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Japanese cartoon revives retro trend – 'Vicky the Viking' magic show debuts in Chiayi
"Vicky the Viking" is a beloved cartoon from the 1960s and 1970s familiar to many Taiwanese who grew up in those decades. After its recent TV rerun this year achieved high ratings, retailers in Chiayi seized the opportunity by installing the first-ever "Vicky the Viking"-themed elevator in a department store, and...
Revival Airlines Targets Corporate Clients with Business Packages and MSN Online Customer Service
To capture the corporate client market, in addition to offering itinerary consultation and planning, discounted ticket packages, and group travel options for large domestic and international employee trips or small relaxed independent tours, Revival Airlines has also launched an exclusive...
The Best of Taiwan Design Week: Over 500 Designers’ Works Compete at the Flower Expo
Organized by Taiwanese designers, the "Taiwan Designers' Week" has entered its sixth edition this year. The main exhibition venue is set up at the Exhibition Hall of the Yuanshan Park in the Taipei Flower Expo, officially opening last week on September 14 and running until September 23. The exhibition theme...
Travel apps are all the rage now—stay up to date with festival and event info across Taiwan
In recent years, smartphones have become ubiquitous, and various apps have turned mobile devices into important platforms for users to access information and entertainment. Even the travel-related information people rely on during holidays can be obtained through apps. The free comprehensive travel app “365 Taiwan Joyful Journey,” planned by MOOK Scenic Spots...
24/7 door-to-door service — Beitou’s all-in-one delivery service is even more convenient than convenience stores
With a 50-year history in Beitou, “Timely Delivery” offers services regardless of weather — including passenger transport, document delivery, bill payments (including “3:30 runs”), and roadside assistance when vehicles run out of gas. Local residents praise it as a helpful helper that “does everything except deliver babies,” and some operators also provide tours around Beitou’s famous attractions with brief introductions.
The Maldives sets another top-tier record—12-day Indian Ocean triple-island tour priced at $70,000 per night
The luxurious itineraries in the Maldives make you feel like you're in paradise. To attract the top tier of clientele, a travel agency has now launched an even more exclusive journey, featuring three pearls of the Indian Ocean: the Maldives, Mauritius, and...
Watch street performances by the Love River – New night tour experiences in Kaohsiung
Nighttime tourism has been gaining immense popularity lately. In addition to nighttime events successively launched in areas such as Bitan, the National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts, and Beitou, Kaohsiung will also hold events every Saturday and Sunday evening from 8:00 PM between September 22 and October 28. Performances including traditional performance troupes, street art spectacles, and shows by the "Dagou Wild Song Troupe" will be held respectively at the "Golden Love River" and "Banana Pier"...
Taiwanese sightseeing buses a hit with Aussies, with over 50% occupancy rate
Since 2004, the Tourism Bureau has been working with travel agencies to launch the "Taiwan Tourist Bus," taking visitors to explore 26 unique scenic spots across Taiwan, such as Yilan, Northeast Coast, Yehliu, Yingge, Taichung, Lukang, Sun Moon Lake, Penghu, Kaohsiung, Kenting...
Thousands Hike Shuangxi’s Diao Mountain – New Taipei Unveils Six Autumn Hiking Trails
As the early autumn weather turns cooler, following the five spring hiking routes, New Taipei City Government has launched six autumn hiking trails perfect for the season. These include the Shiding Yong’an Trail, Pinglin Fern Trail, Jinshan Shitoushan Park Trail...
Global Round-the-World Tickets Starting from NT$110,000 — Nearly 100 People Fulfill Their Dream of Traveling the World
After China Airlines joined the SkyTeam Alliance last year, it also began selling SkyTeam’s round-the-world tickets in the Taiwanese market. One year on, nearly 100 such tickets have been sold. Prices vary depending on the total flight mileage, ranging from NT$110,000...
A Thousand-Person Tea Gathering to Fill the Weekend with Aroma – Japanese and Korean Tea Masters Showcase Their Skills in Nantou
The Nantou World Tea Expo is about to enter its third year. This year’s event, themed “Life Aesthetics V筒栉幕?蔽?魈猓??”, will take place from October 6 to 14 in Zhongxing New Village, featuring a series of activities over nine days. During the event...
Pengwan Cross-Sea Bridge Transforms into Rainbow Bridge with Light Sculpture Concert to Celebrate Completion
The Pengwan Cross-Sea Bridge has turned into a rainbow bridge. In addition to its holiday drawbridge shows, the nation’s first opening movable bridge now has a new highlight: the Dapeng Bay Scenic Area Administration has created a “light sculpture” project that uses colorful LED lights to...
AirAsia X fully flatbed business class: One-way fares to Australia from just NT$8,490 including taxes and fees
AirAsia X, the long-haul subsidiary of AirAsia, is not only the world’s first low-cost, long-haul airline to offer fully flatbed premium business seats...
Red Butterflies Dance Over Emerald Pools – Free Guided Tours at Heimei Mountain Now Open for Registration
April and October are the peak seasons for eco-tourism at Bitan and Heimei Mountain. From April to May, the area once attracted tens of thousands of visitors who took the metro up the mountain to follow the trails of fireflies. Starting in October, it’s the most active time for the black-veined tiger butterfly, also known as the red butterfly...
Legendary winery makes its debut in Singapore as Asia’s largest wine festival kicks off on November 2
Singapore hosts events all year round, attracting global travelers to experience its vibrant charm. From November 2 to 4, Singapore will hold its fifth annual wine festival at Customs House, which is also the largest outdoor...
The Golden Horse of the Art World: The Finalists of the Dazhong Awards Announced
Known as the “Golden Horse Award of the art world,” the “Dazhong Art Exhibition” is entering its 17th year this year. The exhibition runs daily from October 20 to November 8, from 09:00 in the morning to 21:00 in the evening. Works entered in this competition come from...
Sentosa is getting haunted！ Southeast Asia’s biggest Halloween event arrives in Singapore
As the world-famous Western holiday “Halloween” approaches, Universal Studios Singapore at Resorts World Sentosa will host Southeast Asia’s largest Halloween event from October 19–21 and October 25–28...
Thailand’s Phuket Vegetarian Festival: 10 Days of Meat-Free Abstinence for Good Luck
The Phuket Vegetarian Festival runs from today (the 15th) until October 23. Its origins date back about 180 years to Amphoe Kathu, when members of a Chinese opera troupe traveling through the area fell ill with fever...
Ice-Walking on Drifting Ice & Stargazing at Lake Mashu: Hokkaido’s New Winter Experiences
Winter in Hokkaido is the season of “powder snow.” With its excellent snow quality, Hokkaido attracts a large number of tourists for skiing and hot spring bathing. Besides skiing, there are many other unique winter activities in Hokkaido. In Shiretoko, there is Japan’s only...
A Day Stroll Along Tamsui Old Street: Exploring the Beauty of the Tamsui River as Depicted by Literary Giants
Whether it’s the array of delicious street snacks by the river mouth that satisfy every food lover, or taking a walk along the old street where historic and modern buildings stand in harmony, creating a unique blend of local charm, tranquility, and coordination—there are a thousand reasons to love Tamsui.