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Celebrate World Oceans Day！Get 50% off museum entry at NMNS on June 8th and witness the "Blue Tears" phenomenon
The rare "Blue Tears" spectacle of Matsu can now be seen at the National Museum of Marine Science and Technology！June 8th marks "World Oceans Day". To raise awareness about marine issues, the NMNS has launched the special exhibition "Algae Has Arrived" starting June 8th, using light projections to showcase the rare "Blue Tears" algae to the public. Visitors entering the museum on June 8th can also enjoy half-price admission.
Does Taiwan have a Disneyland? A secret Bunun tribe "forest museum" built by nature
Summer vacation is peak travel season, and Disney parks around the world are dream destinations for travelers. But in fact, there's also an indigenous "Disneyland" in eastern Taiwan—completely natural, guaranteed to be thrilling and fun.
Travel the world to the rhythm: 10 iconic international music festivals
Music festivals are always something to look forward to—Taiwan’s Spring Scream and Gongliao Music Festival are great examples. Many bands got their start at these two events, and there are plenty of international festivals that attract travelers from far and wide, such as Iceland’s Iceland Airwaves, San Francisco’s Outside Lands, and Fuji Rock Festival. BuzzFeed has compiled a list of 10 world-renowned music festivals for everyone to enjoy together.
Essential Eastern Europe Itinerary & Unmissable 5-Star Hotel Recommendations
Most travelers prefer in-depth single-country trips, but this approach isn’t the wisest for Eastern Europe. The region’s representative countries—Austria, Hungary, and the Czech Republic—are roughly equivalent in size to Germany. Visiting them in one trip spanning just over ten hours of flight time is more cost-effective than taking three separate flights and paying three airfares. Feeling unsure about how to plan your multi-country Eastern Europe adventure? We’ve curated a selection of must-visit Eastern European attractions and 5-star hotels for you.
Shh！Keep it low-key！Exclusive reveal of six aurora-viewing accommodations in Finland and Iceland
The aurora is a phenomenon unique to high-latitude regions, visible only under the right conditions. Travelers also need some patience to wait for it to appear. In such moments, being in a comfortable environment while waiting can truly enhance the entire trip. Both Finnish Lapland and Iceland are recommended aurora-viewing destinations by CNN. Below, we unveil six unique aurora-viewing accommodations in Finland and Iceland, where you can enjoy the aurora even from indoors！
Admire tulips and ride a hot air balloon for a taste of Turkey’s “cave dwelling life”
Turkey is the birthplace of tulips. Every April marks the tulip blooming season in the country, when vibrant blooms of every color dazzle the eye and captivate the gaze. During the bloom, Istanbul hosts a “Tulip Festival,” located near world-renowned landmarks such as the Topkapi Palace, Dolmabahce Palace, and the Basilica Cistern.
Hidden in the southeastern corner of Taiwan, “Xuhai Grassland” is quiet and soft.
Xuhai, covered with grassland wetlands and tucked away in the southeastern cape of Taiwan, is a must-visit spot for cyclists doing an island loop, and Pandora is the restaurant where riders stop to eat.
Taiwan’s Latest Free Attraction: A Super Romantic Greek-Mediterranean Style Building
Did you think you were in Greece? Nestled in a small fishing village in Jianguo District, Tainan, stands a dreamy blue-and-white Greek-style building — the “Kunyu-Kunmingli Joint Activity Center.” With the gentle sea breeze carrying the faint scent of saltwater, you can enjoy Mediterranean romance without leaving the country. In this open rural
JR West Japan Launches Luxury Sleeper Train: An Entire Carriage as One’s Private Room
Following JR East Japan’s recent announcement of a luxury sleeper train with a duplex design to be launched in 2017, JR West Japan has also announced plans to introduce a luxury sleeper train featuring a “first-class private room” where one passenger can have an entire carriage to themselves. The new train will also debut in spring 2017, running through the Kyoto-Osaka-Kobe, San’in, and San’yō regions.
Combining 8 themed summer camps in Kaohsiung – kids can choose to be hunters or fishermen this summer
The Kaohsiung City Government Tourism Bureau has integrated the tourism features and activities of various districts to launch the "Fun Summer ~ How to YOUNG Summer Camp" program for the first time, combining tourism, culture, and industry. A total of 8 themed summer camp activities will lead students to become little hunters by building hunting huts, participating in fish auctions, DIY bicycle assembly, water channel drifting, exploring rural Nanheng Jiaxian, making personalized multi-functional pencil cases, learning martial arts moves from the Songjiang troupe, and cable water skiing. Registration is now open to the public.
Stargazing in Lishan and hot spring bathing in Guguan — Enjoy the beauty of the mountains and forests at the Lishan-Guguan Tourism Season
Jointly organized by the Taichung City Tourism Bureau and the Shan Shan National Scenic Area Administration, the annual "2014 Lishan-Guguan Tourism Season" is back this year. The Taichung City Tourism Bureau has specially invited international ultra-marathon runner Kevin Lin to be the spokesperson, inviting the public to take a sightseeing bus and “head up to Lishan and over to Guguan” to enjoy the beauty of the mountain wilderness, experience flower and fruit picking, and admire the starry night sky.
