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Taiwan's fruits and vegetables shine on the world stage — Zhenjia Organic Produce steps onto the international arena
Zhenjia Organic Produce, known for its dedication to careful cultivation and respect for the earth, represented Taiwan this year at the 2012 "Fruit Logistica" fruit and vegetable exhibition in Berlin, Germany. The Fruit...
Singapore Airlines B747 Memorial Flight – Win Air Tickets in a Quiz
Singapore Airlines is holding a commemorative flight quiz to mark the retirement of its Boeing B747 fleet. From now until March 28, participants who correctly answer five related questions on the campaign website...
Singapore Flyer Turns 4: Buy One Get One Free for Two Travelers Together
The Singapore Flyer, which opened in 2008, will be celebrating its fourth birthday this year. From now until May 31, 2012, visitors holding a tourist...
"The Mummy" Lifelike Fantasy World Debuts as Universal Studios Japan Limited-Time Event
Universal Studios Japan's "Universal Wonderland" will open on Friday, March 16. Universal Wonderland is a cartoon-themed town inhabited by Snoopy, Hello Kitty...
Miaoli Craft Park Recruiting New Talent – Creative DIY & Street Performers, Hurry Up!
Miaoli Craft Park is launching regular creative markets and will soon hold the 2012 Holiday Creative Market and Street Performer Auditions. With a brand concept centered on "Craft Creativity" and a focus on developing regional local culture, the park invites creative artisans...
From May 23, EVA Air’s Hello Kitty livery flights to expand routes
EVA Air announced that starting May 23 this year, the Taipei Songshan–Tokyo Haneda routes BR192/191 and BR190/189 (BR189 from May 24), as well as the Taipei Songshan–Shanghai Hongqiao BR...
Citibank invests $100,000 to professionalize tour guiding in three indigenous tribes
The "Green Living Taiwan Ecotourism Promotion Project" jointly launched by Citibank and the Seven Star Ecological Conservation Foundation is entering its third year. In addition to the previous 12 ecotourism routes, this year will see the addition of two new routes — the Gaoshi Community in Hengchun and the Gangzi Community...
Building a carbon-free tourist island: Electric scooter rentals launch on Xiaoliuqiu on the 17th
The "Electric Scooter Trial Operation Plan" promoted by Pingtung County Government on Xiaoliuqiu officially launches on March 17. In the initial phase of operation, 300 electric scooters will be available for tourists to rent on the island, with four battery exchange stations set up across the island, aiming...
Home Stay in Kuala Lumpur & Selangor: A New Experience of Malaysian Culture
In 2012, the key focus of Tourism Malaysia’s promotion efforts in Taiwan was the “Malaysia Home Stay” program, inviting Taiwanese visitors to stay in traditional local homestays and deeply experience Malaysian culture by participating in the daily lives of residents...
Explore the Tropical Rainforest and Admire Cherry Blossoms in the Buttress Root Wonderland
Information provided by / Dabagan Forest Hot Spring Resort March is the season for cherry blossom viewing. At the Dabagan Forest Hot Spring Resort in Sanxia, large areas of cherry blossoms have begun to bloom one after another. The park features vibrant Taiwan cherry blossoms, delicate and elegant Somei Yoshino cherries...
Grand Sakura Viewing Experience Contest – Win a 4-Day, 3-Night Japan Cherry Blossom Self-Guided Trip Online
A big recruitment drive is underway for cherry blossom experience officers in Shinshu, Nagano, and Gunma. From March 13 to March 29, simply visit the “Romantic Blossoms – Shinshu, Nagano, Gunma Sakura Viewing Experience Sign-Up” campaign website and fill out a questionnaire for a chance...
Taiwan's Top 10 Small Tourist Towns Announced: Lukang Makes a Comeback, Sanyi Unexpectedly Left Out
The selection results for the "Taiwan's Top 10 Small Tourist Towns," organized by the Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications, have been released. Sanyi in Miaoli County, which ranked second in the public vote, was unexpectedly left out of the list, while Lukang in Changhua County, originally ranked fourth from the bottom in the public vote, made it into the top ten...
The Alishan Cherry Blossom Season Kicks Off with Vintage Steam Trains in Service
The Alishan Cherry Blossom Season will begin on March 15. The pinkish-white Yoshino cherry blossoms, most beloved by visitors, are expected to be in full bloom by March 20, followed by the Oshima cherry, and then the Pwen Hsien Hsiang (elephant’s ear) cherry in early April. To alleviate traffic congestion during the blossom season...
Cathay Pacific & Dragonair Offer: Buy 3 Get 1 Free on Hong Kong Disneyland Tickets
Cathay Pacific and Dragonair have launched the "Hong Kong Disneyland Magical Soaring Travel Package" promotion. From now until July 15, 2012, travelers who purchase the travel package can enjoy a "Buy 3 Get 1 Free" deal and can...
2012 WORLD CLASS World Class Bartender of the Year Competition – Legendary Mixologist Steve Schneider Performs in Taiwan
Known as the "Oscar" of the international bartending world, the "WORLD CLASS World Class Bartender of the Year Competition" will see up to 60 bartenders from across Taiwan gather on April 16 and April 17, 2012...
Huis Ten Bosch 20th Anniversary: Win Limited Edition One Piece Merchandise in Japan
Huis Ten Bosch in Nagasaki, Kyushu, is celebrating its 20th anniversary. From now until March 31, simply visit the Chinese official website of the Nagasaki Tourism Federation “Nagasaki New Play,” link to the Sasebo blog, and leave a comment for a chance to win...
Sun Moon Lake Scenic Ring Road Selected as one of the most beautiful cycling routes in the world
The Sun Moon Lake Scenic Ring Road has been ranked among the top ten most beautiful cycling routes in the world by CNNGO, a lifestyle travel website under CNN, thanks to its stunning scenery, rich indigenous culture, and abundant natural ecology. ...
The high-profile, stylish deep bass headphone rebel: Pioneer on-ear headphones
In April, Pioneer, the global pioneer in audio-visual entertainment, launched a high-profile pair of on-ear headphones that combine fashion and trendiness with powerful deep bass...
Chain-brand star-rated hotels shine in evaluations; outlying island Penghu earns stars again
The fifth wave of star-rated hotel evaluations released by the Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications has seen 34 hotels join the star-rated ranks. Not only did both domestic and international chain brands perform exceptionally well, but Yalin Hotel in Penghu County also became the latest outlying island hotel to be awarded star status, following Penghu Yuantai Hotel and Kinmen Taijin Hotel...
The "Ocean Independent Music Awards" open for registration with a top prize of NT$200,000
The 13th "New Taipei City Gongliao International Ocean Music Festival" will be grandly held from July 11 to 15 at Gongliao Fulong Beach. The highly anticipated "Ocean Independent Music Awards" among independent bands is now open for...