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Spring Festival Mini Trip on the Alishan Forest Railway – Ticket Booking Info
Want to head to Alishan during the Spring Festival and let the mountain’s rich phytoncides serve as a New Year blessing at the start of the Year of the Sheep? Tickets for the Alishan Forest Railway during the Lunar New Year holiday go on sale February 4, with a limit of four tickets per person. Also, the Alishan Forest...
Nantou Lugu Valley Cherry Blossom Tunnel: A Fairytale Scene in Full Bloom
Springtime cherry blossom chasing has become a nationwide trend across Taiwan. Besides the renowned blossoms at Wuling Farm and Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village in central Taiwan, Lugu Township in Nantou County is a hidden gem for locals in the central region. Among its highlights is the romantic pink cherry blossom tunnel at Phoenix Nature...
Avoid the crowds at Wuling for cherry blossom viewing Seven popular spots in Taichung offer stunning blooms
February has quietly arrived, and cherry blossoms across Taiwan are blooming, heralding the arrival of spring. The annual highlight of the Wuling Farm Cherry Blossom Festival also kicked off on February 13, filling the air with fragrance for nearly a month. However, if...
Sweeten Your Valentine’s Day: 5 Shyly Recommended Boutique Hotels in Taipei!
As Valentine’s Day approaches, many couples begin searching for the perfect date spot. Beyond daytime sightseeing, an evening in a uniquely styled boutique hotel is essential for a romantic night. With fierce competition among boutique hotels in Taiwan, businesses have rolled out various...
The world’s largest waterfall of lights – Nagashima Spa Land’s Winter Illumination in Japan
Known as Japan’s largest winter light festival, the “Winter Illumination” at Nagashima Spa Land’s Meihan no Sato in Mie Prefecture kicked off on October 25, 2014, and ran until March 31, 2015. Meihan no Sato is a large outdoor park themed around seasonal flowers and...
【Visit an Exhibition】Future Park at NMNS – A Must-See Interactive Exhibition for Winter Vacation
Welcoming the arrival of winter vacation, the National Museum of Marine Science and Technology in Keelung, in collaboration with Orange Design and Japan’s TeamLab, presents the special exhibition “Learning ! The Future Park.” The exhibition runs from January 24 to April 26 of the year 104...
Doraemon Stand by Me Limited-Time Pop-Up Shop Launches in Hong Kong
To commemorate the 80th anniversary of the birth of Doraemon author Fujiko F. Fujio, the film Stand by Me: Doraemon 3D achieved box office success in Japan, grossing 8 billion yen during its theatrical run...
Cherry blossoms are in full bloom along Datong in Yilan – the flower season series of events has kicked off!
Along the routes of Datong Township in Yilan County, mountain cherry, double-flowered cherry, and Yoshino cherry have gradually come into full bloom, attracting many visitors to admire the blossoms. The Datong Township Office and Lancheng Crescent Square have also jointly organized the 2015 Datong Township Cherry Blossom Festival, which officially launched its series of activities on the 7th...
The True Talent of Taiwanese People: A Cultural & Creative Mini-Trip Starts Now
During the joyful Lunar New Year festivities, join TRAVELER Luxe as we visit art villages brimming with creative energy, or explore old neighborhoods to discover quirky shops. Let boundless imagination enrich our minds and craft seemingly ordinary days with taste and personality...
The 2015 Moon Harbor Lantern Festival kicks off romantically on Valentine's Day, February 14th!
A total of 52 artists from Japan, Canada, and Taiwan have created 40 stunning waterfront art lantern displays, crafting an extraordinary "Yanshui Night Banquet" scene. The Tainan City Government’s highlight event of the Lunar New Year, the "2015 Moon Harbor Lantern Festival," will...
【Traveler’s Notes】Taipei’s Creative Edge: A Cultural Mini Adventure
From a pen, a notebook, to the tableware you use every day, your travel bag, or even a wall or a garden—when infused with cultural and creative essence, a comfortable and beautiful daily life is actually all around us. Amid the joyful...
H&M's First Flagship Store in Taiwan Grandly Opens at Breeze Songgao
International fast fashion brands have been expanding their presence in Taiwan, and the highly anticipated H&M, after confirming its Taiwan opening schedule last year, has drawn significant consumer attention and excitement. It officially opened on February 13, 2015—right during Valentine’s Day and the Lunar New Year holiday period—creating expectations for substantial crowds and shopping enthusiasm.
The 2015 Taipei International Book Exhibition Kicks Off in Grand Style!
The 2015 Taipei Book Fair runs for five consecutive days starting February 11 at the World Trade Center Hall 1 and Hall 3. For the first time, the event is hosted by the Ministry of Culture and offers free admission to all students under 18. This year’s exhibition features an impressive lineup spanning 5...
【Visit Accommodation】A Little Girl’s Princess Dream: Higuma Garden Castle in Yilan
Since childhood, those of us who grew up loving fairy tales have always had grand, dreamy visions of castles. How wonderful it would be to spend a night in one—but the thought of the distance and time involved is quite...
Wuling Cherry Blossom Season is About to Begin: Top One-Day Tour Attractions Revealed
The annual Wuling Cherry Blossom Season kicks off on February 13. In addition to admiring the stunning sight of blooming cherry blossoms, the Wuling National Forest Recreation Area also recommends that visitors combine various scenic spots within the park to plan a perfect “...
Taipei MRT Mini-Trip: Cherry Blossoms & Strawberry Picking in Half a Day
No need to drive far to enjoy cherry blossoms—just hop on the MRT to reach a “hidden cherry blossom spot”! Lehuo Park in Neihu District, near Donghu MRT Station, is about a 10-minute walk from the station. Additionally, every year from December...
A Big Campus Hunt in Taichung: Travel Along Idol Drama Locations
Not to be outshined by Taipei and Kaohsiung, Taichung—with its romantic urban vibe—has become a new favorite among film and idol drama directors. The city’s campuses, blessed with beautiful scenery and expansive grounds, have served as backdrops for numerous idol dramas, such as Asia University with its European flair...
Travel with the Oscars！ Have fun in Manhattan with Birdman
Hollywood is gearing up for the film industry’s annual highlight—the Academy Awards. Booking platform Hotels.com has transformed into the little golden statue to take you into the world of cinema. It has carefully selected iconic scenes from the Best Picture nominees and recommended hotels where fans can follow in the footsteps of the stars and immerse themselves in the atmosphere of the silver screen.
2015 Tainan Flower Festival: Giant Gingerbread Man Cute and Eye-Catching
The 2015 Tainan Flower Festival is about to kick off. This year, under the concept of “Flowers Blooming Everywhere,” the event is spread across six small and medium-sized parks. The exhibition runs from February 14th, Valentine’s Day, with a grand opening, and will close on March 5th. Currently, many installation artworks have been displayed in open spaces, attracting numerous visitors to admire and take photos.
Spring Flower Festival in Thailand: Enjoy the Blooming Red Lotus
From November to March every year in the Kumphawapi District of Udon Thani Province, Thailand, a vast freshwater lake comes alive, transforming into a vivid and beautiful shade of red as the lotus flowers across the lake bloom abundantly...