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Hsinchu County’s Lantern Festival Countdown Event Features Performances by A-Lin and Wan Fu Band
With just five days left until the countdown party begins, events across various counties and cities are gearing up. This year, in addition to the festivities in Hsinchu City, Hsinchu County is hosting the “Welcome 2013 Taiwan Lantern Festival in Hsinchu County” countdown event...
Impact of Su-Hua Highway: Eastern Taiwan tourism businesses launch major promotions, even giving away cars
Due to continuous heavy rain on the 14th that caused landslides and disrupted traffic on the Su-Hua Highway, Taiwan Railways has added extra services to ease transportation. Meanwhile, hotels in eastern Taiwan, Taiwan sightseeing bus companies, and Dongyuan Hot Springs in Taitung are all offering great deals. Among them, the Hualien County Hotel Association...
"Crazy Dalí" Starlight Concert on Dec 29 at Gaomei Art Museum
To coincide with the "Crazy Dalí – Master of Surrealism" special exhibition, the Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts (Gaomei Art Museum) will open its special exhibition starlight session for the first time on the evening of December 29, offering the public more flexible viewing hours. From 19:30 to 21...
China Airlines, China Southern, China Eastern, and Xiamen Airlines form alliance; reciprocal flight return options available
The Greater China region members of SkyTeam Alliance — China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Xiamen Airlines, and China Airlines — officially announced today (the 3rd) the launch of the “Greater China Fly Together” program. By sharing member resources, they aim to jointly...
International troupes to perform in Taiwan as the Kaohsiung Spring Arts Festival begins ticket sales
Entering its fourth year, the “2013 Kaohsiung Spring Arts Festival” will present 33 programs and nearly 70 performances, including lawn concerts, theater, dance, music, and traditional opera, from February 23 to June 30...
Witnessing Taiwan’s Marine Marvels: Special Exhibition on Dongsha Atoll Opens at National Taiwan Museum
The National Taiwan Museum has launched an exhibition titled “Taiwan’s ‘Reef’ Spot – The Dongsha Atoll,” running until September 1, 2013. The exhibit features four main themes: “The Dragon King’s Ring,” “Marine Treasures,” “Guardians of the Dragon Palace,” and an interactive learning area. It introduces the Dongsha Atoll’s geographical location, marine environment, and rich and beautiful marine biodiversity.
Special Exhibition on Gourds at the National Museum of Natural Science: Explore Pyrography Art and Time-Lapse Photography
In Han Chinese culture, gourds have long symbolized fortune and prosperity, as well as fertility. In daily life, they serve as both culinary and household tools, musical instruments, divination aids, handicrafts, and even survival equipment—closely intertwined with human life...
The Top 12 Hakka Village Festivals Announced – Hsinchu’s “Noon Striking” Tradition Joins for the First Time
The “2013 Hakka Village Twelve Major Festivals” event has officially kicked off. Since its inception in 2009, this year not only features 18 festivals selected from Hakka villages across Taiwan, but also includes three major festivals organized by the Council for Hakka Affairs...
Calligraphy by Zhu Yunming and the New Year Painting by Zhao Chang — Special Exhibition of Imperial Palace Paintings and Calligraphies Begins Now
The Palace Museum is presenting two painting and calligraphy exhibitions from now until March 25 at its main hall: “Infinite Worlds in Brushstrokes — Special Exhibition of Zhu Yunming’s Calligraphy” and “The Beauty of Court Floral Paintings — New Year Painting by Zhao Chang of the Song Dynasty.” The “Infinite Worlds in Brushstrokes — Special Exhibition of Zhu Yunming’s Calligraphy”...
Cathay Pacific’s Special Economy Class promotion: Double miles & cabin upgrade
This year, in addition to the exciting 9-day Lunar New Year holiday, the 4-day Qingming Festival break in April is also highly anticipated for travel planning. From now until April 30, Cathay Pacific is launching a double promotion for its “Special Economy Class”...
Los Angeles Rose Parade China Airlines Wins International Grand Prize Again
China Airlines participated in the Rose Parade in Los Angeles, California, USA on January 1, 2013, U.S. time, with its float themed “Cycling Through Paradise — A Light Cycling Tour of Taiwan”...
Taipei’s Most Electrifying New Year’s Eve: The City’s Largest-Ever Lineup for Countdown Gala
The “Taipei’s Most HIGH New Year’s Eve – 2013 Countdown Gala” is going to be different this year! Taipei Mayor Hau Lung-pin said that the highlights of this year’s countdown event include the biggest-name lineup, the most design-driven energy, the largest global audience of Chinese people, and the most...
Beitou Lihpi New Year's Eve Happiness Plan: Sparkling Celebration to Welcome the New Year
Although the weather has warmed up these past few days with sunshine, a strong continental cold front is expected to arrive on Sunday. The temperature is forecast to drop to 12°C on New Year’s Eve next Monday. In such cold weather, there's nothing better than soaking in a hot spring to welcome the new year...
Shoushan Observation Deck LOVE Megaphone – Lovers, Declare Your Love Loudly
Climb Shoushan and take in the full view of Kaohsiung’s mountains, seas, rivers, and harbor. Over the years, countless couples have created sweet memories here. The Kaohsiung City Tourism Bureau has specially created a lovers’ observation deck in front of the Shoushan National Revolutionary Martyrs' Shrine, transforming what was once a private dating spot into a love-themed...
Parades, fireworks, and horse racing – celebrate the Lunar New Year in Hong Kong in a unique way
Have you planned where to go during the 9-day Lunar New Year holiday? If you're worried about domestic travel being packed and overseas trips being overly expensive, Hong Kong—with its rich traditional New Year vibes—is not only close by with short flight times, but also perfect for family trips...
The Beitou Lihpao Taiwanese New Year’s Eve Meal Set: Charred Eel Rice Cake Wins Top Honors
Beitou Lihpao Hot Spring Hotel claimed first place in the main dish category of the Apple Daily New Year’s Eve Meal Competition on its first try, with its “Charred Eel Rice Cake”! This year’s main dish entries featured radish cakes, rice cakes, and savory pine cakes. One of the judges, renowned food critic...
Holographic projections bring back the charm – Tickets for the Teresa Teng Special Exhibition go on sale now
Teresa Teng’s sweet voice once comforted the hearts of hundreds of millions across the strait; her untimely death in her prime left countless fans heartbroken and sorrowful. This year marks the 60th anniversary of Teresa Teng’s passing, and the “Chasing Dreams – The Eternal Teresa Teng Special Exhibition” will...
Different preferences in Japan and Korea — Tourism endorsements split between Show Luo and Ivy Chen
Following the endorsements by F4 and Fahrenheit for Taiwan tourism, the Tourism Bureau under the Ministry of Transportation and Communications in 2013 divided international promotional efforts for the Japanese and Korean markets, assigning different celebrity spokespeople based on the distinct characteristics of each market; for the Korean market, they invited...
South Korea Shopping Season Kicks Off on January 11 – Ride Free Buses for Deals
For travelers who love visiting South Korea and shopping, the “2013 Korea Shopping Season” will run from January 11 to February 28. During this 49-day event, cities including Seoul, Busan, Gyeonggi-do, Gangwon-do...
High-speed rail Spring Festival tickets go on sale at midnight on January 11
This year (2013), the Spring Festival holiday spans nine consecutive days. To serve passengers traveling home or on vacation, Taiwan High Speed Rail (THSR) will increase the number of southbound trains by 159 and northbound...