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Taipei Countdown Connects with Japan: Red and White Song Festival and Fukuyama Masaharu Concert to Ring in the New Year
With less than two weeks to go until New Year’s Eve, this year’s “Taipei Highest High New Year’s Eve Party 2014” not only features an all-star lineup of top artists and supergroups, but also goes international — with a live broadcast connection to Japan’s NHK. International superstar Fukuyama Masaharu will be performing live from his Yokohama concert and interacting with the Taipei countdown event.
A New Exotic Christmas Choice: Thailand’s Christmas Star Parade and the Captivating “Three Blacks Magic”
Unlike the snowy white Christmases of Europe and America, the Christmas Star Parade Festival, set to take place from December 23 to 29, 2013, in Sakon Nakhon Province, Thailand, allows you to experience an oriental-style Christmas celebration in a warm and tropical setting...
Top Instagram photo spot of the year: Bangkok shopping mall stands out alone
Following Facebook’s official announcement of the world’s 25 most popular check-in spots in 2013, the popular app Instagram—which was acquired by Facebook in 2012—has also recently released its...
Travel Taiwan During the Lunar New Year Holiday: 4 Great Itinerary Ideas
With a six-day Lunar New Year holiday, besides traveling abroad or visiting relatives and friends to exchange New Year greetings, arranging a nature-filled trip for your family—breathing fresh air and recharging for the new year—is also a fantastic choice. ...
【Free Movie Tickets】Sing Your Mom’s Song – Comedy, Inspiration, and Heartwarming Friendship All in One!
The 2014 spring release comedy-drama Sing Your Mom’s Song, as its Chinese title suggests, is packed with entertaining and humorous plots. It was also a selection at the 2013 Golden Horse Film Festival and the Cannes Film Festival. This Israeli film...
High-Speed Rail Literary Youth Slow Travel: Pier-2 Art Center & Ten Drum Sugar Factory Cultural Park Are Super Popular
Kaohsiung City has been increasingly home to high-quality cultural arts and public landscapes, making it a beloved destination for “modern literary youths.” Recently, the Kaohsiung City Government Tourism Bureau launched a literary youth networking gathering, inviting literary youths of all generations to visit Kaohsiung together...
【Saturday Cinema】"Ender's Game" Praised by US Media as "The Best Sci-Fi Action Film of the Year!"
Acclaimed by US media as a sci-fi action film with "the most spectacular visual effects in recent years and deeper humanistic exploration than 'The Hunger Games'," 'Ender's Game' is released nationwide this week. The film is set in a not-so-distant future where...
Celebrate Christmas as a Couple: 5 Most Romantic Destinations Worldwide
Some say winter is the season of love, and Christmas is undoubtedly the most romantic holiday of the season. As the annual Christmas approaches, besides preparing the festive feast, don’t you also long for a magical night with your sweetheart? This year, H...
The Lishan Arts Festival’s "Santa Claus Is Coming" 3D Light Sculpture Show Premieres on Christmas Eve
The annual Taichung "Lishan Arts Festival" will take place from December 24 to 28. This year’s theme is "Light Art." In addition to a dazzling Starlight Boulevard, a 3D light sculpture show will be held at the Lishan Church...
Zhongli’s Heartwarming Christmas Series of Events Runs for 11 Days Through New Year’s Eve
As the year draws to a close, Christmas events are kicking off across the country, with New Year’s Eve celebrations also being announced one after another. Although Zhongli City has canceled its long-running annual Zhongli Countdown Party this year, it will be replaced by the “2013 Heartwarming Christmas & New Year Series of Events”...
Hsinchu County New Year’s Eve Party: Wu Bai Closes with a 333-Second Fireworks Spectacular to Ring in the New Year
“Embrace the Light – Hsinchu Gets Moving!” The 2014 Hsinchu County New Year’s Eve Party will kick off in grand style at 6:00 PM on December 31st at the plaza in front of Hsinchu County Government. A dazzling 333-second fireworks show will go head-to-head with...
The Laojia Resort in Jiaoxi holds a New Year's Eve draw for accommodation vouchers, overlooking Guishan Island to welcome the 2014 sunrise
For the third consecutive year, The Laojia Resort has hosted the "Christmas Charity Gala Evening," expressing gratitude for the community's support in donating auction items. On December 24, the event raised over NT$100,000 in just two hours, with all proceeds donated to the "Family Care and Children's Assistance Foundation"...
Get a Sneak Peek at Malaysia's 2014 Celebration Calendar
According to statistics from the Ministry of Transport’s Tourism Bureau, the number of outbound travelers this year has reached a new high, and Malaysia is expected to welcome over 250,000 visitors, making it one of the top ten travel destinations for Taiwanese. Next year, Malaysia will become even more...
Recommended by Liu Kexiang and Ye Yilan — Explore Taipei’s Four Districts with the Taipei Visitor Pass
Roaming around Taipei, the convenient public transportation network allows travelers to effortlessly delve into the city’s streets and alleys, exploring both ancient and modern sights. The rich cultural heritage brews timeless history and textures, intricately and enduringly weaving the footprints of the old city with the urban landscape...
Celebrate Chinese New Year in Thailand and Stay at Luxury Hotels for a Royal Experience
With the six-day Lunar New Year holiday just around the corner, escaping to Thailand to avoid the cold not only offers delicious local cuisine and exciting attractions, but your choice of accommodation can also make or break a memorable trip. This is especially true for travelers who love luxury hotels...
New Beitou Hot Spring District Warms Up Winter – No Price Hike for Soaking Next Year
Soaking in hot springs in winter is the best way to get through the cold season. However, the measure halving the hot spring extraction fee rate will expire at the end of this year, and starting next year, the fee will revert from the current NT$4.5 per cubic meter to NT$9, sparking concerns of a potential "price hike trend" for hot springs...
【Art & Culture on Thursdays】Kaohsiung Container Art Festival: Discovering "Habitable" Container Spaces
The annual "2013 Kaohsiung International Container Art Festival" is on display at the Pier-2 Art Center in Kaohsiung from now until February 16, 2014. This year, eight groups of domestic and international architects and spatial designers have presented their prototype...
Exploring Night Markets via Taipei MRT: A Collection of Winter-Warming Snacks (Part 2)
As temperatures continue to drop, taking the MRT is the best way to comfortably explore night markets while staying warm. In the Greater Taipei area, there are numerous well-known night markets along the MRT lines, each hiding countless delicious treats. Following our previous feature on winter-warming night market foods (Part 1), we’re now back with the “Part 2” edition, taking you to popular spots like Fuhsing Night Market, Luzhou Temple Night Market, and Lehua Night Market to discover which tasty snacks will keep you cozy and full!
Slow Travel in Australia: Immerse Yourself in Brisbane’s Relaxed Lifestyle
Embrace the lifestyle of Brisbane’s urban elite and embark on a luxurious journey, savoring the city’s tranquility and vibrancy to the fullest. Our first stop is James St., where its refined yet laid-back atmosphere will undoubtedly...
【News Flash】The yellow duck in Keelung bursts its head open!” Netizens: Attending the yellow duck’s New Year’s Eve vigil…
The ill-fated yellow duck in Keelung recently suffered an unexpected burst, leaving its deflated rubber skin floating in Ocean Plaza. Its original plan to ring in the New Year with duck fans came to an abrupt end on the last day of 2013, leaving many fans devastated that they couldn’t spend “1314” (a homophone for “together forever”) with the little duck.