Travel
Travel Expo Series / Hotel Meal Vouchers at Half Price to Attract Customers, Hot Spring Inns Discounted Up to 68%
The Taipei International Travel Fair, set to take place on October 26 at the World Trade Center Halls 1 and 3, will not only feature a variety of travel packages with special offers, but domestic hotels and hot spring inns will also roll out attractive deals on meal vouchers, accommodations, and hot spring entry tickets. Not only...
Shanghai Hosts Asia’s Largest Art Exhibition with Picassos and Monets Up for Grabs
The Shanghai International Fine Art Fair (SFJAF) will be held from November 3 to 11 at the Shanghai Exhibition Center, with a preview event on November 2. In addition to the many Chinese collectors and connoisseurs who will gather there...
The Grand Exhibition "Mighty Zhōu Dynasty" at the Palace Museum – Free Entry on Weekends and Evenings
From now until January 7th next year, the National Palace Museum is hosting the grand exhibition "Mighty Zhōu Dynasty—Special Exhibition on Western Zhōu Culture," unveiling the mysteries of the Western Zhōu Dynasty from 3,000 years ago. The 176 sets of rare unearthed cultural relics almost encompass the most...
Chiayi Bike Carnival: Win NT$80,000 Prize with Creative Costumes
Entering its third year, the Dapu Bike Madness event is set to take place on December 15–16 at Dapu Lakeside Park in Chiayi County. The event will not only invite enthusiasts of uniquely shaped bikes to join in the fun, featuring Taiwan’s only—and adorable—miniature versions of the Volkswagen T1 and Mazda K36 bikes...
Swim with Fish Schools and Marvel at Coral Wonders: A 4-Day, 3-Night Palau Underwater Adventure
Palau boasts the most diverse and abundant marine resources in the world, with over 700 species of coral and more than 1,500 species of tropical fish. Coupled with its moderate water temperatures and calm currents—exceptional natural conditions...
Travel Exhibition Series / Ride the Visa-Free Wave: 9-Day Western U.S. Tour for Just 40,000
Last year’s Taipei International Travel Fair attracted 250,000 visitors in just four days, and this year’s event is set to take place at the World Trade Center Halls 1 and 3 from October 26 to 29. With the upcoming implementation of visa-free travel to the U.S. in November this year, many travel agencies are capitalizing on the trend...
Hundred creative bathers do the Gangnam Style horse dance at hot spring; celestial sounds and ghosts soak together
Yangmingshan Tienlai Club unveils Taiwan’s largest open-air hot spring bath, designed with concepts from Japanese architectural master Shintaro Koshino. Trial operations have now begun. The spacious bathing area and diverse types of baths will...
Singapore Transit Tour Package starting from S$1,310, includes Sentosa tickets
Singapore Airlines, SilkAir, and Changi Airport Group have jointly launched the “Singapore Transit Go” promotion. As long as passengers book and depart from Taiwan and have a layover at Singapore Changi Airport on Singapore Airlines or SilkAir...
Winter Getaway in LanYang: Join the 25km "Ride the Northeast Coast" Tour – Registration Now Open
The "Ride the Northeast Coast" event has been held for three consecutive years. In addition to the well-planned and well-maintained cycling paths along Yilan’s coastal areas and riverbanks, participants can also enjoy birdwatching along the Lanyang River, which boasts rich avian biodiversity, and gaze at Guishan Island from the Pacific coastline.
Tianlai Club offers exhibition discounts with new open-air baths at 33% off
After its new open-air bath debuted in October, Tianlai Club received high praise from travelers and sparked lively discussions in various media, even winning the highest number of online votes in a well-known web media poll for the nation’s most amazing hot spring inn. To celebrate the brand-new launch of its open-air bath and its recognition as the most popular hot spring hotel in Taiwan by netizens...
The Miscanthus Flower Season Returns – Enjoy Autumn Tours on Caoling Historic Trail and Hot Spring Treats
Now in its 11th year, the popular autumn event along the Northeast Coast – the Caoling Historic Trail Miscanthus Flower Season – will take place from November 1 to 11 along the Caoling Historic Trail. This year’s theme, “Autumn Miscanthus Memories,” will feature...
