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Pleasant Goat Reunites with Grey Wolf – Dream Mall’s Giant Balloon Parade Kicks Off This Weekend
Asia’s only and largest “Dream Mall Giant Balloon Parade” will take place at 1:30 PM on December 14 on Kaohsiung’s Era Boulevard. In addition to the OPEN family and the Pleasant Goat family, there will be new additions such as “OPEN-Z,” cartoon stars “SNOOPY,” and “Pickle + Pog” – nearly 30 groups of cartoon-themed balloons will parade together. This year also marks the first-ever nighttime display of the giant balloons. Minister of Information Lau Ray-long invites children and adults across the nation to experience the incredible warmth of winter in Kaohsiung this weekend.
【Saturday Cinema】Hour of Reckoning Draws Inspiration from Real Hurricane Katrina Event; Paul Walker Stars Unpaid
Hurricane Katrina struck the U.S. in 2005, causing $108 billion in damages and over 1,800 casualties, making it one of the most devastating disasters to hit the country in recent years. The story of Hour of Reckoning is based on...
Back to Campus: A Tour of the World’s Most Beautiful Universities
When majestic mountains and grand waters no longer captivate travelers, and fantastical theme parks or urban street scenes have lost their charm, why not head back to campus? Stroll through the rich atmosphere of scholarly pursuit, wander among elegant campus architecture, and quietly...
Tainan Garden Night Market is super popular！ Ranked among the 2013 Top 25 Global Hot Check-in Spots
As 2013 draws to a close, the globally renowned social networking site Facebook has just released its annual check-in rankings by region and worldwide. Among them, Tokyo Disneyland, Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands...
Christmas in Tainan: Main Christmas Tree at the Taiwan Literature Museum Lit to Welcome Visitors
The Christmas season is approaching, and Tainan’s annual Christmas light displays have consistently received high praise. In particular, the main Christmas tree standing in front of the Taiwan Literature Museum, which complements the museum’s brick load-bearing wall structure and elegant exterior primarily finished with stone-textured stucco...
2014 Dawn Train: First Sunrise Tour Itinerary Unveiled
The first sunrise on Taiwan’s main island in 2014 will appear on the beautiful Sanxiantai in the East Coast. To help travelers seize the first moment of 2014, the Eastern Coastal National Scenic Area Administration under the Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications will invite “dawn hunters...”
Romantic Christmas Month: A Grand Collection of Christmas Trees
December is the season of Christmas. The jingling Christmas carols and soul-healing Christmas trees gradually come to life in cities everywhere. This year, we’re still chasing Christmas trees in December—and this time, we’re going to capture every single one...
Traveling to Japan is getting more expensive!
Since 2019, the cost of traveling to Japan has increased. The consumption tax, which was postponed from being raised twice, will go up from the current 8% to 10%, with the official increase expected in October. Although foreign travelers can enjoy tax exemption on purchases that meet a certain threshold...
Relive nostalgia on Lukang’s old streets—explore the charming town in a day full of fun
Once a bustling hub, Lukang has now become a historic relic. Without the noise of honking traffic, you can stroll along the red-brick paths and immerse yourself in a nostalgic atmosphere. In recent years, tourism has flourished here, with many traditional folk cultures and local delicacies...
Yen falls below 0.28! Be mindful when exchanging yen for your cherry blossom trip to Japan
After the yen rose back to 0.28 on December 20, 2018, it surged to 0.29 in early 2019 and showed no signs of decline. On March 4, the yen exchange rate fell below 0.28, sparking interest among many travelers planning to...
Changhua backs out of hosting 2020 Taiwan Lantern Festival, drawing online criticism; two sides to the debate on Taiwan's tourism events
The 2019 Taiwan Lantern Festival came to a successful close with a spectacular six-minute aerial fireworks display and main lantern show. The closing ceremony also announced that Taichung City would take over the hosting duties for 2020. Another focal point was that Changhua County was originally scheduled to...
