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Float parade and mass performances: Macau welcomes the Year of the Dragon in style
Planning an overseas trip during the holiday season but still want to celebrate the festive spirit of Chinese New Year? The Macao Government Tourism Office will hold the “Year of the Dragon Grand Float Parade” on February 12 (the third day of the Lunar New Year) and February 16 (the seventh day)...
Michael Jackson to Take the Stage in June, Cirque du Soleil Revives the Immortal Legend
The “Michael Jackson Estate” will collaborate with “Cirque du Soleil” for a performance. The Taipei leg of Michael Jackson’s “Immortal World Tour” will be held from June 28 to June 30 at Taipei Arena. This production...
Cathay Dragon Launches Travel Package: Explore Hong Kong Disneyland for Under NT$10,000
From now until June 28, Cathay Pacific and Cathay Dragon are jointly offering the “Magical Soaring” Hong Kong Disneyland travel package, starting at NT$9,518 per person for groups of four. The travel period begins on March 1...
Watch Traditional Opera at Hongmao Port During Chinese New Year – Four Major Gezaixi Troupes Take Turns Performing
Where to go during the holiday season? Head to Hongmao Port Cultural Park for great performances and special offers. From the second to the fifth day of the Lunar New Year, Hongmao Port Cultural Park invites four renowned local gezaixi troupes including Ming Hua Yuan to “put on a lively show,” and also launches special promotions during the Lunar New Year period such as “Take the MRT to Nangangshan Station and Get a Ticket Discount Voucher” and “Visit an Exhibition at Pier-2 and Get a 10% Discount Coupon for the Round-Trip Boat from Pier-2 to Hongmao Port,” allowing families to enjoy a festive outing across Greater Kaohsiung.
It's time to admire the spring flowers on the East Coast of Pingtung
Recently, flower news has been coming in from south to north across Pingtung County. There are seas of cosmos flowers in Manzhou Township, Xinpi Township, and Wanluan Township, while cherry blossoms are gradually blooming in the mountainous areas of Wutai and Majia. Among them, near the Lide Bridge in Manzhou Township, farmlands in Manzhou Village and Lide Village—located between the two villages—are utilizing the rest period after harvesting fodder to plant cosmos, marigold, and sunflowers. The area covers nearly 30 hectares, making it one of the earliest spring flower seas and a must-visit spot for travelers visiting Kenting in winter. Zhuang Zhichang, head of the Agricultural Tourism Section at Manzhou Township Office, said that this year’s flowering season started about 10 days earlier than usual. Recently, heavy rain damaged the flowers, affecting the floral landscape. Visitors are advised to enjoy the flowers soon. The township office plans to re-sow seeds after the Lunar New Year, and another beautiful flower sea will bloom during the Flying Fish Festival in May.
Home to the world’s most expensive sea-view luxury homes, London’s highest observation deck opens
Western Europe’s tallest skyscraper, The Shard, is set to officially open its observation deck tomorrow (Feb. 1), allowing visitors to enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view of London from a height of 244 meters. A uniquely designed all-glass observation deck toilet lets guests enjoy the thrill of soaring above the city even while using the facilities. This extraordinary experience, despite ticket prices as high as NT$1,165, sold out completely by the end of last year. The Shard is a modern engineering marvel and has quickly become London’s most eye-catching new landmark. This 72-floor vertical city includes office spaces, residential units, high-end restaurants, a five-star hotel, and London’s highest observation deck. Private luxury sea-view residences on floors 53 to 65 are priced between £30 million and £50 million, equivalent to NT$3 billion. These luxury homes not only offer views over London and the North Sea, but some even feature kitchen elevators that can deliver food directly from the hotel downstairs.
Nantou’s New Attraction: Chelungpu Fault Preservation Park Free Admission Until April 30
The "Chelungpu Fault Preservation Park" in Zhushan Township, Nantou County, operated and built by the National Museum of Natural Science, has officially opened yesterday with a mission to preserve precious geological assets and promote geological science education. Its main exhibition facilities include...
Easing Spring Festival Crowds: Taitung Introduces Shuttle Buses, Carpooling, and Free Parking
In response to the anticipated influx of tourists during the nine-day Lunar New Year holiday, Taitung County Government has formulated relevant transportation and tourism service measures. For visitors coming to Taitung for their vacation, the government has also introduced eight “lucky” benefit policies, namely: “Spring Festival...
