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For the first time, a little dragon takes center stage as the main lantern — Taiwan Lantern Festival kicks off in Hsinchu County on February 24
As one of the key events marking the end of the Lunar New Year celebrations, the Taiwan Lantern Festival attracts numerous domestic and international visitors each year. Now entering its 24th edition, the festival will be held from February 24 to March 10 at the High-Speed Rail Hsinchu Station Special Zone in Zhubei City, Hsinchu County...
Yangmingshan Forest Adventure: The Top Choice for Spring Flower Viewing and Hot Springs
As spring approaches, the annual Yangmingshan Flower Festival is set to kick off from February 17 to March 18 for a month-long event. Visitors can head up the mountain to admire the breathtaking blooms of plum blossoms, mountain cherries, Yoshino cherries...
Let’s dig in on Jinan Road — the presidential-level dumpling spot that always has a line!
Located near Taipei’s Zhongzheng and Bo’ai Special Districts, Jinan Road is lined with eateries that cater to locals, students, and office workers. This dumpling shop, packed no matter the time of day, is hailed as a “presidential-level”...
Hydrangea seas burst into vibrant bloom! Capture dreamy floral wall garden scenery here
Like exploding flower balls, hydrangeas typically bloom in summer. But now you don’t have to wait until May—hydrangeas at Miaoli’s Hualu Farm have started blooming early. Already eager to show off, these gorgeous and generous blooms...
Pink March: Cherry Blossoms in Bloom!
The goldenrain tree, which rivals cherry blossoms in beauty, is just beginning to bloom. Its flowering season typically runs from March to April. The warm climate of southern Taiwan is ideal for the growth of goldenrain trees. The tree is covered with large peach-pink and white flowers that are much bigger than cherry blossoms. When in full bloom, they appear even more vibrant and the fragrance is even richer, creating an overwhelmingly gorgeous and romantic spectacle.
Explore the Hidden Gem of Tanzi on a Scenic Park Route: A Super Fun One-Day Town Adventure
Located in central Taichung, Tanzi is one of the city’s satellite towns. Thanks to the establishment of an export processing zone by the Ministry of Economic Affairs here, it attracted a large influx of residents. The area also boasts a rich network of cycling stations and natural green spaces—perfect for a weekend family outing...
Time to dig in at this sinful and wildly popular Zhigao Rice spot near Daqiaotou Station!
Yansan Night Market, located near Daqiaotou Station, is touted as Taiwan’s top food night market. Eating your way from one end to the other is nothing short of satisfying. As you turn left off Taipei Bridge, a long stretch lined with shops on both sides awaits—each one that’s still standing is truly a force to be reckoned with...
Japanese 150-year-old Kaiseki restaurant Inagiku enters Shanghai
The world-renowned Inagiku Japanese cuisine has opened its first branch in Shanghai! Inagiku is regarded as a symbol of traditional Japanese cuisine. Its Shanghai branch, located at the Marriott Hotel Changfeng Park, is managed by four Japan...
Registration for the Hakka Festival’s Six Stacks Cannon Fortress Attack Begins – Top Prize of NT$150,000
Registration for the 2013 Hakka 12 Major Festivals’ Six Stacks God of Land Cultural Arts Festival Cannon Fortress Attack Competition is now open until February 7. This year sees the addition of the Six Stacks Volunteer Army Cannon Fortress Attack event, and the top prize for the Yunxiao Cannon Fortress Attack competition includes...
New Taipei’s Happy Christmas Town Stays Open Over Lunar New Year with Lights Shining Until Lantern Festival
Since its launch on December 1, 2012, the dazzling lights and amusement installations of the New Taipei City Happy Christmas Town have become the hottest spots for photo shoots, attracting many idol dramas and commercial filming crews who specifically came to...
Gold Mine Photo Exhibition in Jinguashi Recalls the Glory of Asia’s Top Precious Metal Mine
The Gold Ecological Park in Ruifang District, New Taipei City, will host a photo exhibition on the Jinguashi gold mine from January 18 to March 24, showcasing fascinating vintage photos of the mining settlement during the Japanese colonial period. To help more people...
Present your return flight ticket to enjoy food discounts and free mobile phone rental
When traveling abroad, your flight ticket can be used not just as a souvenir but also to get discounts and great deals. Following its initial collaboration with Singapore Universal Studios and Macau Studio City in the second half of 2012, where transiting passengers could enjoy discounted tickets by presenting their flight tickets...
Run through a dreamy course with dancing cherry blossoms – Registration now open for Sun Moon Lake Lakeside Road Race
The 2013 Sun Moon Lake “Cherry Blossoms Dancing in the Wind” Lakeside Road Race will take place on February 24. During the event period, the cherry blossoms at Sun Moon Lake will be in full bloom, making it the most picturesque and romantic running course in Taiwan. The race will be divided into a 29K lakeside loop group...
Genghis Khan’s True Likeness Revealed: The Palace Museum Unveils Authentic Imperial Portraits
The National Palace Museum houses an exceptionally rare authentic portrait of the great Mongol hero Genghis Khan—Temüjin. This year marks the 850th anniversary of Genghis Khan’s birth, and the museum has specially arranged to display... from now until March 25 in the main hall...
Handcrafted Sailboat Full Moon: A New Choice for Luxury Travel
Looking to set sail and embark on a luxurious sea journey? Beyond cruise ships, there’s a new option. In mid-December 2012, the Alila hotel group launched the “Alila Purnama,” a luxury sailboat named after the full moon...
Bringing Li Da-ren to the big screen in the sky — I May Not Love You now showing on China Airlines flights
To provide passengers with a high-quality and diverse in-flight entertainment experience, China Airlines has been offering the award-winning hit drama I May Not Love You since January. Passengers can enjoy the series on demand via the personal entertainment system onboard. China Airlines is the first Taiwanese...
The main lantern of the Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival makes its debut – A snake-shaped blue dragon soars into the sky on Lantern Festival
Traditional, heart-shaped, pumpkin-shaped – we’ve seen all kinds of sky lantern designs. For the 2013 Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival in New Taipei City, a snake-shaped lantern will make its appearance this year. This year’s Lantern Festival main lantern, the “Blue Dragon,” with its plump body spiraling upwards, half-closed eyes, and a small red tongue sticking out, looks adorable and endearing. And the “companion” character, symbolizing two people leaning on each other, won the hearts of netizens in the “Love Representative Character Poll” that was actively held on the event’s official website last month, taking the throne as the “2013 Love Representative Character.”
Kaohsiung boosts nighttime tourism — enjoy discounts with the Night Owl Passport
Ahead of the Lunar New Year, the Kaohsiung City Tourism Bureau has stepped up efforts to expand nighttime tourism in the city by launching 30,000 copies of the Night Owl Passport. This initiative outlines five major sightseeing routes across East, West, South, North, and Night Kaohsiung, and integrates over 60...
Lantern Festival Harbor Fireworks: Tickets Now on Sale for Fireworks Cruise at Hongmao Port Park
The Lantern Festival is set to arrive on February 24th, with celebration events taking place across Taiwan. The Hongmao Port Cultural Park in Kaohsiung, in conjunction with the Lantern Festival fireworks display at Glory Pier in Kaohsiung Harbor’s Asia New Bay Area, has launched a Lantern Festival Fireworks Cruise. There will be a total of four cruises from February...
Solar-powered aquaculture, electricity generation, and wetland creation—family registration open for Lantern Festival
After Typhoon Morakot, Pingtung County has been actively promoting the “aquaculture and solar farming” initiative in the coastal areas of Linbian. Fields that were once devastated are now dotted with solar panels facing the sun, and the county government is working with local communities...