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Explore Tainan During Dragon Boat Festival: A Trendy 3-Day Mini-Trip of Lotus Viewing and Dragon Boat Racing
With the Dragon Boat Festival approaching, have you decided where to spend the holiday in the hot summer? In early summer, Tainan not only offers delicious food and historic sites but also features traditional folk activities infused with modern creativity, along with a variety of innovative travel routes...
Travel Tips for Summer Vacation: Tourism Bureau Releases List of 14 Questionable Travel Agencies
As the summer travel season peaks, to protect consumer rights, the Tourism Bureau under the Ministry of Transportation and Communications has published the operational status of travel agencies in the first half of 2015 (from January 22 to June 16), which includes 3 agencies whose licenses were revoked, 3...
Universal Studios Japan goes super-evolved this summer vacation with 3D Harry Potter Golden Snitch right before your eyes
To welcome the arrival of summer vacation, the most popular Universal Studios Japan has launched a series of attraction updates to ensure everyone has a blast. First up, the globally beloved “Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey™” races ahead of the summer break...
A fairyland on earth – Kaas Plateau, an endless sea of wildflowers
Across the vast fields, a riot of colorful wildflowers blooms, creating a heavenly landscape renowned worldwide. This plateau sits at an altitude of 1,200 meters and spans approximately 1,000 hectares. Because...
KIRIN Slush Returns for a Limited Time & Beer Sky Garden Debuts in Xinyi District
Since 2013, KIRIN Beer has successively launched limited-time KIRIN ICHIBAN GARDEN stores in Taipei and Taichung, successfully sparking a beer slush craze in Taiwan. Continuing the popularity of the previous two years...
Enjoy solo travel: 10 countries where traveling alone is never boring
With summer vacation here, have you decided where to go during the long break? Besides going on lively trips with friends, why not plan a solo journey and enjoy it to the fullest? International media, based on the Global Peace Index (Gl...
The Starbuck’s Lukang branch opens, combining craftsmanship features to become a hot topic
Combining local craft characteristics, the first-ever Starbucks in Lukang, Changhua, officially opened on June 20 in the Lukang commercial area. With the appearance of a traditional white Lukang lantern and elements such as local bamboo weaving and block printing incorporated, it plays creatively with Lukang’s traditional charm...
Taipei MRT Parent-Child Tickets Now on Sale – Unlimited Rides This Summer Vacation
With summer vacation here, many parents are planning to take their kids out for some fresh air and bonding time. To this end, Taipei Rapid Transit Corporation has launched a “Parent-Child One-Day Ticket, Buy One Get One Free” promotion from now until August 30...
No need to travel far to admire lotus flowers – the back garden of Taipei is in full bloom
Every summer, beautiful lotus flowers bloom by the lake, adding a refreshing and picturesque touch to the hot weather. The lotus clusters around Tongxin Pond in the Baishihu Community of Neihu have now entered their peak blooming season. Take advantage of your free time...
Taiwan Summer Solstice 235: Ultimate Food, Stay & Discount Guide
To celebrate the arrival of the summer solstice, the Tourism Bureau under the Ministry of Transportation and Communications has officially launched the “2015 Taiwan Summer Solstice 235” series of events on June 21st. To highlight the summer solstice’s culinary offerings, this year the Tourism Bureau has collaborated not only with FamilyMart convenience stores and Chun Yee Tea...
Seven Great Cycling Routes in Kaohsiung: Enjoy a Leisurely Ride Through Qimei!
With summer vacation approaching, to promote leisurely travel experiences in Qimei, the Kaohsiung City Tourism Bureau has launched seven family-friendly cycling routes during the summer season. Led by professional guides, these tours offer stunning views of the Qimei area, featuring refreshing water activities, various hands-on DIY experiences, and even a professional-grade 100-kilometer long-distance route. Along the way, you can enjoy the rich local culture and landscapes of Qishan and Meinong while leisurely pedaling through the scenic countryside.
Jimmy Liao Brings Picture Book Station Fairy Tale Style to Niigata, Japan
Besides the Jimmy Liao-themed train station not only being seen in Yilan, now Jimmy Liao is making his way to Japan. In late July this year, he traveled to Japan to participate in the world’s largest international outdoor art festival — the “Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennale,” where he created a charming picture book-style fairy tale...
Taiwan’s First Green Architecture Train Station – The New Keelung Railway Station Dazzles with Art!
The new Keelung Railway Station officially opened on June 29. In addition to being Taiwan’s first green architecture train station powered by solar energy, it is also the first semi-underground station. Not only is it more convenient for travelers heading to Keelung Miaokou, but cruise passengers can now reach the TRA station in just a few minutes and take a train to various destinations in Taipei, greatly improving accessibility. Its modern design is set to become Keelung’s most eye-catching new landmark. Additionally, to celebrate the opening of the new station, track switching operations will be carried out at Keelung Station and Sankeng Station on June 27 and 28. During this period, 266 train services will be suspended, and TRA has arranged free bus shuttle services for passengers.
【Visit Accommodation】Nostalgic Moments in an Old Market – Xie Residence
Fucheng is an ancient city with a long history, where everywhere you go is filled with crisscrossing old streets and alleys. Wooden old houses and the flavors of traditional snacks weave together stories of human connection across generations, almost like a microcosm of the city,...
The Thomas the Tank Engine train sets off to showcase the beautiful countryside scenery
In June 2014, the Oigawa Railway in Shizuoka Prefecture launched Asia’s first “Thomas the Tank Engine” steam train, attracting numerous tourists, railfans, and fans of Thomas to come and ride. The seats were in extremely high demand...
Mashagou Sand Sculpture Exhibition: Totoro Makes an Appearance in a Nostalgic Showcase
As summer arrives, not to be outshone by the Fulong International Sand Sculpture Art Festival, the Mashagou Sand Sculpture Exhibition grandly opened on June 20 and is expected to run until the end of August. It features six major themed sand sculptures, starring cross-generational anime characters, aiming to create...
Besides Miku Muyu in Hualien, there are nine other stunning scenic spots you can't miss!
Hualien’s beautiful natural scenery has always been loved by both domestic and international tourists. In addition to the recently reopened hidden gem Miku Muyu, here is a list of other must-visit beautiful spots in Hualien. Seize your holiday and bring this list to conquer them one by one...
Flowers bloom everywhere in the city Agassiz Tulip Festival
The Agassiz Valley Tulip Festival, located about a three-hour drive from Vancouver, Canada, is held annually before the harvest season, starting on April 1st and lasting for about two weeks—after all, the flowers only bloom for that long. The first Tulip Festival...
Taking the train is more convenient — Taiwan Railways' multi-card system allows access across 164 stations from central Taiwan to Yilan
Taking the train is more convenient！Taiwan Railways has launched its multi-card electronic ticketing service. Starting June 30, passengers can use electronic tickets such as EasyCard, Taiwan Smart Card, Far Eastern Electronic Toll Collection, and iPASS to ride...
Paddle boating on Shizitou Island & 3D paintings so realistic they’re cool
Large 3D art paintings have appeared at Shizitou Island Head Park, using rushing river water, bamboo rafts, and rubber dinghies to depict the “wetland” vibe of Shizitou Island. The lifelike scenes attract many visitors for creative photo ops!