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2014 Taipei International Travel Fair – A Fun-Filled Summer Family Getaway
From May 23 to 26, the 2014 Taipei International Travel Fair, organized by Tourism Malaysia, pulled out all the stops to offer consumers a colorful summer travel experience featuring shopping, fashion, history, food, and theme parks. It rolled out...
【Trend from the Stars】Professor Do’s Travel Bag – Suitcases Become Fans’ Favorite!
Reigniting the "Stars" craze, the alien Do Min-joon is unstoppable lately. Kim Soo-hyun has endorsed a travel accessories brand, and his ad billboards are now everywhere. The perfect image of the rich, handsome man he plays in the drama has long been ranked as women's top dream partner...
2014 Taipei Night Market Food Festival – Submit “Ingredient Names” for Prizes and Delicious Treats
The 2014 Taipei Night Market Food Festival promotion kicks off with a bang on June 6th (Friday)! To promote local night market cuisine and culture, and to ensure that the public can enjoy food without concerns about food safety issues, this year’s event specially collaborates with the “Taipei City...
See the Fulong Sand Sculptures & Enjoy 30th Anniversary Discounts in Northeast Coast
When visiting Fulong to admire the sand sculptures recently, don’t forget to claim your discount to make your trip even more enjoyable and affordable. Coinciding with the 30th Anniversary Celebration of the Northeast Coast starting from Friday, May 30, 2014, limited-edition anniversary coupons are being distributed to share the joy of this special 30th birthday with everyone who loves the Northeast Coast...
Hokkaido Takikawa Rapeseed Flower Fields – A Dreamy and Charming Rural Scenery
Late May to early June each year is when the bright yellow rapeseed flowers are in full bloom in Takikawa, Hokkaido. The vast fields of golden blooms are a feast for the eyes. Paired with green mountains, forests, blue skies, and white clouds, the expansive and breathtaking scenery is on full display. The Takikawa Rapeseed Flower...
The old Datree Iron Bridge is revitalized to create a skywalk over the Gaoping River Wetlands
The century-old Datree Old Iron Bridge will be revitalized this year and transformed into the first “skywalk” that allows the public to get close to and learn about a national historic site. As a national second-class historic monument, the Gaoping Old Iron Bridge was built in 1913 (Taisho...
Taiwan High-Speed Rail Dragon Boat Festival Transport: Additional Services Announced
During the Taiwan High-Speed Rail Dragon Boat Festival transport period (May 30 to June 3), to provide maximum capacity and serve passengers better, the high-speed rail company has decided to add...
The Lantern Festival Show at the Taiwan Governor-General’s Office Debuts the “Dragon Boat Festival Special” Edition
Celebrating the fifth day of the fifth month, the 3D lantern projection film “Dragon Boat Festival Special Edition” is being specially released on May 31, just before the Dragon Boat Festival. The public is welcome to visit the Taiwan Governor-General’s Office in person to experience this dazzling 3D...
【Thursday Art & Culture】Jupiterians Woodcraft Exhibition Debuts at Pier-2 Art Center in Kaohsiung
In early summer, Pier-2 Art Center has specially curated the
Taitung Hot Air Balloon Festival: First Ever Light & Sound Concert
The annual Taiwan International Hot Air Balloon Festival, which draws crowds every summer, is entering its final countdown. On the 26th, Taitung County Government, the organizer, held a press conference personally chaired by Magistrate Huang Jian-ting to announce that the 2014 Taiwan International Hot Air Balloon Festival — the longest-running event of its kind in the world and the largest in scale across the nation — will take place from May 30 to August 1, spanning 73 days. The festival will kick off at 6 PM on May 30 at the international landmark in Taitung City’s Seaside Park with the first-ever hot air balloon light & sound concert. Visitors are invited to Taitung to experience the beauty, romance, and vibrant energy of hot air balloons. The opening night’s light & sound concert is not only the curtain-raiser for the entire event but also marks the very first international hot air balloon light & sound concert to be held entirely in Taiwan.
