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Macau’s Winter Venice: Giant Light Show Kicks Off Now
Traveling to Macau in December not only immerses you in a festive Christmas atmosphere, but also allows you to experience Macau’s biggest winter festival event—the Winter Venice—hosted by The Venetian Macao Resort Hotel from now until January 13, 2013.
Nanzhou Township Welcomes the King and Invites the Water; Grand Finale to Burn the King’s Boat This Saturday
The three-yearly “Welcoming the King for Peace” festival held by Xizhou Taidi Temple in Nanzhou Township, Pingtung County, began with the “Inviting the King” ceremony on the morning of the 26th at the beach in Qifeng Village, Linbian Township. The venue was packed with participating god palanquins, performance troupes, and worshippers, marking the official start of the six-day Welcoming the King Festival...
Kaohsiung World United Creative Market: Exotic Flavors waft through Sinyi Pier
Known for its warm sunshine and harbor charm, Kaohsiung is hosting the Winter Exotic Culture & Tourism Season at Sinyi Pier from now until January 31, 2013. Throughout this three-month event, every Saturday, Sunday, and holiday will...
Holiday Planning Anxiety? Top-Notch Accommodations Solve Three Major Stressors
Travelers need to do a lot of research before embarking on a trip. According to the latest survey by a well-known online booking platform, when planning a trip, Taiwanese people experience "three" major stress phenomena: over half of the population suffer from planning and selection difficulties...
TransAsia Airways expands international routes with first A330-300 aircraft delivered
The first new A330-300 aircraft of TransAsia Airways arrived at Taipei Songshan Airport on the 28th. This new aircraft will be deployed on routes to Singapore and Hokkaido, while the second A330-300 passenger plane is also scheduled to be officially delivered in January 2013...
Chasing Fading Beauty and Capturing the Last Pristine Views
Visiting scenic wonders and UNESCO World Heritage Sites around the globe has always been a key reason for travelers to go abroad. Some even make “life lists” of must-visit destinations and tick them off one by one to fulfill their dreams of seeing the world. However...
Soak in Hot Springs on the Northern Coast and Get Free Travel – Promotion Extended to End of January Next Year
To promote hot spring tourism on the Northern Coast and advocate low-carbon travel, the North Coast & Guanyinshan National Scenic Area Administration, under the Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications, has partnered with 20 local hot spring and dining businesses since October 23, 2012, to launch the “Northern Coast – Soak in Good Springs & Ride Smart” discount campaign. Originally scheduled to end on November 30, 2012...
Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf Join Hands: Kaohsiung’s Giant Balloon Parade Kicks Off on December 9
Every December, Christmas and New Year’s Eve events unfold in cities and counties across the nation, creating a lively atmosphere. To welcome 2013, Kaohsiung will also host a series of New Year’s celebrations. In addition to the countdown party, there will be an Asian-exclusive event loved by both kids and adults...
Business Opportunities Emerge in Taiwan-Japan Tourism as Japanese Fujita Kanko Opens Taipei Office
Fujita Kanko Co., Ltd., headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, announced the establishment of an office in Taipei, which officially commenced operations on December 1. According to statistics from the Japan National Tourism Organization
High-speed rail tickets for the New Year holiday are now available for pre-sale starting December 1.
During the four-day New Year holiday in 2013, Taiwan High Speed Rail will adjust its schedule from December 28 to January 2, 2013, increasing the total number of trains by 53 southbound and 49 northbound services, totaling 102 additional train trips...
Hong Kong’s WinterFest Promotions: 3-Day Itinerary for Under HK$10,000
To celebrate the launch of Hong Kong’s WinterFest, the Hong Kong Tourism Board has partnered with major travel agencies to roll out ultra-attractive Christmas travel packages. Starting from just HK$9,900 (taxes included) for a 3-day, 2-night trip, these packages also come with multiple free gifts. The city is adorned with dazzling...
Sentosa World to Open on 12/7, World’s Largest Aquarium Debuts in Singapore
Singapore’s Resorts World Sentosa will officially open on December 7, 2012, with a series of celebratory events held over that weekend, and its second major attraction—Marine Life Park—will also make its debut. The Marine Life...
Holiday Travel to Japan: Grab Cheap Flights Starting from Just NT$777
Japan, a favorite travel destination for Taiwanese, has recently been affected by a measles outbreak and apple maggot issues. In response, several low-cost airlines have launched holiday travel promotions to Japan, with Asian budget carriers Peach Aviation, Tigerair Taiwan, and Vanilla Air all offering special airfare deals...
Traditional performances take the stage one after another – Taichung Shenkang Cultural Festival kicks off today
Cultural and artistic events are continuously held across various districts in Taichung. The 101st Shenkang Cultural Festival – Traditional Arts Performance, located in Shenkang District, will run from today until December 9th, every evening from 19:00 to 21:30 at the front of Daming Palace in Shenkang District...
The Expo Taipei Pavilion will operate until December 14; the Taipei Robot Pavilion will open next
Located in the Hua-Bang Park Xinyi Area, the Expo Taipei Pavilion, which was exhibited during the 2010 Shanghai World Expo, will operate until December 14, 2012, and will officially close the following day. Since its opening on October 8 of the 100th year of the Republic of China...
Turning Ceramics into Splashes – Taiwan Ceramics Biennial Exhibition Now Open
The most anticipated and spectacular art event in the global ceramics scene, this is the only large-scale professional international ceramics exhibition in the country, bringing together over 50 ceramic artists from around the world and featuring more than a hundred international-grade works — “Ceramic Visions: 2012...”
The Avenue of Stars and the Dawn Market kick off, with the Sanxiantai Sunrise Romance Event following in succession.
The first ray of sunlight on Taiwan’s main island in 2013 appeared at 6:35 AM on Sanxiantai in Taitung. In response, the Eastern Coastal National Scenic Area Administration of the Tourism Bureau recruited travel enthusiasts, with the first route being a Sanxiantai New Year’s Day sunrise event. ...
The carousel kicks off the festive fun—Wanjin Christmas Carnival takes place every weekend.
The Wanjin Christmas season is here with the lights on—and that includes the magical carousel Christmas tree in front of the Wanjin Basilica, as surrounding streets also glow with festive illuminations, kicking off nearly a month of holiday cheer. Pingtung County Government has also invited the Chimei Mandolin Orchestra to perform...
The Mercedes-Benz Ancient Battlefield & Kinmen Marathon Opens Registration on Dec 5
Entering its sixth year and attracting both domestic and international athletes annually, the 2013 Kinmen Marathon will take place on January 20, 2013. This year’s race includes 500 spots for the full marathon, 800 for the half marathon, 1...
Wedding Photo Shoots in Kinmen with Maximum Subsidy of NT$23,760
Local governments continue to roll out innovative ways to promote tourism. Following the famous Shimen Wedding Square on the North Coast and the wedding ceremony under the Sacred Tree in Alishan, Kinmen County Government has also launched... from now until April 30, 2013.