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As prices rise, travel smarter: Write about your dream Spain trip to win a free adventure
Despite the ruthless impact of the European debt crisis, Spain—once the maritime powerhouse of the 16th century—still draws crowds of tourists. Whether you've been to Spain or not, there's now a chance to experience a free journey to this captivating country...
Depart from Hong Kong, Osaka, or Frankfurt & Check in with China Airlines in Just 3 Seconds
Standing in long queues at the boarding gate always takes up a lot of time when traveling abroad. Starting from the end of March, China Airlines has successively launched its “e-Boarding Pass” service at Hong Kong, Frankfurt, and Kansai International Airport in Osaka. By using the China Airlines website...
Tudor-style architecture from England can be seen in Alishan – the Forestry Club “tells” a century-old story
The Forestry Club is a municipal historic site in Chiayi City. Constructed in 1914 (the 3rd year of the Taishō era) during the Japanese colonial period as a leisure facility for the Taiwan Governor-General's Forestry Bureau, it is closely tied to the development history of Alishan’s forests. Its distinctive and exquisitely crafted British Tudor-style architecture is a rare building style in Taiwan.
Climb China’s oldest coastal lighthouse and overlook the beautiful scenery of Macau and the Pearl River Estuary
Do you know where China’s oldest coastal lighthouse is located? Want to climb to the top, gaze at the vast seascape, and let the sea breeze carry your thoughts back to the history of the Pearl River? Macau’s “Guia Lighthouse,” the oldest in China’s coastal regions, will be open to the public on Saturdays and Sundays from May 1...
Taro from Miaoli Often Mistaken for Dajia’s – Gongguan Taro Calls for Proper Recognition
Miaoli County’s Gongguan Township is not only the sole production area of red dates in Taiwan, but also has over 300 hectares of taro cultivation, yielding more than 7 million kilograms annually, making it the third-largest taro-producing region in the country. However, in earlier years, due to the fame of Dajia taro...
Go explore night markets – Taipei night market promotions kick off tonight on Raohe Street
To promote night market culture, the “2012 Taipei Night Market Food Festival” series of promotional events officially launches tonight. The first wave of special offers will feature select stalls from major night markets, offering great value deals including: collect stamps on your receipts to exchange for gifts, exclusive kupon discounts, and flash sales by participating vendors. The first wave includes four major night markets: Raohe Street Night Market from May 7 (Mon) to May 13 (Sun), Linjiang Street Night Market from May 14 (Mon) to May 20 (Sun), Huaxi Street Night Market from May 21 (Mon) to May 27 (Sun), and Guangzhou Street Night Market from May 28 (Mon) to June 3 (Sun).
Tainan Meilin Attracts 50,000 for Firefly Viewing – Mother’s Day Marks Final Peak
Since its opening on April 21, the “2012 Tainan Meilin Firefly Watching Season” has drawn nearly 50,000 visitors to the firefly viewing areas. The season runs until May 13, and interested members of the public should make the most of the last weekend during Mother’s Day...
Experience night market life at the National Center for Traditional Arts and discover new facets of Taiwan’s traditional arts
In the big-screen night market story “Chicken Cutlet Hero,” what unique visual experiences will the details of ordinary people’s lives bring when presented through innovative acrobatic performances? Performed by the second graduating class of the Folk Performing Arts Department at the National Taiwan College of Performing Arts...
Yeosu Expo Series / 5 Unique Attractions Worth Visiting Alongside
If you haven’t been to Korea yet, or have only explored areas around Seoul, take the chance to experience a different side of Korea during the upcoming “Yeosu World Expo,” which kicks off on May 12 in South Jeolla Province in the southern part of the country...
The Miaoli Hakka Cultural Park Debuts on May 12
A new Hakka cultural park has emerged in Miaoli again. On May 12, this new “Miaoli Hakka Cultural Park” will officially open at the Miaoli Tongluo Science Park. In addition to permanent exhibitions showcasing Hakka history and culture, ...
Using thousands of tons of refined salt, the Tainan Salt Sculpture Art Festival "definitely" has something to see
Wood carving, sand carving, tofu carving—now salt carving joins the ranks of sculptural art. The "One Sight, Two Sculptures Art Festival," organized by the Yunlin, Chiayi, and Tainan Coastal National Scenic Area Administration under the Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications, will kick off on June 2. At that time...
Mother’s Day in Pingxi: Say “I LOVE YOU” to Mom with Sky Lanterns
With Mother’s Day this Sunday (the 13th) approaching, besides having a big meal or giving gifts, you can now use sky lanterns instead of cards to send your blessings to Mom through this traditional custom. The New Taipei City Government Tourism and Travel Bureau, in conjunction with the “Shifen is Awesome, Sky Lanterns Every Month” event...
Summer Travel Expo Kicks Off on May 25th — Pre-sale of NT$10 Travel Lucky Bags Starts Online
Taiwan’s largest summer travel expo is set to ignite Hall 1 of the Taipei World Trade Center. The Taipei International Tourism Expo will run for four consecutive days from May 25th to 28th at Hall 1 of the Taipei World Trade Center, featuring a total of 420 exhibitors and 850 booths — marking an increase of 100 booths compared to last year. The public can register online via the official website www.tte.tw starting on the 11th to purchase lucky bags for just NT$10. Prizes include airline tickets, accommodation vouchers, meal coupons, and more, with the grand prize being a round-trip flight to Macau (limited to 500 winners). Advance tickets are now on sale at 7-Eleven, FamilyMart, and Books.com.tw for NT$130 (original price NT$180), with sales ending on May 20th.
Toyama Direct Taiko Show: Tateyama Kurobe – A Cool Summer Retreat by 20-Meter Snow Walls
Known as Japan’s Alps, the Tateyama Kurobe range boasts breathtaking views of towering mountains nearing 3,000 meters, scenic alpine railways, and mountain vistas that captivate visitors. Not only that, the UNESCO World Heritage site {?glitch in text?}, ..
Visit Wulonggang and Explore Wudang Mountain – 6 In-depth Travel Routes in Hubei Province
With the increasing number of travelers between Taiwan and mainland China, many renowned natural scenic spots on the mainland have become key destinations for tourists. At today’s press conference, Zhang Dahu, Director of the Hubei Provincial Tourism Administration, announced six in-depth...
Custom-Made Upper-Class Social Etiquette: Peninsula Hotels Launch “Lifestyle Academy”
Hotels are not just places to stay—they can also be temples of tasteful living. Three Peninsula Hotels in Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Beijing’s Wangfujing have launched the “Peninsula Lifestyle Academy” program...
Explore 12 Tung Blossom Trails in Miaoli and Experience the Beauty of Local Crafts
As May arrives, marking the season for tung blossom viewing, statistics from the Hakka Affairs Council show that Miaoli welcomes approximately 2.9 million visitors for the blooms, the highest in the nation. While marveling at the snow-like tung blossoms and the picturesque falling petals, the Miaoli County Government has launched three...
Taiwan–Israel Joint Exhibition for the First Time Breaks Boundaries of Imagination and Identity
Taiwan and Israel, which share similar circumstances in terms of geographical characteristics, modern development trajectories, and international situations, are holding their first contemporary art exchange exhibition, "Boundaries in Motion: Cross-Cultural Dialogue." The exhibition will open at 12:00 PM Israeli time on May 18...
AIGLE rubber boots new fashion: love the lightweight and space-saving design
In the past, storing mid- to long-length boots, especially hard-material ones like rubber boots, whether in shoe cabinets or even using shoeboxes, would take up a lot of space. This year, the French outdoor leisure brand AIGLE, which started as a handmade rubber boot maker...