Have you ever dreamed of celebrating your birthday with animated stars from Shrek, Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda, and How to Train Your Dragon? In addition to its breakfast events, “DreamWorks Experience at The Strip – Cotai Strip” has launched “DreamWorks Experience” birthday parties at Sands Cotai Central starting today. Children can not only share breakfast with their favorite characters but also enjoy a fun-filled birthday celebration.
A survey by travel website “Hopper.com” found that on domestic flights in the U.S., passengers on the same flight and in the same cabin class paid vastly different ticket prices, with the highest difference reaching over 8 times.
To promote Taiwan’s diverse regional tourism attractions internationally, the Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications has set up themed exhibitions for all 22 counties and cities across Taiwan on the 89th-floor observation deck of Taipei 101 from today (August 12) through September 30. The goal is to leverage Taipei 101’s high popularity to boost local tourism in Taiwan.
On the last night of our eastern Taiwan trip, we returned to downtown Taitung. While doing research, we noticed the name 【Zhengqi Road】—it’s famous for its many street food stalls. And as luck would have it, our accommodation, 【Avi House】, was just a five-minute walk away from Zhengqi Street. So for dinner, we didn’t even need to drive—we could just stroll into the alley to find something to eat. Superb!! XD
Did you look up at the sky last night to catch a glimpse of this year’s largest full moon? The “supermoon,” which appeared 14% larger and 30% brighter than the smallest full moon of the year, lit up the night sky from the evening of the 10th to the early hours of the 11th, drawing countless astronomy enthusiasts worldwide to stay up and admire it. The U.S. website .MIC specially compiled 17 classic images of the full moon captured by people around the globe. Here are some of the most beautiful shots shared with our readers!
The Jioming Lake National Trail, where you can see the "Angel's Tear," was closed due to landslides caused by heavy rains from Typhoon Matmo. After repairs by the Taitung Forest District Office, it has reopened as of today. However, to prevent the spread of rabies, pets such as dogs and cats are not allowed.
As winter arrives, cities across Japan decorate their streets with countless LED lights, and Tokyo – a favorite among Taiwanese travelers – is no exception. Areas such as Shibuya and Roppongi are illuminated with colorful LEDs, creating incredibly dreamy light corridors. ETtoday Travel Cloud has compiled a list of Tokyo’s 5 most breathtaking light corridors that will drain your camera memory this winter. Not only are they stunning enough to bring you to tears, but all these spots are completely free to visit.
Located in Johor Bahru, Johor, LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort is the first LEGOLAND theme park in Asia. Starting from November this year, it has launched a brand-new series of adventures — an upcoming virtual reality (VR) roller coaster that will engage all your senses and offer thrilling experiences for visitors of all ages.
Kaohsiung MLD TAIWAN ALUMINIUM is a multi-purpose mall that combines dining, a cinema, a bookstore, and performance halls. Located in Kaohsiung’s Xinzhuang District, it is close to well-known landmarks such as the Central Library and the World Trade Exhibition Hall. This December, it has quietly donned its Christmas attire, with a pink waterfall light sea illuminating the entire corridor, creating an ultra-romantic atmosphere perfect for a couple’s date.
As a sunny guy, I used to drive to Neihu with my older brother almost every day to play baseball. At that time, the batting center was open until midnight. Unfortunately, my brother started studying abroad in Canada, and from then on, I drove to play baseball alone every day. On the way back home from the batting center, I would always pass through the Ziqiang Tunnel.
British Airways will launch the pet-themed channel "Paws and Relax" in September, aiming to ease the anxiety of long-haul passengers with soothing videos of these cute animals. Richard D’Cruze, British Airways' in-flight entertainment manager, holding a dog, said, “The idea came from numerous studies showing that watching small animals can help humans relieve stress both physically and mentally, allowing the whole body to relax.”
A well-known booking website released the “Chinese Outbound Travel Survey Report” focusing on Chinese travelers’ tourism trends, offering an in-depth look at their spending habits. According to the website’s actual booking data in 2013, Taiwan entered the top ten overseas travel destinations for Chinese tourists for the first time, ranking ninth. Additionally,
Is there really an icicle at Tokyo Haneda Airport now? It turns out that during the Obon holiday period, the airport wanted to offer travelers a cool and comfortable experience indoors. As a result, two icicles—each encasing colorful balls and fish-shaped toys—have been installed in the second-floor departure halls of both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 for domestic flights. From now until the 17th, between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. daily, travelers can enjoy the refreshing coolness brought by these icicles inside the terminals.
Global online hotel service provider Hotel.com recently released the "Chinese International Travel Monitor." Based on the online booking behavior of Chinese travelers in 2013, it ranked the top ten most popular travel destinations. Among them, Taiwan came in 9th, marking its first entry into the top ten. Additionally, in terms of where Chinese travelers feel "most welcomed," Taiwan ranked 8th.
The Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications and Google today announced the joint launch of the “Taiwan Travel Unfiltered – Global Online Video Contest,” calling on travel enthusiasts from around the world to share their Taiwan travel stories through video, promoting them globally via the YouTube platform. In addition to attracting more international visitors to experience the charm of traveling in Taiwan, the winning video creators will also receive an all-expenses-paid round-the-world flight ticket.
うめぞの CAFE & GALLERY is a sister shop of Kyoto’s long-established sweet shop “Umeyono.” Known for its yatsuhashi (folded rice crackers) and matcha muffins, うめぞの CAFE & GALLERY boasts a stylish interior. In addition to enjoying desserts, visitors can explore the gallery space on the second floor, which hosts art exhibitions—making this café a hub for artistic expression.
The Kaohsiung gas explosion shocked the entire nation, with many residents in the disaster area still unable to return home. Following donations made by EVA Air and China Airlines to aid post-disaster reconstruction, Air Busan’s Kaohsiung branch — the only airline operating the “Kaohsiung–Busan” route — donated the proceeds from one day of ticket sales on that route, amounting to NT$200,000, through the Kaohsiung City Social Affairs Bureau on the 13th as a gesture of sympathy.
This late-night izakaya eatery in Yilan, ‘Linbei Kao Hao Skewers & Sake Bar,’ has actually opened three branches in Yilan already. Business is booming, and the prices are affordable with delicious food. It’s always been my go-to spot when I’m in Yilan to hang out, chat, and dine with friends. We can talk until late at night and no one will kick us out – perfect for someone like me who loves the nightlife.
The globally beloved Puss in Boots is set to make his debut at Universal Studios Singapore. Located in the Far Far Away themed area, the world’s first Puss in Boots Adventure suspended coaster will take riders defying gravity on an exhilarating aerial adventure.
Want to explore more of the charm of Hsinchu’s cities and towns? Following the launch of the Shishan Line in Hsinchu, the Taiwan Tourist Shuttle will add the Shierliao Line starting June 16. This will allow visitors to discover even more of Hsinchu’s beauty, along with the introduction of two bundled ticket series – “Lion’s Charm Historical Exploration” and “Lion’s Delight Leisure Tour” – that combine five major commercial districts and five major transportation networks, enabling travelers to explore five townships with ease.