard.”
Even Choi Ji-woo is crazy about it！Couples must visit N Seoul Tower to “lock up their love”
N Seoul Tower, a must-visit attraction in South Korea, is a place every Korean couple has to go during their relationship. They also attach a love lock on the exterior wall, symbolizing that the two are locked together from then on. Capitalizing on the romance business, N Seoul Tower also sells small tiles where couples can attach photos and messages, leaving traces of their love wherever they go.
Walk on the Clouds！ The 100-meter Glass Suspension Bridge in Pingsai Valley, Nantou to Open in May
Nantou County is best known for the “Sky Bridge” on Bagua Mountain, but now the 100-meter-long “Pingsai Sky Glass Suspension Bridge” nestled within Pingsai Valley in Aiguo Village, Xinyi Township, is set to reopen this year (2014) in May after undergoing long-term renovations.
Children's Day Panda Fun: Stay at Dynasty Hotel & Get a Sightseeing Passport
With the spring break just around the corner and coinciding with the Children's Day holiday period, Dynasty Hotel has launched the “Play Taipei. Panda Adventure” accommodation package starting April 1. The package includes a Maokong Gondola sightseeing passport to take guests to meet the baby panda Yuan Zai at Taipei Zoo, along with super-cute panda-shaped cookies upon check-in.
Traveling from Central Taiwan to Japan just got easier! More flights between Taichung and Osaka — now 7 weekly round trips
More flights to Osaka! Following the launch of 5 weekly non-stop flights from Taichung to Osaka in November of last year (2013), Mandarin Airlines, a subsidiary of the China Airlines Group, is further expanding services for travelers in central Taiwan. Starting March 30 this year (2014), the number of weekly flights between Taichung and Osaka will be increased to 7. This means more flight options, greater flexibility in timing, larger aircraft, and the availability of business class — all great news for business travelers flying between Taichung and Osaka.
A black signboard with gold lacquer lettering and mandala-style graffiti—The quirky "Tiger Café"
Not long after I exited the MRT station and turned into Ningbo East Street, I stumbled upon this café called "Tiger Café." Hanging above the entrance was a grand black signboard with gold lacquer lettering, looking quite imposing. Though at first glance it didn’t really look like a café (more like an inn from a wuxia novel), seeing the E61 on the counter—and driven by curiosity—I walked right in without much hesitation.
The Yilan Green Expo has opened its doors to the public this year, and children under 12 can enter for free during the Children's Day holiday break.
The 2014 Yilan Green Expo officially kicked off today (29th), with the opening ceremony held in the Atayal-style Yuntian Grassland exhibition area. The event featured unplugged performances that expressed low-carbon ideals in line with green values, while also inviting friends from all indigenous tribes across Taiwan to join and witness how this year’s Yilan Green Expo showcases new values of the land.
The Regent Taipei wins the title of "Most Anticipated Hotel of the Year"
The Regent Taipei has been honored as the "Most Anticipated Hotel of the Year" by the media and expert panel at the Ultimate China Awards, hosted by ACROSS Magazine. Mr. Hugo Sheng, General Manager of The Regent Taipei, said: “We sincerely thank ACROSS Magazine for their support and recognition. The entire hotel team will strive even harder to elevate service standards, aiming to transcend cultural and language barriers to deliver heartfelt, refined hospitality.”
Snowflakes everywhere！ 3 Must-Visit Christmas Highlights at Hong Kong Disneyland – Perfect for a Romantic Getaway
It’s snowing at Hong Kong Disneyland！ To celebrate Christmas and coincide with the upcoming glamorous revamp of Sleeping Beauty (Cinderella) Castle, the park has rolled out three exclusive holiday performances. ETToday News Cloud was on-site to capture the lively dances, the romantic snowy moments, and, of course, the spectacular tree-lighting ceremony. These events unfold throughout the day, culminating in a dazzling fireworks show that leaves visitors filled with anticipation.
Travel back to the Joseon Dynasty era！Bukchon Hanok Village preserves the style of upper-class Korean traditional houses.
The male lead of "My Love from the Star," Do Min-joon, lived on Earth for 400 years—from the Joseon Dynasty all the way to the 21st century—and the place where he strolled with his lawyer friend was naturally steeped in old-world charm. Bukchon Hanok Village, located near Samcheong-dong with its numerous cafés, preserves the architectural style of upper-class homes from the Joseon era. It not only attracts foreign tourists but also draws young Koreans who come here to take photos and enjoy coffee.
Disney Girl Mickey Appears in the East District: Chocolate Cupcakes Spark Nostalgia
Black as Chocolate, Taiwan’s first chain of chocolate dessert brands authorized by Disney for baking, officially launched its first new dessert collection on the 29th — a series of Mickey and Minnie-themed cupcakes — at all its outlets nationwide.
From now until April 12, Cathay Pacific offers long-haul tickets and gives away Asia tickets for free
Cathay Pacific and Dragonair have announced a limited-time “Buy One Get One Free” ticket promotion from now until April 12. During the campaign period, customers who purchase round-trip tickets from Taipei, Taichung, or Kaohsiung to selected cities in Europe, the Americas, South Africa, the Middle East, or South Asia can receive a free ticket for an Asian route; those who purchase round-trip tickets to selected cities in New Zealand and Australia can receive a free round-trip ticket to Hong Kong.
Serbia’s “national treasure wine” Feki: The sweet taste is truly amazing
What do wine tasting and art have to do with a vacation? Today (29th), a wine tasting event was held at a well-known resort hotel in Yangmei, Taoyuan, featuring live realistic paintings by Ukrainian artist Ivan Yehorov and COKA wines imported from Serbia. Even Feki, a food expert present at the event, praised the wine as absolutely stunning.
Go, bears, go！Paper Taiwanese black bears dressed in gold and silver cheer for Taiwanese athletes
Since its launch, the “1600 Pandas World Tour – Taipei” public art exhibition has been extremely popular, attracting over 2.5 million visitors. On the final weekend of the exhibition, the organizers specially adorned paper Taiwanese black bears with medals from international sporting events, allowing the bears to recreate the proud moments of young Taiwanese athletes on the global sports stage.
Kyushu Yamagoya Ramen Marches into Taichung – Tough Guys Must Try Its “Very Hard” Noodles!
The battle of ramen in Taipei has settled down, with the competition among shops mostly decided. Now the battlefield has expanded to Taichung and Kaohsiung. In the past six months, Taichung has welcomed Osaka Menya Teru and Sapporo Ichiki Ramen, and this month saw the arrival of Kyushu Yamagoya Ramen.