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Celebrate Christmas in Romantic Europe: 9 Must-Visit Christmas Markets in 2014!
Take a trip across Europe, wander through historic architecture, gaze at charming old churches dusted with snow like powdered sugar, slowly savor local street food, sip on a warm glass of mulled wine, pick out Christmas gifts and...
Soak in warm springs to beat the cold weather！ The 2014 Yilan Jiaoxi Hot Spring Festival Kicks Off a Heartwarming Winter Romance
The “2014 Winter Love Yilan Hot Spring Festival” runs from December 6 to January 4 of the following year in Jiaoxi. This year’s hot spring festival not only features discounts offered by multiple local hot spring businesses but also incorporates a variety of installation artworks and plans...
Peak maple foliage season: Hidden red leaf paradises in Daxueshan Mountain with layers of crimson leaves
With temperatures dropping sharply, it’s the season for maple leaves to change color. Now is the perfect time to visit Daxueshan Mountain to admire the fiery foliage. The maple leaves are at their most vibrant in mid-December, with various other changing plants such as Taiwan red maple, green maple, sweet gum, and pointed-leaf maple...
The 3D stereoscopic paintings make a stunning debut at Tamsui Golden Waterfront
Tamsui Golden Waterfront in December is all about art！Students from the Art Class of Tamkang High School have created a 3D stereoscopic painting titled "Tamkang Rhapsody" around the statue of George Leslie Mackay in Tamsui, allowing visitors to not only enjoy...
【Eat】Afternoon Tea’s Christmas Afternoon Tea Set for Two is Here to Warm Your Heart!
As Christmas approaches, Afternoon Tea has drawn inspiration from the snowy imagery of Nordic cottages in the snow to launch the “Snowfall Fantasy” Christmas campaign, emphasizing a...
Tokyo Light Festival: Eight Spectacular Light Displays to Illuminate a Romantic Christmas Night
Around November each year, Christmas lights start to go up across Japan, transforming squares into seas of light and streets into starry rivers, allowing visitors to experience the most magical Christmas atmosphere. This winter wonderland...
Recommended by Chef Ah Ji! Savor the festive set menu at Fullon Hotels and welcome the New Year with joy
“Amid the crackle of firecrackers, a year departs; with spring breeze warmth, new brews are sipped.” The Lunar Year of the Horse will come to an end on February 18, 2015. According to ancient legend, “Nian” was a man-eating beast that would come out to feed at the turn of the year. Guided by the gods...
Life imitates art: A lonely star map reflects the darkness of the human soul
Highly acclaimed at the Golden Horse Film Festival, *Maps to the Stars* hits Taiwanese theaters on December 19. This film has swept major film festivals, with Julianne Moore winning the Best Actress award at the 2014 Cannes Film Festival for her role in it. The cast is stellar...
Wuling Farm is at its most beautiful now—maple, sweetgum, and larch trees compete in splendor, while plum blossoms bloom as winter arrives.
With the arrival of a cold front, temperatures across Taiwan have plummeted due to the advancing cold air mass, turning the weather chilly. The foliage season at some maple-viewing spots has come to an end, but the Wuling maple-viewing experience is just beginning. As the seasons change, Wuling presents...
Disney's 90th Anniversary Special Exhibition Kicks Off, Packed with Joy and Dreams!
Beloved by fans worldwide and driving both kids and adults wild, Disney never ceases to amaze — from early hand-drawn animations to the latest 3D technology, from animated films to feature movies and Disney theme parks. Fans are always eager to see what magical surprises Disney will bring next...
Nantou Hot Springs & Flower Carnival Kicks Off！ Three Hidden Plum Blossom Spots to Capture Love Together
The "Nantou Hot Springs & Flower Carnival" aims to promote Nantou’s flower-viewing spots by recruiting touching romantic couples to serve as protagonists. They will visit Nantou’s hidden floral paradises for photo shoots, with the event offering free wedding photoshoots for couples who have never had professional bridal portraits taken. Submit your love story in writing or as a video before December...
2014 Chiayi City Flower Sea Festival – Flowers Bloom with Joy and Color
The Chiayi City Government held the 2013 Chiayi City "Flowers Bloom with Happiness" Flower Sea Festival over two consecutive weekend holidays, December 6-7 and 13-14. In addition to enjoying the vibrant sea of flowers, the organizers also arranged a variety of rural experience activities such as q" kiln...
Taiping Mountain Hot Springs Launches Starlight Tickets – Warm Up and Rejuvenate at a Budget-Friendly Price!
As winter sets in and cold fronts sweep through, to help more people enjoy a cozy season, Taiping Mountain National Forest Recreation Area has introduced the “Jiuzi Ze Hot Springs Starlight Ticket” starting January 1, 2015.
【Visit an Exhibition】SNOOPY Turns 65: Taipei Exhibition Kicks Off with Hidden Characters Making Special Appearances
Snoopy is turning 65 years old this year. Over the past 65 years, Snoopy and his friends from the Peanuts comic strip have brought us many joyful moments. The personalities of each main character in the comics are little reflections of ourselves — through them, we see how Charlie • Brown bravely faces life’s setbacks, how Snoopy persists in chasing his dreams, how Woodstock shows unwavering loyalty to his friends... and more. The officially licensed exhibition from the American Peanuts comic strip, 【Into Peanuts – SNOOPY 65th Anniversary Tour Exhibition】, has already been displayed in Kaohsiung and Taichung, and is now set to reopen at the Songshan Cultural and Creative Park in Taipei!
【Shop Smart】Winter is here！GoHiking insulated down jackets for outdoor sports—smart layering to stay warm
With cold fronts hitting one after another, do you find yourself slipping into laziness and losing the urge to go out? GoHiking suggests staying active in winter. Not only can this help maintain your figure and promote health...
Cold weather calls for a hot spring soak — free shuttle now links Sichongxi, Kenting, and Mudan more conveniently
This year, visitors to the Sichongxi Hot Spring Tourism Festival have even more options. From December 13 of this year through January 31 of next year, Pingtung County Government has launched a new free shuttle bus route, operating every Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and on New Year’s Day...
Adorable Alert: Japan’s Top 3 Animal-Themed Cafés to Melt Your Heart
Pet-friendly restaurants have been on the rise in recent years, not only offering environments where you can dine with your furry friends, but some have even introduced special menus crafted just for pets. However, if your impression of animal-themed cafés still stops at...
New Highlights of Staircase Murals in New Taipei: World-Class Art at Your Feet!
To make the water-friendly staircases along the Erchong Floodway in New Taipei City more vibrant and engaging, the Water Resources Bureau incorporated creative inspirations from renowned artists such as Van Gogh and Monet during the initial design phase of the staircase murals, fully integrating local elements...
The East Rift Valley Floral Season is here—19 colorful flower-viewing spots burst into bloom for the Lunar New Year
Every winter, the most anticipated East Rift Valley floral season kicks off this year featuring five major townships—Fuli, Chihshang, Guanshan, Chenggong, and Pilu—as themed canvases, along with 345 hectares of rapeseed fields across 12 townships along the valley...
The Bitan Suspension Bridge Christmas Light Show Has Launched！ 10 Melodic Themes Bring Warmth and Color
To celebrate the arrival of Christmas, the Bitan Suspension Bridge will present a special 4-minute Christmas-themed light show at the top of every hour from 7:00 to 9:00 PM daily from now until January 31, 2015, allowing visitors to...