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2013 Christmas Romantic Attractions Guide: Christmas Trees & Magical Light Displays
As the year draws to a close, a festive Christmas atmosphere envelops major cities around the world. Popular urban destinations such as Tokyo, Osaka, Hong Kong, and Taipei also put great effort into creating romantic Christmas scenes. This feature gathers information on Christmas displays from around the globe...
United Airlines to Launch Taipei-San Francisco Direct Flights in March Next Year with Introductory Fares Starting at NT$21,000
Since the implementation of the U.S. visa waiver program, the number of Taiwanese travelers visiting the United States has increased by 23.8%. United Airlines has announced that it will officially launch direct flights between Taipei and San Francisco on March 31, 2014, along with promotional fares...
New Taipei Christmas Town lights up on Nov. 22, giving away limited-edition Christmas bears for check-ins
New Taipei Christmas Town enters its third year, and this year, both the light zone design and event planning have been infused with plenty of childlike fun, including exciting performances during "Childlike Christmas, Joyful Theater" on Nov. 23 and 24, ...
North Coast Hot Springs & Gourmet Festival: Up to 52% off for soaking in hot springs & savoring fragrant crabs
As autumn winds blow, it’s the perfect time for hot spring baths and gourmet meals. This year’s annual North Coast autumn-winter highlight, the “2013 North Coast Hot Springs & Gourmet Festival,” has invited multiple hot spring and food vendors to offer an ultra-discounted “Food & Spring Feast” during the event...
Traveling in Singapore with handy: Unlimited mobile internet and long-distance calls – a complete guide
With the widespread use of smartphones and mobile internet services, how to stay connected abroad—whether accessing Wi-Fi, making local calls, or understanding international call rates—has become a top concern for travelers. Starting now, visitors to Singapore can enjoy...
Three-meter-tall cherry blossom trees!* Limited-time romantic hanami afternoon tea
Spring in Japan sees cherry blossoms in full bloom, with hanami events thriving like never before. To celebrate the cherry blossom season, The Peninsula Tokyo will be decked out in stunning new finery. From March 23 to April 6, hundreds of three-meter-tall cherry blossom trees will transform the hotel’s...
Revival to launch Taiwan's first low-cost carrier, naming contest offers 10-year free flights
The Revival Aviation Group recently received official notification from the Civil Aeronautics Administration (CAA), granting approval to establish Taiwan’s first low-cost airline. In addition to introducing a homegrown low-cost brand to Taiwan’s aviation market, this move will also usher in a new era for the island’s aviation industry. The Revival...
World’s most affordable Christmas gift shopping destination: Taiwan ranked #1 globally
Global online hotel service provider Hotels.com has revealed the world’s most budget-friendly places to shop for Christmas gifts, with Taiwan standing out among 29 countries to become the most economical destination for purchasing festive presents. ...
New Taipei City’s Joyful Christmas Town Lights Up Tomorrow – Get a Sneak Peek at the Christmas Tree Main Light
Entering its third year, New Taipei City’s Joyful Christmas Town is set to officially begin tomorrow (the 22nd) following the lighting ceremony. The carousel and spinning teacups in Civic Square will also start entertaining children, while the towering 35.5-meter main Christmas tree light installation in New Taipei City’s Civic Square...
【Art & Culture Appreciation on Thursday】Taiwan’s Cultural Creativity Showcases Fine Taste – The Cultural and Creative Industries Expo Opens Today
The fourth Taiwan Cultural and Creative Industries Expo, hosted by the Ministry of Culture, grandly opens today at the Nangang World Trade Exhibition Hall, and will be open to the general public free of charge from tomorrow (the 22nd) to the 24th. This year, participants from nineteen countries and regions...
New Taipei Christmas Town Temporary Post Office Unveils Limited-Edition Christmas Commemorative Stamps
Strolling under the romantic and dazzling lights of Xinzhuang Special District, do you feel like sending a postcard to greet a long-lost friend or mailing a gift to loved ones far away? The Banqiao Post Office has partnered with the New Taipei City Government. From November 22 to...
MRT Xinyi Line Opens: Top Entertainment Spots Loved by Hong Kong & Japanese Tourists
The MRT Xinyi Line will open this Sunday (24th) at 6:00 AM. It will run through seven stations: Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Dongmen, Da’an Forest Park, Da’an, Xinyi Anhe, Taipei 101/World Trade Center, and Elephant Mountain. Each...
Singapore’s Christmas Light-Up Illuminated – Orchard Road’s Tropical Christmas Town Debuts This Weekend
As December approaches, Christmas celebrations and dazzling light displays around the world are gradually lighting up. Singapore’s famous Orchard Road is already bustling at all times, but when the Christmas light show is switched on, it attracts an even greater influx of visitors from around the globe...
【Wednesday Special】One-day only offer: 19% off storewide at MUJI on Blogging.com
To celebrate the milestone of 500,000 members shopping at the MUJI section on Blogging.com, an exclusive one-day offer — “One-day only: 19% off storewide at MUJI” — will be launched on November 21. This amazing deal can also be combined with Blogging.com’s year-end celebration E-Coupons, such as “Spend $1,000, get $100” and “Spend $2,000, get $400”.
【Saturday Cinema】The Best Offer – A Masterclass in Acting by Oscar Winner Geoffrey Rush
Directed by Oscar-winning maestro Giuseppe Tornatore, known for *Nuovo Cinema Paradiso* and *The Legend of 1900*...
Taichung’s 3D Light Sculpture Art Exhibition Gains Huge Popularity — Extended Screenings Until Year-End
The “Constructing ???? Light Sculpture Art Exhibition” planned by Taichung City Government’s Cultural Affairs Bureau has brought an unprecedented light sculpture audiovisual experience to Taichung, receiving an overwhelmingly positive response. Many netizens who missed out have been appealing to the city government for extended screenings. To meet the public’s demand...
Queensland Beach Opera "The Magic Flute" Grand Performance on the Gold Coast in 2014
An opera production of "The Magic Flute" performed by the Australian Opera will be staged from May 9 to 11, 2014, at Greenmount Beach in Coolangatta, a surfing hotspot on the Gold Coast...
Celebrate the Inauguration of the MRT Xinyi Line – Limited-Time Gifts at 3 Major Markets Along the Line
The Taipei City Market Administration announced that to celebrate the inauguration of the MRT Xinyi Line on November 24, 2013, three markets along the line—the Dongmenwai Temporary Hawker Market, the Jianguo Holiday Jade Market, and the Linjiang Street Night Market—will offer special promotions...
Yellow Duck and Yuan Zai’s New Rival: The Ultra-Healing Teddy Bear Taichung Lifestyle Festival
This year, besides the Yellow Duck and Yuan Zai, Taiwan has a new animal star — the teddy bear！ With the theme “Teddy Bears and the City Make a Date,” and under the guidance of the Taichung City Government and organized by the Taiwan Teddy Bear Association, the “2013...
Hong Kong's WinterFest: 5 Must-Visit Christmas Destinations at a Glance
Hong Kong's WinterFest kicks off on November 29. This year’s highlight project by the Hong Kong Tourism Board is "Christmas Dreams Take Flight" at Statue Square in Central. Unlike traditional Christmas tree displays, it features a massive modern dandelion art installation about 15 meters high—roughly the height of a five-story building...