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Taiwan Railways Mid-Autumn Holiday Ticket Booking Information – Expanded Real-Name System Service for Eastern Taiwan
To accommodate the travel demand during the Mid-Autumn Festival in 2016, from Wednesday, September 14 to Monday, September 19 (a total of 6 days), additional train services of all classes will be operated across the entire network, totaling 203 services. Among these, the Eastern Line (including the South-Link Line)...
Mid-Autumn Holiday High-Speed Rail Travel: Early Bird Ticket Booking Info
The Mid-Autumn Festival offers a four-day holiday. To accommodate passengers traveling home or going on trips, Taiwan High Speed Rail has announced September 14 (Wednesday) to 19 (Monday) as the peak travel period, adding 118 extra train services (62 southbound and 56 northbound...
2016 Luxury Hotel Awards – W Taipei Named Asia’s Best
Luxurious bedding, designer toiletries, rooftop pools, and world-class dining are must-haves in luxury hotels. Booking websites annually host the “Travellers’ Choice Awards,” ranking the most popular hotels based on ratings from over 2...
A new choice for flying to Athens, Greece in Europe — Scoot budget airline’s unbeatable deals
Budget airline Scoot has announced a new route from Singapore to Athens, the capital of Greece. The flights will commence on June 20, 2017, and ticket promotions are now available. From now until 11:59 PM on August 31, early bird fares for European routes...
Imagined Travel Memories: Snow Fox Combines Illustrations to Celebrate Launch of Online Store
The renowned outdoor gear brand Snow Fox has long been a top choice for many travel and outdoor sports enthusiasts. Not only does it introduce new designs every year, but it also engages in cross-industry collaborations to spark more innovative ideas for outdoor gear...
Enjoy a Dreamy European Escape at Snow Cloud Castle – A Fresh & Romantic Little Trip to Hualien
The long-awaited trip to Hualien finally arrived, so I booked my train tickets and decided to set off with just a light pack. This time, I wanted my chill getaway to be anything but ordinary—I was after not only stunning views but also a unique and memorable stay. Snow Cloud Castle turned out to be the perfect choice...
Pokemon GO Drives Attraction Business: Catching Pokémon Outdoors with Discounts Attracts Crowds
With the craze of the mobile game Pokemon GO, aside from areas where the game is restricted, many businesses, attractions, and hotels have also taken this opportunity to launch Pokemon-related promotions. By encouraging players to visit and catch Pokémon, they aim to boost foot traffic and sales...
Popular JR East Japan Railway Bento Boxes Now Available for a Limited Time at Taiwan Railways
In March, JR East Japan made its debut in Paris, France, with a pop-up shop at Lyon Station. Now, it has chosen Taipei Main Station as its second global temporary retail location, bringing some of the hottest daily sellers from Tokyo Station...
Caotun Cultural and Creative Attractions – Taiwan Craft Culture Park
Located in Caotun, Nantou, the National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Institute has, in recent years, aimed to promote the modernization and creative development of Taiwan’s crafts industry as well as the aesthetic appreciation of craft culture. It hosts various exhibitions and competitions, organized respectively by the Craft Culture Hall...
Melbourne Tops Global Livable Cities List – Must-Visit Highlights
The annual Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) Global Liveability Survey has ranked Melbourne, Victoria, Australia as the “world’s most livable city” for the sixth consecutive year. As the reigning champion, Melbourne is not only recognized as a hub of Australian...
Meet Your Childhood: The 50th Anniversary Exhibition of the Hans Christian Andersen Illustration Award
The "Hans Christian Andersen Illustration Award" was established by UNESCO’s IBBY in 1966. In 2016, it marked the 50th anniversary of the award being presented independently, and Taiwan hosted the global premiere of the exhibition — an event of great commemorative significance. We invite you to…
The Chung Tai World Museum Opens, Stunning the Public with Rare Buddhist Treasures
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the founding of Chung Tai Chan Monastery, the 15th anniversary of its completion and inauguration, as well as the completion of the Chung Tai World Museum. A grand ribbon-cutting ceremony for the museum was held on August 13 and 14, with over twenty thousand people witnessing the momentous occasion as Chung Tai shares its...
Stay in Japan’s Top 10 Cultural Heritage Hotels Like the Literary Greats
Imagine staying in Japan’s oldest wooden hot spring inn, sipping freshly brewed tea under the eaves while admiring the exquisite beauty of a Japanese garden—such a comfortable setting has attracted countless literati throughout history. Travel operators have carefully...
The Ultimate Healing Movie of Summer Vacation: "Nine Lives" (My Dad the Cat)
This year can be called the year of animal movies, from the blockbuster hit "Zootopia" at the beginning of the year to "The Secret Life of Pets," where cuteness sells and remains an unbeatable trend. The healing movie that caps off the summer vacation, "Nine Lives" (My Dad the Cat), will be released on September...
Women’s Relaxing “Her Light Travel” – 418 High-Value Accommodation Discount Passport
“Safety is the top priority in travel.” Aware of the proliferation of daily rental suites, which have even become breeding grounds for ATM theft criminals, the Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications is concerned about the safety of travelers’ accommodations and taps into the sense of security that women seek by launching the “Anti-Daily Rental Annual Awards – Her Light Accommodation,”...
Miss Dior Teams Up with Mandarin Oriental for a Dreamy Fashion Afternoon Tea
Mandarin Oriental Taipei and the French fashion brand Dior have once again joined forces to launch the “Floral Dior Essentiel Fragrance Afternoon Tea.” The tangy-sweet berries entwine with delicate rose aromas, making it undoubtedly the most anticipated fashion-forward afternoon tea experience this summer...
Relive the Emotional Scores of Studio Ghibli Animations – Joe Hisaishi Concert Comes to Taiwan
The Joe Hisaishi & WORLD DREAM ORCHESTRA 2016 will hold its final performance in Taiwan on Saturday, August 20...
PANDORA Town Jewelry Store Debuts at Hong Kong Disneyland
Hong Kong Disneyland’s collaboration with internationally renowned jewelry brand PANDORA continues non-stop. Following the launch of the new attraction “Fantasy Gardens – Presented by PANDORA” in the park late last year, the all-new...
HowToTrip’s Strawberry Season Desserts Are Here！15 Sweet Treats Must-Try for Strawberry Lovers
The dessert brand We Sweet has created a romantic ambiance using sterile, toxin-free strawberries, and will offer 15 limited-edition strawberry season desserts every week from February 15 to March 21. ...
Night View Hotspot: A New Gem in Chiayi — The Dazzling Neon Lights of Xingjia Suspension Bridge
The Xingjia Suspension Bridge was built in 2007 by a private charitable group to facilitate the commute of students and residents between Xing’an Village and Xing Village. ...