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Fuyi Hotel Launches All-in-One Food & Accommodation Voucher – Buy 10 Get 1 Free at Travel Expo
Fuyi Hotel Group is offering an exclusive Travel Expo limited-edition all-in-one food and accommodation FX Joy Select R voucher worth NT$1,500 during the Taipei International Travel Fair from May 23 to 26. The voucher can be used at any of the group’s hotels in Taiwan, as well as at partner hotels in China. Additionally, the promotion includes a “Buy 10 Get 1 Free” deal, and purchasing 20 vouchers will also come with an extra China accommodation R voucher. The first 500 customers who spend NT$1,500 using an E.SUN Bank card will receive a Vanilla Set tea tree essential oil hand wash. Moreover, customers spending over NT$1,500 will be entered into a lucky draw, with the top prize being an all-in-one food & accommodation FX Joy Select voucher.
Round-trip flights for two to the Mariana Islands Zero-yuan starting bid for flight tickets at the Taipei Travel Fair
White sandy beaches are not rare, but “star sand beaches” are truly one of a kind. Tinian Island is located just 6 kilometers south of Saipan and is one of the Mariana Islands. The “Star Sand Beach” at the southern tip of Tinian Island features rare star-shaped sand found nowhere else in the world. Starting now, any group of two can sign up together to join the “Mariana Tourism Bureau: A Date with Tinian Island.” At the Taipei Travel Fair, you can also try your luck in bidding for flight tickets, with zero yuan as the starting bid.
Mandarin Oriental kicks off battle in Taipei’s Dunhua North; Dynasty Hotel: Each has its own market segment
After the official opening of Mandarin Oriental on the 18th, Taipei’s three major hotel business districts have officially taken shape, intensifying competition among hotels in the Dunhua North area. Hotels within the same district are also adopting different operational strategies than before. Dynasty Hotel, which neighbors Mandarin Oriental, stated that it will continue its market strategy targeting different customer segments, clearly differentiating itself from the top-tier Mandarin Oriental, and solidify its presence in the Dunhua North business district with a distinct business model.
Instant noodles and traditional Chinese medicine make the list: Top 10 must-buy souvenirs for Japanese visitors to Taiwan
Taiwan has long been one of Japan's top travel destinations, but when traveling, it’s always nice to bring back some souvenirs. Recently, a Japanese voting website, goo Ranking, selected the top 10 souvenirs that Japanese visitors to Taiwan love to bring home. Tea sets, instant noodles, and tea all made the cut. Still wondering where to take your Japanese friends to pick out souvenirs? Bring them here — these are sure hits!
Evergreen Boeing 777 delivered to Seattle, Chairman Chang Kuo-wei personally pilots it back to Taiwan
Evergreen Airlines has added its 16th and 17th new 777-300ER aircraft. A delivery ceremony was held in Seattle at midnight (Taiwan time) today (22nd). The ceremony was jointly presided over by Evergreen Airlines Chairman Chang Kuo-wei and Mr. Ihssane Mounir, Senior Vice President of Boeing Commercial Airplanes for Northeast Asia. Both aircraft took off from Paine Field Airport at 4:00 PM local time.
The De Yuan Pi Dutch Village Children's Fun Festival kicked off last weekend, attracting tens of thousands to join in the fun.
The 2014 De Yuan Pi Dutch Village Happy Children's Fun Festival opened with great fanfare last weekend, drawing over ten thousand visitors over the Saturday and Sunday. The event organizer, the Tainan City Government Tourism Bureau, set up free experience zones at the venue including traditional children’s games, an inflatable game zone, and De Yuan Pi painting activities, where participating children had a blast.
Unnamed snack stall at the corner of the night market – tender and not dry winter melon rice noodles
After trying so many snacks in Kaohsiung, we rarely come across shops that sell winter melon rice noodles. This one is located at Xifeng Night Market, right across from Zhangji Pork Ribs Crispy. It has no signboard or name, looking quite unremarkable. What caught our attention was that they serve winter melon rice noodles — as someone who always enjoys eating rice noodles, I really wanted to give it a try.
Summer Travel Expo kicks off on the 23rd; two major shows – Korean “Wedding” and “Typhoon” – to perform in succession
Taiwan’s largest summer travel expo, the “Taipei International Tourism Expo,” sees tourism representative offices from various countries pulling out all the stops. The Korea Tourism Organization Taipei Branch has invited two world-renowned Korean performance troupes this year — the “Wedding Music Show” and the “Typhoon Dance Show” — to perform in Taiwan. Both of these famous Korean shows will be staged daily during the expo.
Tourism Bureau Corrects Latest Information on Fujian River Plunge Incident: 2 Dead, 5 Missing
The Tourism Bureau under the Ministry of Transportation issued a notice at 23:00 on May 23 regarding the bus accident involving a 26-member tour group (May 22–25) from Five Blessings Travel Agency in Mainland China on May 23. Concerning the search and rescue status of the 7 missing tourists, the original report stated that “they showed no signs of life upon arrival at the hospital.” After contacting Mr. Lin, Director of the Fujian Taiwan Affairs Office, and Mr. Chen, Deputy Director of the Zhangzhou Taiwan Affairs Office, it was confirmed that the bus had been lifted, with only 2 bodies recovered and the other 5 still missing.
Summer Travel Expo: Great Hotel Deals Up to 64% Off & Free “Whale Watching Tour”!
