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"Little Dragon" Makes Its Debut as the Main Attraction at Taiwan Lantern Festival, Kicking Off in Hsinchu County on February 24
Representing the finale of Lunar New Year festivities, the annual Taiwan Lantern Festival attracts numerous domestic and international visitors. Now entering its 24th year, the festival will be held from February 24 to March 10 in Zhubei, Hsinchu County...
Hua Hin’s New Shopping Landmark: Santorini Park Built with Hundreds of Millions
Hua Hin and Cha-am introduce a new shopping and tourism experience. The newly opened Santorini Park, full of Greek charm, houses a variety of brand-name stores catering to all age groups, upscale restaurants for enjoying fine dining, and...
Taipei promotes new year furniture for luck and wealth — Nanchang Furniture Street offers discounts starting at 42% off
Want your finances to flow smoothly in the new year? The “2013 Taipei New Year Celebration” has launched the Nanchang Furniture Street “Welcome the New Year, Luck & Wealth Month” campaign in response to the pre-New Year tradition of refreshing and renewing. From now until January 31, at designated...
Explore Taitung by bus and bike for just 555 NT$ — food, fun, and adventure all day long
In response to overwhelming public interest, the Taitung County Government’s “Taiwan Cycling Trail – Join the Ride” program, featuring five bus-and-bike tour routes, will continue until February 28. The tours include Scenic Mountain & Sea Tour in Taitung, Classic Rural Dragon Field Tour, Town Loop Guanshan Tour, Fields of Rice Pools in Chishang, and Azure Sea & Sky Chenggong Tour.
The "Zhutian Star" section of Pingtung’s Bicycle Highway opens, offering free bike rentals
The 4.4-kilometer-long "Zhutian Star" section of Pingtung’s Bicycle Highway officially opened last Saturday (the 12th), passing through Yongfeng Village, Futian Village, Lüfeng Village, Xishi Village, and Tiaodi Village in Zhutian Township. The Pingtung County Government spent two years developing the...
February Romance: Hayman Private Island in the Great Barrier Reef Offers Free Weddings for Couples
The renowned private resort island Hayman, located in Australia's Great Barrier Reef, will host free weddings for couples who get engaged here in February 2013. Couples who pledge their lives to each other here will be invited back to this paradise to tie the knot...
Embrace the winter chill and explore the icy world of extreme cold
Whether escaping the summer heat or seeking warmth in winter, while soaking in hot springs or enjoying a steaming hot pot brings cozy comfort during the cold season, those uninterested in routine travel and eager to challenge the limits of winter’s freezing temperatures might consider venturing far...
Tea tasting, performances, and stamp collecting for gifts — Taichung’s Lakeside Rhapsody kicks off this weekend
Residents in the Taichung area now have a new weekend option beyond family outings. The 102nd Lakeside Pavilion Holiday Plaza – Lakeside Rhapsody event at Taichung Park will commence tomorrow (the 12th) from 15:00 to 16:...
Meilin Mountain in Full Bloom: Perfect Time to Admire Plum Blossoms Before Month’s End
Currently, temperatures in the Meilin Mountain area of Tainan have dropped sharply, and the plum trees are feeling the chill, with blossoms gradually coming into bloom. Popular spots for plum blossom viewing include Wulong Trail and Meifeng Ancient Trail (Purple Peony), among others. Visitors can drive directly to nearby parking lots and enjoy the sight of the plum blossoms on foot...
Japan-Certified Cherry Blossom Viewing Spot – Sun Moon Lake’s Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village Cherry Blossom Festival Kicks Off on February 1
Every February marks the season when cherry blossoms are in full bloom, drawing numerous visitors to Sun Moon Lake in Nantou to immerse themselves in the vibrant and romantic sea of pink. This year, the 13th edition of the Sun Moon Lake Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village Cherry Blossom Festival will commence on February 1. With over 5,000...
Tainan Hot Air Balloon Carnival Kicks Off on January 19 — Tethered Experience Costs NT$500 per Person
The Tainan City Government will host the “2013 Tainan Winter Hot Air Balloon Carnival,” a series of tethered hot air balloon experiences at Zouma Lake Farm, from January 19 to February 17 — a full 30 days. In addition, there will be a winter hot air balloon camp featuring...
Rural fruit picking & wetland exploration: Changhua winter camp for just NT$290 per person
The long winter vacation is about to begin. In addition to the travel plans arranged by parents for the Lunar New Year, various camp activities will also kick off to make the children’s winter break more fulfilling. The “2013 Sunshine Culture...
World’s Tallest Hotel Opens, Redrawing Dubai’s Skyline
Ever since the Burj Khalifa surpassed Taipei 101 as the world’s tallest building, the race has seemed like an endless competition. Just last year, The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong opened, occupying floors 102 to 118 of the International Commerce Centre...
Hakka Folk Music Concert to Debut on January 27 – Free Tickets Now Available
The "Hometown Hakka Classics: A World of Emotion" concert, featuring beloved Hakka songs from around the world, will take place at 14:30 on January 27 at the Zhongzheng Hall of the Miaoli County Government’s Bureau of International Culture and Tourism. The performance is produced by the renowned local and international Hometown Chamber Orchestra, with a repertoire including...
Taiwan Railways adds special discount trains for Spring Festival travel rush; New Tze-Chiang trains debut on Feb. 6
To meet passenger demand during the 102nd Lunar New Year holiday, Taiwan Railways will operate 604 additional train services across all service levels and attach 1...
Creative Spring Festival Couplets Celebrate New Year on Orchid Island; Pan Anbang & Yu Sheng Story House Get a Fresh Look
To welcome the Year of the Snake in 2013, traditional art is given a fresh twist with creative couplets that bring new life and meaning, allowing visitors to feel the joyful and innovative atmosphere of Orchid Island during the festive season. The Penghu National Scenic Area Administration, the Penghu County Government Tourism Department...
Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival Valentine’s Lantern Event – Limited-Edition Heart-Shaped Lanterns Now Open for Registration
Entering its 15th year, New Taipei City’s Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival is one of Taiwan’s two major Lantern Festival folk events, attracting hundreds of thousands of domestic and international visitors each year. It was also selected by CNN as one of the 52 most exciting things to do in the world in 2013...
Paper Transforms into Invincible Robot: Paper Model Exhibition Kicks Off at the Ceramics Museum
Paper, commonly used for writing and drawing, can also become a creative medium for everything from decorations and lanterns to furniture and architecture. From now until February 7th, the Yingge Ceramics Museum is presenting...
Hawaii’s whale-watching season has arrived – see humpback whales without even setting sail
From December to May each year, humpback whales return to Hawaii for the winter. These gentle giants set off from their home in the Alaskan straits and travel less than two months across a staggering 3,000 miles...
End-of-year party at North Gate Camera Street – Win big prizes with qualified purchases
The Lunar New Year is the most important festival for Chinese people. With one month to go before Spring Festival, the “Come to Taipei for a Great New Year 2013” series of events will kick off in business districts such as Dihua Street, Ningxia Night Market, Houbi Station Area, Huayin Street, Taipei Underground Mall, Rongbin Business District...