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Travelers to Japan, beware of Typhoon Neoguri expected to make landfall on Kyushu on the 10th
Typhoon Neoguri, a strong typhoon, weakened to a medium typhoon this afternoon (July 8). According to the Central Weather Bureau, the storm’s range is expected to approach the Kyushu area of Japan by tomorrow night and is predicted to make landfall in Japan between the early morning and noon of the 10th. Therefore, travelers planning to visit Japan before the 10th should pay special attention to the weather and flight conditions.
Riding the wave of the Children's Folk Games Festival crowd – Hotels roll out splash-tastic healing holidays
With temperatures soaring, the newly opened Yilan International Children's Folk Games Festival has quickly become a summer cooling-off destination. Early in the morning, visitors flocked to the festival grounds, packing the water play facilities such as the White Wave Surge, Winged Water Slide, Checkerboard Water Stage, and Inverted Water Maze. Many joined in water fights, enjoying the refreshing thrill of cooling off. Visitors said splashing around in the park on a hot day was incredibly satisfying, with some exclaiming, “It’s just too hot — you can’t help but want to get in the water!”
The Children's Amusement Center is about to become history — invite the public to spend its final summer together
This year marks the last summer of the Taipei Municipal Children's Amusement Center (hereinafter referred to as the Children's Center). From now until the end of September, the center will host a series of nostalgic and heritage-themed activities, including four events: “The Colorful Macaron Wonderland,” “Parents and Kids Build ‘Flying Happiness’ Together,” “Happy Summer ‘Adventure Park’,” and “You Write, I Write ‘Words of Hope.’” The public is invited to share every joyful moment with the Children's Center.
China Airlines introduces classic Korean dramas on board — sell Hwang Woo-ra's lipstick and Lee Min-ho's watch
Passengers can enjoy over 10 hours of classic Korean dramas non-stop on flights. In July, the in-flight entertainment system of this international airline features popular Korean idol dramas "My Love from the Star" and "The Heirs," along with related duty-free items such as the lipstick used by Hwang Woo-ra in "My Love from the Star" and the stylish men’s watch worn by Korean star Lee Min-ho in "The Heirs."
News Flash / Music Fans, Take Note: The Gongliao Ocean Music Festival Postponed Due to Typhoon
New Taipei City Government has urgently announced that the 2014 New Taipei City Gongliao Ocean Music Festival, originally scheduled to begin on July 9, will be postponed by one day to start on July 10 (Thursday), due to damage to on-site facilities caused by Typhoon Neoguri.
Nantou Train Festival Kicks Off on the 13th with Internet Celebrity “Little Mark” as Conductor
The Nantou Train Festival will begin on the 13th of this month (103)! The most talked-about steam train celebrity conductor has been miniaturized this year—internet-famous child Little Mark and the youngest twin hosts of an online show, Lele & Z??, who have interviewed many A-list celebrities, will team up to form the adorable festival conductor duo. They’ll welcome the arrival of the beloved steam train.
The world’s largest arts festival, the UK’s Glastonbury Festival, has come to a spectacular close.
The Glastonbury Contemporary Arts Festival was first held in 1970, established shortly after the passing of Jimi Hendrix, the legendary left-handed guitarist of the era. It is the world’s largest open-air music festival. The event is deeply influenced by the spirit of the 1970s hippie culture and freedom movements. It also brings nearly £100 million in business opportunities to the UK each year.
No more crowding at Taoyuan Airport for passengers – all budget airlines are now here
All budget airlines at Taoyuan Airport are now in Terminal 1. Over the past year, Taoyuan Airport Corporation has relocated all budget airlines to Terminal 1. Airlines such as Tigerair and V Air also plan to move to Terminal 1, making air travel more convenient for passengers.
Zhushan Park’s Birdsong and Floral Fairy Trail & Chiayi’s Most Thrilling Skywalk Now Open
To create a new tourist belt at the foot of Alishan, Chiayi County Government has been actively seeking central government funding in recent years to promote the “Highway 3 Pearl Project.” Among its achievements, Zhushan Park has now completed the “Fairy Flower Trail” and the “Skywalk,” with an inauguration ceremony held on July 8. The public is invited to experience this brand-new, vibrant, and thrilling Zhushan Park.
Last year's tourism revenue hit NT$366.8 billion; Japanese visitors were the biggest spenders, shelling out $265 per day
The Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications announced on the 9th the full-year 2013 tourism foreign exchange earnings. A total of 8.01 million visitor arrivals to Taiwan generated a combined income of US$12.322 billion (approximately NT$366.8 billion), marking a 4.7% increase from the previous year and setting a new historical high.
