Travel
【Monday Foodie Feature】LALOS Bakery, Authentic Southern French Homemade Flavor
While strolling through the basement level of Taipei 101, it’s easy to be drawn in by the sight of tall, handsome bakers bustling about behind the bakery’s glass windows — this is LALOS Bakery, the pastry supplier to many Michelin-starred restaurants in France...
Hot air balloon rides to view flowers: The sea of blooms in Meinong, Shanlin, and Liouguei bursts into color for the Lunar New Year
From now until the end of February is the perfect season for flower-viewing trips, as vibrant floral seas across Taiwan gradually come into bloom. To expand the scope of the floral landscape, the Kaohsiung City Government’s Civil Affairs Bureau has introduced the concept of a “Grand Floral Sea Area,” connecting the flower fields in...
A Literary Walk in Tokyo: A Half-Day Art Museum Mini-Trip
From location to content planning, Tokyo’s art museums all have their own distinct personalities. Even without much explanation, you can often sense something from their spaces. Some may worry that art museums are intimidating or that appreciating them requires a lot of effort...
【Wednesday Special】Limited-time Promotion on American Express RMB Traveler’s Checks – Get Gifts with Minimum Spend
American Express has launched a new promotional campaign for RMB traveler’s checks. From now until March 31, purchase RMB traveler’s checks at Taiwan Bank’s Foreign Exchange Branches or Hua Nan Bank. A single purchase of RMB 10,000 or more...
Spring Flower Festival in Thailand: Admire Lotus Blooms at the Red Lotus Festival Until March
From October to March each year, a vast freshwater lake in Kumphawapi District, Udon Thani Province, Thailand, comes alive, turning into a vivid and stunning sea of red as thousands of lotus flowers bloom across the water...
Sun Moon Lake & National Chi Nan University Cherry Blossom Tea Appreciation Festival – Thousands of Cherry Blossoms in Full Bloom
Cherry blossom viewing in early spring has become a popular leisure activity across Taiwan in recent years. Covering an area of 150 hectares, National Chi Nan University is surrounded by green mountains and blue skies. On its 20-hectare lawn, thousands of Taiwan mountain cherry and Japanese Somei-yoshino cherry trees have begun to bloom beautifully. The Sun Moon Lake National Scenic Area Administration, National Chi Nan University, and the Dapuli Area Tourism Development Association are once again hosting a cherry blossom event at the university’s cherry grove from January 28 to February 16, around Lunar New Year. This event combines “cherry blossoms” with “Chinese tea ceremony,” inviting both domestic and international visitors to “enjoy fine tea and admire cherry blossoms” under thousands of blooming trees, and to spend a romantic and colorful cozy afternoon.
Yida World Cartoon Lantern Festival: Po and Pops Go Wild for Lantern Festival
2014’s cartoon stars will meet fans at Yida Amusement World! From January 21 to February 16, cartoon characters will appear as eggs and lanterns, keeping the festive fun going from New Year’s all the way to the Lantern Festival. Among them, the most popular “Adventure Time” lantern area will feature Finn and Jake guiding you through the whimsical Land of Ooo; the “The Amazing World of Gumball” area invites you to follow Gumball and Darwin through schoolyard laughs and daily adventures; in the “Ben 10” zone, team up with Ben to defeat aliens and save the Earth; also check out the “Regular Show” lanterns where Mordecai and Rigby, those two slacker pals, pull off their usual zany stunts. And the “Powerpuff Girls” will join forces to liven up the Lunar New Year with non-stop fun and laughter.
【Wednesday Shopping Special】Hello Kitty Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, Adorable Limited-Edition New Year’s Dish Now on Sale
How popular is Hello Kitty? From exhibitions and convenience store loyalty campaigns to airplanes and the Maokong Gondola, her presence is everywhere. Now, this craze has swept into the New Year’s dish market. The 80-year-old veteran brand Lao Xie Zhen...
Old Master Q's Ding Ding Tram – A Nostalgic Journey Back to Classic Comic Times
As winter vacation and the Lunar New Year holiday season kick off, in addition to traveling during the festive season, you can also visit Old Master Q to celebrate the New Year at the Taipei Songshan Cultural and Creative Park from now until February 9th. Upon entering the exhibition venue, the Old Master Q Ding Ding Tram welcomes visitors...
