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Kenting Spring Wave Hits Kuala Lumpur – Triathlon Heats Up
As part of the robust lineup of events for the “2014 Malaysia Tourism Year,” Taiwanese pop icons Jolin Tsai and A-Mei are heading to Kuala Lumpur for the 【Malaysia Spring Wave Music Festival】, set to kick off on August 2 at the artificial beach of Sunway Lagoon in Kuala Lumpur...
【Monday Gourmet】Junpin Yunxuan Birthday Celebration: Buy One Get One Free & All-You-Can-Eat Canadian Oysters
Since its official opening in 2010, Junpin Hotel has now entered its fourth anniversary. To celebrate this special milestone, the hotel will present an unprecedented "Surprise Quartet" — a series of celebratory events and exclusive offers to share the joy with everyone...
【Saturday Cinema】Dance Holiday · Operation Code: Summer Love Moment · Japanese & Korean Star Film Festival
The third cool summer musical work by the director of "StreetDance," where this time the protagonists aren't competing for trophies but for love. Maddie has just ended a messy relationship, and exhausted, she impulsively decides to marry a temporary...
Explore Global Theme Parks & Step into the Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Every summer, children and adults alike look forward to visiting major theme parks to experience unprecedented thrills, embrace their favorite cartoon characters, or immerse themselves in the magical worlds from movies. To welcome the peak summer travel season...
【Weekend Fun in Taiwan】Music, Seafood, Picnics — Mountain and Sea Adventures
The weekend is here！This weekend, various exciting events are taking place all over Taiwan！Check out this roundup of fun activities for the week...
Tainan Canoe Festival – A Must-See Summer Event in Tainan!
The “2014 Tainan Canoe Festival” will be held on July 2–3 at the Sicao Mangrove Green Tunnel in Annan District, July 12–13 at Anping Harbor (Jincheng Recreation Wharf), July 19–20 and 26–27 at Deyuanpi Dutch Village in Liuying District…
The Golden Needle Flower Season in Hualien Kicks Off in August!
Do you know what the most important travel event in Hualien was in August 2014? Without a doubt, it was the Hualien Golden Needle Flower Festival that took center stage. August is the season when golden needle flowers are in full bloom. Among Taiwan’s three top golden needle flower scenic spots — “Liushitou Mountain in Fuli Township, Hualien County,” “Chike Mountain in Yuli Town, Hualien County,” and “Taimali Golden Needle Mountain in Taitung” — Liushitou Mountain in Hualien boasts the most stunning scenery, earning it the title of “Taiwan’s Most Beautiful Golden Needle Flower Garden.” It has also become an immensely popular destination for flower viewing during summer trips to eastern Taiwan.
Taiwan Baking & Gourmet Exhibition: Creative Nougat & Pineapple Cakes Make Grand Debut
The “2014 Taiwan Baking & Gourmet Exhibition & Taipei Pineapple Cake Culture Festival” will be held for three consecutive days from July 11 to 13 at Taipei World Trade Center Hall 3. In addition to the annual Pineapple Cake Competition, participation from bakeries and gourmet shops across Taiwan...
Breathtaking Matsu Blue Tears: Dive into the Blue Fluorescent Sea!
Starting around April each year, during the transition from spring to summer, the sea around Matsu becomes particularly romantic. Much like a scene from the movie “Life of Pi,” when you gaze out at the ocean, you might chance upon the magical sight of the entire surface glowing a brilliant blue.
Jamie Oliver enters Hong Kong – his Italian restaurant is about to open!
The Jamie’s Italian restaurant, founded by British celebrity chef Jamie Oliver, opened its first Italian eatery in Oxford, UK in 2008...
Summer Shopping Delights – Enjoy Visa Discounts in Japan, Hong Kong & Korea!
With summer vacation here, many Taiwanese travelers are planning trips to their favorite destinations. According to the Visa 2013 Travel Intentions Survey, Hong Kong, Korea, and Japan rank among the top five most popular travel destinations for Taiwanese travelers...
【Tuesday Travel Stay】All Senses Delighted: Zhao Pin Hotel Miaoli Second Branch Grand Opening!
Taiwan’s high-quality domestic hotel chain, Yunglo Tourism Group, under which Zhao Pin Hotel Miaoli operates, has recognized the immense tourism potential in Zhunan and Miaoli. In response, the group undertook an expansion project for its second branch, which officially opened on the morning of June 30...
Taiwan’s Largest: Shuins Night Trade & Culture Sightseeing Night Market Opens!
Taiwanese people love night markets, which is why we’ve seen more and more of them popping up in recent years. Now, business operators in Taichung see great potential in the future development of the Shuins Economic and Trade Park as an emerging hub in the city, and on July 11, they launched the “Shuins Economic and Trade Cultural & Creative Sightseeing Night Market” in the Taichung Shuins area—boasting to be the largest in all of Taiwan.
【Event】Read Traveler’s Journal & Enjoy Lesportsac Shopping Discounts
Need new travel gear for summer trips? This issue of Traveler’s Journal is themed “Tokyo, Time Traveler,” now on hot sale at major bookstores nationwide. With the Lesportsac coupon found inside this issue, you can...
The Legend of the Giant of Yilan – The Kiln-Baked Mountain Village
In recent years, Yilan has seen a surge in cultural and creative trends. In addition to numerous specialty cafes and hotels, the story-rich Kiln-Baked Mountain Village has quickly become one of Yilan’s popular attractions in recent years. ...
【Thursday Exhibition】1600 Panda World Tour Heads to Zhongxing New Village!
The 1600 Panda Pop-up Tour will be exhibited for free in front of the Zhongxing New Village Auditorium in Nantou from July 19 to July 20!
The Peninsula Tokyo Launches Pokémon Interactive Experience Offer
Starting October 1, 2014, Pikachu, Lucario, and friends will debut an exclusive luxury hotel experience designed by The Pokémon Company for The Peninsula Tokyo. Guests aged 5 and above...
Palau Jellyfish Lake – The World’s Most Unique Lake
Just added to the list of the world’s 15 most unique lakes earlier this month, Palau Jellyfish Lake is undoubtedly the most famous attraction in Palau.
Beat the summer heat with a visit to the Mystical Valley in Taroko
There are many famous scenic spots along the Taroko area, and the Shakadang Trail, also known as the Mystical Valley Trail, is an absolute must-see. The trail follows the Shakadang River and stretches 4.4 kilometers one way, taking about two hours to hike. Shakadang originates from...
The Flavors of Southern Taiwan: A Delicious Journey Across Your Taste Buds
Taiwan, a paradise for food lovers, offers a variety of delicious cuisines across the north, center, and south. In Kaohsiung, you’ll find must-try street foods such as bento boxes, lu wei (braised dishes), roast chicken, and roast duck. And when it comes to savoring the best of Taiwanese cuisine, the culinary capital of Fucheng is an obvious top choice...