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Summer Dream of Flight: A Complete Guide to Hot Air Balloon Tours Across Taiwan
This summer, the skies are buzzing with excitement! Since the Taitung hot air balloon event gained fame, hot air balloons have become a highlight of Taiwan’s summer. This year, Taitung, Hualien, and Kaohsiung are all rolling out related events. In addition to the ever-popular tethered rides, there will also be hot air balloon training summer camps, free flights, and light shows featuring illuminated balloons — promising an unforgettable experience for visitors. This week, in addition to bringing you the latest updates on this summer’s top three hot air balloon events, our travel experts will also suggest theme-based travel plans for different regions, making your summer hot air balloon adventure even richer and more exciting!
Stinky Tofu vs. Golden Thief: Night Market Food Showdown Online
Not only do Taiwanese people love night market food, but even foreign tourists visiting Taiwan can't resist diving into the various night markets to sample all kinds of snacks. According to statistics from the Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation, 74% of foreign visitors to Taiwan go to night markets; and for tourists, night market snacks are the most representative of Taiwan’s culinary culture. The "Taiwan's Top 10 Night Market Food PK" campaign, organized by the Tourism Bureau, invited the public to vote online for their favorite and most iconic night market snacks. After the first round of voting, 30 classic and 20 innovative dishes were selected, and the second round of voting ran from July 1 to 31, featuring a total of 50 dishes competing in the showdown. Participants who voted during the event period also had the chance to win prizes such as smartphones and tablets.
“AKB48’s Leisurely Taipei” Captures Ximending and Beitou
To promote 101 tourist highlights in Taipei to Japanese travelers, the Taipei City Government’s Department of Information and Tourism invited members of the Japanese girl group AKB48 to film a travel show titled “AKB48’s Leisurely Taipei” in Taipei from July 1 to July 4...
Tainan Masago Music Festival: Create Summer Memories in the Ancient City
Old streets, local cuisine, and beach music festivals. Want to experience a different side of Tainan this summer? Plan a two-day, one-night trip on July 12th and 13th. Not only can you explore Anping Old Street and enjoy the delicious local food of the ancient city,...
Head to Bangkok and enjoy world-class luxury spas
Do you believe that just black and white can be addictive? The Siam, located in Bangkok’s Dusit District and by the Chao Phraya River, boasts a classic all-white exterior that exudes a strong sense of history. Once inside, the high glass-ceilinged atrium and black steel structures...
Spanning Land and Water with Seven Themes – Knott’s Berry Farm’s “North Sea Labyrinth” Tickets Now at 33% Off
During the first weekend at the end of June, the anime cosplay festival at Janfusun Fancyworld set a record with over 20,000 visitors in just two days. Starting now, a new attraction, the “North Sea Labyrinth,” has been launched. Designed based on the story of...
Swimming Amidst Seasonal Beauty: A Global Tour of Breathtaking Pools
For swimming enthusiasts, there’s nothing more appealing than cooling off in a pool during the hot summer months. But what could be even better is enjoying that refreshing dip while taking in stunning scenery. The luxury hotel and travel group Orient-Express Hotels Ltd. has selected some of the most distinctive and eye-catching pools from its properties around the world...
Robot Kitty Future Park Opens Officially on July 12
Summer vacation is here, and besides heading to the beach or watching movies, there's also the "Robot Kitty Future Park – Mechanical Kitty Smile Tech Interactive Exhibition," which will debut at Warehouses No. 2 and No. 3 of Songshan Cultural and Creative Park on July 12...
Valentine's Day on the Ferris Wheel – Romantic Candlelit Dinner for You
This Valentine’s Day, if you choose to ride the Ferris wheel during the auspicious time slot, E-DA will gift you a romantic candlelit dinner. From now until August 12th, 40 pre-sale packages are available online. The first 20 groups to pre-order will also receive two tickets to the E-DA Rhinos’ home game (worth NT$600), while supplies last.
Explore Macau: 4 Unique Ways to Experience the Old City's Charm
Macau, a city renowned for its entertainment industry, is frequently heard of and seen in Hong Kong films. Luxury and spectacular large-scale hotels compete in splendor, with their magnificent exteriors and interiors, as well as exquisite restaurants, resembling dazzling exhibition centers that overwhelm the senses with opulence...
