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Asia’s Largest Sand Sculpture Festival: Hyper-realistic Works Stretch for One Kilometer
Taiwan’s First Giant River Sand Exhibition – The 2016 Nantou Maoluo River Sand Sculpture Festival Debuts, Themed “Legends of the Century”. Featuring 28 International Masters Using Up to 500 Tons of Maoluo River Sand, 5...
Czech Republic Joins Working Holiday Program – List of 14 Working Holiday Destinations in 2016
Working holiday gets a new option — Taiwan and the Czech Republic signed a Memorandum on Youth Working Holiday at the end of 2015. The Czech Republic has become the ninth country in
Bus stops are nothing special — the Totoro “train” makes its debut
The Totoro bus stop isn’t enough to impress? A cute Totoro train has appeared at the Qidu Railway Park in Keelung, featuring four train carriages that showcase the Studio Ghibli character “Totoro Bus.” In addition to the front of the train being painted to resemble the Totoro Bus, the body also features...
Flower Viewing & Hot Spring Fun: 10,000 Plum Blossoms Bloom Like Snow, Unbelievably Romantic
As cold fronts sweep in, the damp and chilly weather is perfect for soaking in hot springs and admiring plum blossoms. The renowned BaoLai and BuLao hot springs in Liouguei District, Kaohsiung City, coupled with the vast seas of plum blossoms that bloom across the mountains every winter, make it a popular winter travel destination in southern Taiwan...
Spring Festival Travel Traffic Info: High-Speed Rail Tickets on Sale, TRA to Divert Passengers
The nine-day Spring Festival holiday in 2016 is approaching. To accommodate the huge transportation demand, Taiwan Railways Administration (TRA) and Taiwan High Speed Rail (THSR) have extended their transport period to 12 days. From February 4 to February 15, THSR will add 545 additional train services (262 southbound and 283 northbound), offering a total of 2,065 train trips during the transport period while maintaining the "Early Bird Discount" and "College Student Discount." TRA will also add a total of 529 extra train services across all service levels and attach 1,075 additional cars.
Train station transformed into art gallery 3D underground platform goes viral
The double-track, elevated, electrified railway between Pingtung and Chaozhou was fully opened on August 23, 2015. Seven public art installations have been created across the six stations along the line, themed around healthy living, travel, and local history. These works incorporate regional characteristics, turning stations into art galleries that captivate both travelers and locals.
breezeNanjing Opens to Public, Popular Dessert and Food Brands in the Spotlight
After a trial operation following renovation on December 29, 2015, breezeNanjing officially reopened on January 7, 2016. Located at the convenient intersection of Nanjing Dunhua Road, near Xiaoguodong Station, the mall covers an area of 5,...
【Traveler's Tale】A Dreamy Winter Trip to Japan: Skiing and Onsen in One
Take in the snow-blanketed scenery, glide across vast snowy landscapes, soak in healing hot springs amid breathtaking views, savor local delicacies, and experience the warmth of the locals. Six unique ski trip routes offer a variety of experiences: family-friendly trips, luxury getaways, strolls through old streets, snowscape hot springs, and the majestic views of Mount Fuji.
2016 Wuling Cherry Blossom Season Begins – Complete Transportation & Reservation Guide
The annual spring tourism highlight, the Wuling Farm Cherry Blossom Season, is expected to officially begin on February 6 and continue until February 22, spanning a total of 17 days, including the nine-day Spring Festival holiday. To ensure visitors heading up the mountain to admire the blossoms can enjoy a safe...
2016 Travel Checklist: Top 10 Must-Visit Emerging Destinations
The new year has just begun—have you decided where to go this year yet? Below is a list of the top 10 emerging entry-level travel destinations for Taiwanese tourists in 2016. Whether you're preparing for Lunar New Year or planning a relaxing trip during other holidays...
Stay in Absolute Solitude: An Offshore Sea Lodge 34 Miles from Land
If you want to escape the hustle and bustle, besides retreating into the mountains to live as a hermit, another option is to venture far from land and stay in the middle of the sea, where no one else is around. In North Carolina, USA, there is a sea lodge called “Frying Pan...
Plum blossoms in full bloom in Chiayi, creating a snow-like fairyland
Recently, successive cold fronts have brought a slight chill, while also ushering in the peak blooming period of plum blossoms at Chiayi’s Meishan Park. As of the 10th, about 50% of the plum blossoms have bloomed, and it is expected that they will all be in full bloom by late January, covering Meishan in a blanket of snowy blossoms...
Dual Delight of Plum Blossoms and Cherry Blossoms: The Pink-and-White Lawnhead Is Purely Dreamy
The flowering season has arrived in Xinyi Township, Nantou. In January, as the peak period of plum blossoms officially begins, cherry blossoms also start to bloom quietly. The 2016 Xinyi Township Cherry Blossom Season series of events kicks off today at the picturesque Yu Shan Sightseeing Tea Plantation...
Hyson Tea collaborates with Hello Kitty: Cute New Year gifts go on sale
With the Lunar New Year approaching, it’s gift-giving season again. Hyson Tea has teamed up with Hello Kitty for the first time to launch adorable and delicious festive gift boxes. Recent visitors to Hong Kong can consider this special gift box—perfect for giving or keeping.
Five-Day Road Trip: The Loneliest Road Ignites an Inner Awakening
The Loneliest Road was shortlisted for the Premieres section at the 31st Sundance Film Festival. It is adapted from the true memoir *Although of Course You...* by bestselling American author David Lipsky.
Flocks of lambs spotted in Kaohsiung – their adorable looks are stealing the show
Flocks of lambs are back in town again with the “Poetry Steps Lead the Lambs” exhibition at Kaohsiung’s Dadong Art Center. The center has placed 60 lambs in various poses on its lawn for this six-month-long display, creating an eye-catching and heartwarming sight. ...
In a heavenly shade of blue: the dreamy glass chapel on the sea
Have you thought about where to hold your wedding? Why not have a surreal seaside ceremony in the endless blue of the Maldives? The international hotel chain Four Seasons recently built a charming...
Grand Mayfull Hotel Begins Trial Operation, Creating a Locally Rooted International Luxury Hospitality Destination
The Taipei Grand Mayfull Hotel, invested in by Mayfull Enterprise with an investment exceeding [amount], commenced its trial operation on January 9, 2016. Located just a ten-minute drive from Songshan Airport, it serves as a convenient choice for both leisure and business travelers. Spanning a land area of 3,600 pyeong, the...
Four Great Ice and Snow Carnivals of the World – Harbin Creates a Magical Ice Kingdom
As a cold front hits, the damp and chilly weather has also brought snow to Yushan Mountain, creating breathtaking scenery. Around the world, a marathon of ice and snow events will soon kick off. Come and experience this fantastical icy wonderland together!
Prunus mume blossoms at Xilaya are at their peak – here’s your lazy guide to enjoying plum blossom viewing at Meiling
Thanks to the warm winter, the plum blossom season has been slightly delayed. But starting this week through the end of January, it’s the perfect time to see the plum blossoms in full bloom at Meiling – the best viewing window of the year. The Xilaya Scenic Area Administration has specially released…