Travel
Must-visit in Kyoto: Kiyomizu-dera, a World Heritage Site
Kiyomizu-dera has always been a popular attraction in Kyoto, located within the Higashiyama area of Eastern Kyoto. Built in 798 AD during the Heian period, this historic structure derives its name from a clear spring (Otowa no Taki) found within the temple grounds. ...
Roam Central Taiwan on a Happy Cycling Adventure
Taiwan is a kingdom of bicycle manufacturing. World-class cycling events such as the Tour de France feature bikes made in Taiwan. With its premium bicycle industry, Taiwan enjoys exceptional advantages in developing cycling...
【Art & Culture on Thursdays】2014 Youth Future Film Festival: Witnessing the Past and the Future
Where to go in the sweltering summer? Besides eating ice cream, shopping, or staying in an air-conditioned room, you can head to an art museum to watch movies. Young directors from around the world, who are just beginning to make their mark, have carefully selected and packaged their most representative and promising short films...
One Piece Exhibition Sets Sail in Hong Kong’s Times Square
“The will passed down through generations, the changes of the times, people's dreams—none of these can be stopped. As long as people continue to seek answers for freedom, all of this will never cease!” Fans of the One Piece anime will surely recognize this iconic opening line...
【Wednesday Deal】Okinawa Island Getaway – Limited-Time Discounts on Selected Accommodations
Japan has always been one of Taiwan’s favorite travel destinations. With EVA Air’s new “Taipei–Okinawa” route recently launched, Agoda.com has specially curated a selection of top-quality Okinawan accommodations with an average customer rating of 7.5 or above...
Easter Island, Chile – The Mysterious Legend of the Moai
The mysterious Easter Island is most memorable for the scattered Moai statues across the island. Easter Island (Isle De Pascua) (also known as Easter...)
A Magical Journey in Austria: Winter Walks and Summer Dives, All in One Place
In Tragoess, Austria, there is a place called Grüner See (Green Lake), one of the most beautiful and unique summer resorts in the world. In winter...
Taiwan Black Bear Day: Team Up with Yuan Zai’s Friends to Protect Wildlife
In July, Taipei Zoo just celebrated the first birthday of the adorable Yuan Zai, making a visit to see Yuan Zai an essential summer activity. To accommodate the large number of summer visitors, Taipei Zoo has extended the opening hours of the Giant Panda House to 18:10 every Saturday from July 5 to August 23. Come see Yuan Zai!
Malaysia’s Charms in Full Swing – Celebrate Hari Raya Together
Unlike Taiwan’s traditional New Year, which is spent gathered around the hearth with family in the chilly winter, Malaysia’s traditional New Year—Hari Raya—is celebrated with vibrant energy and enthusiasm in the lively summer. Hari Raya is...
【Monday Foodie Fun】Taipei Fullon Hotels Treats Dads to a Star-Rated Father’s Day Feast
Fathers are often remembered as the quiet, reserved type, yet they silently protect the family. On August 8th, a special day to honor dads each year, Taipei Fullon Hotel presents an exquisite culinary experience to treat the hardworking head of the household...
【Friday Fun in Taiwan】Performances, Hot Air Balloons, Picnics – A Romantic Qixi Festival
With the arrival of the Qixi Festival, also known as Chinese Valentine’s Day, various activities have been held across the country. Aside from some events that were canceled due to force majeure, many others are still being celebrated with great enthusiasm. Those who haven’t made plans yet are welcome to...
Top 10 Scenic Wonders of Japan: Jigokudani Hot Springs, So Tempting Even Monkeys Want to Soak
Is there a hot spring so comfortable that even monkeys fight to soak in it with humans? It's the Jigokudani Wild Monkey Park in the mountains of Nagano, Japan. This unique sight has even been voted one of the top ten most desired scenic spots in Japan by foreign tourists. ...
The Lalu Hotel launches mooncake gift boxes and lakeside BBQ to celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival
As the full moon symbolizes reunion, the Mid-Autumn Festival is approaching. The Lalu Hotel has introduced the “Lalu Mid-Autumn Mooncake Gift Box” and a German cuisine beer BBQ feast, offering delicious food and beautiful scenery to accompany you in celebrating the festival. Combining classic flavors of “Cantonese-style mooncakes” with...
【Wednesday Special】Explore the North Coast: Taiwan Tourist Shuttle Launches Unbeatable Value Packages
Recently, online singer UTIN publicly released a new song and MV titled “Colors of the North Coast.” Many netizens noticed many familiar scenes, and only after following the upbeat music to the end did they realize it was actually a newly recorded micro-MV (Music Video) specially created by the North Coast and Guanyinshan National Scenic Area Administration (hereinafter referred to as the North Coast Administration) under the Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications to promote the Taiwan Tourist Shuttle – Crown North Coast Line...
Shihfen Waterfall liberated, to open for free visits by year-end
Shihfen Waterfall is Taiwan’s largest curtain-style waterfall and one of the must-visit attractions for travelers in Pingxi. However, in the past, the land around the waterfall was acquired by a private company, which erected tall fences as barriers, forcing visitors who wanted to go there to pay...
Island of Ice and Fire: Immerse Yourself in the Heavenly Blue Lagoon Hot Springs
At Christmas 2013, the Hollywood movie *The Secret Life of Walter Mitty* was released. In the film, Walter steps away from his monotonous life, embarks on a series of adventures, and encounters breathtaking scenery that changes his life forever. Among them, Iceland—this island nation...
Tainan Michelin Three-Star Tour – Free Guided Tours with Online Booking
In response to the Michelin Green Guide’s recommendation, the Tainan City Government Tourism Bureau has launched a series of urban sightseeing guide services. From 2011 to July 2014, the number of tours has officially exceeded 1,000. To show appreciation to the public...
AirAsia Gratitude Promotion – Fly Everywhere with AirAsia in the Second Half of the Year
Asia’s largest low-cost airline, AirAsia, has been ranked the “World’s Best Low-Cost Airline” and “Best Low-Cost Airline in Asia” in the annual Skytrax World Airline Survey for six consecutive years (2009–2014)...
The fragrance of Mid-Autumn tea wafts across the miles – TWG Tea’s red lantern premium tea mooncake gift set
During the Mid-Autumn Festival, glowing crimson lanterns illuminate the streets. Drawing inspiration from this millennia-old cultural tradition, the world-renowned luxury tea brand TWG Tea launched in 2014 the...
German Lufthansa Airlines' 88th Anniversary Gratitude Offer
On July 26, 1926—just six months after the founding of German Lufthansa Airlines—two three-engine Junkers G24 aircraft took off from Berlin, Germany, and arrived in Beijing on August 30...