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“Micro Warm Hill” Soars High – Becomes Japan Airlines’ Limited-Edition New Year Gift
Taiwan’s famous souvenir, “pineapple cake,” has taken to the skies, becoming a limited-time New Year gift from Japan Airlines to passengers worldwide, starting today.
Upload your “Most Beautiful Sunrise” Photo & Win a Round-Trip Ticket to Any Global Destination
As 2015 approaches, Taiwan goes wild for New Year’s Eve and welcoming the first sunrise. Following its Sunrise Flights, China Airlines is now collecting unique and private sunrise photos through the “Sunrise Photo Collection Campaign.” Just upload what you believe is the most creative or beautiful sunrise photo, and you could win a round-trip economy class ticket to any global destination. China Airlines stated:
Flickr poll names “Top 5 Viral Attractions in Taiwan 2014,” with Tainan Crystal Chapel taking the crown
Where are the hottest and most beautiful attractions in Taiwan this year? Let the world’s largest photo-sharing platform, Flickr, tell you. Recently, Flickr selected the top five viral hotspots in Taiwan, with Tainan’s “Crystal Chapel,” which became an instant favorite for wedding photography, taking the top spot. Here are the five viral attractions—have you been to them all?
Promoting "Sports Tourism" to Attract Travelers – Yen Te-Fen: Guam’s Greatest Beauty Lies in Nature
The crystal-clear, seemingly boundless blue sky and sea are the most captivating elements of beauty. Guam, just a three-and-a-half-hour flight from Taiwan, is the closest destination where you can experience American culture and go shopping. Yen Te-Fen, representative of the Guam Visitors Bureau, stated that the most appealing aspect of Guam is its pristine and unspoiled natural landscapes, along with the ability to safely enjoy extreme sports, making it a highly cost-effective travel destination.
Japanese travelers' favorite "World's 15 Top Five-Star Hotels" Taipei Caesar ranks 11th
Japanese travel agency Ryokufu announced in mid-December this year's most popular "World's 15 Top Five-Star Hotels Ranking" among Japanese travelers. The ranking is based on the company's full-year 2014 sales records, with Taipei Caesar Hotel also making the list at No. 11.
Steakhouse Celebrates 5th Anniversary with First Import of Spanish Iberian Bone-in Pork Ribs
Victoria Hotel announced that December this year marks the 5th anniversary of N° 168 PRIME Steakhouse. To celebrate, they are rolling out an array of new dishes while also bringing back their most popular menu items since opening, offering diners a chance to enjoy a wide variety of culinary offerings in one go.
The National Taichung Theater will close for renovation on January 1st—the outdoor plaza remains unaffected.
The National Taichung Theater, which opened in November this year, will begin its scheduled closure for renovation on January 1st. After the final performance of the pop musical "Hope Station" by the Up Theater Troupe on December 31st, all guided tours and activities inside the theater will be suspended, including the restaurant located on the south side of the first-floor lobby, which will also close. However, the outdoor spaces outside the theater remain unaffected, and the fountain will continue its water dance performances.
2015 Spring Festival Travel: New Taipei City Offers Accommodation and Dining Package Deals
The New Taipei City Government Tourism Bureau has partnered with multiple lodging businesses to provide a variety of accommodation options for visitors traveling to New Taipei during the New Year’s Day and Lunar New Year holiday period in 2015, along with over a hundred different types of accommodation and dining package deals.
Is Taiwan’s Tim Ho Wan a knockoff? Founder Mak Kwai Pui issues official statement: flavors in Taiwan and Hong Kong are the same
Since the opening of the Hong Kong-based affordable Michelin restaurant “Tim Ho Wan” in Taiwan, it has seen long queues every day and can be considered one of the hottest restaurants at the moment. However, a well-known food blogger recently criticized Taiwan’s Tim Ho Wan for being inauthentic, claiming there is a noticeable difference compared to the original branch in Mong Kok, Hong Kong, even going as far as calling it a “knockoff version,” sparking controversy.
Spreading Warmth in Winter: Cathay Pacific Buys Cookies from Happy helpers Bakery to Visit Catholic Nursing Home
A volunteer team formed by Cathay Pacific and Dragonair visited BaLi in New Taipei City on December 28 to see the residents of Taiwan Catholic Nursing Home, spending a warm Christmas holiday with the elderly, their families, and the nursing home staff.
