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Sixty Stone Mountain Golden Needle Flower Season - Golden Yellow Blossoms Bloom on the Hillsides
The Sixty Stone Mountain Golden Needle Flower Season in Hualien runs from August 5 to September 19. Thanks to the absence of typhoons this year, the golden needle flowers have bloomed right on schedule atop Sixty Stone Mountain in Fuli Township. The vast sea of golden yellow blooms across the hills resembles a radiant golden...
2016 Taiwan Culinary Exhibition: Six Zones to Savor
The 2016 Taiwan Culinary Exhibition (TCE), now in its 25th year, will be grandly held at Taipei World Trade Center Hall 1 from August 5 to 8...
See the Miffy installation art and also relive the memories at Fragrant Chicken City
The fresh and adorable Miffy has crossed the ocean to arrive at Bali Cultural Park in Taiwan (China)! This little white rabbit cartoon character, created by Dutch illustrator Dick Bruna, has stepped out of the world of flat stories...
Doubled in price – Thailand’s visa-on-arrival fee surges by thousands
The Thai government has announced that starting September 27 this year, the visa-on-arrival fee will be raised from the original 1,000 baht to 2,000 baht. Most tourists visiting Thailand are accustomed to using the visa-on-arrival option, which leads to congestion at airports and also increases the burden on entry checkpoints. It may even have caused security loopholes. By increasing the visa-on-arrival fee, the aim is to reduce the workload of visa-on-arrival staff at Thai airports and prevent unauthorized individuals from entering the country.
Father’s Day Getaways & Theme Park Deals This Summer
To celebrate Father’s Day, theme parks across Taiwan are offering special promotions. Visiting with dad during the summer holidays means not only having fun but also saving money. For example, at Kaohsiung E-DA Theme Park, dads who have held an E-DA member E-card for more than 30 days...
Traveling alone doesn’t have to be lonely – top 5 global cities for unexpected romance
During your travels, you’ll encounter all sorts of people and things, and sometimes, you might even meet your ideal partner, kicking off a romantic journey. A recent online survey has ranked the top five cities where unexpected encounters are most likely to happen. If you’re looking for a different kind of trip, these destinations might be worth considering.
Girls’ Hearts Go Wild: 6 Must-Visit Instagrammable Spots
Cute and dreamy spots often attract many visitors to stop for photos and check-ins. Recently, several new landmarks in Taiwan have become hotspots on social media. We’ve rounded up six popular attractions in Taiwan that are sure to make your heart flutter—take advantage of the good weather and snap some beautiful photos while you’re there!
A Hundred Butterflies Dancing Gracefully in 28 Hidden Butterfly-Watching Spots
For nature enthusiasts, the hot summer is the perfect time to observe wild insects. Taiwan, known as the "Butterfly Kingdom," offers sightings of butterflies all year round. On this small island, there are over ...
The stunning seascape of Nanfang’ao – the cross-sea bridge lights up to become the Magpie Bridge for Qixi
From August 6 to 9, 2016, a four-day romantic festival kicks off in Nanfang’ao for Valentine’s Day in Yilan. Every night at 7:07 PM, a lighting ceremony will be held on the cross-sea bridge, transforming it into a blissful Magpie Bridge for Qixi. You can also...
Must-visit for big eaters: Taiwan’s top 5 mega-meal dishes
Tired of ordinary food and want something different? Try mega-meal dishes instead. We’ve rounded up five popular restaurants across Taiwan serving oversized meals, some of which even let you take on an eating challenge — finish your mega meal within the time limit...
Budget airline's winter flights go on sale — starting from just NT$499 on all routes
Tigerair Taiwan’s second wave of winter flight promotions begins at 10:00 AM on August 4th. All routes are available at promotional prices starting from NT$499, including 14 popular destinations such as Japan, Thailand, and Singapore across 17 international routes...
Celebrating Father's Day: Hello Kitty Painted Train & Alishan Forest Adventure
The newly launched Hello Kitty-painted Taroko Express has been hugely popular. On Father's Day, Taiwan Railways held the "Hello Kitty Goes to Alishan – ‘Forest Journey’" event. The train...
Low-cost carrier V Air suspends two routes to Japan
Due to commercial considerations and capacity adjustment planning, V Air announced that the Taipei-Haneda and Taipei-Ibaraki routes will be suspended starting September 20, 2016. Passengers who have already booked tickets should pay attention to the follow-up arrangements. ...
Step into a Fairy Tale: Little Red Riding Hood Train & Candy House Journey
A large-scale special exhibition jointly created by Taiwanese and Japanese teams—“Little Red Riding Hood ~ Train & Candy House Journey Special Exhibition”—officially opened on July 9 at Pier-2 Art Center’s Warehouse P2 in Kaohsiung. The highly anticipated highlights of the exhibition include the world’s first...
Hsinchu Land Art Festival: Streets Transformed into a Photogenic Gallery
The post-Hsinchu era has arrived！The back station area is set to be not only beautified but also infused with art. The “Hsinchu International Land Art Festival,” in tandem with the launch of the back station transportation hub and the completion of sidewalk improvement projects, quietly kicked off its “axis transformation” last month...
Catching Pokémon at Taiwan Attractions: Tour the Island for the Olympics with Pokémon GO
The mobile game Pokémon GO, which revived the Pokémon craze, blends the virtual and real worlds by allowing users to find and catch Pokémon at actual tourist spots through their phones...
Azaleas in Full Bloom on Alishan – Admire the Welcoming Sea of Flowers
At the Alishan National Forest Recreation Area under the Alishan Forest District Office of the Forestry Bureau in Chiayi, azaleas have burst into full bloom, especially on the slopes near Alishan Railway Station, where orange-red floral seas sway in the wind. The delicate blooms and the large, showy hydrangeas...
Sustained high temperatures this weekend with afternoon thunderstorms continuing into next week
Say goodbye to the good weather these past few days. The Meteorological Bureau noted that due to the influence of the Pacific High, various regions in Taiwan will continue to experience clear, hot, and high temperatures. Starting this weekend, the weather will become unstable, with circulation patterns shifting to weaker...
Youth Travel Discounts: Cheapest Student Flights
Summer vacation is here, and many young students are getting ready to travel abroad too. For several consecutive years, Jin Zhan Travel Agency has been promoting self-guided youth travel itineraries. In collaboration with STA Travel, the world's largest student travel agency under its International Youth Travel division...
STANCE: Artistic Socks Creating Comfort for Long Journeys
The American brand STANCE, known as the world’s most comfortable artistic socks, collaborated with the NBA this year to launch a series of products that have become the league’s only officially designated game socks for all teams...