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Highly Popular Lineup: Garrett Popcorn Opens in Taiwan
Chicago’s 66-year-old Garrett Popcorn will open at Taipei 101 on Friday, December 18th. No need to travel far to enjoy top-tier handmade gourmet popcorn. On opening day, there will also be...
A Hundred Sheep "Bleat" Their Way Onstage – Celebrate Christmas and New Year’s Together
This year’s Christmas in Keelung is going to be very different. The YM Oceanic Culture & Art Museum has specially invited over a hundred little sheep to make a journey across the seas to the museum’s square, where they will join everyone in celebrating the festive countdown to the New Year. With Christmas approaching, the YM Oceanic Culture...
2015 Facebook Check-in Hotspot: Chimei Museum in Taiwan Tops the List
As the year comes to an end, many people begin to reflect on what they’ve done and where they’ve been with whom. In recent years, Facebook has also launched a review feature that selects daily posts from the same date in previous years, among other things, filling users with nostalgia. On December 10, Facebook also released its 2015 Year in Review, compiling the most popular check-in spots of the year. Globally, Disneyland claimed the top spot for the most popular check-in destination, while in Taiwan, the Tainan Chimei Museum ranked first.
Escape to the Eastern Beauty for a Relaxing Three-Day-Two-Night Trip
You always want to take your family, partner, or kids out for a nice holiday. Taiwan’s East Coast boasts not only stunning mountains and waters but also plenty of fun. Plan a getaway with your loved ones to escape the city and explore Eastern Taiwan this vacation...
Christmas Trees That Stole the Show: The Most Stunning Global Christmas Trees of 2015
As Christmas draws nearer, beautiful and dazzling Christmas trees have sprung up all over the world. But being just pretty isn’t enough — they also need to be bursting with creativity and records to become the most eye-catching one during the festive season. ...
Thailand Goes Wild for New Year’s Eve: Bangkok Malls Transformed into Disney Fairy-Tale Worlds
As Christmas and New Year’s approach, cities around the world are decking themselves out with dazzling decorations to create festive atmospheres. Recently, Bangkok has launched the “Bangkok Winter Light Festival,” where you can enjoy numerous large-scale celebrations...
The Taoyuan Flower Color Festival Kicks Off – A Stunning Tai Chi Flower Sea That Captivates
The first-ever "Taoyuan Flower Color Festival" kicked off in relay style across four districts—Zhongli, Pingzhen, Dayuan, and Luzhu—starting December 12. The initial wave of events launched on the 12th in Zhongli, Pingzhen, and Dayuan, and will continue in line with the flower blooming period until December...
New Attraction in Chiayi: Romantic Glass High Heel Church with Sea View
Following the huge popularity of the Crystal Church in southern Taiwan, the Yunlin, Chiayi, and Tainan Area Administration is set to unveil a uniquely designed “High Heel Church” at Chiayi’s Budai Seaview Park. The project is expected to be completed by the end of the year and is poised to become the next hot topic in the region...
New Landmark in Tainan: The Blue Print Transforms into a Cultural and Creative Park Entering Trial Operation
The Blue Print is finally back! Located right opposite Tainan Shin Kong Mitsukoshi, “First Judicial New Village” has taken two years to restore and revitalize old buildings, creating the “Blueprint Cultural & Creative Park...”
Christmas and New Year Are Here – A Romantic Blue Ocean of Lights on the North Coast
To welcome the upcoming Christmas, New Year, and the Lunar New Year holiday period, the North Coast and Guanyinshan National Scenic Area Administration under the Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications has selected several sites within its jurisdiction—including Sanzhi Shallow Bay, Shimen White Sand Bay and Wedding Square, Jinshan Zhongshan Hall, Wanli Yehliu...
2015 Public Housing Christmas Season – Snowflake Christmas Flowers Shine at the Water Museum
Before Taipei’s Xinyi District stakes its claim, the most popular Christmas event in the Taipei Gongguan area is undoubtedly the Taipei Water Museum, which is drawing major attention. The beautiful museum building is bathed in romantic lighting, paired with festive Christmas decorations, creating a magical and heartwarming atmosphere. ...
Mandarin Oriental Taipei Unveils a Dazzling Christmas Tree and European-Style Market
Every December, streets and malls are adorned with various Christmas decorations, adding a touch of warmth to the urban landscape. For those wanting to experience a richly European-style Christmas setting, Mandarin Oriental Taipei’s “Golden Mandarin Christmas Celebration” is a...
Experience both the sunset and sea of clouds on Alishan — don’t miss these six top viewing spots
During autumn and winter, the abundant moisture in high-altitude areas combined with the seasonal winds makes it particularly easy to witness sea of clouds phenomena. The Alishan Sea of Clouds in Chiayi is one of the region’s five major wonders and a must-see scenic beauty in Taiwan. From November onwards is the best time to visit Alishan...
Eastern Scenery and Cuisine – Unwind on a Three-Day, Two-Night Getaway
Holiday time is always perfect for taking the family, your loved one, or the kids out to explore. Eastern Taiwan boasts not only stunning mountains and waters but also tons of fun. Plan a getaway with your whole family to escape the city and discover Eastern Taiwan together. ...
Low-cost carriers spark controversy as CAA works to relax restrictions
In recent years, low-cost airlines have entered the Taiwanese market, making international travel more accessible than ever. However, due to differences in ticket sales models and usage restrictions compared to traditional carriers, this has often led to...
Winter-exclusive Ice Feast: The Terrifying Zao Ice Monsters
The silver-white winter always adds a touch of magical imagination to the earth. Every winter, Yamagata Prefecture in Japan, famous for its hot springs and skiing, gets blanketed in snow. Here, you can enjoy the dual thrill of cold and heat, and the unique rime ice formations born from the icy cold...
Send off the Sunset and Welcome the Dawn – Covering Taiwan’s Nine Top Scenic Spots
This New Year's Day features a three-day long holiday, with various regions across Taiwan competing to offer countdown and dawn-welcoming events. How do you choose the best spot to bid farewell to the last sunset and greet the arrival of the new year? The Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications has specially compiled information on activities such as sunset watching, New Year’s Eve celebrations, and dawn welcoming held at nine...
Slide down in just 12 seconds — Kaohsiung unveils Asia’s tallest slide
The National Science and Technology Museum has introduced what is claimed to be Asia’s tallest spiral slide, standing 18 meters high (about five stories) with a total length of 46 meters. It takes just 12 seconds to slide from top to bottom, offering visitors an exhilarating experience while learning about universal gravitation, potential energy, kinetic energy, and other scientific concepts...
New Highlight: Enjoy Food and Coffee at IKEA House
After the huge success of IKEA House launched in Chongqing South Road in 2014—where guests could freely book gatherings or overnight stays—IKEA has once again transformed an old building on Section 2, Zhongxiao East Road into its...
Welcoming the Opening of the Southern Branch of the National Palace Museum with a Countdown Light Show and Fireworks
The Southern Branch of the National Palace Museum is expected to officially open on December 28. To celebrate the most significant cultural development in Chiayi over the past 60 years, the Chiayi County Government has specially planned the “Palace Opens the Chiayi Gate, Enjoy the Art and Lights” event, which will run from December 19...