【Wednesday Special Offer】Hotel Royal Group’s Early Summer Giveaway – Online Travel Fair Now on Hot Sale
The Taipei International Tourism Expo (2014 Taipei Tourism Expo) has just wrapped up in a lively fashion at Hall 1 of the World Trade Center, but the online travel fair hosted by Hotel Royal Group is still in full swing. Its...
Tokyo Disneyland: Magical Projection Show Casts a Dreamy Princess Castle
Tokyo Disneyland’s major seasonal performances are always highly anticipated by fans. The Alice in Wonderland-themed castle projection show, first announced last October, will finally debut on May 29. On the 26th, Tokyo Disneyland specially...
Asia’s first Harry Potter Wizarding World to land at Universal Studios Japan this summer
The long-imagined “Harry Potter Wizarding World” will finally become a reality in Osaka, Japan. After years of anticipation by Muggles, Asia’s first-ever “Harry Potter Wizarding World,” built with an investment of 45 billion yen, will grandly open on July 15...
Hebei Shijiazhuang: A Surprising Discovery of Hogwarts Magic Academy
The exterior of Hebei Academy of Fine Arts resembles the magic school from Harry Potter, with its castle-like spired buildings making visitors feel as if they are in Europe. Located in Shijiazhuang, Hebei, the unique castle design has amazed passersby and...
【Tuesday Travel Stay】HowToTrip Introduction to the "Grand Traveler" Summer Package at Taiyuan Marriott Millennium Hotel
In response to the arrival of summer vacation and the trend of small family travel among locals, Taiyuan Marriott Millennium Hotel has launched the "Grand Traveler" summer package featuring an overnight stay with one meal. Bookings include the "Sun-Moon Room" at just NT$6,100 per night, with a free extra single bed included. ...
The International Luxury Travel Market Asia (ILTM ASIA), a premier luxury travel event, unfolds in Shanghai
The 2014 International Luxury Travel Market Asia is a major gathering for the luxury travel industry in the Asia-Pacific region, held this year from June 2 to June 5 in Shanghai. The opening ceremony, the first event to kick off the expo, was packed to capacity, featuring distinguished guests including...
Traveling in Japan just got easier with super convenient mobile internet – easily purchase mobile data plans on the go
Taiwanese travelers visiting Japan now have an even more convenient way to stay connected. Japan’s So-net Corporation will launch a new LTE prepaid SIM card “Prepaid LTE S...
台北夜市打牙祭 美食搜查享优惠抽大奖
To ensure food safety and address public concerns about night market hygiene, the "2014 Taipei Night Market Food Festival" promotional series, guided by the Taipei City Government Department of Economic Development and organized by the Taipei City Market Administration Office, ...
Vivid Sydney Light Art Exhibition: The Opera House Takes Center Stage
From May 23 to June 9, Australia’s Sydney is hosting a dazzling light art festival (Vivid Sydney). In addition to projections on the Sydney Opera House — Australia’s most iconic landmark — other famous structures such as the Harbour Bridge will feature light shows, accompanied by music and immersive projections that turn the entire city into a canvas of visual art. The effect is both romantic and creatively stunning, leaving visitors amazed and thoroughly entertained. Australia has always been proactive in promoting tourism, and Vivid Sydney is one of its flagship annual events, drawing large crowds every year. Complementing your visit with a backstage tour of the Opera House or a climb up the Harbour Bridge makes for an unforgettable Sydney experience.
Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Festival in Aomori – A Must-See Spring Attraction in Northeastern Japan
Aomori Prefecture, located at the northernmost tip of Japan’s main island Honshu, is famed for its sweet apples, unique seafood, and breathtaking landscapes. Every spring, it draws visitors from across the country to Hirosaki Castle to admire the astonishing number of cherry blossom trees both inside and outside the park. According to statistics...