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Go Green and Love the Earth – Daban Gen Forest Conservation Month
With global warming and abnormal climate patterns, energy conservation and carbon reduction are more urgent than ever. Caring for the Earth is also the responsibility of every global citizen. Covering an area of 17 hectares, Daban Gen has been dedicated to environmental and ecological preservation for many years. According to data calculated by the Bureau of Energy under the Ministry of Economic Affairs based on IPCC standards...
Big Promotion for Whale Watching Season at Northeast Coast — Perfect Time to Visit Mysterious Guishan Island
Besides heading to Hualien and Taitung, whale and dolphin watching in the Northeast Coast is also well-established. Boat operators first set out to track the movements of marine life and then notify the whale-watching boats, resulting in a high probability of sightings. It’s also a more convenient option for northern residents...
Ice cream needs to be cute and stylish too — a new hot topic in French fashion collab ice cream!
Fashion brand collaborates with ice cream brand for the first time across industries! French luxury brand To b. by agnès b. teams up with premium ice cream brand Häagen-Dazs to launch a spring ice cream collection. The adorable and...
Thought I’d instantly arrived in Hong Kong!
The once-viral Hong Kong-style old community on IG is actually in Taiwan — the densely packed honeycomb-like windows and circular apartment buildings are part of the Guomao Community in Zuoying, Kaohsiung, located between Zhonghua 1st Road, Cuihua Road, and Cuifeng Road, forming a...
300-meter Golden Trumpet Trees bloom brilliantly, their vast sea of flowers mirrored into a golden river
Located beside Fuyuan Junior High School in Hualien, Xingquan Canal is a century-old water channel. Seven years ago, Taiwan Sugar planted about 300 meters of yellow bell trees along Xingquan Canal. WhenMarch arrives and the trees bloom, their vibrant yellow blossoms form a...
Taiwan's Mega Cosplay Festival to Kick Off on May 26
The cosplay (costume play) culture originating from Japan has gradually swept across the world. In Japan, the "World Cosplay Summit" (abbreviated as WCS) is held annually, where representative teams from over a dozen countries compete and parade...
Japan Spring Travel 101-Hour Money-Saving Guide – Book Hotels Online Starting at 50% Off
Japan, a top travel destination for Taiwanese, is entering its spring bloom season. As travelers gear up to enjoy the spring festivities, aside from airfare, accommodation often becomes the biggest concern and the highest cost factor. The global online hotel service provider...
Enjoy delicious food and discounts with the "Taiwan Tourist Bus" brochure
To provide travelers with an easy way to experience Taiwan’s beautiful sights and cuisine, starting now, present the "Taiwan Tourist Bus" travel product brochure at any of the 9 dining brands under the Din Tai Fung Group to enjoy discounts; foreign travelers taking the "Taiwan Tourist Bus"...
Taichung Travel Expo kicks off Friday — Hong Kong 3-day trip for under NT$10,000 plus bonus gifts worth NT$500,000
The Taichung International Travel Expo is set to open this Friday (the 20th), with the Hong Kong Pavilion offering a 3-day Hong Kong trip including tax for under NT$10,000, allowing you to leave early and return late to enjoy a full three days. In celebration of Mother’s Day, the Hong Kong Pavilion has added special perks to pamper moms — any traveler with a mother among the group...
Lilies bloom amidst mountain mists — a perfect time to visit Jintai Mountain in Taimali
In April, Jintai Mountain in Taimali Township, Taitung County, welcomes the late spring and early summer season with lilies blanketing the hillsides. Wild native lilies burst into bloom across farm golden needle fields, homestay gardens, and pristine forests, while fireflies light up the night, creating a...
Julian Rosefeldt, an Irony-Driven Visual Storyteller Who “Manufactures Worlds”
The German new media artist Julian Rosefeldt, who has been invited to exhibit at international art institutions such as the Centre Pompidou in Paris and was awarded the 2010 Vattenfall Contemporary Art Prize...
Join the postcard design contest and win round-trip air tickets for an “Australia Adventure!”
Want to snorkel in the crystal-clear blue waters of the Great Barrier Reef? Want to hug an adorable koala? Cathay Pacific has launched the “Australia Adventure!” postcard design contest. From now until May 4, become a fan of Cathay Pacific’s Taiwan Facebook...
Korea Yeosu Expo Series / Protecting the Earth with Yeosu Expo Events Begin
The 2012 World Expo will be held from May 12 to August 12 in Yeosu, South Korea. A total of 105 countries and 10 international organizations will participate, with the theme of “the Ocean and the Coast,” marking the world’s...
The Bicycle Craze Sweeps Wudao Island – Embark on a Green Cycling Adventure in Kinmen
The bicycle tourism trend is spreading across Taiwan, with outlying islands also launching eco-friendly cycling activities. Organized by the Kinmen County Government, the “2012 Kinmen County Earth Environment Season Environmental Education – Green Cycling Trail” has been underway since April 22...
Scoot to Virgin Australia domestic destinations starting from as low as 2,295 TWD
Singapore Airlines and Virgin Australia have announced a partnership to launch the "Visit Australia Airpass." Starting now, passengers traveling with Singapore Airlines and SilkAir...
Must-have backpack styles this summer – JANSPORT 2012 makes a dazzling debut
New arrivals for 2012, leading the way in new campus fashion trends. The globally beloved and timeless campus brand JANSPORT has always been known for its classic horseshoe shape, convenient zipper design, and thoughtful...
The Alishan Cherry Blossom Season Draws to a Close with Over 400,000 Visitors, Setting a New Record
This year’s Alishan Forest Recreation Area cherry blossom season concluded on the 15th. Over the course of the one-month floral event, a total of 400,013 visitors flocked to the area — an increase of nearly 50% compared to the same period last year. The average daily visitor count reached over 12,...
The Arc de Triomphe is about to become history — scheduled for demolition by the end of May
Symbolizing the landmark and facade of the Changhua Yuanfeng Farm, the "Taiwan Version of the Arc de Triomphe," built at one-quarter scale in imitation of the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, France, is set to be demolished by the end of May this year in response to the electrification of the Eastern Line railway and the dual-tracking of certain sections. This...
China Airlines Adds Direct Flights to Toyama for an Easier Trip to Tateyama Kurobe
Following the successive launches of flights to Kagoshima and Shizuoka starting March 25, China Airlines inaugurated its Taoyuan–Toyama route on April 16. Operating twice weekly on Mondays and Fridays with Boeing 737-800 aircraft, the service offers...
Cruise Journey X Vienna Philharmonic Performance – A New Luxury Art & Culture Travel Experience
Cruise journeys have long been a dream for many, but enjoying a performance by the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra in the middle of the Aegean Sea adds an even more magical touch to an art-themed trip. A travel operator has now combined the two to launch a cruise music tour, where travelers can spend eight days...