Travel
Swing for Love: Romance Blooms at the Daru Village Harvest Festival
In recent years, the Taromak Rukai Harvest Festival and Swing Culture Festival in Dongxing Village, Beinan Township—a popular traditional harvest celebration in Taitung—has featured highlight events such as the joint ceremony's traditional group dance and swing activities. This...
Stroll Along Cijin’s Blue Romance – Perfect for Photos, Food, and Pure Bliss
How romantic it would be to have a piece of the ocean in your memories! The blue seas and skies of Cijin seem to whisper vows of eternal love. Gazing into the endless horizon, blessings flow like endless waves...
Explore Popular IG Photo Spots & Step Back in Time in Kaohsiung’s Lin Yuan
Once a filming location for the Golden Bell Award-winning drama "The Songs of Chickens," An Le Lou has become a hot IG check-in spot, drawing crowds to the bustling Lin Yuan Old Street Market. With its century-old snack shops and the lively nightlife of old entertainment venues, that era is filled with countless untold stories. ...
A Cool Summer Onsen Journey in Miyagi: Strolling Through Naruko’s Ancient Springs and Zaō’s Breathtaking Views
Sunlight filters through the curtains into the room, the air carrying the refreshing fragrance of greenery, while clean and tidy streets see occasional vehicles gliding slowly by. Dressed in a yukata, I stroll leisurely toward the breakfast area. The morning onsen bath has awakened my mind and enlivened my body...
Ryukyu King Welcoming Peace Festival Water-Entering Ceremony – 5,000 kg of Candy Rain from the Sky
The Sanlong Temple in Ryukyu Township enshrines the Three Lords of Chi, Wu, and Zhu. The triennial King Welcoming Peace Festival is a major event for the entire township. Fifty local shipbuilders began constructing the ceremonial boat in May, using premium solid wood and taking two months to...
Temple Courtyard Celebration: Art Troupe Competitions & the City God’s Night Parade in Southern Taichung
The City God Temple in southern Taichung has a history of over a hundred years. Around the annual birthday of the City God on the 15th day of the sixth lunar month, worshippers from all over gather at the temple. In addition to holding ceremonies and various art troupe competitions, the area will host Taichung’s only...
GOLLA Father’s Day Gift Cool Dads Tech That’s Stylish
From GOLLA, the leading Nordic brand of 3C premium accessories from Finland, comes a Nordic-designed, exclusive fashion bag for hardworking dads. Let the dad who works tirelessly for the family stay safe while on the go...
Spot adorable animals at Shoushan Zoo & enjoy night entry discounts
As summer nights cool down after the heat, many cultural venues and parks have extended their hours or launched events and promotions to attract evening visitors. Kaohsiung’s Shoushan Zoo, for example, has extended its opening hours to...
Taiwan-Fuqiun Ferry Series Event: Take a Cruise to Penghu & Get Prizes for Sharing Photos
Summer is the liveliest season in Penghu, and flying is the preferred mode of transport for most visitors. To ease the difficulty of securing plane tickets during the peak travel season and promote diverse transportation options to Penghu, the Penghu National Scenic Area Administration has launched...
Office Workers’ Great Escape – AirAsia to Give Away Round-Trip Tickets to Malaysia
Are you an office worker looking to escape not only the scorching summer heat of 38°C but also the stuffy office? From now until August 26, AirAsia (AirAsia) on its Taiwan Facebook fan page...
Taichung Ocean Sightseeing Bus – Ride Free to Explore the Coastal Route
As summer tourism heats up across Taiwan, besides famous spots in Taichung such as Calligraphy Greenway and Xinshe District, from now until October 14, every Saturday and Sunday, three coastal areas—Wuqi, Qingshui, and Shalu—will launch the Blue Ribbon Ocean...
Sky Adventure (Part 2) / Unveiling the Secrets of China Airlines Park: The Full Scoop on Flight Attendant Training
Planes carrying tourists take off and land one after another. Each plane represents a dream soaring in the sky. Stay in Taiwan’s only airport-view guest room and watch travelers’ dreams take flight and touch down. Then visit the China Airlines park to see how flight attendants are trained in simulators, making your in-flight experience even better — these are all part of another kind of aerial adventure.
HowToTrip’s Ghost Bus Launches on August 17 for a Spooky Ride to Xitou
This summer, on August 17—the day of the traditional Hungry Ghost Festival—HowToTrip’s Xitou Route is teaming up with the popular Xitou attraction, Monster Village, to coincide with the village’s Monster Carnival. A special “Monster Bus” will be operating on the Xitou Line, and anyone dressed up as...
The exhibition simulates the ecosystems of Sicao and Qigu, with Taipei’s Xinyi New World receiving direct deliveries of Tainan delicacies.
From now until August 12, the Tainan City Government Tourism Bureau is hosting the 24-day “2012 Tainan Gourmet Feast” at Hall A11 of Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Xinyi Store, inviting 36 outstanding Tainan-based vendors...
Night visit to Leofoo Village offers great value – Aurora Fireworks Ticket for just NT$399
Leofoo Village Theme Park has launched a new summer attraction. From now until August 31 on weekend evenings, the online store is offering a brand-new “Aurora Fireworks Ticket” for just NT$399 per person, plus a NT$100 dining voucher...
Affected by the strong typhoon in Hong Kong, Cathay Pacific flights will still be delayed before Sunday
Cathay Pacific announced that due to the impact of the strong typhoon Vicente hitting Hong Kong, which led to the cancellation of 56 Cathay Pacific flights and the diversion of 16 flights to other regions, the resulting chain reactions and passenger volume issues have meant that...
Liufu Village’s Summer Blowout: Discounts for Night Owls, Multi-Generational Families & Civil Servants
As summer vacation enters its latter half, Liufu Village in Guanxi and Kenting are rolling out exclusive lodging deals for civil servants and multi-generational families to help parents plan affordable trips. Among them, Guanxi Liufu Village Eco-Resort is offering...
Luxury international train tickets: Venice Simplon-Orient-Express from just NT$75,000
The world-renowned Venice Simplon-Orient-Express will launch a series of new journeys next year, venturing into the heart of Scandinavia for the first time...
Search for Highlights in Eastern Taiwan: The 101 Special Business Vote Begins
Eastern Taiwan (Hualien and Taitung) is home to numerous distinctive shops with considerable reputations. Starting today, the Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications is holding a one-month “Shining Eastern Taiwan 101 Special Pearl Highlights” business selection event. These businesses are categorized into six groups: cuisine, shopping...
A fairy tale come true: 10-meter chocolate fountain delights at New Taipei Children's Art Festival
During the summer vacation, cultural and artistic events are taking place across Taiwan. This year’s “2012 New Taipei City Children's Art Festival” runs from today until August 12 at Civic Square. During the event, Civic Square will be transformed into a fairy-tale kingdom...