The largest summer travel expo, the “2014 Taipei Tourism Expo,” kicked off today (23rd) at Hall 1 of the Taipei World Trade Center. In addition to travel agencies pulling out all the stops, hotels are also offering numerous promotions to boost sales during the peak summer travel season.
The Paris Hall at Allson Regent unveils a top-tier holiday brunch featuring truffles and cod
The Paris Hall at Allson Regent 1930 is exclusively launching its “Holiday Brunch” for the first time from May 24 to July 27, with a single-person promotional price of NT$1,850 + 10%. Created by French chef Clement Pellerin, the menu blends international culinary styles with creativity and premium ingredients to showcase a distinctive holiday brunch experience. The starters include Paris, Brilliant, Seafood Platter, and Perigord-style Omelette. The main course features miso-marinated cod paired with a soup that highlights red miso as the star ingredient.
EVA Air’s new-generation 777-300ER delivered in Seattle
EVA Air’s 16th and 17th new 777-300ER aircraft, with registration numbers B-16718 and B-16719, were handed over at a delivery ceremony held at 9:00 a.m. on the 21st local time in Seattle at Boeing’s Delivery Center in Seattle. The ceremony featured the impressive sight of the two aircraft being delivered side by side, presided over by EVA Air Chairman Chang Kuo-wei and Mr. Ihssane Mounir, Senior Vice President of Boeing Commercial Airplanes for Northeast Asia.
Luxury hotels in South Africa's secluded caves take travelers back to ancient life a thousand years ago
If you want to experience life from over a thousand years ago, head to the Cederberg Mountains in South Africa. Nestled within the Kagga Kama Nature Reserve, there lies a secluded luxury hotel.
The event lasts for a whole month — the Kinmen Clam Festival is back again!
The annual Kinmen Clam Festival is here once more. The “2014 Summer Glow: Kinmen Maritime Style – Kinhu Beach Clam Festival” features band battles between two regions, themed sand sculpture displays, performances by famous singers, as well as combat camps and marine activities. Through its diverse programming, the festival showcases Kinmen’s beautiful coastline, pristine beaches, unique military culture, and clam ecology.
Taiwan Compatriots' Vehicle Plunge into River in Fujian: Seven Missing Including Lin Taiping Confirmed Dead
A tour group organized by Hsinchu Wufu Travel Agency departed from Taiwan on May 22 to visit the scenic sights of Xiamen. However, at around noon on May 23, due to rainy and slippery road conditions, their tour bus plunged into the Jiulong River. After an afternoon of search and rescue efforts, the seven missing group members — including Lin Taiping (68, male) and Tong Yueying (49, female) — were all found around 6:00 p.m. inside the submerged vehicle. All were confirmed to have no signs of life.
Experience local culture through food Singapore Airlines introduces wonton and beef noodle meals on board
Since launching its “Book the Cook” service in 1998, Singapore Airlines has recently updated the menu for business class passengers flying from Taipei to Singapore. Among the new offerings are Taiwanese-style “beef noodles” and “wonton noodles,” which have become two flagship dishes aimed at promoting culinary diplomacy and easing homesickness.
Graduation season alert: Grand Formosa Regent's Teachers' Appreciation Banquet starts at NT$790 per person until July 31
From now until July 31, Grand Formosa Regent is offering Chinese and Western-style Teachers' Appreciation Banquets starting at NT$790 per person. This includes a Western-style buffet banquet at NT$790+10% per person, with a special offer where one teacher eats free when 40 people dine. When consumption reaches 80 people, an additional non-alcoholic fruit cocktail is gifted. The Songhe Hall offers a package starting at NT$800 per person (including service charge), with suitable venues available to accommodate various group sizes — from as few as 3 or 5 people to nearly 100 — for teacher-student gatherings. In addition to the Western buffet, Grand Formosa Regent also offers Chinese set menus at NT$10,800+10% per table (for 10 people).
Seven missing after Taiwan tour group bus plunges into river in Fujian; two reported dead
At 12:30 PM today in Zhangzhou City, Fujian Province, China, a tour bus carrying a group of Taiwanese tourists organized by Hsinchu-based Wufu Travel Agency unfortunately fell into the Jiulong River. The bus was carrying 26 passengers, 19 of whom have been rescued and sent to the hospital for emergency treatment. Among the seven missing passengers, according to reports from Fujian Broadcasting News, two bodies without vital signs have been recovered, but their identities are still to be confirmed. Search and rescue efforts for the other missing individuals are ongoing.
More New Taipei City YouBike stations to be added in September with three new sites in Sanchong
The number of YouBike stations in New Taipei City continues to expand. Following the rollout in Xindian and Xizhi, the densely populated districts of Sanchong and Luzhou — which together have a population of hundreds of thousands — are also set to get stations along their MRT lines. In September, three stations will be installed in Sanchong, while future plans for Luzhou include possible setups near Luzhou MRT Station and St. Francis Xavier Catholic High School MRT Station, though the timing remains undecided.
Taiwan tour group bus plunges into river in Fujian; HowToTrip Vice President: Slippery roads due to rain caused poor conditions
At 12:30 noon today (May 23), on the section of Kengkou Road in Xinxu Town, Hua’an County, Zhangzhou City, Fujian Province, China, a tour bus operated by Hsinchu-based HowToTrip-affiliated Wufu Travel Agency carrying a Taiwanese tour group was involved in an accident. The vehicle unfortunately fell into the Jiulong River. There were 26 passengers on board; 19 have been rescued and sent to hospital for emergency treatment, while 7 remain missing.