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2015 Taipei International Travel Fair – Unbeatable Car Rental Deals from HowCar
By / MOOK Travel Lifestyle Network Editorial Team The “ITF Taipei International Travel Fair” will be held from November 6 to 9, spanning four days at Taipei World Trade Center Hall 1 and Hall 3. Located on the first floor of Hall 1, booth C601...
Top 10 Classic Cycling Routes in Taiwan — Sun Moon Lake Ranks No. 1 in Popularity
Cycling tourism is popular in Taiwan. Recently, the Sports Administration under the Ministry of Education held the “Taiwan’s Top 10 Classic Bicycle Routes Voting Campaign” for the first time. After two months, the results have been officially announced. Among them, the Sun Moon Lake cycling path, once selected by CNN as one of the most beautiful in the world...
Major high-speed rail schedule changes in December, Taipei–Kaohsiung fare adjustments
Taiwan High Speed Rail’s three new stations—Miaoli, Changhua, and Yunlin—are scheduled to open on December 1. In addition to a comprehensive schedule adjustment, the high-speed rail operator has also announced fares from Taipei to Miaoli, Changhua, and Yunlin, which are NT$430, NT$820...
Golden rice waves and drumbeats amaze all as Youren performers stun the audience at Chishang
Against a backdrop of blue skies, green mountains, and drifting clouds, the 7th "Chishang Autumn Harvest Rice Ear Arts Festival," organized by the Taiwan Good Foundation, kicked off over two consecutive days starting October 31. This year, the festival once again invited the renowned Youren Drum Theater to perform in Chishang...
The Pine Mountain Grand Shrine Palanquin & Taipei Hot Spring Festival: Councilor Ko Transforms into a Taiko Drummer to Greet Visitors
The "2015 Taipei Hot Spring Festival" will take place over five consecutive days starting October 29 around the Xindian Beitou MRT Station. In addition to the traditional hot spring joint exhibition booths from previous years, this year’s grand celebration also features a carefully curated series of activities to enhance...
2015 Taipei International Travel Fair – Early Bird Deals on Travel Packages, Love to Travel and Save More
The 2015 Taipei ITF Winter Travel Fair kicks off from November 6 to 9. Love to Travel presents exclusive early bird deals on budget-friendly tours, such as “Add 1 Yuan, Get a Double Tour” for Beijing & Jiangnan in China, and China Eastern Airlines ticket voucher sets starting from just 1,999 yuan...
Don tei's Premium Japanese Hot Pot & Sukiyaki Taiwan Flagship Store Debuts
Yoshinoya has been in Taiwan for 28 years and has been particularly active in recent years, offering “izakaya-style” dining, “pub-style” eateries, and even “new lifestyle concept restaurants”. It has consistently earned recognition and support from Japan’s Yoshinoya Holdings Group. Taiwan...
Fragile Item Packing Guide: 5 Storage Tips to Prevent Breakage
Packing luggage for overseas travel is a headache for many, not only because of how to make the most of suitcase space, but also because many delicate and beautiful souvenirs are fragile. Here are five packing tips that will keep your items safe from breaking...
Travel to Vladivostok, Russia: 8-Day Visa-Free Stay
It's now easier than ever to visit Russia. Starting in 2016, Russia has opened its doors to foreign travelers with visa-free entry to Vladivostok, where they can also obtain an on-arrival visa for an 8-day stay, aiming to attract more tourists. Vladivostok...
Japan’s popular fried chicken wings – World Yamachan to make its Taiwan debut
Japan’s most well-known fried chicken wing chain, World Yamachan, is entering Taiwan from “World’s Yamachan”! World Yamachan is a izakaya chain brand that originated in Nagoya, Japan in 1981, and besides being popular in Japan, it also...
Taiwan’s oldest ginkgo forest is glowing in golden beauty
As autumn deepens, not only are maple leaves across Taiwan transitioning into their vibrant red hues, but ginkgo leaves are also gradually turning from green to gold. Recently, the ginkgo leaves in the Alishan Xitou Nature Education Area in Nantou County have started to yellow and are expected to shed gradually in about two weeks. If you want...
Kaohsiung MRT may extend to Tainan in the future
Tainan City Councilor Tang Bi-e recently raised an inquiry regarding the city’s transportation policy, suggesting that if the Kaohsiung MRT could be extended to Tainan, it would further promote interactive development between Tainan and Kaohsiung. She recommended that Tainan Mayor...
Warm Eats & Cool Treats: Authentic Japanese Snacks in a Hsinchu Alley
A dreamy blue shaved ice topped with homemade yogurt sauce resembles a miniature Mount Fuji with melting snow. Immediately snapping a photo and uploading it to Facebook sparked curiosity among netizens: “Where can I get this?”...
Plan now—Tokyo Disneyland’s 2016 Special Events Announced
As 2015 draws to a close, Tokyo Disneyland, a favorite among Taiwanese tourists, has released its 2016 event schedule in advance. The park will offer a host of exciting activities, continuing to bring laughter and joy to visitors...
2015 Taipei International Travel Fair – Kagaya Offers Best Deals for Groups of Three
The Taipei International Travel Fair will be held from November 6 to 9 at Taipei World Trade Center Halls 1 and 3. The top-tier Japanese international hot spring hotel in Beitou, Nikko Shisei Kagaya (located in Hall 3, Booth No. G240), is also offering a range of great deals.
The world’s driest desert blooms with flower seas like a fairyland
Located in Atacama Desert, Chile, South America, it is considered one of the driest regions in the world due to its year-round aridity and lack of rainfall. Recently, the strongest hurricane ever recorded in the Western Hemisphere...
2015 Taipei Travel Fair – Grand Premium Hotel & Dining Vouchers
By / MOOK Scenic Family Travel Life Network Editorial Team The 2015 Taipei International Travel Fair will be held from November 6 (Friday) to November 9 (Monday) at the World Trade Center Halls 1 and 3. The Grand Hotel Group...
Must-try dessert spots for Lantern Festival ! Taipei’s 9 most popular sweet and savory glutinous rice balls
Every year during the Lantern Festival, according to tradition, you absolutely can’t skip a steaming hot bowl of yuanxiao (sweet glutinous rice balls), though nowadays people often mix up yuanxiao with tangyuan (glutinous rice balls in general). But no matter what—whether it’s the soft, tender, and chewy texture of tangyuan paired with sweet syrup, or the savory filling of salted tangyuan soaking up rich broth—the mere thought is enough to bring happiness. Just having a bowl fills you with joy and contentment, which is the true meaning of the festival. Here are nine must-try popular tangyuan spots in Taipei that you simply have to enjoy during the season !
2015 Japan's Top Three Night Views: City Skies Aglow with Cosmic Splendor
Japan's Night View Summit recently conducted a professional poll to select the top three night views in Japan for 2015. Surprisingly, Hakodate, long famed for its nightscapes, dropped out of the top three this year, replaced by Sapporo along...
Spring in Purple and Blue – Australia’s Purple Allure
As the Southern Hemisphere steps into its warm spring, just as Japan’s spring offers pink cherry blossoms to admire, Australia’s spring is most famously marked by the romantic purple of jacaranda flowers. If you visit Brisbane at this time, you’ll be able to witness...