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Christmas and sporting events take turns to delight — summertime Melbourne is buzzing with excitement
Want to lie on the beach, wearing shorts and bikinis, and celebrate Christmas with family and friends? Here’s another option — head to the Southern Hemisphere. From December each year to February the next, it’s summer in Melbourne...
The Taichung Christmas Music Concert Kicks Off on December 3 with Diverse Performances of Pop and Indigenous Music
With this year’s Christmas just around the corner, the Taichung City Government will host a series of Christmas music concert events from this Saturday (December 3) through December 24. The first performance will be held at the Port Art Center, featuring enthusiastic performances with indigenous elements...
Night Market Banquet Battle: Fahrenheit Fans Get First Taste This Sunday
Last year, Ningxia Night Market attracted numerous visitors with its Centennial Banquet, which served local street food in a banquet-style setting. This Sunday (the 4th), the idol group Fahrenheit will take on the role of Taiwanese celebrity chefs at the Fullon Hotel in Tamsui Fisherman’s Wharf...
Ring in the New Year with Ice-Snow Hot Springs – Soak for Just 101 NTD in Red Swim Trunks
As December arrives and winter sets in, the festive vibes of Christmas and New Year’s Eve grow stronger. Have you planned your holiday schedule yet? Yangmingshan Tianlai Hot Spring Resort has created a nationwide unique “Ice-Snow Hot Spring” experience, allowing visitors to enjoy the real charm of a northern snowscape and fulfill their dream of “soaking in hot springs while admiring snow.” During the Christmas season, the resort also launches a “Find the Christmas Santa Claus” promotion. Simply wear “bright red swim trunks/swimwear” at Tianlai from December 23 to January 1, and you can enjoy a discounted rate of “101 NTD” (original price 800 NTD) to soak in the 2,000-ping white hot spring wonderland.
The Taichung Cultural Festival Kicks Off with Millet Dragon Performances and Traditional Wedding Celebrations
Want to experience the delicious food and fun, distinctive culture of Taichung’s various communities all in one go? The “2011 Taichung City Community Culture Festival & Treasure Mobilization” event is being held from now until December 10th (Saturday), featuring community...
The best Christmas gift: Eco-friendly design that's super fun
Christmas is coming soon — still struggling to figure out what gift to give? K’space creates a lifestyle aesthetic through home design, traveling from Europe to Taiwan to present a deeply humanistic European living space, offering the public more...
100 Heartwarming Travel Stories Awards Announced: Discover the Wonders of Taiwan Through Heartfelt Journeys
Promote Taiwan tourism, starting with yourself！This year, the Tourism Bureau’s “Travel Taiwan. Touching 100” website launched three initiatives: New Experiences in Taiwan. 100 Heartwarming Stories, Dynamic 100 Dancing Across Taiwan, and the Top 100 Routes PK...
30 countries to compete in floral beauty at Chiang Mai Expo
The spectacular Taipei Flower Expo is still fresh in everyone’s memory, and now the 2011 Chiang Mai Flower Expo is set to kick off on December 14. A total of 30 countries will participate, with the Netherlands announcing the display of new flower varieties. This edition...
Hottest Mirrorless Camera: Nikon 1 Monthly Limited-Time Offers
The newly launched mirrorless camera series “Nikon 1,” including the V1 and J1 models, has caused a sensation right from their release. These cameras not only feature a compact size and the world’s fastest autofocus and continuous shooting speeds, but also boast a sleek, streamlined design with piano-black finish and available in both black and white. This time...
Japan’s Snow Country Experience Unveiled – Free Hot Spring Giveaway
Where to enjoy the snow this winter? Want to feel the thrill of speeding across snowy plains on a heated train? Eager to uncover the truth behind the much-talked-about ice trees? The newly released and completely free online guidebook “Ultimate Guide to Northern Tohoku” offers insights into...
Tropical vibes at the highest altitude in Wulai ~ Cloudtop Hot Spring Villa
Cloudtop adopts the concept of a rainforest PA, offering a lazy tropical ambiance through both sight and touch. Both the men’s and women’s hot spring areas feature open-air courtyards. ...
Atayal-style Hot Spring Pools ~ Salida Hot Spring Homestay
After spending most of their lives as civil servants, this Atayal couple resolutely quit their jobs at the township office and began traveling around the world to experience the styles of homestays in different countries firsthand. Upon returning to Taiwan, they devoted themselves wholeheartedly to running Salida...
Subtropical rainforest landscape ~ Daban Gen Forest Hot Spring Resort
Here you can find native tropical forests at mid-to-low elevations, densely covered with ferns, vines, and horsetails, along with trees like the Ficus septica, Ficus variegata, and Machilus kusanoi, together forming a complete and fascinating green landscape. The resort area includes hot springs and three...
Governor's Hot Spring Guesthouse under Japanese Rule ~ San Francisco Governor's Hot Spring
During the Japanese colonial period, this building served as the Governor's Hot Spring Guesthouse. After Taiwan’s Retrocession, the guesthouse was converted into a coastal defense fortification, and the hot spring water sources were completely blocked off, leading to its eventual abandonment.
Standalone wooden hot spring inn ~ Herb Garden Hot Spring Homestay
The elegantly and neatly arranged European-style garden is surrounded by individual charming wooden hot spring houses. The most distinctive feature of the hot spring houses at Herb Garden is their interior layout: half is an open-air bath, and the other half is a cozy relaxation space. ...
Grandma’s Invented Big Breast Pot ~ Shan Zhen Hot Spring Hotel
Shan Zhen Hotel has a 70-year history in Wulai and is affectionately called “Grandma’s Shop” by locals. Back then, the old grandma, leveraging the area’s abundant mountain produce and traditional health wisdom passed down through generations, developed her own nourishing...
Wulai 101 Hot Springs ~ Wulai Gora
Wulai Gora combines Chinese and Japanese aesthetics. The exterior features traditional Chinese window designs that leave a lasting impression, while the interior boasts a modern and tranquil ambiance. The guest rooms are themed with earthy tones, and the stone-built hot spring tubs are set on scenic balconies, allowing guests to enjoy the ever-changing mountain views while feeling the breeze.
Michelin Guide Released: 59 New Culinary Options in Hong Kong & Macau
Travelers to Hong Kong and Macau now have even more dining choices, as the renowned Michelin Guide officially launched the *2012 Hong Kong & Macau Michelin Guide* in Hong Kong today. The guide features a total of 281 restaurants and hotels in Hong Kong and 51 in Macau...
Show off your bike and win cash prizes – Dapu’s Crazy Bike Festival kicks off on 12/9
Section 3 of Provincial Highway 3 in Dapu is considered the backyard of the Siraya National Scenic Area. Stretching along Taiwan’s largest reservoir, the Zengwen Reservoir, the route offers picturesque lake-and-mountain views alongside fresh, invigorating air, making it one of the most popular biking trails in central and southern Taiwan. ...
Enjoy a vacation life of gourmet food, hot spring soaking, and beautiful scenery～ Fresh Springs Resort
Fresh Springs Resort can be described as the top-tier hot spring resort closest to downtown Taichung. In addition to currently offering 157 various high-end hot spring suites, it also provides hot spring soaking for wellness, sports and leisure, as well as Chinese and Western cuisine...