Travel
Cherry blossom season arrives as Japanese sakura bloom in mid-March
The Japanese cherry blossom front begins lightly touching the southernmost point of Okinawa, then slowly moves northward. Since last year, new flight routes between Japan and Taiwan have been gradually launched. This year’s cherry blossom viewing is not limited to metropolitan areas; by choosing different entry and exit points, travelers can explore inland destinations...
Revisit Gyeonggi-do Culture: Traditional Korean Performances at Vieshow Cinema Xinyi
To promote the beautiful spring scenery and rich cultural festivals of Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, the event “Let’s go to Gyeonggi-do, South Korea ~ Walk Through Gyeonggi-do Spring with Miss Flower...” is jointly organized by the Korea Tourism Organization, the Gyeonggi Tourism Organization, and co-hosted by the Taipei City Government Department of Information and Tourism.
Malaysia Airlines Launches Early Bird Promotion: Economy Round-Trip to Penang from NT$4,888
To celebrate its official joining of the Oneworld alliance starting February 1, 2013, Malaysia Airlines is offering a three-week Spring Early Bird promotion from now until March 13. During this period, consumers can purchase...
Poetic Cherry Blossom Season: Alishan Launches Poetry Trail & Elevated Cherry Viewing Path
Alishan National Forest Recreation Area is a significant and popular tourist destination in Taiwan. The Chiayi Forest District Office under the Forestry Bureau is actively promoting the Alishan revitalization project. Within Zhapuding Park at an elevation of 2,274 meters, it combines nature and cultural elements...
Taipei Lantern Festival kicks off at Taipei Expo Park with free shuttle buses
The 2013 Taipei Lantern Festival kicked off yesterday (the 21st) and will run until March 3. For the first time this year, the event has moved to the Yuanshan and Fine Arts Park areas of the Taipei Expo Park. To enrich the 2013 Taipei Lantern Festival performances, the Taipei Exhibition & Convention Foundation...
Kaohsiung Lantern Festival Offers Great Deals: Snap Photos for a Chance to Win Free Accommodation
The Lantern Festival will take place on February 24th. To attract visitors, the Kaohsiung Lantern Festival not only highlights its waterfront light displays and Taiwan’s only harbor-side aerial fireworks but also launches special deals from now until February 24th...
The Qing Dynasty Tong’an Ship Reimagined: The Palace Museum Produces Its First Epic Documentary
The Tong’an ship was the largest and most advanced new type of oceangoing warship in mid-19th century Qing China. Leveraging its collection of precious historical documents and combining modern technology with creative aesthetics, the National Palace Museum has created a 1:20 scale model, offering the public...
Mainland Attractions Appear at Hsinchu Lantern Festival; Fuzhou Promotes Tourism with Discounts
The 2013 Taiwan Lantern Festival, themed around "animation, technology, and culture," kicked off with great fanfare in Hsinchu County. This year, Fuzhou — long renowned for its lantern-making craftsmanship — was also invited by the Hsinchu County Government to showcase its most distinctive local...
March Madness: Malaysian Grand Prix F1 Event & GP Shopping Festival Kick Off Mid-Month
CNN has ranked Kuala Lumpur among the world’s top 10 best shopping cities, and one of Malaysia’s three major shopping festivals — the Malaysian GP Shopping Festival — is set to return from March 16 to April 15, once again uniting retailers across Malaysia...
Not just The Lion King!: The Hunchback of Notre-Dame’s YOYO Roll Call Stage Play Makes Its Debut
The globally acclaimed Broadway musical The Lion King celebrates its 20th anniversary. The Michael Cassel Group and Disney Theatrical Productions have announced a global tour for The Lion King, which will finally make its way to Taiwan in July this year. In addition, the Guinness World Record-holding most successful musical in history, The Hunchback of Notre-Dame, is also on its 20th-anniversary world tour and will premiere in Taiwan in June. There's also the YOYO Roll Call children’s musical this May for Mother’s Day.
Costa Venezia sets sail on its maiden voyage—the first Italian-themed cruise ship to make its debut
Costa Cruises, positioned as an authentic Italian-style cruise line under Carnival Corporation, the world’s largest leisure travel company, officially set sail in March 2019. The naming ceremony was held on March 1 at the port of Trieste, Italy...
EVA Air’s Okayama Route Launches on April 3, Offering a New Option for Cherry Blossom Trips to Japan
With Japan’s cherry blossom season just around the corner, the vibrant and splendid pink showers of blossoms are expected to drive a spring travel boom to Japan. Starting April 3, EVA Air will operate two direct flights per week to Okayama, Japan—on Wednesdays and Saturdays—providing travelers planning to visit...
High-Speed Rail Qingming Holiday Tickets Now on Pre-Sale
The 2013 Qingming Festival features a four-day consecutive holiday. Passengers planning to take the high-speed rail to return home can start purchasing tickets now via the 24-hour high-speed rail partner convenience store online ticketing system, the “Taiwan High Speed Rail T Express” mobile app for quick booking, the voice reservation system, and other services to reserve round-trip tickets from April 3 to April 8 in one go. The high-speed rail will maintain non-reserved seating services during the peak travel period, with the number of non-reserved cars increased to four on all trains on April 3 and April 7.
The British Cayman Islands now offer visa-free entry, making travel more convenient
The government of the Cayman Islands, a British Overseas Territory, recently informed our office in the UK that the Cayman Islands have agreed to grant visa-free treatment to our nationals. This measure has been confirmed by the International Air Transport...
Taiwan International Orchid Show opens in March with free shuttle service for orchid enthusiasts
The renowned Taiwan International Orchid Show, already ranked among the world’s top three orchid exhibitions, will be held from March 9 to March 18, 2013, at the Taiwan Orchid Plantation in Houpi District, Tainan City. This year’s Taiwan...
Art on the Table: French Table Art Design Exhibition at Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts
The French take pride not only in their cuisine but also in their elegant lifestyle and refined taste. The Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts is hosting the exhibition "The Art of Dining: French Table Art Design" from now until April 28, which combines French luxury and fashion design...
Enjoy Great Deals – The East Sea Art Street Carnival Kicks Off Now
When traveling in Taichung, besides popular spots like Yizhong Street and Fengjia Night Market, the East Sea Art Street commercial area near Tunghai University is also highly favored by visitors. From now until March 17, the Taichung City Government’s Economic Development Bureau is hosting the “East Sea Art Street...”
A New Era of Imperial Collections: Exhibition of Modern and Contemporary Calligraphy and Paintings
The National Palace Museum is hosting the "A New Era of Collections – Exhibition of Masterpieces of Modern and Contemporary Calligraphy and Paintings" from now until April 30 in Exhibition Rooms 105 and 107 of the Main Building. This exhibition showcases works by calligraphers and painters from the Beijing-Tianjin area during the modern and contemporary periods...
Taipei Evolution: Before & After – A City Transformed!
Do you know what Taipei used to look like? Can you recall the unique atmosphere of Taipei across different eras? Taipei Roundabout, Ximending, Songshan Tobacco Factory, Da’an Forest Park… Each attraction is a landmark filled with memories and stories.
Free 500 Experience Coupons for Taichung Coffee Week
The “Taichung Coffee Week” organized by the Taichung City Government’s Department of Economic Development is set to kick off on March 15. In addition to hosting micro-gallery exhibitions in collaboration with universities and colleges in the Taichung area, this series of events will also...