Naval Fleet Open for Public Visits! 14-Day, 7-Port Limited-Time Event
The 2019 Navy Friendship Flotilla domestic training mission kicked off on March 15 and 16 at the Sinbin Pier in Kaohsiung, touring seven locations around Taiwan over 14 days. Those who wish to board the fleet for a visit should act fast.
Taiwan Lantern Festival Highlights Gain International Attention Again: The Heart of Coral Nominated for International Design Award
The "Heart of Coral" installation in the Underwater World lantern area of the 2019 Taiwan Lantern Festival has been nominated for the Italian A' International Design Award. It’s not only a popular photo spot for lantern viewing but also earned international acclaim and recognition for its outstanding creativity and artistry.
Head to Keelung to see the Rubber Duck — the best way is to take the painted train
The Rubber Duck, which will be making its splash in Keelung next Saturday, is surrounded by activities that are being planned at full steam. In addition to the previously announced pre-sale information for the Rubber Duck tourist passport, today also brings news about the Taiwan Railways Yellow Rubber Duck Train. Not only will there be...
【Friday Fun in Taiwan】Must-Know Christmas Event Info to Enjoy the Most Romantic Weekend
With less than two weeks to go until Christmas, celebration events are kicking off one after another across Taiwan. In addition to the New Taipei City Joyful Christmas Town, which has been running for three weeks, Xinyi District in Taipei City—traditionally a hotspot that attracts many visitors to admire the Christmas tree—...
Christmas Warmth Fills Tainan as Mayor’s Residence Lights Up
As the Christmas season approaches, the Tainan City Government not only fully illuminated the main Christmas tree in front of the National Museum of Taiwan Literature earlier this month, but also lit up festive decorations at Tang De-chang Memorial Park, Zhongzheng Road, Zhongshan Road, Tainan Railway Station, and Xinying Railway Station...
Yidaguo World’s 520-second Fireworks Show Recreates Japan’s Spark Festival Champion Burst
To welcome 2014, Yidaguo World’s “2014 Purple Glory Yidaguo Countdown Party” fireworks show has been designed to run continuously for a full 520 seconds, symbolizing the year 2014’s romantic message of “520 — I love you forever”! A romantic theme...
2014 Fulong First Light Party – Jolin Tsai & Alien Huang Join You for Breakfast
Entering its 6th year, the Northeast Coast First Light event will take place at Fulong Beach. This year’s 2014 Northeast Coast “Greet the First Light, Win at the Start” First Light Party has not only added seven more singers to the lineup, but the main stage performances will also start earlier at 2:30 AM on New Year’s Day—truly the strongest lineup yet. The event will feature renowned models and entertainers Yu Ping-yen from Eelin Entertainment, Taiwan’s top star-making factory, and Chen Chieh-lun, the first champion of the Shining Star Awards, as hosts. The night will kick off with a warm-up set by DJ Ray Ray, the chief resident DJ of the famous LUXY nightclub. Other stellar performers include Taiwan’s most explosive heavy rock band O.V.D.S., the beloved diva Lin Hsin-yi from the Stephen Chow camp, Tao Zhe, Show Lo, the dynamic trio Lollipop F, the Malaysian ballad king Alien Huang, and the legendary Taiwanese punk rock band TOLAKU, who made a triumphant comeback after stepping back at the peak of their fame—with recent concert tickets selling out in seconds. The most high-energy beats and most spectacular performances are guaranteed to rock the house.
【Thursday Art Appreciation】30th Anniversary of National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts: Free Exhibitions & Limited-Edition Coffee Giveaway
Taipei Fine Arts Museum will celebrate its 30th anniversary at the end of December. Reflecting on a full year of accumulation — from collections, restorations, exhibitions, research, and the successive launch of various educational activities — the museum is set to welcome fruitful results this month...
Floral cakes, old houses, idol dramas — a Seoul-themed trio
Fashionable Seoul, traditionally Korean Seoul, and K-drama trend-driven Seoul — the sparks ignited by different themes and coffee-tea pairings make Seoul’s afternoon tea experiences even more diverse. Sip a latte with latte art, savor traditional Korean schisandra tea...