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The main lantern of the Taiwan Lantern Festival makes its appearance this year in Lukang
The Taiwan Lantern Festival has been listed as one of the "world's best festivals" in the TV special "Fantastic Festivals of the World" by the American Discovery Channel...
Ring in the New Year with Lady Gaga?! The Legendary Concert in Waikiki, Hawaii
The legendary concert series (Legends in Concert) is back after a brief hiatus! On New Year’s Eve 2011, live in Waikiki, Hawaii, there will be performances by major stars such as...
Kaohsiung Travel Experts Unveiled: Cijin and Meinong Among Bloggers’ Favorites
The list of winners for the “Go High Kaohsiung Players ‘Grid’ Duel – Kaohsiung Travel Expert Open Recruitment Event,” organized by the Kaohsiung City Government Tourism Bureau, has been announced. After a preliminary selection, 23 travel bloggers visited Kaohsiung for a five-day...
Even Hong Kongers love it too！Taiwan’s top five Hong Kong-style cha chaan tengs
Hong Kong cha chaan tengs are beloved for their diverse and abundant menu offerings. Dishes like claypot rice, roast meats, pineapple buns, and iced lemon tea are all hugely popular. The following five Hong Kong-style cha chaan tengs across Taiwan are even adored by people from Hong Kong themselves...
Spectacular Reservoir X Skywalk ! A Super Healing and Breathtaking One-Day Mountain and Water Trip
Taoyuan not only boasts a diverse cultural landscape but also rich natural scenery and ecology. Beyond Daxi Old Street and old tea factories, there are many natural hidden gems worth visiting. Plan your holiday in Taoyuan to embrace nature !...
Ring in the New Year on Alishan & enjoy free shuttle service & park entry discounts
To serve visitors coming to Alishan National Scenic Area to welcome the first light of 2012 and attend the 2012 Sunrise Impression Music Concert, the Chiayi Forest District Office has scheduled free shuttle services from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM on December 31...
A top-notch hot spring and audiovisual feast ~ HowToTrip Wulai Hakuju Hot Spring Resort
HowToTrip Wulai Hakuju Hot Spring Resort is located near the wild hot springs of the Nanshi River, surrounded by mountains. You can visit Wulai Waterfall, and from the observation deck on the fourth floor, you can clearly see the undulating mountain ranges around you, as well as the cable cars of Yunxian Amusement Park going up and down against the backdrop...
Romantic New Year’s Eve in Changhua – 99 Roses Given to Newlyweds at the Event
This year, ringing in the New Year in Changhua will be extra romantic!” “Changhua Illuminated and Glorious – 2012 Changhua New Year’s Eve Gala” will be held on December 31 at 7 PM at the Changhua County Stadium. County Magistrate Cho Po-yuan said that the event will prepare...
Service featuring fierce Siberian tigers — a “chicken call” costs 400 yuan
Yabuli was once a royal hunting ground during the Qing Dynasty, but hunting has since been banned in the area to protect wildlife. Sadly, the Siberian tiger remains one of the endangered species. To address this, Harbin is home to two Siberian Tiger Parks, which are the...
Korea Rings in the New Year with Bell Ringing, Watching the First Dawn, and Ice Fishing for Trout
As 2012 approaches, countdown events around the world are gearing up, and South Korea—with its wintry atmosphere—is a popular destination for those celebrating the New Year abroad. One of the most beloved and iconic New Year’s celebrations in Korea takes place in front of Bosingak Pavilion in Seoul’s Jongno District...
Travel the world in luxury—easier than ever. Tours for just 2 people with full service included.
Besides independent travel, you can now explore the world without waiting to gather a group, and everything will be arranged for you from start to finish. HowToTrip has just launched a brand-new “Luxury World Tour – Singapore Airlines A380 City Journey,” the first of its kind to feature a trip around the world on Singapore Airlines’ “A380 First Class Suites.” Just 2 people are needed to go, and you can explore 7 world-class cities including Paris, New York, London, Frankfurt, Geneva, Sydney, and Singapore over 22 days, priced at NT$1.25 million.
The Miaoli Fucai (Pickled Mustard Greens) Culture Festival Kicks Off – Come Be a “Guest” to Squeeze Fucai and Grind Lei Tea
As one of the 12 major Hakka village festivals, the Miaoli Gongguan Hakka Fucai Culture Festival runs from today until January 15 (Sunday) at the Tungflower Park in Tongluo Township. During the event period, every Saturday and Sunday (except for the election voting day on the 14th)...
Paris, Tokyo, and London Dressed Up to Attract Tourists—Ranked as Top Travel Cities of 2012
After an exciting New Year’s celebration, the long nine-day Lunar New Year holiday is just around the corner. What were the top travel destinations Taiwanese people wanted to visit in 2012? For the first time, the Taiwanese travel media outlet “MOOK Moleskine Publishing,” in collaboration with...
Authentic Lake Fish Cuisine in Geneva – Restaurant L’Hôtel-de-Ville
Since Geneva shares deep cultural ties with France, its culinary tastes are naturally quite refined—especially as the city lies near a large lake, making fresh lake fish a local specialty. In the Old Town of Geneva, it’s not difficult to enjoy...
The Best Choice for Chinese New Year～ Yangmingshan’s Heavenly “Dragon-Tiger Premium Broth” to Kick Off Luck & Recharge Energy
Where to go during the nine-day Spring Festival holiday? Want to take the whole family abroad but worried about the budget? How about a relaxing hot spring soak? Yangmingshan Tienlai Hot Spring Resort has launched a “Rise of the Dragon” Chinese New Year package for the Lunar New Year holiday...
Japan-limited iPhone case set to go on sale in Taiwan!
The limited-edition iPhone case that’s been a hit at Japanese Apple Stores will be exclusively and limitedly available for purchase starting at 13:00 on January 1, 2012, at MSPC Taipei Flagship Store Up！The “...”
Bring your own toiletry kit to stay in Kaohsiung, with hotel bookings starting from as low as 70% off
Stay at hotels and love the planet too！Over 40 quality hotels and homestays in Kaohsiung City, including Howard Plaza, Formosa Regent, and others, have launched the “LiViNN’GREEN！Travel Green Fashion！” campaign, starting from January 101...
Witnessing the Golden Age of Jiufen: Japanese Director Produces Documentary in Taiwan
The Jhenping Theater in Jiufen, which reopened last September (2011), has returned to its former glory, screening classic films from the 1950s and allowing visitors to experience the vibrant atmosphere of Jiufen in days gone by. Starting in January...
Mayday promotes Kaohsiung, showcasing the incredible beauty of Love River and Meinong in short films
The rock band Mayday served as global ambassadors, filming five “Incredible Kaohsiung” promotional short videos, with each member starring in their own segment. They visited major attractions such as Love River and Meinong to capture the incredible beauty of Kaohsiung for the world to see...