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The Kinmen Tunnels Music Festival is now open for registration
Having been held for three consecutive years, the world’s only “Kinmen Tunnels Music Festival” will stage a total of six concerts on October 13–14. This year, cellist Chang Cheng-chieh will serve as artistic director, and the festival will also feature...
Graduation trips by high-speed rail with fares as low as 40% off
When planning transportation costs for school group graduation trips, organizers repeatedly compare prices to strike a balance between cost and time. To this end, Taiwan High Speed Rail is offering a “Graduation Trip Group Special” from now until June 30, 2013...
Torture Instruments Replace Masterpieces: A New Museum Experience at the Prison Museum
Traveling around the world, visiting museums is one of the important ways to understand the local history and culture. However, in some countries’ museums, besides richly endowed and artistic exhibition spaces, there are also “prison museums” that are neither...
Step into the world’s largest country by territory and discover the unparalleled cultural and artistic splendor of Russia
Russia, with its vast land spanning across the Eurasian continent and both the Eastern and Western Hemispheres, boasts the largest territory in the world. As the communist era fades into history and the country transitions toward a capitalist social system, it has not only entered a new and unprecedented phase but also...
A New Ocean Activity Option: Try Snuba Diving in Hawaii
Want to experience breathing quietly underwater with fish swimming all around, but don’t have any diving experience or certification? Hawaiian marine tour operators have recently launched a “Snuba (Su...
Taiwan’s Only Mullet Roe Workshop Reveals All Secrets of Production and Cooking
During festive holidays, mullet roe is always a highlight on the dining table. Its rich aroma paired with the sweetness of white radish is simply intoxicating. But how is mullet roe actually made? Located in Yancheng District, Kaohsiung, the “Chen Fang Mullet Roe Learning Factory”...
Vote for Taipei’s Best Gift Shops – Only 8 Days Left
Taipei City’s Department of Commerce has selected seven top Taipei gift items reflecting the city’s history, culture, and development: pineapple cakes, mooncakes, dried meats, coffee, tea, trendy T-shirts, and fabric bags. Starting now until September 14...
Autumn Starry Nights Await – Celebrate Mid-Autumn at Tienlai
As early autumn brings a gentle chill, Tienlai Resort in Yangmingshan introduces its Early Bird Autumn Package. Guests staying any day of the week will receive a complimentary lunch. Whether it’s the colorful Italian PIZZA freshly made to order at the Colorful Hall or the authentic, regal-style Mongolian BBQ...
TransAsia Airways launches weekend-only deals, round-trip to Busan from NT$7,088
Following discount ticket promotions for Okinawa and Osaka routes, TransAsia Airways is once again offering exclusive weekend online flight deals from now until December 31. The routes include Busan, Xuzhou, Sanya, and Sapporo. Among them, the 17-day round-trip ticket for the Busan route...
Maple Kang Supermarket California Moon: Win Round-Trip Flights with Minimum Spending
The U.S. state of California is the top travel destination for Taiwanese visiting the United States. With the implementation of visa-free travel to the U.S., the number of Taiwanese traveling to America is expected to continue rising. In response, the California Tourism Board has launched its first-ever campaign in Taiwan, which will kick off tomorrow (the 7th)...
28,000 swimmers to cross Sun Moon Lake on the 16th, setting a record for the most participants in the event’s history
The annual Sun Moon Lake International Swimming Carnival has entered its 30th edition and will kick off at 08:00 on September 16 this year. A total of 1,336 teams and 28,... participants are expected.
Ancestral Spirit Houses and Walking Trees: Taitung Launches In-Depth Tribal One-Day Tours
With the 2012 Pacific Arts Festival set to take place from September 8 to September 15, Taitung County Government has planned five in-depth one-day tribal experience tours, including “Exclusive Encounters with the Paiwan and Puyuma” and “Azure Skies and Seas: Visiting the Amis,” which will...
Double the Fun: Ali Mountain Twin-Ticket Package for Just ¥123 – Limited Time Offer
Renowned internationally for its "Five Wonders" — sunrise, sea of clouds, railways, forests, and sunset glow — Ali Mountain attracts numerous domestic and international tourists every year. In response, the "Taiwan Tourist Shuttle – Ali Mountain Line" has designed 4...
New Taipei City’s 199 NTD Easy One-Day Tour Exclusively for Seniors
During the crisp autumn months from September to November, New Taipei City launches the “Seniors’ Travel Go-Go” 199 NTD value-packed one-day tour, featuring two routes — “Lohas Sanxia Old Street” and “A Stroll Through Tamsui’s History” — with a total of 29 sessions...
Preliminary list of the International Saxophone Competition announced: 12-year-old from Taiwan advances
The semi-finals and finals of the “2012 Taichung International Saxophone Competition” will take place starting October 17 in Houli District, Taichung City, known as the “hometown of the saxophone.” The first prize of the competition is $30,000 USD (approximately NT$...
Hong Kong visa fee waiver & bank promotions: 2-night 3-day trip for NT$6,888 plus gift pack
Starting September 1 this year, Hong Kong has allowed Taiwanese travelers to pre-register for entry online free of charge. Recently, tourism operators have launched various promotional packages, with an estimated 20,000 travelers visiting Hong Kong in September. To cash in on this wave of travel demand...
Multinational Joint Shipbuilding: South Island Cultural Festival Opens for Canoe-Building Experience
According to anthropologist Bellwood’s research, Taitung may be the homeland of Austronesian peoples. The Taitung South Island Cultural Festival has entered its 13th year. This year, the South Island Culture and Arts Festival is themed around “Marine Culture,” and starting from August 1...
Taiwanese, British, and Chinese works converge in Sanyi as the International Woodcarving Festival kicks off on the 15th
The craft of woodcarving in Sanyi has a history of nearly a hundred years, and the annual Sanyi International Woodcarving Art Festival, which attracts large numbers of tourists, has now entered its tenth year. This year’s festival will take place from September 15 to September 30. The “2012 Taiwan International Woodcarving Competition,” part of the festival series, drew participants from 13 countries, with 66 contestants submitting a total of 77 works. Nine award-winning pieces will be displayed at the Sanyi Woodcarving Museum, alongside contemporary woodcarving works from the UK, Zhejiang (China), and local Taiwanese artists, showcasing the cultural essence of various countries. The festival series also includes themed artistic performances and guided evening walks, allowing visitors to experience the festival’s diverse offerings.
From now on, take the high-speed rail and use mobile check-in to enter a chance to win big prizes
Taiwan High Speed Rail reports that over 669,000 people have downloaded the “Taiwan High Speed Rail T Express” app. To encourage passengers to use the mobile quick-ticketing and check-in service...
A Must-Do in Life: 12 Classic Ways to Experience Niagara Falls
Straddling the U.S.-Canada border, Niagara Falls is divided into the "Horseshoe Falls" and the "American Falls" by Goat Island. Seven hundred years ago, these two waterfalls were originally connected, but they later split due to geographical changes. The...