Travel
One Hundred Doraemons Take the Stage: Classic Comic Scenes Reimagined in Taipei on December 29
During the Lunar New Year and winter vacation, besides fulfilling your dream of traveling abroad, you can also visit the Songshan Cultural and Creative Park in Taipei to catch a glimpse of Doraemon and realize your dreams of exploring Nobita’s room and riding the time machine. The wildly popular "Look, Doraemon is Here: 100th Anniversary Before Birth" exhibition, which previously caused a sensation in Hong Kong...
New Year’s countdown meets 4-day holiday break; travel agencies launch NT$888 sunrise-welcoming tours to attract customers
As December approaches, the year-end season for New Year’s celebrations is just around the corner. Some travel agencies have already launched Taiwan’s most exciting domestic New Year’s countdown and sunrise-welcoming tour packages. Current sales have already surpassed last year’s pace at the same time...
Traveling abroad during Chinese New Year: Prices drop in Japan & Korea, surge most in mainland China
With the winter vacation and Chinese New Year travel peak arriving, prices for travel packages across all routes have risen due to concentrated outbound demand and limited flight availability. In response, the Republic of China Travel Quality Assurance Association has published reference prices for tour groups from January to March 102 (2013)...
The Japanese-style dormitory at the Gold Museum is recruiting creative individuals – applications now open
The work-exchange experience event organized by the New Taipei City Gold Museum has been widely praised, and the latest edition of the “2013 Spring – Seeking Lohas Creative Individuals” campaign is now accepting submissions. This round of selected creative individuals will primarily focus on music or performance...
The Tainan Travel Fair kicks off for 4 consecutive days, attracting over 6,000 visitors on the first day
Jointly organized by the Tainan City Government and the Tainan City Travel Association, the "Greater Tainan International Travel Fair" — the first and largest of its kind in Tainan’s history — officially commenced today (the 7th) and will run through December 10 at the Nanzih World Trade Center...
Slow Travel in the Ancient City of Hengchun: A Holiday Market Frenzy of Cultural Creativity
Pingtung County boasts rich cultural heritage and abundant local produce, fostering the thriving development of crafts, cuisine, and creative industries. From December 8 to December 16, the Pingtung County Government will host the "201...
Ride the visa-free wave – Win a round-trip ticket to New York
Before the implementation of the U.S. visa waiver program, statistics from the Tourism Bureau showed that the U.S. was already among the top ten international destinations for Taiwanese travelers in 2011. With the visa waiver now in place, travel to the U.S. has become even more popular. According to the Travel Quality Assurance Association...
High-Speed Rail Winter Camp Reopens for Enrollment; Registration Opens December 10
In addition to homework and travel, the highly anticipated Taiwan High-Speed Rail (THSR) camp for students will make a comeback this long winter break. THSR will launch a two-day, one-night winter camp during the 2013 winter vacation, divided into...
Ali Mountain Hotel Renovations Complete, Opens to Guests on December 15
To enhance the accommodation quality for visitors to the Alishan Forest Recreation Area and in line with government policies adopting the BOT model, the Forestry Bureau collaborated with the private Alishan Hotel Co., Ltd. to fund and construct the new building of the Alishan Hotel. Through the joint efforts of both parties...
Beijing Olympics fireworks team to perform at high-energy moving fireworks display at E-DA World’s New Year’s Eve countdown
Every New Year’s Eve, fireworks light up the night skies across Taipei, central, and southern Taiwan in a dazzling spectacle. This year, E-DA World’s New Year’s Eve celebration in southern Taiwan will debut an all-new moving fireworks show in Taiwan, leveraging the venue’s unique terrain to deliver a high-speed, encircling display...
Thailand Goes Wild for New Year’s Eve: Water Lanterns, Fireworks & Temple Celebrations Galore
The new year is just around the corner — have you decided where to ring it in? In Thailand, there are plenty of fun and exciting activities to celebrate the arrival of the new year every year, including concerts, live stage performances, fireworks shows, as well as the traditional practice of visiting Thai temples to...
New Year's Eve celebrations come in diverse styles – Taimali’s bikini beach run steals the show
The Taitung County Taimali Township New Year’s Eve party and the event to welcome the first light of 2013 were held at the Taimali Dawn Memorial Park. The activities ran from 8:00 PM on December 31, 2011, to 11:00 AM on January 1, 2012...
European train ticket prices to rise – Get 20% off when booking before Dec 28
Train pass prices in Europe are adjusted at the beginning of each year, and the 2013 fares have been gradually released, with increases ranging from about 3% to 11% for various types of passes. The biggest increase is seen in the Eastern Triangle Train Pass, which...
Bringing Art Outdoors: New Installations at Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts
In 2012, the Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts was commissioned by the Kaohsiung Public Art Foundation to plan and execute the “Public Art Installation Project for the City Gateway Museum Campus,” extending art from inside the museum to outdoor spaces. Participating...
Zubin Mehta New Year’s Concert – Live Broadcast from Kaohsiung by the Israel Philharmonic
The world-renowned conductor maestro Zubin Mehta will lead the Israel Philharmonic on a visit to Taiwan on January 3, 2013, performing at the Taipei National Concert Hall, where Phalaenopsis orchids bloom with elegant grace, for the 2013 New Year’s Concert...
The Glory of Chongnan Book Street Returns – New Year’s Eve Market with 50,000 Books at Special Prices Starting from NT$10
To celebrate the New Year’s holiday in 2013, Taipei offers a unique literary experience. To help more people rediscover the charm of Chongnan Book Street, the Chongnan Book Street Promotion Association is holding...
The Highest Fireworks & Luxurious Parties: The World’s Top 5 New Year’s Eve Shows to Kick Off the Year
With just three days left until the countdown to the New Year, destinations around the world are rolling out various parties and events to welcome 2013. Global online hotel service provider Hotels.com has selected 5 unique New Year’s Eve spectaculars...
Xingda Port New Year’s Eve with an Ocean Theme – Free Jet Ski Experience
As the New Year’s holiday weekend approaches, the Kaohsiung City Government Marine Bureau and the Xingda Port Fishermen’s Association will host the “Welcome 2013: Happy New Year’s Eve at Lover’s Wharf” series of events from December 29 to 31 at Xingda Port’s Lover’s Wharf...
4-day New Year holiday free tour: More guided sessions added to Tainan Michelin journey
In response to the four-day New Year’s holiday from December 29 to January 1, 2013, the guided tours for the Tainan Michelin three-star journey will not only continue to offer free city sightseeing during the original time slots, but will also add more...
China Airlines Launches New In-Flight Meals: A Taste of Home in the Sky
During a long flight, enjoying authentic Taiwanese cuisine can undoubtedly create more cherished memories. To offer a richer culinary experience on board, China Airlines has pioneered a collaboration with four renowned Taiwanese chefs—Shih Jian-fa, Chen...