Travel
AirAsia launches early-bird deals: Taipei–Sabah one-way fares from just ¥1,683 including taxes and fees
AirAsia’s first major promotion of 2013 kicks off now and runs until 11:59 PM on January 20. The early-bird discounted tickets are valid for travel dates from August 20 to February 2014...
Overnight Camp at Tao Museum with Limited Access to the Mysterious Star-Gazing Skylight
Want to spend the night at the Yingge Ceramics Museum (Tao Museum) and gaze at the stars through its mysterious star-gazing skylight? The Yingge Ceramics Museum has partnered with the New Taipei City Chapter of the National Youth Corps Foundation to host the "2013 Little Clay Masters – Overnight at Tao Museum & Di Zi (Chinese Flute) Zhi’s Music Elves" winter camp...
European Festivals: The Nice Carnival Kicks Off Its Revelry on February 15
The annual Nice Carnival (Carnaval de Nice) will take place from February 15 to March 6. Known as Europe’s answer to Brazil’s Rio Carnival, it originated as a celebration to welcome Lent...
Erhu meets EDM — Rock 'n' roll with traditional Chinese music kicks off this weekend at Carrefour Arts Festival
Who says playing traditional Chinese music has to be all formal and stiff? The “2013 Carrefour Culture and Arts Season,” jointly organized by the Taichung City Government’s Cultural Affairs Bureau and the Carrefour Cultural and Educational Foundation, will debut tomorrow (the 19th) at 19:30...
China Airlines Launches a Stylish Feast: W Hotel Dishes Now Available on Board
The airline has partnered with "Zi Yan," the world's first Chinese restaurant from W Hotel, to bring the "Stylish In-Flight Feast" to the skies. Featuring fresh local Taiwanese ingredients combined with Zi Yan’s creative Cantonese cuisine, along with popular cocktails from Taipei W Hotel, this offering provides first and business class passengers flying from Taiwan to the United States, Mainland China, and Northeast Asia with a stylish and premium in-flight experience.
Airbnb Taiwan Community Launched: Easily Find Unique Stays Around the World
As the trend of adventurous travel gains popularity, hotel accommodations can no longer satisfy travelers’ desire to explore the world, and unique stays such as castles, treehouses, and cave dwellings have become hidden gems in destinations worldwide. In response, Airbnb, which offers...
Golden Canola Fields Return in Glory – Chihshang Canola Flower Festival Kicks Off on January 19
Every mid-January is when canola flowers are in full bloom, creating a vast, stunning expanse of golden yellow. This year marks the return of the Canola Flower Festival after a five-year hiatus, which will take place again on the 19th (Saturday) in front of the Daguan Building in Chihshang Township, Taitung. This...
Group Discounts: 35% Off High-Speed Rail Tickets
Taiwan High Speed Rail has once again launched the "30+ Person Group Discount for Designated Trains." From January 20 to April 30, excluding the Spring Festival and Qingming travel rush periods, groups of 30 or more passengers traveling on designated trains in standard class with assigned seating...
Handcrafted Sailboat "Purnama" – A New Choice for Luxury Sea Voyages
Want to embark on a luxurious sea journey by sailing through the waves? Beyond cruise ships, there’s a new option. In mid-December 2012, the Alila hotel group launched a luxury sailboat named “Alila Purnama”...
故宫动漫嘉年华 国宝数位展台中登场
The National Palace Museum and the Taichung City Government jointly present the digital special exhibition “National Palace Museum Anime Carnival.” From now until March 16, it will be open daily from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM at the Activity Center of Daya Elementary School in Daya District, Taichung City. The public...
Masterpieces on display in Taiwan for the first time — Michelangelo Special Exhibition Opens on January 26
For those who admire the Renaissance master Michelangelo and his works, there’s no need to travel far to see the master’s originals. The "Paradise, Judgment, Rebirth: Michelangelo — The Renaissance Master Reimagined" special exhibition, jointly organized by the National Museum of History, Shi-Yi Multimedia, and Italy’s Casa Buonarroti Museum...
Rediscovering Taiwan’s Unique Delicacies: Veterans’ Village Food Festival Offers Free Tastings on Sunday
Veterans’ Village cuisine is a unique blend of flavors from various provinces in mainland China, combined with special local Taiwanese ingredients. In an effort to revive the cherished tastes of the past, the Tainan City Cultural Heritage Care Volunteers Association has scheduled the...
Luxury Chinese New Year: The Peninsula Launches Fireworks Cruise Package in Victoria Harbour
With the Lunar New Year approaching, have you planned your trip yet? For an ultimate luxury experience, The Peninsula Hong Kong is offering the “Year of the Snake Lunar New Year Fireworks Package” on February 11 (the second day of the Lunar New Year), where guests can enjoy champagne and watch the Victoria Harbour fireworks display from their balcony...
Taiwan’s First Master of Fine Arts in Ceramics – Yang Wen-Ni’s Ceramic Art Research Exhibition Opens Now
Dubbed “a key driving force in the development of modern ceramic art in Taiwan,” and the first person in Taiwan to earn a Master of Fine Arts degree in ceramics, Yang Wen-Ni is a rare artist in the local ceramic scene with an extensive academic background, hands-on creative experience, and teaching career. The Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts...
Iron Arena Shakes the Golden City: Watch 5 Shows with One Ticket at Tainan Drum Festival
One of the Tainan Spring Travel series, the "2013 Tainan International Drum Festival," will be held from February 11 to February 16 (the second to seventh days of the Lunar New Year). This year’s theme is "Iron Arena Shakes the Golden City." Unlike traditional...
Hotels.com Spring Festival Promotion – Up to 40% Off Hotel Bookings in Nearly 100 Cities Worldwide
With the nine-day Spring Festival holiday approaching, those who haven’t yet planned their winter or Spring Festival getaway abroad need not worry about the difficulty of booking hotels at popular domestic and international scenic spots. The global online hotel booking site Hotels.com has launched the “...
Houli Equestrian Winter Camp – Limited to 40 Participants, Registration Now Open
During the long winter break, besides traveling or hanging out with friends for karaoke, there’s another unique way to enjoy the outdoors. The “Gallop & Gust – Houli Equestrian Rush” equestrian experience camp, organized by the Taichung City Committee of the Rescue Corps, is about to...
Maintaining tourism quality: Group visitors to Alishan must make reservations starting March 1
Since Taiwan opened its doors to mainland Chinese tourists in 2008, Alishan National Forest Recreation Area has become a must-visit destination for mainland visitors, with total park entries growing year by year. Last year, the area set a record by welcoming over 2 million visitors annually...
Winter vacation theme park deals kick off; Tourism Bureau adds grand prize giveaway
With a one-month winter vacation and a consecutive nine-day Spring Festival holiday approaching, the Ministry of Transportation and Communications’ Tourism Bureau has partnered with theme parks across Taiwan to roll out attractive promotions. This time, three major discount packages are being offered. In addition to special deals from individual theme parks, the campaign includes early-bird tickets for just NT$100 and chances to win big prizes such as a 60-inch TV by participating in a photo scavenger hunt.
Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival launches one-day tour to explore romantic filming spots
The 2013 New Taipei City Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival will take place on February 14, 17, and 24. To allow more people to experience the nostalgic charm of Pingxi and participate in the touching moment of releasing sky lanterns to make wishes, the New Taipei City Tourism Bureau...