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A Christmas village appears in Tokyo as Disneyland kicks off the holiday season
As the weather turns colder, Christmas vibes are gradually spreading across the globe, and Tokyo Disney Resort is also holding special Christmas Month events until December 25. Tokyo Disneyland will celebrate the festive season with a special event called “Christmas Fantasy,” themed around the “Disney Christmas Village” where Santa Claus lives...
Australia’s top resort unveils new Indigenous brand image, achieving global success
When the Desert Gardens Hotel under Ayers Rock Resort in Uluru, Australia, completed its renovation in October this year, the resort also launched a brand-new modern brand identity, with the overall branding primarily featuring contemporary Aboriginal elements. Like Taiwan, which also...
Changhua Food Festival: 700 kg of Rice Balls to Challenge World Record
When traveling to Changhua, besides admiring flower seas, visiting historic sites, and exploring Bagua Mountain, the must-not-miss experience is the local cuisine. This year’s expanded “2012 Changhua Food Festival” will take place on November 18 and December 16...
Taiwan Railways Automation: Mechanical Semaphore Signals on the Neiwan Line Become History
In response to the need for more convenient urban transportation within the Greater Hsinchu area, the Taiwan Railways Administration (TRA) completed the connection between Hsinchu Station and the High-Speed Rail Liujia Station on November 11, 2011 (100 year of the ROC calendar). Following this, efforts continued to upgrade railway facilities on the Neiwan Line. These upgrades included renovating aging station buildings...
International Surfing Competition Kicks Off in Taitung, Public Invited to Try Surfing
The 2012 Taiwan International Surfing Open will be held from today (the 14th) to November 18 at Jinzun, Taitung. This year, it has been recognized by the ASC International Surfing Organization as an Asian Tour venue, joining Malaysia, …
Action Library Heads to Lishan: Bringing Reading Resources to Remote Schoolchildren
The third mobile library vehicle launched by the Taichung City Cultural Affairs Bureau rolled into Lishan Elementary and Junior High School—the highest-altitude school in Taiwan at an elevation of 2,012 meters—yesterday (the 13th), providing over 200 teachers and students in remote areas with a diverse range of...
Winter Trip to Macau for Christmas: Million-Dollar Giveaways at Shopping Festival
In the festive atmosphere of December, the annual Macau Shopping Festival will take place from December 1 to 31. During the event, participating shops will offer various discounts. Additionally, booths will be set up at four major entry points for travelers—Macau International Airport, the Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal, the Taipa Temporary Ferry Terminal in Coloane, and the Border Gate checkpoint—to host a million-dollar lucky draw. Prizes include stays at luxury hotel rooms, tickets to the world-class entertainment spectacle “The House of Dancing Water” at Studio City, ICBC UnionPay prepaid cards, and five thousand cash shopping vouchers.
Registration Now Open for the Sanxing Silver Willow Festival – Experience Organic Farming in Yilan
This year’s Sanxing Silver Willow Festival in Yilan will be held on December 29th. The Sanxing Farmers’ Association has specially designed unique experience tours, scheduled for four sessions on December 20th, 21st, 27th, and 28th...
Taichung Neighborhood Art Gallery – Grassjog Art Street Launches Exhibitions Now
Taichung has recently been bringing creativity and art into its neighborhoods, giving the city a fresh new look. In addition to the previously launched “Create. Art. Central District,” the city has also created the Grassjog Boulevard area under the concept of “Neighborhood Art Gallery, Neighborhood Treasure Hunt Fun,”...
Autumn Trip to Alishan: Witness the Sunrise, Sea of Clouds, Maple Reds, and Sunset Wonders
The cool autumn season is perfect for climbing to high ground and admiring the beauty of nature. In autumn, Alishan—thanks to its large day-night temperature differences and suitable humidity—is ideal for enjoying the "Five Wonders of Alishan": sunrise, sea of clouds, sunset glow, forest, and forest railway...
Kaohsiung Heavy Sailboats Attract Visitors – Free Experience Events to Kick Off at Xingda Harbor on Weekends
To cultivate more sailing enthusiasts and establish Xingda Fishing Port as a training and promotion hub for heavy sailboat sports, the Kaohsiung City Government's Marine Bureau will host free heavy sailboat experiences on November 24 & 25, and December 1 at Xingda Fishing Port...
Premium Cuisine Meets Virtual Golf: Taipei’s Luxury Dining Venue Opens on November 18
Recognizing the consumption potential of domestic high-end dining customers, an Asian catering group has invested hundreds of millions to launch a 400-ping (approximately 1,322 square meters) integrated dining and entertainment space called “Green Park 格兰公园” in Xinyi District. In addition to live music performances...
Spend Christmas in Hong Kong – A Fairytale Christmas Market Debuts on December 1
Want to experience a festive Christmas market without flying all the way to Europe? The fairytale-style traditional European Christmas market at Hullett House, a heritage hotel in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong, which was a huge success last year, will return this year...
Sip a cup of magnolia tea and savor the journey along the Lanyang Ecological Trail
On the other side of the Xueshan Tunnel lies the Lanyang Plain, offering a respite from the concrete jungle and a chance to reconnect with lush mountain forests and greenery. As you step into the Jiuliao Stream and Songluo Forest Trails—both revitalized through stream conservation efforts—you’ll experience the cool, refreshing air...
Let Orchid Island Speak: A Complete Record of the "Rebirth" Documentary by Langdao Elementary School
Do you still remember the scenes in August this year when Typhoon Tembin swept across Orchid Island? The island’s only farmers’ association supermarket and gas station were completely destroyed by wind and waves, the airport and harbor were left in chaos, and all sea and land transportation came to a halt. The same scene had also occurred...
Taste the Original Tribe: Private South Island Mini-Tours Starting from NT$349
In recent years, domestic interest in in-depth travel has been on the rise, with indigenous culture particularly favored by locals. The Indigenous Affairs Office of Pingtung County Government stated that to allow more people to easily explore indigenous villages, anyone can embark on their own tribal mini-tour for just NT$349...
Authentic Korean flavors delivered straight from Taiwan — Gyeonggi-do Food Festival brings the taste of Korea to Taipei
Fans of spicy stir-fried rice cakes, banana milk, or Korea’s “three treasures” — including water ginseng, chestnuts, and red dates — can now enjoy and shop for these treats without traveling all the way to Korea. From now until November 30, the Gyeonggi-do Food Culture Festival Tour...
The Taitung Sailfish Season is here – a feast of premium seafood begins
Located in Chenggong Township, Taitung County, Xingang Fishing Port is the largest fishing harbor on Taiwan’s east coast. From October each year to around the Lunar New Year, the black marlin, red meat sailfish, white marlin, and swordfish caught during this period have the highest fat content. The fish are plump and muscular, with firm flesh...
Ice fishing on Taipei streets as Korean winter festival kicks off
To promote Korea’s rich winter tourism offerings and unique ice festivals, the Korea Tourism Organization is hosting the “2012..." event from now until November 25 at the circular plaza on the first floor of Taipei’s Pacific SOGO Department Store Zhongxiao Branch.
The Divine Performing Arts Parade Competition – The Ah-Giao Mazu Cup Kicks Off in Pingtung
Organized by Pingtung County Government and the Ci-Feng Temple of the Holy Emperor Temple Foundation in Pingtung City, the Ah-Giao Mazu Cup National Youth Ba-Jia-Jiang and Guan-Jiang-Shou Competition will be held from November 23 to 25, attracting over 30 teams from across Taiwan...