Hot Air Balloon Festival Parking Fee Standard: Taitung County Residents Pay Once for Unlimited Parking
The “2014 Taiwan International Hot Air Balloon Festival” is in full swing at Luye Gaotai in Taitung. In addition to arranging free shuttle buses and connections with Taiwan Tourist Shuttle’s “Longitudinal Valley Luye Line,” Taitung County Government has also set vehicle entry fee standards. There are also special programs such as rides on Dingdong Bus lines and shared taxi services to ensure every visitor can smoothly enter the venue and enjoy the hot air balloon experience.
One travel passport is all you need—unlimited rides on Taiwan Railways’ seven branch lines!
To celebrate its 127th anniversary, Taiwan Railways Administration will launch the “LUCKY 7 Taiwan Railways Seven Branch Lines Travel Passport” on June 9. With this passport, travelers can ride the railway branch lines unlimited times from June 9 to September 8, allowing them to fully enjoy the unique scenery of these lines.
Chiang Kai-shek and Mao Zedong
Did Chiang Kai-shek and Mao Zedong shake hands and make peace, appearing in Kinmen to welcome travelers? It turns out that Kinmen County Government, combining the local military heritage, organized a unique sand sculpture exhibition themed around military imagery. The "former leaders from both sides of the Taiwan Strait," Chiang Kai-shek and Mao Zedong, are depicted standing side by side, smiling to welcome visitors.
Flights to Australia for just 6,000 one-way AirAsia’s early-bird promotion extended to the 15th
The leave strategy for next year’s holiday has been released—just apply for 5 days off, and you can enjoy a whopping 16 consecutive days off by combining the Lunar New Year and 228 holidays. Riding the wave of this holiday trend, AirAsia has extended its major promotion period. What was originally a one-week limited-time offer has now been extended to two weeks. From now until June 15, book your ultra-value early-bird discounted tickets.
Nordic-style grocery aesthetic! Kyoto café Chashitsu Rokka easily steals girls’ hearts
“Chashitsu Rokka” is located on Kyoto’s Higashi-oji Street, close to the famous sightseeing spot Chion-in Temple and right across from Kyoto’s renowned canvas bag brand “Isetan Shinzaburo.” This small café enjoys high popularity—nearly all the well-known bloggers I follow have visited here, making it a must-visit café in Kyoto.
Celebrate daily non-stop flights between Tainan and Hong Kong! Weekly iPad mini giveaways in the departure lounge every Friday
Tainan to Hong Kong flights give away an iPad mini every week! Since the launch of daily non-stop flights on March 30, China Airlines has been holding public iPad mini raffles in the departure lounge every Friday from April to June. As of June 6, 10 lucky winners have been drawn, with 3 more weeks of raffle opportunities remaining. With daily flights now available, to promote this route, the city government has collaborated with China Airlines to offer iPad mini giveaways, and partnered with the Hong Kong Office of Taiwan's Tourism Bureau to provide 2,000 one-day Taiwan Tourist Shuttle 8899 transit tickets.
Play in the water while admiring sand sculptures — take a journey through time, around the world, and across history.
Fulong has long been a famous tourist attraction and water recreation spot in northern Taiwan. Aside from the renowned Gongliao Ocean Music Festival, the annual 2014 Fulong International Sand Sculpture Art Festival is another major event you shouldn’t miss. The outstanding artworks are incredibly lifelike and truly breathtaking. Only by coming here and seeing these enchanting sand sculptures in person can you truly appreciate their amazing artistry.
Snowfall continues to intensify！Hehuan Mountain and Yushan transform into a silver-white winter wonderland；mountain roads see surging traffic
The continental cold air mass continues to wreak havoc, turning Hehuan Mountain and Yushan into a silver-white winter wonderland！Early this morning (the 9th), Hehuan Mountain experienced another round of ice pellets, and at around 11 AM, a netizen posted, “There’s still a lot of moisture in the air, and snow accumulation keeps increasing.” In addition, Yushan also saw snowfall starting at 4 AM today. Despite severe traffic congestion, visitors remain undeterred in their enthusiasm to chase the snow on the mountain.
Secret Hot Spring "Cuckoo's Marsh" in Mount Taiping – Enjoy a Slippery Soak Surrounded by Nature
The hot spring is located in the mountains, and it takes about 40 minutes to drive here from Yilan’s Datong Township at the mountain’s base. Adding to that, you must first enter the “Mount Taiping National Forest Recreation Area” to purchase an entrance ticket, which means far fewer people actually come here specifically for the hot springs. Especially on weekdays, visiting feels like a true hidden hot spring experience, allowing you to quietly enjoy the soak surrounded by nature.