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【Thursday Arts & Culture】Alishan Sunrise Impression Concert to Welcome the First Light of 2014
From 2013 to 2014, the “2014 Alishan Sunrise Impression – Taiwan Mobile Concert” to welcome the first light of the new year will be held at 5:50 AM on New Year’s Day at the Guanyue Terrace of Duigaoyue in Alishan. To celebrate this...
Riding the Taipei MRT to Explore Night Markets: A Collection of Winter Comfort Foods (Part 1)
Exploring Taipei is made easy thanks to its convenient MRT network, allowing travelers from all over to get around effortlessly. Sampling Taipei’s culinary delights is just as simple, with night markets lit up across the city, satisfying both the stomachs and hearts of food lovers. Visiting Taipei in winter and hopping on the MRT to explore its night markets not only offers great transport...
Countdown to the New Taipei Christmas Concert – See the “Queen” without waiting for New Year’s Eve!
The 2013 New Taipei City Happy Christmas Town was illuminated on the 22nd of last month, with a dazzling Christmas tree lighting show launched by the flying teddy bear and Santa Claus, along with a variety of brilliant festive lights and events. Within just ten days of opening, it attracted 550,000 visitors to enjoy the lights...
The Arakawa Tram Line: A Century of Tokyo Streetcars
Do you remember the green-and-beige vintage streetcars speeding through the streets of Tokyo in the movie "ALWAYS～Sanchome no Yuhi～"? Once a major mode of transportation in Tokyo, streetcars gradually faded from the scene...
The Little Yellow Duck Heads to Keelung: Discover the 5 Must-Visit Themed Zones
The Little Yellow Duck set to arrive in Keelung on December 21st isn’t just about seeing the adorable duck itself—there’s also a whole host of surrounding activities. In total, there are 5 major themed zones, including a spinning music duck, balloon art creations...
The most festive Christmas ever!
December is the month of Christmas. No matter where you go, the sight of Christmas trees and dazzling lights everywhere is enough to immerse you in this joyful and heartwarming season. Traveling abroad for Christmas also allows you to enjoy the rich festive atmosphere. ...
Tokyo Travel Culture: Retro Charm in Yanaka
The pursuit of nostalgic charm is a key reason why Yanaka, Nezu, and Sendagi (collectively known as "Yanaka, Nezu, and Sendagi" or simply "谷根千") have gained increasing popularity in Tokyo in recent years. On weekdays, you might not even notice many tourists, but come weekends, the lively alleys take on a completely different atmosphere—some describe the scene as: “People of all ages walking around with maps in hand.”
Not just the Taiwan Lantern Festival！New retro scenes at an old military dependents' village for endless photo ops
Located at the intersection of Zhongshan Road and Qingdao Street in Pingtung City, Shengli New Village features mostly military dependents' housing that retains the style and techniques of Japanese architecture. Now, after restoration, many shops have moved in, bringing vitality to the village. It has now been renamed...
Keelung Yellow Rubber Duck Sightseeing Passport Now Available for Pre-order; Limited-Edition Duck Commemorative Bracelets Given Away
In just two weeks, the Yellow Rubber Duck will officially make its way to Keelung Marine Plaza. The long-awaited pre-order information for the Keelung Yellow Rubber Duck Sightseeing Passport has now been released and can be pre-ordered starting today on the Richi official website, momo Shopping, ...
2014 Purple Shine Yida New Year’s Eve Countdown Gala – Elva Hsiao Closes the Show with a Countdown to Welcome the New Year
As 2013 draws to a close, Yida World offers its year-end grand rewards, kicking off with the crazy anniversary celebration at Yida World Outlet Mall. On December 31st, the highly anticipated 《2014 Purple Shine Yida New Year’s Eve Countdown Gala...
Kaohsiung's New Year's Eve countdown kicks off with Mayday’s performance and a 214-second, three-tier fireworks show at Dream Mall
Stars shine bright in Greater Kaohsiung! The highlights of December — the “Giant Balloon Parade” and the “2014 Incredible Kaohsiung New Year's Eve” — attract hundreds of thousands of visitors every year. Among the most anticipated events, the “WOW Kaohsiung ! 20...
Countdown to the birth of Keelung’s Yellow Duck – its vinyl skin stretches as long as two Taipei 101 towers
The Yellow Duck that spreads happiness and joy will make its appearance at Keelung Marine Square on December 21. Since the duck’s playground is near the sea with strong gusts, Keelung’s Yellow Duck not only follows the original adorable and healing design by creator Florentijn Hofman...
Macau’s Dazzling Christmas Lights Welcome the Festive Season as the 2013 Shopping Festival Kicks Off in Grand Style
From December 1 to 31, Macau will host a grand shopping festival themed “One Day Shopping, One Day Play,” allowing visitors to experience the city’s unique charm and diverse culture. The “2013 Macau Shopping...
Xinyi Line is brewing with coffee aroma: Taipei Coffee Carnival features free gold leaf coffee tasting
To celebrate the opening of the MRT Xinyi Line, over 30 specialty coffee shops will gather at Xinyi Plaza Park next to Taipei 101/World Trade Center Station on December 7th at 14:00, spreading a rich wave of coffee fragrance across Taipei...
Taipei 101 New Year’s Eve Fireworks Animation Released: Golden Theme to Welcome the Year of the Horse
With just over 20 days left in 2013, the much-anticipated countdown events are about to kick off. Taipei’s iconic New Year’s Eve event—the Taipei 101 fireworks show—following the 2013 Taipei 101 New Year’s fireworks display, will once again be designed by the internationally renowned French fireworks team Groupe F for 101...
Maliuko Bay Stream in Jianshi: A New Hidden Gem for Autumn and Winter Maple Viewing
As the maple foliage at Fushoushan and Wuling Farms gradually fades, Maliuko Bay Stream in the middle and upper reaches of the Tamsui River Basin is just entering a vibrant and colorful world. Along the stream from Xiuluan, Yufeng to Sanguang...
Christmas in Europe: 8 Must-Visit Christmas Markets
Take a trip to Europe, wander among richly historic architecture, sample local snacks, admire the dazzling Christmas lights before your eyes, choose Europe-exclusive Christmas gifts while sipping festive mulled wine, and enjoy the most authentic European...
Shimane and Yamaguchi: A Japanese-Chinese Railway Journey
The Chūgoku region of Japan is also known as San'in and San'yō, the land of Japanese mythology and a treasure trove of the country’s nature and culture. Starting this July, JR West will launch the new “San’in & Okayama...
Pingtung Wanjin Christmas Festival: The 3D Light Show at the Shrine Is a Huge Hit
Shining Bright in Wanjin! This year’s Wanjin Christmas Festival features its first-ever light show, which made its dazzling debut on the evening of the 7th. Utilizing 3D animation projection technology, the nation’s oldest Wanjin Basilica of the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary was transformed into a canvas, telling the story of Catholicism in the area...