Legendary in the Desert: A Journey Through Dubai’s Fashion and Culture
What do people really know about this desert oasis called Dubai? Is it the Burj Khalifa, which snatched the title of the world’s tallest building from Taipei 101 in 2008? Or the sail-shaped hotel that holds the unique distinction of being the world’s only seven-star establishment...
K-Dramas Are All the Rage – Follow the App to Chase Stars in Korea
K-dramas are the biggest magnet drawing people to Korea. Whether it’s the latest trending series or classic dramas from ages past, there are countless loyal fans yearning to experience them. The “Complete Self-Guided Korea” App not only introduces the food, fun, and attractions of Seoul but also showcases the sights of Busan, Jeju, Gyeongju, and other destinations, offering a horizontal overview of major cities while also providing in-depth vertical coverage on topics such as K-dramas, food, and traditional Korean houses.
Youth Canteen, Campus Holiday Vibes (Part 1) NCKU %s Bakku All Pass
It felt like stumbling into a scene from Alice in Wonderland—the flustered, top-hatted White Rabbit darted off in a flash—when this white glass house emerged before us, as if tucked deep within an enchanted forest, a fairy-tale haven where sprites dwell, beckoning us to step inside.
Penghu Beach Carnival Opens on August 17 with Singing Celebrations
Centered around the theme of "Penghu—The World’s Most Beautiful Bay," the "2013 Penghu Beach Carnival" integrates activities across various beaches in Penghu including Lindo Beach, Aimen Beach, Guanyin Pavilion, Magong Fishing Port, and Chimei Fishing Port. The carnival is set to kick off in July...
Old Houses in Tainan: A New Travel Experience
The new inspiration that old Tainan brings to travelers is actually brewing within historic buildings, enticing people to come here in search of lost time. The fragments of those golden eras may just be thriving in newly established...
Amanohashidate, One of Japan’s Three Views in Kyoto — Is It Most Beautiful Viewed Between the Legs?
Amanohashidate in Kyoto, along with Matsushima and Miyajima, is counted among Japan’s Three Views. It features a 3.6-kilometer-long white sandy beach stretching in an S-shape across the western side of Miyazu Bay, covered with pine trees that create a beautiful blend of blue and green. Since ancient times...
Gongliao and Wanggong Music Festivals to Kick Off This Weekend, Mashagou Music Festival Starts August 16
Did the pesky Typhoon Soulik ruin your weekend music festival plans? Don’t lose heart just yet — both the Gongliao Ocean Music Festival and the Wanggong Fishing Fire Festival will take place this weekend, while the Mashagou Music Festival in southern Taiwan’s Tainan will...
109 Michelin 3-star restaurants devoured — the bill for two comes to NT$8.37 million
For you who love gourmet food but are also picky, what kind of itinerary can be called a dream food trip? Stuffing yourself with foie gras and caviar? Or feasting on abalone and lobster? The Michelin 3-star journey launched jointly by luxury travel website holidaysplease...
The Mushroom Train has arrived in Jiji, with many train cars and hot air balloons—free rides on Saturdays.
The "Train Lot of Cars" event has entered its seventh year, inviting different cartoon characters as event guests each year to accompany everyone in having fun along the Jiji Line. This year, the currently hottest mobile app game from Japan, "Mushroom...
Have a picnic with Janet！ The TLC Taipei Picnic Day 7/20 kicks off a healthy lifestyle
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of TLC Travel & Living Channel in Taiwan, this year sees the launch of its first Asian urban green space picnic event — “TLC Taipei Picnic Day.” Everyone is invited to head to the Beitou MRT Riverside Park on Saturday, July 20, and embrace the outdoors from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM. The event encourages participants to bring their own picnics, and there will also be a variety of experience booths featuring music, lifestyle, art, and food — turning viewers' imaginations of a better life into real experiences. TLC’s senior host Janet said, “I’ll be visiting the various booths and having fun with everyone that day. And our favorite host Bob Blumer is even flying in from abroad to join in the fun!”