New Year’s Eve doesn’t have to be a crowd squeeze—hidden gem restaurant with prime views of Taipei 101 fireworks!
Thinking about celebrating at Taipei 101? BearMiao recommends Let’s Meet F2F, serving coffee, light meals, and bar bites, plus an amazing vantage point for the fireworks!
The cherry blossoms haven't bloomed yet — the four major traffic control measures for the "2015 Wuling Cherry Blossom Season" are revealed early
With two months to go before the peak of the cherry blossom season, the Directorate General of Highways took the lead on the 30th to announce the phased traffic management measures for the Wuling Farm cherry blossom season, reminding those who wish to admire the blossoms to prepare in advance.
So romantic! Taiwan's longest sky ladder — Nantou's "Bridge to the Sky" lights up for New Year’s Eve
As the whole of Taiwan counts down to the New Year, the popular Sky Bridge and European-style castle scenic bridge in Nantou City have also been adorned with sparkling lights to match the festive atmosphere of New Year’s Eve and Valentine’s Day, creating a wonderfully romantic ambiance that makes it the perfect spot for couples.
Would you have the heart to drink this super cute latte art coffee in Kyoto?
That day, flipping through a Kyoto coffee magazine, I decided to visit one more café before heading back to the guesthouse for a rest. In the end, I found a café tucked away in Teramachi Shopping Street. Though Boogaloo Cafe Teramachi is located right in the bustling shopping street, its entrance is on the second floor, making it easy to miss.
I really want to go home quickly after the New Year’s Eve celebration is over!
The year 2014 will come to an end tomorrow (December 31st). While you're looking forward to the New Year's Eve party and the spectacular fireworks show, are you also worrying about how to get home? The Taipei City Department of Economic Development estimates that a large crowd will gather at Taipei City Hall on the evening of December 31st. To help speed up your journey home, they have specially compiled four MRT and shuttle bus routes around Taipei City Hall.
Pirate ship docks at Happy Christmas Town — 10 free facilities to celebrate the New Year with kids
The final round of kid-friendly additions to the 2014 New Taipei City Happy Christmas Town is set to arrive during the New Year’s holiday. In addition to stage performances daily from 2:00–5:00 PM over the four-day break, three brand-new free amusement rides have been added to let parents and children ring in the New Year together.
Record number of tourists; Jinan gives away $600,000 in vouchers and plane tickets to thank Taiwan
Jinan in Shandong Province is a renowned tourist city, famed for its picturesque scenery where “every household has spring water and willows at the door,” as well as attractions such as Daming Lake and Thousand Buddha Mountain. It is also the hometown of poets Li Qingzhao and Xin Qiji, and has long been known as the “City of Springs.” In 2013, the number of Taiwanese visitors to Shandong reached 551,000, and it is estimated that 60,000 visited Jinan in 2014. To show appreciation for the support from Taiwanese travelers, the Jinan Municipal Bureau of Tourism held a lucky draw event today (December 31), giving away prizes such as 50,000-yuan vouchers and round-trip plane tickets to Shandong.
Top 11 Popular Attractions Across Taiwan for New Year’s Holiday – Travel from North to South!
The 4-day New Year’s holiday has officially begun. Haven’t decided where to go yet? No worries — Taiwan’s top 11 popular attractions will take you on a fun-filled journey from north to south!
Welcoming a million worshippers: Japan’s “Meiji Shrine” announces all-night opening for New Year’s Eve
Today (31st) is the last day of 2014. For the Japanese, tonight is also New Year’s Eve, and many people have already prepared to visit temples and shrines to pray for good fortune. Tokyo’s Meiji Shrine, which attracts millions of visitors every year, has also announced that it will remain open all night from tonight until New Year’s Day for worshippers.
Not sure where to go during the holiday? Top 5 breathtaking spots in Eastern Taiwan to welcome the first light of dawn
On the last day of 2014, still not sure where to ring in the new year? Thanks to its early view of the first sunrise, many people choose to spend their New Year’s holiday in Hualien and Taitung. ETtoday EBC News interviewed seasoned Eastern Taiwan travel expert Wu Dongjun to recommend the best places to visit in the region during the New Year’s holiday.