A one-day ecological tour of Ao-Ku Wetland for just NT$200 — registration now open
Ao-Ku Wetland is one of Taiwan’s major coastal wetlands featuring a composite ecosystem of ocean, estuary, marsh, lake, forest, and farmland. It is also an important habitat and stopover site for migratory and water birds along Taiwan’s southwestern coast. On a typical day, it hosts a variety of woodland, water, and resident birds, but during winter, it sees an influx of migratory birds from the north, making it peak season for birdwatching and turning it into one of Taiwan’s most renowned birdwatching destinations. According to the latest survey this July, as many as 245 species across 52 bird families have been recorded here, including rare and protected species such as the black-winged kite, little tern, and black-faced spoonbill. To help the public learn more about the Ao-Ku Wetland Forest Park, starting from November 4, the Forestry Bureau will hold seven sessions of the “First Encounter with Ao-Ku Wetland Forest Park” activity, giving participants a chance to experience eco-friendly tourism and appreciate the beauty of Ao-Ku.
Trick or treat: The Flower Expo Halloween Parade kicks off early on October 27
To create a unique Halloween experience, the Wubutterfly Pavilion at the Flower Expo Park will host the "Spooky Halloween Black Skin DAY" this year on October 27, ahead of schedule. In addition to a large-scale market, the event will also feature a Halloween pumpkin parade, Halloween...
Chasing the Autumn Maple Red Line: Explore Japan’s Famous Maple Viewing Spots
From September, when the cool autumn season begins, Japan’s “maple viewing line” gradually turns red from north to south, starting in Hokkaido, until late November when the low-altitude areas of central and southern Japan are also tinged with vibrant maple hues. In early Japan...
Challenge the Northeast Monsoon for Prize Money – Penghu Marathon Registration Now Open
The 2012 “Penghu Marathon” will take place on November 24 at Penghu Guanyin Pavilion. Participants will face the challenge of strong northeast monsoons with winds reaching up to Force 7, making it one of the most challenging marathon events in the country...
Visit tribes and taste sweet persimmons – Shei-Pa National Park launches autumn travel programs
Shei-Pa National Park Administration and the Chinese Green Lifestyle Leisure Development Association will jointly launch the “Shei-Yue Erben Song, Maruta Battery, and Xiangbi Tribe Tour” program on October 27 & 28 and November 10 & 11 during the peak season of sweet persimmon harvest.
Taiwan Cycling Festival: Explore Hualien and Taitung, Collect Stamps for Gifts
The annual Taiwan Cycling Festival kicks off from November 10 to 18 this year, bringing together cyclists from all over to compete. Planning a trip to cheer on the riders but struggling to choose quality accommodations, delicious food, and cultural experiences?
Combine flower viewing with tribal tours – The Golden Summit Roselle Festival kicks off in November
This year’s series of events for the Golden Summit Roselle Festival in Jinfeng Township, Taitung County, will take place from November 1 to 30. On November 17, at the Xinxing Community Cultural Park (at the foot of the TaiMaLi Golden Needle Mountain), the “Guardians of Eternal Memory – Thousand People Stabbing Flowers Photo Collection...” will commence...
Travel Expo Series / Farm Free & Easy for 499 TWD, Buy One Get One Free on Foodie Journeys
To promote Taiwan’s leisure agriculture and in-depth local tourism, the Council of Agriculture has planned three major themed travel packages: Taiwan Farm Hopping Free & Easy, Foodie Journey IN Taiwan, and Nature Travel Group Tours, totaling 69 itineraries. These will be launched at the Taiwan Leisure Agriculture Pavilion during the Taipei International Travel Fair this Friday...
Uncover heartwarming stories: Tourism Bureau’s “Star Hotels 1+1” campaign seeks everyday stars
Taiwan’s accommodations are full of unique features and memorable stories, such as Fuyuan Villa, which helped its owner’s son find a bride to become the next generation hostess; the huskies at Sunshine Bujuli in Chengbin Township, Taitung, who sing along with their owner’s vocal performances; the most celebrity-like Atayal youth at Shan Yue in Hualien...