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Vote for Meinong, the charming small tourist town, and enjoy 15% off accommodation plus enter a lucky draw
The competition in Taiwan’s Top 10 Small Tourist Towns PK voting is fierce, with Meinong District in Kaohsiung making the first-stage shortlist of 17 thanks to its rich Hakka culture and beautiful natural landscapes and ecology. The Kaohsiung City Government and Meinong homestays...
Book a high-speed rail group trip in March for even more discounts
Taiwan High Speed Rail will launch the “Weekday Designated Train Group Ticket Discount for Groups of 30 or More” from today (2012) March 1 to March 29. Groups of 30 passengers (inclusive) or more can enjoy...
Miaoli Tianguan Festival Features Low-Carbon Hakka Cuisine Demonstration
This Saturday (the 11th) is the 20th day of the first lunar month, also known as “Tianguan Day” in traditional Hakka culture. On that day, the Miaoli County Government will hold a lively Tianguan Festival event at Tongluo Hakka Grand Courtyard (Tonghua Happy Life Park), inviting the public...
The Baishe Tun Mazu Pilgrimage Kicks Off, Sparking a Mazu Frenzy
The century-old Baishe Tun Mazu Pilgrimage in Tongxiao, Miaoli, will commence tonight with the “First Flag Raising” ceremony, signaling the start of the journey and informing devotees across the region that the Baishe Tun Mazu is about to set off for Yunlin...
World Heritage Festival in Ayutthaya, Thailand Revives Ancient Royal Market Life
To celebrate the UNESCO World Heritage inscription of the Ayutthaya Historical Park in 1991, Ayutthaya will host its annual “Ayutthaya World Heritage and Red Cross Festival” from February 10 to 19 at the Ayutthaya Historical Park (Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Historical Park)...
Dress up in role-play and join the dazzling party at the "Mask Festival"!
Ranked alongside Brazil's Rio de Janeiro and France's Nice as one of the "World's Three Great Carnivals," the Venice Carnival (Carnevale Venezia) in Italy, also known as the "Mask Festival," will officially kick off this year (2012)...
The Sun Moon Lake to Xitou route is now officially open for service.
Two of Nantou County’s most famous scenic spots—Sun Moon Lake and Xitou—are now directly connected by a new bus route. This service is operated under the route license for “Sun Moon Lake – Shuili – Jiji – Zhushan – Xitou,” jointly granted to Nantou Bus and Yuanlin Bus. Buses run daily starting at 07:00 in the morning and 13:30 in the afternoon, with departures every two hours, totaling six round-trip services per day. In addition to linking these two major attractions, the route also passes by several well-known tourist sites such as the Shuili Snake Kiln, Jiji Railway Station, Zhushan Zinan Temple, and Lugu. Until the end of February, one-day tickets are available with a discount of NT$200.
Japanese architectural genius Shigeru Ban's hidden gem boutique hotel in Karuizawa
The boutique hotel "Shishi – Iwa House" located in Karuizawa, Japan, is designed by the renowned Japanese architectural genius Shigeru Ban, winner of the Pritzker Architecture Prize. It emphasizes nature and harmony, aiming to strengthen connections between people through architecture...
The Mazu Procession in Beibu, Hsinchu & Hakka “Noon Feast” Banquet for Blessings
From today until February 12, the Citian Temple in Beibu Township, Hsinchu County, is holding the long-absent “Noon Feast” (Dajia Sanxiang Ying Shen Shifu Da Zhongwu) event, which hadn’t taken place for over a decade. The highlight of the event kicks off at 7:00 AM on Saturday (the 11th), when the temple’s...
Head to Jinan University for an afternoon Valentine’s tea banquet under cherry blossoms
The Sun Moon Lake National Scenic Area Administration and National Jinan University have collaborated to host a “Flower Appreciation & Tea Ceremony” exchange event at 2 PM on Valentine’s Day, February 14. Combining humanities, tea culture, and traditional Chinese music performances, in partnership with the Dapu Li area...
Explore Michelin-Starred Attractions in Tainan: Registration Now Open for Anping Old Street Guided Tours
To compete for selection in the "Taiwan’s Top 10 Small Tourist Towns" campaign, Tainan’s "Anping," nominated under the theme "Taiwan’s Name Originates from Anping," has organized the "Anping Old Street Guided Tour." Starting tomorrow (2/11)...
Taichung Traditional Arts Festival – Catch the Best Shows in Shanshui Tun Districts
Now in its 8th year, the Taichung Traditional Arts Festival officially kicked off at 7 PM on Sunday (the 12th) at the Grand Theater of Wenxin Forest Park. During the event, 26 groups including the Hongsheng Lion Dance Troupe, Chunmei Opera Troupe, and Jiutian Folk Arts Troupe will be invited to perform...
Make the most of the weekend before Valentine’s Day—hiking, socializing, and finding love together
The New Taipei City Tourism Bureau will hold the “Love at Home Together” hiking and social dating event from 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM on February 11. Set in the romantic “New Mountain Dream Lake,” a popular spot for couple photo shoots in New Taipei City, the event invites internet celebrity Zhu Xueheng and...
Indulge in a century-old tradition of afternoon tea — Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok Authors’ Lounge
Standing on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, the Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok is renowned for its high level of service, and the “...
Step into the Daily Life of a Century-Old Town & Discover the Beautiful Spring Scenery of Meinong in One Day
Visiting Meinong always offers a deep sense of the tranquil and simple Hakka village charm. The Meinong Plain is blessed with beautiful mountains and rivers, abundant natural resources, and along the flow of Meinong’s irrigation channels, you’ll truly come to understand why Meinong is deservedly...
Cherry blossom tours to Japan & Korea for under ¥10k? 2019 Taipei International Spring Travel Fair
The 2019 Taipei International Spring Travel Fair kicked off grandly at Hall 1 of the Taipei World Trade Center on March 22nd. Travelers can take advantage of these rare discounts to plan upcoming holidays—whether domestic trips or overseas vacations, they’re all super value-for-money...
Furano, Made Famous by Japanese Dramas, Gets Even More Vibrant in Winter with Ice Sculptures, Skiing, and Onsens
Hokkaido becomes Japan’s top skiing destination in winter thanks to its low temperatures, long snow season, and high-quality powder snow — which is light and fluffy, unlike the wetter, faster-melting snow on Honshu. This year marks the 100th anniversary of skiing activities in Hokkaido...
Explore Pingtung’s “Djulis Home Escape ~ Market Stroll”
The Indigenous Affairs Office of Pingtung County Government will hold the creative exhibition event “Djulis Home Escape ~ Market Stroll” at the “Indigenous Cultural Park” on February 25, running for 10 days until March 4. Each day will feature fun, delicious, and beautiful showcases of indigenous industries and cultural activities...
Miaoli’s Sanyi Promotes Tourism as a Charming Small Town; Old Mountain Line Train Resumes Service
Sanyi, nominated for the “Taiwan Top 10 Small Tourist Towns” selection with its theme of woodcarving art, will see the Miaoli County Government resume operation of the Old Mountain Line train every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from today until April 19 to rally public support...
Chen Bolin endorses Taipei Star Discovery, recommends Beitou as top date spot for Valentine’s Day
With the popularity of idol dramas and movies, filming locations often become must-visit spots for fans. The special exhibition “Taipei. Endless Discovery – Taipei Star...” is being held until April 8 on the 2nd floor special exhibition hall of the Taipei Explorer Dome