Taichung New Year Traditional Arts Walk & Cultural Showdown: Japan vs. Taiwan vs. Africa
Where to go during the holidays? The Taichung City Cultural Affairs Bureau has planned a Traditional Arts Walk & Spring Stroll from February 12 to February 15 — from the third to the sixth day of the Lunar New Year — connecting the four major hubs of Taichung City and the Shanhai-Tun area. The event will feature 32 performances by international troupes from Japan...
Global List of Weird Restaurants: 6 Taiwanese Entries Make the Cut
Over 70% of people in Taiwan eat out, and the huge takeout market has led to fierce competition in the food and beverage industry. Business owners are constantly racking their brains to innovate, resulting in a vibrant scene of all kinds of creative cuisine. This not only attracts local consumers...
Blessing Shimenawa Ropes and Lucky Coin Banks – Make Your Own Gold-Inspired Crafts to Welcome the New Year
The Gold Museum in New Taipei City will host the “Bond with Jinguashi Shrine – Family Blessings” event from February 11 (the second day of the Lunar New Year) to February 14 (the fifth day of the Lunar New Year). Activities include the “Jinguashi Shrine Photo Exhibition,”...
Bangkok ASIATIQUE Sky Ferris Wheel – Breathtaking Views of the Chao Phraya River at Night
Two wishes in one: exploring night markets and riding a Ferris wheel? Where else can you find such a treat? Thailand’s first giant Ferris wheel, ASIATIQUE Sky, grandly opened in December 2012, boasts magnificence comparable to the London Eye...
Earn air tickets by shooting sports competitions – The third season of the Dream USA Vacation kicks off
The third season of “My Dream USA Vacation” introduces the “Sports in America” theme, calling for photography works related to sports competitions. Now’s the perfect time to earn air tickets to the US. After browsing the photos, the public can vote...
Kinmen Mazu Peace Salt Ceremony: Folk Performances and Cultural Exhibitions to Kick Off the Holiday Season
The four experimental stations under Kinmen County Government—agriculture, forestry, fisheries, and animal husbandry—have been hosting an annual agricultural and fishery achievements exhibition during the Lunar New Year for over a decade. This year, the Kinmen County Fisheries Experimental Station will collaborate with the Kinmen Tianhou Temple to hold...
Movies drive tourism boom; scenes from "The Descendants" and "Skyfall" most popular
Global online hotel booking service provider Hotels.com recently analyzed the search habits of British travelers to identify the movies from 2012 with the greatest potential to spark travel trends this year. The results showed that "The Descendants," starring George Clooney...
Romantic February: Couples Can Enjoy Fast-Track Immigration in Thailand
The Tourism Authority of Thailand, Airports of Thailand Public Company Limited (AOT), and the Royal Thai Immigration Police have collaborated to promote the Valentine’s Month campaign in February. As part of the promotion, couples can enjoy faster and more convenient immigration at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok. From February...
Taiwan Tourist Shuttle - Muzha Pingxi Line Launches: NT$199 to Roam 4 Historic Streets
As Lunar New Year approaches, New Taipei City Government has launched the “Taiwan Tourist Shuttle - Muzha Pingxi Line.” Based on the existing Taipei Bus Route 795, passengers can board at Muzha Metro Station. The 80-minute bus route connects four major historic streets...
Explore the Spring of the East Coast: Chenggong Flower Sea Showcases Indigenous Charm
To attract flower-viewing crowds during the Lunar New Year, this year Taitung’s Chenggong Flower Sea has planned two major themes: the "Step-by-Step Ascent" landscape area and the "Fortune Turning" flower sea area. The Step-by-Step Ascent landscape area is located next to a century-old pine tree at Zhongxiao Elementary School...
Hike for Good Fortune During Lunar New Year – New Taipei Launches 6 Blessing Trails
With the Lunar New Year approaching, many people will go out with their families for spring outings and visit temples to pray for good fortune in the coming year. The New Taipei City Government has introduced six blessing and hiking trails, including the Zhonghe Hōnglúdì Trail (Nanshan Fude Temple)...
Avoid traffic jams during the Spring Festival holiday — free shuttle service available at Alishan
Alishan Forest Recreation Area remains open over the Spring Festival. From February 10 (Monday) to February 17 (the eighth day of the Lunar New Year), between 8 AM and 5 PM daily, ten shuttle bus stops will be set up along Kilometers 83 to 95 of Provincial Highway 18 (Alishan Highway),...