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The Silvergrass Bloom Season on Caoling Historic Trail: Northeast Coast’s Most Scenic Autumn Views Return in November
Now in its 12th year, the highly popular autumn event along the northeast coast — the “Caoling Historic Trail Silvergrass Bloom Season” — will make its classic return from November 16 to December 1 along the iconic Caoling Historic Trail. This year’s theme, “Dancing Silvergrass in the Wind,”...
Taiwan's HowToTrip “Orange Travel Pass” – Exclusive High-Speed Rail Freeze on Price Hikes, Up to 32% Off to Explore All of Taiwan
Taiwan High-Speed Rail (THSR) raised its fares starting October 8, with increases of up to 9.6%. To promote domestic tourism, the Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications and THSR jointly launched the HowToTrip “Orange Travel Pass,” which not only freezes the fare increase but also offers a 25% discount...
New Highlight at Sun Moon Lake: "Taomi Pit Creek–Butterfly Trail" Opens
The thriving eco-industry in Taomi Eco-village in recent years has significantly boosted visitor numbers to the Taomi community. The newly opened Taomi Pit Creek Trail, connecting the parking lot to the community, provides visitors with a more convenient and safe...
Book anytime, seats available instantly！ Cheap flights on “iFly” – buy now, fly now, ultra convenient
With independent travel becoming increasingly popular, booking flights and planning itineraries online is no longer a novelty. However, aside from not having to wait on standby when booking online, and having a clear overview of fares from various airlines,...
The Coolest Hot Air Balloon Journey Ever – Fly to Space and See the Earth
The hot air balloon craze that swept Taiwan in recent years has attracted many netizens, who lined up overnight just to experience those dreamlike moments high in the sky. But in 2016, the U.S.-based World View...
Free Ticket Event》The Hunger Games Spoof KUSO New Film Debuts
The original writers of the *Scary Movie* series are at it again, and this time, the director, driven by hunger, presents an ultra-powerful “hunger” spoof titled *The Starving Games*, claiming it will be “guaranteed to make you laugh until you’re full!”
Taichung Prefectural Hall Celebrates Its Centennial with Street Closure and 3D Light Sculpture Revamp of Historic Building
To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the completion of Taichung Prefectural Hall and revitalize the historic architectural site, Taichung’s first-ever “Architecture. Light. Taichung – 3D Light Sculpture Art Exhibition” will officially kick off on November 1. For three consecutive weekends starting in November, from 6:30 PM each evening...
Soak in Hot Springs on the North Coast: A Gastronomy Guide to Jinshan, Wanli, and Jiufen
Cool autumn weather makes for the perfect season — great timing, great food, and great hot springs all come together around Jinshan, Wanli, and Jiufen. In this ideal travel season, hop on a bus and explore the North Coast. Travelers can enjoy submarine hot springs and mountain town scenery, along with tantalizing local snacks that fill both stomachs and hearts, all without venturing far from home...
Yellow Duck’s Face No Longer Has “Music Staff” – Cable Lowering Work Completed Today
The Yellow Duck that appeared at the Taoyuan County Land Art Festival last weekend has recently been marred by overhead power lines in front of it, causing “three lines” or a “music staff” to appear on its face in photos, prompting many netizens to complain. Although Dutch...
Sasha Endorses Hot Springs: Taiwan’s Hot Spring & Food Carnival Kicks Off
The “2013 Taiwan Hot Springs & Food Carnival” officially kicks off today in the Jinshan-Wanli Hot Spring Area of New Taipei City. This year, the Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications has gathered 17 hot spring areas across Taiwan to offer a variety of promotions, and has...
With a budget of 3 billion yen, Japan’s ultimate sleeper train “Seven Stars in Kyushu” is unveiled
For many travelers, riding a premium sleeper train is not about saving on hotel costs or time, but rather about fulfilling the rare dream of spending a noble night on the railway. In addition to Japan’s famous sleeper trains such as the Hokutosei, Twilight Express...
"Anthony Bourdain: Taiwan Through the Back Door" – Anthony Bourdain: Taipei Isn’t Beautiful, But It Hides Something Wonderful!
Globetrotting chef Anthony Bourdain secretly visited Taiwan last year to film a new season of TLC’s travel show "Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown." A Facebook photo of him feasting on clams in Keelung...
Not just the yellow duckling！ Masterpieces by Yayoi Kusama and Choi Jeong-hwa are even more eye-catching
The 2013 Taoyuan County Land Art Festival had attracted over one million visitors to the venue as of yesterday (30th), according to event statistics. Among the exhibited artworks, in addition to the widely acclaimed yellow duckling by Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman...
Nantou Hot Spring Festival kicks off this weekend with popular college girls leading tours to three major hot spring areas
The 2013 Nantou Hot Spring Festival will be held successively in three major hot spring areas starting November 2. The limited-edition “999 Cozy Happiness Bags” also went on sale today (31st) at 10:00 AM at the first-floor lobby of the Nantou County Government. This year...
Wi-5 DOMO Mobile Wi-Fi Hotspot Exclusive Discount for HowToTrip Members
More and more people are applying for mobile internet access when traveling abroad. Travelers heading to Japan and the U.S. now have a new option — the Wi-5 mobile Wi-Fi hotspot, launched by Yuchuang International Communications, is now open for reservations. The Wi-5 is...
Top choice for New Year's Eve dates that never lets you down—E-DA Ferris Wheel New Year's Eve cabins now on sale online
To welcome the arrival of 2014, E-DA Ferris Wheel New Year's Eve cabins are now officially on sale online, with a limited number of 35 cabins available at an exclusive price of NT$3,999. Each cabin can accommodate up to 8 people and includes a NT$400 food and beverage voucher...
Beating Tokyo: Kyoto Tops the List of Asia’s Best Travel Cities
When it comes to the best travel cities in Asia, many would probably name Tokyo in Japan or Bangkok in Thailand first. However, in the minds of many, Kyoto in Japan is actually the most attractive capital city in Asia. According to a survey conducted by the American travel magazine Cond...
The Leaning Tower of Pisa "straightens up" — 2.5 cm corrected over 12 years
Italy’s most famous building, the "Leaning Tower of Pisa," stands out globally with its tilted yet upright posture, becoming a must-visit landmark in Italy. However, as a 12-year restoration project shows results, the Leaning Tower of Pisa has been "straightened" by 2.5 cm since 20...
Kyoto’s Hipster Mecca: Keibunsha Ichijoji Store
A timeless novel not only fills the gaps during your journey but also captures moments of personal serenity in the act of reading. While it’s not hard to find books in bookstores densely scattered across Kyoto, “discovering” something truly special is not so simple...
Tainan’s top food search keyword: “Oyster Omelet” remains champion
When it comes to Tainan, its rich and diverse local cuisine is deeply loved by netizens. Before the 2013 Tainan Food Festival kicked off, Yahoo! Taiwan Search revealed the top 10 most-searched foods that visitors must try in Tainan in 2013, with oyster omelet taking the crown...