2014 Taipei Lantern Festival Mini Lanterns: Five-Colored Carousel Makes Early Debut
The 2014 Taipei Lantern Festival will take place from February 7 to 16, presenting a 10-day lantern art extravaganza at the Flower Expo Yuanshan and Taipei Fine Arts Park. The highly anticipated mini lanterns have been unveiled ahead of time, breaking away from previous years’ designs that featured a single zodiac animal...
Explore the Secrets of Angkor Wat: Professional Photographer-Led Tours to Capture Stunning Views
As a star attraction among World Heritage Sites, Angkor Wat has long been on the must-visit list for many travelers. However, visiting Angkor Wat without capturing stunning or timeless photos is often a regrettable experience for many. To address this...
Top 5 popular destinations revealed for overseas travel during Chinese New Year
This year’s Chinese New Year holiday is shorter, leaving many people struggling to choose where to go. Hotels.com has released a list of popular domestic and international travel destinations based on the search habits of Taiwanese travelers to serve as a reference. The results...
No need to worry about traffic jams during the holidays — the Road Conditions Quick App is here to help
As the Spring Festival travel season approaches, real-time traffic conditions are definitely everyone’s top concern. Chunghwa Telecom has developed a traffic app that provides travelers on the go with up-to-date information...
【Friday Fun in Taiwan】Keelung’s Yellow Duck Call for Submissions & Teddy Bears Return to Autumn Valley
Finally, it’s the weekend holiday. Netizens who have already started shopping for Lunar New Year goods might want to take a trip to the Taipei World Trade Center’s New Year Goods Street to stock up on festive dishes and gifts all at once. In the evening, you can also head to the Bitan Bridge to enjoy the illuminated night scenery featuring a new look for the new year...
The hydrangea fields in Meinong, Kaohsiung are in full bloom — flower ambassador Sasa invites visitors to enjoy local delicacies
The hydrangea fields in Meinong have once again entered their peak blooming season. To enhance the local charm of these colorful fields, the Kaohsiung City Government Tourism Bureau invited renowned travel and food show host Sasa to serve as the Flower Ambassador. They launched the “Mei Yi Nong Qing Flower Sea Tour – Floral...”
Hello Kitty Run Crazy Road Race: Tens of Thousands Showcase Sweet Power
Led by Hello Kitty herself, at dawn on January 11, a 5-kilometer route from Taipei’s Dajia Riverside Park to the Taipei Children’s Amusement Park saw her lead her super friends KIKI & LALA...
Hamilton Island, Australia’s Honeymoon Paradise – The Ultimate Romantic Getaway for Valentine’s Day
In the vast Great Barrier Reef of Queensland, Australia, there lies a natural heart-shaped coral reef (Heart Reef). Legend has it that when a boy meets a girl and they hold hands to gaze upon this heart, true love lasts forever...
Macau’s Lunar New Year Parade Features Taiwanese Flair with Electric Temple Gods Joining the Festivities
The Macao Government Tourism Office will host a large-scale outdoor Lunar New Year event themed “Galloping Horses Brighten the Macao Bay” on the third (February 2) and ninth (February 8) days of the Lunar New Year.
A must-visit during the holidays: Take a hot air balloon ride at Zuomalan in Tainan
Winter Hot Air Balloon Festival — The 2014 Tainan Winter Hot Air Balloon Fire Dance Art Festival officially kicked off yesterday morning at Zuomalan Farm. This year’s event runs from now until February 16, featuring hot air balloon-themed activities and American fire dance performances...
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[Thursday Art & Culture] Rare Handmade Teddy Bears & Hidden Editions — New Exhibition at Qiu Hong Valley
The teddy bear craze that swept Taichung earlier continues to gain momentum. While some teddy bears have embarked on mini tours across central Taiwan, visiting spots like Taichung Park, Fengyuan Lantern Festival, and Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village, Qiu Hong Valley’s Three A.House...