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Red-faced Duck FUN Summer Vacation: Nighttime Laser Light Show Becomes the Highlight
Not to be outshone by the yellow rubber duck, Taiwan’s iconic red-faced duck made quite a buzz earlier this year when it appeared at Liyu Lake. With summer vacation here, the Hualien County Government has brought in more little red-faced ducks to join their parent, creating a heartwarming scene of a mother duck leading her ducklings...
Lucky Taipei - Transportation Special Exhibition: A Cross-Time Travel Experience
The "Lucky Taipei - Transportation Special Exhibition," organized by the Taipei City Government's Department of Information and Tourism, is on display until September 5, 2014, at the library of the former Air Force Command Headquarters of the Ministry of National Defense. At the opening press conference, Mayor Hau Lung-bin stated...
Jay Chou, Since Youth Cannot Be Retained, Holds Concert at Macao's CotaiArena
The multi-talented musician Jay Chou, hailed as one of the godfathers of Mandarin pop music in Taiwan, will make his debut at the CotaiArena in The Venetian Macao on Saturday, August 2, 2014, with his latest world tour concert "Sun...
【Saturday Cinema】The Kitten Samurai – Watch Adorable Cats Tame a Samurai
The story is set in Edo during the final years of the shogunate. The wandering samurai swordsman Banten Kuu-tarou (played by Kazuki Kitamura), known by titles such as “Hundred-Man Slayer” and “Demon Slayer,” who killed whoever crossed his path—left his wife and children in their hometown and came to the city alone several years ago...
Tokyo Tower Welcomes Tanabata with 27,000 Galaxy Lights Illuminating the Summer
Tokyo Tower holds a special Tanabata event every year, and this year is no exception, once again presenting the "Amanogawa Galaxy Light Festival" themed around the Milky Way in the summer night sky. Originally scheduled to run only until July 7, Tanabata Day...
Enchanting Paris — Roland Garros Art Exhibition: Guo Caijie Turns Superfan
A collaborative exhibition titled "Enchanting Paris — Roland Garros Art Exhibition," jointly curated by the United Daily News Group and Japan's Yomiuri Shimbun, made its Taiwan debut in mid-July. The event attracted a large number of art enthusiasts, including celebrity fan Guo Caijie...
【Wednesday Special】Taipei Fuxin Hotel & Ice World – Summer Fun Stay Package
Summer is peak travel season, and while families and kids enjoy water parks, they can also head to Ice World, located next to the Nangang Exhibition Center, for some fun...
Summer Sales Kick Off: Tokyo’s Hot Shopping Destinations
Every year from early July to late August is Japan’s discount season. Not only are there great deals during this period, but you can also find astonishing clearance prices. Even travelers who don’t usually shop shouldn’t miss this shopping bonanza. ...
The Taitung’s Boulevard of Bromo Becomes Too Popular and Gets Damaged; EVA Air Boosts Chengguang Sightseeing Bus in Chishang
With the arrival of summer vacation, spots in Chishang such as the Boulevard of Bromo and the Tree of Offering Tea, which gained fame through advertisements, have once again become popular tourist destinations. As it is currently the farmers’ harvest season, the influx of tourists and their unrestrained behavior have even led to...
Yuan Zai Turns One: Zoo Holds a “Zhua Zhou” Birthday Celebration!
On July 6, Yuan Zai turned one year old! As Taiwan’s first locally born giant panda, every move of Yuan Zai has been closely watched by the public. The Taipei Zoo conducted a full health check-up for Yuan Zai, and the results all...
A steam train modeled after “Thomas the Tank Engine” has railway enthusiasts going wild
The Oigawa Railway Company in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, has launched a steam train modeled after “Thomas the Tank Engine.” A trial ride event was recently held, attracting many tourists, locals, and media, and it is expected to draw numerous...
United Airlines Launches Fall Early Bird Deals – Must-See for Maple Viewing in the U.S. and Canada
In the past, flying across the Pacific to enjoy the fall foliage in the U.S. and Canada often came with a daunting price tag. United Airlines has now introduced limited-time early bird offers for the fall season, with flights from Taipei to iconic destinations such as San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, and Vancouver starting at just N...
The Kaohsiung MRT Zuoying Station Transforms into Hong Kong—Classic Movie Characters Make a Surprise Flash Mob Appearance!
On July 4th, as passengers exited the Kaohsiung MRT Zuoying Station, they felt as if they had arrived in Hong Kong. Familiar Hong Kong MTR station names greeted their eyes, along with numerous classic characters from Hong Kong movies putting on spontaneous performances. It turned out to be a joint Hong Kong tourism promotional event organized by the Hong Kong Tourism Board and the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, which took advantage of Kaohsiung’s development potential...
【Tuesday Travel Stay】The Peninsula Paris Officially Opens
Renowned for its prestigious image, The Peninsula has long been an iconic symbol of taste and luxury among Asian hotels. Now, The Peninsula Paris is set to open on August 1, 2014, marking the Peninsula Hotels group's first step into the European market...
Tokyo Skytree Welcomes Summer Valentine’s Day with Special Tanabata Illuminations
One of Japan’s important summer festivals, “Tanabata,” also known as the Summer Valentine’s Day, sees major attractions across the country hosting celebrations. Tokyo Skytree kicked off its “2014 Tokyo Solamachi Tanabata Festival” starting June 23...
XieXin Car Rental - Self-drive tours to enjoy popular activities across Taiwan
With many popular summer travel events taking place, whether it's a family trip, a romantic date, or a get-together with colleagues and friends, it has become one of the most anticipated joys of this summer. As domestic travel becomes increasingly popular year by year, the trend of renting cars for trips...
Taiwan’s Summer Exclusive: Qigu Seafood & Mashagou Music Festival in Tainan!
Summer should be all about sunshine, sandy beaches, singing your heart out, and feasting on fresh seafood! The Tainan City Government is hosting a series of events under “Tainan Summer Sea Paradise.” On the morning of July 9th, a joint press conference for the “Qigu Seafood Festival & Mashagou Music Festival” was held in the first-floor lobby of the Minzhi Municipal Government Center...
Queensland Whale Wonderland: Swim with Humpbacks on the Sunshine Coast
Located in Mooloolaba on the Sunshine Coast, the Sunreef Diving company has launched an Australian-first activity that offers the chance to swim alongside captivating humpback whales. These massive yet gentle creatures...
Pingxi Policemen's Sky Lantern Release – The Adorable Panda Sky Lantern Is a Huge Draw!
In recent years, Pingxi has become a must-visit destination in Taiwan. Aside from sky lantern releases, Pingxi has also garnered widespread acclaim since the launch of the "Sky Lantern Police Station" in March this year, attracting many tourists who specifically visit and share photos online...
Raccoon Attack: Gongliao Sea Festival Postponed by One Day – Deep Travel in Northeast Coast
The originally scheduled 2014 New Taipei City Gongliao International Marine Music Festival was set to rock from July 9 (Wed) to July 13 (Sun), but due to Typhoon Raccoon, it has been postponed by one day, starting on July 10 (Thu). The original performances scheduled for July 9 (Wed) have been moved to July 14 (Mon), while all programs from July 10 (Thu) to July 13 (Sun) will proceed as planned.