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Taoyuan’s First-Ever Ocean Music Festival Closes with F.I.R. Flying Band Performance
As summer heats up, music events are kicking off across Taiwan. In northern Taiwan, in addition to the long-running Gongliao Ocean Music Festival, the Guanyin Coastal Recreation Area in Taoyuan County has also joined the lineup, hosting the Taoyuan Hospitality Ocean Music Festival this Saturday and Sunday...
Sony joins kids in singing and dancing to celebrate summer vacation & experience Handycam, plus chance to win mystery gifts
Sony is here to make summer fun for kids again. Following the first Handycam Sing & Dance Summer event held last Saturday at Taipei Shin Kong Mitsukoshi, which saw enthusiastic participation from kids and parents in the north, another two events will take place on July 8th...
Enjoy the Wind at Kaluluan and Experience Taitung’s Musical Summer Nights
Besides stunning mountains and seas, the East Coast offers unique crafts to explore during holidays. The 2012 Kaluluan Handicraft Market runs from July 7 to July 29, every Saturday and Sunday from 4:30 PM to 9:00 PM...
The marine life on Xiao Liuqiu is rapidly declining; visitor access to Shanfu intertidal zone to be regulated starting August
Xiao Liuqiu in Pingtung County has been one of Taiwan’s popular tourist destinations in recent years, but the ever-increasing number of visitors has also impacted the ecology of the intertidal zones. To protect the environment, the Pingtung County Government will begin public awareness campaigns from now until the end of July, and is expected to...
Global Travel City Rankings: Bangkok Takes the Crown, Istanbul Surges to Third
The renowned global travel magazine *Travel + Leisure* announced the 2012 World’s Best Awards on the 6th, as voted by readers...
Traffic control to be enforced on July 15 for Yangmingshan Cross-Country Trail Race
The 2012 Yangmingshan Cross-Country Trail Race will commence at 6:00 AM on July 15, 2012, with an expected participation of 5,000 runners. To accommodate the event schedule, traffic control measures will be implemented on Yangming Road in front of Zhongshan Building on Yangmingshan and at the intersection with Hushan Road, as well as along Yangjin Highway up to the Xiaoyoukeng Recreation Area...
Yilan Handmade Tour: Enjoy Farming Organic Fun
Arriving at the end of the Hsuehshan Tunnel, the warm sunlight of the Lanyang Plain spreads across the sky, kicking off the relaxing holiday that many have been looking forward to. Visiting Yilan, besides the iconic Children’s Folk Games Festival, the classic charm of the Traditional Arts Center, and the incredibly fresh seafood in places like...
New discounts on Anping-Tainan Tourist Pass combo – explore Tainan with one ticket
Explore Tainan’s ancient city with just one ticket. Starting tomorrow (the 7th), Tainan City is launching great-value 88 Anping Line and 99 Taijiang Line “Taiwan Good to Go – Tainan in One” tourist pass day and 3-day tickets. Whether you arrive in Tainan by bus, train, or high-speed rail...
Bloggers Recommend Macau Attractions to Win 5-Star Accommodation Package
In July, Macau features exhibitions such as the "Ice FUN World" ice sculpture display and the "MGM Grand Butterfly Museum," along with stunning World Heritage sites—perfect for family trips. To this end, the Macau Tourism Board is calling for travel bloggers...
Unveiling the Mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang: The Largest Underground Palace and Terracotta Army in Chinese History Reimagined
Qin Shi Huang, the immortalized emperor, has been portrayed in countless historical accounts, creating the legendary tale of China’s first imperial monarch. As a pioneer in many fields, he not only founded China’s first...
Sun, sand, and mud baths — the Korean Mud Festival gets more beautiful the darker you get
Surfing at the beach to beat the summer heat is fun, but getting a beauty mud treatment and sunbathing by the sea is truly refreshing and unique. Every summer, the Korean summer festival that attracts global tourists — the “Boryeong Mud Festival” — will be held on July 14th in...
Nikon’s Super Cameras Team Up with Supercars – Macaron Special Editions Are a Huge Draw
Taipei Camera Street holds summer activities for the public every year. This year’s theme is “Everything’s Getting More Expensive, But Cameras Aren’t,” and major camera brand Nikon is celebrating the hot sales of its full product line by...
AirAsia X adds Kuala Lumpur–Kathmandu route, one-way fare starts at NT$3,990
AirAsia X, the long-haul subsidiary of budget carrier AirAsia, is adding a new route again. Starting now, tickets for direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Nepal’s capital Kathmandu are available online...
Smiling Palace City Series (III) / Reflections and Memories After the Disaster — A School Building Frozen at 2:45 PM Preserved Intact
It has been over a year since the Great East Japan Earthquake, and the coastal town of Natori’s Rikuzentakata district suffered immense damage and remains largely desolate to this day. With assistance from the local government, former residents have been relocated to temporary housing inland within Natori...
Float parades and beauty pageants: Thailand’s Buddhist Candle Festival kicks off on the 20th
Among all Buddhist festivals in Thailand, apart from Buddha’s Birthday, the “Candle Festival” is arguably the most celebrated. This year, the Candle Festival will be held from July 20 to August 5 in the northeastern province of Ubon Ratchathani, expanded in scale, and will invite artisans and artists from various countries...
Butterfly Watching and Tagging Experience in Guanziling — Guided Tours Available
One of the richest regions in purple crow butterfly ecology nationwide, the Red Leaf Park in Guanziling, Tainan, has now entered the season of fluttering butterflies. Starting July 14, the Siraya National Scenic Area Administration will hold eight “Butterfly Wonderland” events over four consecutive weekends at Guanziling Red Leaf Park...
Sign up now for the Goshawk Watching Tour – Enjoy the Sea Views of Matsu
Good news for travelers who love goshawk watching and taking boat trips to admire coastal scenery. The Matsu National Scenic Area Administration has launched the “2012 Matsu Sea Tour & Eco Goshawk Watching” event, which runs every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from now until August 31...
Westone Global Giveaway Event: Limited Edition UM Series Launches Simultaneously
Westone, a professional acoustic technology manufacturer founded in 1959 in Colorado, USA, has recently launched the limited edition MADE RIGHT HERE UM series — a combination of UM series earphones and carrying cases...
There’s a system for overseas safety: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs launches its Travel Emergency Guidance app
Using apps to book flights and check in online is common nowadays. Now, to provide more channels for emergency assistance while abroad, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has launched the “Travel Emergency Guidance” (Travel Emergency Guida...
Valentine's Day Confession Video Contest – Grand Prize: Round-Trip Tickets to Tokyo for Two
The annual Qixi Festival, also known as Chinese Valentine’s Day, is coming on August 23. Taipei City will be holding a Valentine’s Day video submission event, accepting entries from now until August 6. The contest is calling for the most romantic and creative confession videos. The winning...