Three Major Summer Events at Tainan’s Summer Sea Park – The Qigu Seafood Festival Kicks Off on the 12th
The “Tainan Summer Sea Park” event is one of Tainan’s three major summer activities this year. Following the “One Sight, Double Wonders Art Festival,” the “Qigu Seafood Festival” will take place on the 12th and 13th. In addition to the annual popular clam-digging and oyster-catching experience, it’s worth mentioning that this year sees the debut of a Qigu microfilm and the Qigu anthem, combining the area’s rich ecological resources with the creative cultural industry. The final event is the “Masago Music Festival” on August 9th.
Overwhelmed by Summer Tourists: Yilan’s Taipingshan Opens at 3:30 AM Early
With the scorching summer heat, many people head to the mountains or the sea to escape the heat. The cool and pleasant climate of Yilan’s Taipingshan National Forest Recreation Area sees its accommodations fully booked every day during this period. To give day-trippers more time to explore the park, the Forestry Bureau has adjusted the opening time from 4:00 AM to 3:30 AM, allowing visitors earlier access.
London ranks first in “2014 World’s Best Tourism Cities,” Taipei comes in at No. 15
Taiwan’s Taipei breaks into top 15 of “World’s Best Tourism Cities”! MasterCard today (the 9th) released its latest “Global Destination Cities Index 2014.” Among 132 global destination cities, Taipei rose from 18th place last year to 15th, with a significant increase of nearly 5 million international visitors, making it one of the world’s most popular tourist cities.
Competing with the Gongliao Ocean Music Festival, the Dongshi Sea Summer Festival electrifies southern Taiwan
As one of Taiwan’s three major ocean music events and the largest coastal music festival in western Taiwan, the Dongshi Fisherman’s Wharf Sea Summer Festival will kick off its 16-day run on July 12 and continue through July 27. In addition to grand concerts, the festival offers a variety of summer activities including an amusement park, a balloon-themed pavilion, creative street parades, and high-altitude fireworks music shows.
Species are gradually disappearing！Yuelingwei Intertidal Zone on Xiao Liuqiu Implements Visitor Quota System
Xiao Liuqiu is one of Taiwan’s popular domestic tourist destinations, but the large number of visitors has gradually strained its environment. According to statistics, the annual visitor count has been increasing rapidly by nearly 100,000 people, reaching 1.035 million visitors to the island in 2013. To protect the ecological resources of Liuqiu Township, a second visitor quota zone will be established at Yuelingwei Intertidal Zone starting July 10, with the number of visitors limited to 300 at a time.
With up to 20 ingredients Summer ice wars rage on as a beloved old Tainan shaved ice shop stands firm
Babao Bin and Yuanzi Hui’s shaved ice is loaded with toppings, and some of the ingredients are perfectly cooked, while others are truly unique—this is definitely a shaved ice shop worth trying.
First time seeing rice paddies—Russian participants at the Children's Festival experience "the fun of harvesting rice"
The annual Children's Festival not only provides a cool respite from the heat but also carries deeper educational significance. Each year, the organizers invite performance groups from both domestic and international backgrounds, transforming the Dongshan River Park area into a veritable global village. This year, 18 countries and 39 folk music and dance troupes are putting on spectacular performances. Among them, the Youth-children Folk Dance Ensemble Uzoroche from Russia hails from the frigid lands of Siberia.
Attention, travelers to Thailand: Police checkpoint nearly leads to conflict—always carry your driver’s license when renting a vehicle
Travelers to Thailand should take special note: when renting a car or motorcycle in Thailand, always carry your passport and an international driver’s license to avoid unnecessary disputes. On the 1st of this month (July), near the ancient city area of Chiang Mai, Thailand, a foreign tourist riding a motorcycle was stopped by police. Because the tourist did not have their driver’s license or passport on hand, the police asked the tourist to pay a fine on the spot. At one point, due to the police’s threatening attitude, a conflict nearly broke out with other tourists present.
Unattended Honesty Cafés: Dear Chinese Tourists, Please Pay What You Owe
Jeju Island is known for its simple and kind-hearted people, which has given rise to a unique business model — the “honesty café.” These are cafés where customers must do everything themselves: brewing coffee, picking desserts, and even washing the dishes. Of course, they also calculate the bill themselves and put the correct amount of money into the collection box. The entire process relies on just two words: honesty.
700 booths！Central Taiwan’s largest night market “Economic & Trade Cultural Creative” opens on the 11th
The “Economic & Trade Cultural Creative Sightseeing Night Market,” located at Taichung’s old Shuinan Airport, is set to open！Covering an area of 6,000 pyeong (approximately 19,800 square meters), the night market features 700 booths and provides 700 parking spaces, along with air-conditioned five-star restrooms. Dubbed the largest night market in central Taiwan, it will distribute NT$200,000 worth of shopping vouchers on opening day.