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Half-price tickets for Taipei County residents during the Flower Expo Taipei County Activity Week
The 2010 Taipei International Flora Exposition grandly opened last Saturday, with various peripheral events and performances being launched one after another. To encourage Taipei County residents to actively participate in the Flora Expo, the period from 11/6 to 11/14 has been specially designated...
Win your heart over: Hankyu Beauty Academy & UNIQLO craze:: Taipei
Text by Chi Bing-hui | Photos by Chi Bing-hui & Hankyu Department Store This year-end brings a seismic shock to the department store world: Hankyu Department Store has made its move into the prime Xinyi District battleground—and successfully dominated media headlines, generating a red-hot buzz during its grand opening...
Numb in the soles of your feet? The Maokong Gondola’s Crystal Cabin steals the spotlight
Do you think transparent cable cars are only available abroad? Now you can experience this unprecedented wonder in Taiwan too. With breathtaking mountain and forest views beneath your feet through special glass, the Maokong Gondola has launched the “Eyes of Maokong Gondola”...
The Tongluo Township Chrysanthemum and Taro Festival kicks off on November 13
The Tongluo Township Chrysanthemum and Taro Festival was inaugurated on November 8 when Deputy Magistrate Lin Jiuxiang struck a gong to mark the opening. The township farmers' association will hold a series of events from November 13 to 21 on weekends in the chrysanthemum-specialized area around Jiuhu Leisure Farm...
The world's tallest radio tower, Tokyo Skytree!
One of the buildings currently capturing the most attention in Japan is none other than Tokyo Skytree. Tokyo Skytree is located near the historic old districts of Asakusa, Mukojima, and Ryogoku, which have a history of 400 years...
Experience traditional art culture at Jiayi New Art Transmission!
Traditional art is not only a witness to the changing times but also carries rich cultural significance. With modern innovative design, it can take on a completely different look as well!
Travel bonus to Canada: Canada now offers visa-free entry to Taiwan!
Good news for travelers from Taiwan to Canada!
Happiness 100: Ring in the New Year and Welcome the First Light at Sun Moon Lake
To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Republic of China, have you decided where to ring in the New Year? Why not head to Sun Moon Lake — the place with the highest happiness index in all of Taiwan — and witness the dawn of “Happiness 100.” The Sun Moon Lake National Scenic Area invites everyone to this special occasion...
All-female restrooms introduced on high-speed trains
Female passengers can feel more at ease when taking the high-speed rail. The high-speed trains will feature female-only restrooms to create a more comfortable and friendly travel environment. The train's restroom configuration has been specially adjusted, with each train now offering 5...
Dazzling and Moving – The Sendai Pageant of Starlight Festival
In winter in Sendai, northeastern Japan, the Pageant of Starlight festival is held annually, attracting people from all over the country to enjoy Sendai’s romantic and colorful nights. This year's SENDAI Pageant of Starlight kicks off on December 3 (Fri)...
Ring in the New Year at the closest-to-the-moon high-altitude celebration — Purple at Taipei 101!
It’s the last month of the year — where should you go to ring in the New Year in the most unique way? Celebrate the countdown at the 89th floor of Taipei 101 for a high-altitude New Year’s Eve closest to the moon, taking in a 360-degree romantic night view and enjoying fireworks displays from all over Taipei...
Rent a yellow cab to tour Taiwan—hop on a sightseeing taxi!
There’s a new way to travel domestically. Both local and international travelers can enjoy the innovative experience of Taiwan’s sightseeing taxis, eliminating transportation worries while saving time and money. A total of eight cities across Taiwan have planned...
Absolutely the most terrifying one yet—Hermione’s gory fang demon Halloween transformation!
Absolutely the most terrifying one yet—Hermione’s gory fang demon Halloween transformation!
Practicing Good Intentions in Design: The 8th Taiwan Design Expo Kicks Off
The 8th Taiwan Design Expo is about to begin soon. Taiwan’s largest annual design event will take place from December 11 to 19, 99 (2010), and this year it will be held at the Songshan Cultural and Creative Park. Admission remains free...
The Lishan Hotel makes a glamorous comeback—explore Lishan to your heart’s content through the ages
Both the Lishan Hotel and nearby scenic areas were once the annual summer retreats of President Chiang. They were also ranked alongside Taipei’s Grand Hotel and Kaohsiung’s Grand Hotel as three of Taiwan’s most palatial architectural landmarks. In March 2011, the Lishan Hotel will become...
Is it snowing on Yangmingshan? A silver snow spring creates a romantic Christmas
It's getting colder this year—could it be snowing on Yangmingshan? To create a festive Christmas atmosphere, Yangmingshan hot spring operators have introduced artificial snow machines, letting romantic snowflakes fall over the mountainous hot spring area, bringing the overseas experience of soaking in hot springs while watching snow right here...
OPEN YOUR DREAM New Year's Parade Challenge to Break Asian Record
Cute OPEN is coming to celebrate New Year’s with you！ The Uni-President Department Store Group, integrating the resources of 7-ELEVEN and its affiliates, has planned a series of New Year events. On December 25th, the “OPEN YOUR DREAM” New Year’s balloon parade carnival will kick off in Kaohsiung, followed by the “OPEN YOUR DREAM 2011 Kaohsiung City New Year’s Eve Party” at Dream Mall on December 31st. A specially invested “Thunderbolt OPEN Light, Music & Fireworks Show” will present a 211-second visual and auditory feast combining “music, lights, and fireworks.” Additionally, a “Meet Happiness in Qingjing” New Year’s Eve party and fireworks display is planned at the Qingjing Visitor Center, situated at an altitude of 1,743 meters.
Fukuoka New Year Shrine Visits: A Lively Festival of Prayers and Ball-Catching
In Taiwan, New Year's Eve is almost synonymous with galas, fireworks, and watching the sunrise. But the most important New Year activity for the Japanese begins late on January 1st and continues until January 3rd. Everyone visits shrines with family, friends, or loved ones...
Winter fun in Yilan: The Sanxing Silver Willow Festival kicks off!
When visiting Yilan in winter, besides soaking in hot springs, don’t forget the exciting Silver Willow Festival in the Sanxing area. Yilan County’s Sanxing has been hosting the Silver Willow Festival for seven years now. This year’s event runs from 2010/12/25 to 2011/...
Typhoon Halong, No. 23, forms. Taiwan affected by northeast monsoon with high moisture content.
Tropical Storm Halong (No. 23, international name: HALONG) has formed. At 8:00 AM on November 3, its center was located at 14.8°N, 155.6°E, moving northwest at a speed of 16 km/h...