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The Club Sandwich averages NT$960 in Paris, topping the list of the world’s most expensive travel cities
Taiwan’s prices keep rising, but do you know where the most expensive Club Sandwich in the world is sold? According to a Club Sandwich Index survey by global online hotel booking site Hotels.com...
Sharp drop in mainland tourists + labor regulations lead to closure of Kenting Bay Yacht Hotel
Sharp drop in mainland tourists + labor regulations lead to closure of Kenting Bay Yacht Hotel
Hokkaido Specialty Exhibition – A Grand Collection of Popular Japanese Foods
Every spring and summer, the Zhongxiao Branch of SOGO Department Store in Taipei’s East District holds a Japanese Festival. This year, the focus is on Hokkaido specialties. In addition to delicacies from the northern region, popular Japanese snacks, teas, ramen, and more beloved by Taiwanese consumers...
Celebrate Songkran in Bangkok & Enjoy Hotel Discounts on Koh Larn
The vibrant and colorful Thai New Year is approaching. The Peninsula Bangkok, located along the Chao Phraya River, is offering a “Thai New Year Songkran Staycation Package” from April 10 to April 17. Guests can enjoy luxurious accommodation and special offers...
First Cruise Ship Based in Keelung – The “Oriental Dragon” Sets Sail as a Maritime Palace
The domestic cruise tourism market is becoming increasingly vibrant, and Keelung Port is also developing towards becoming Taiwan’s only dedicated cruise home port. Hong Kong-based Shoulong International Company has introduced its cruise ship, the Oriental Dragon, to the Taiwanese market, with Keelung Port as its home port. Each...
Tainan Dongshan Coffee Incorporated into Dishes: China Airlines Launches New In-Flight Meals for Japan and Korea Routes
China Airlines has once again innovated its in-flight catering by introducing coffee-infused meals made with locally sourced Dongshan coffee from Tainan for the first time. Starting April 1, these special meals will be available on economy class flights between Taipei and various destinations in Japan including Fukuoka, Hiroshima, Miyazaki, Sapporo, Nagoya, Shizuoka, and Takamatsu...
Operation Seed Preservation: The National Taiwan Museum’s Food Ark Special Exhibition
Don’t think that Taiwan’s advanced agricultural technology and abundant produce mean there’s no risk of a food crisis. In fact, Taiwan’s food self-sufficiency rate has been declining year by year and is currently only about 32%, posing a constant threat of food shortages. The Food Ark special exhibition (…
2013 Kaohsiung Spring Arts Festival – Prometheus to be performed on March 30
The “Prometheus,” jointly produced by the 2013 Kaohsiung Spring Arts Festival and the National Theater & Concert Hall International Arts Festival, will be staged on March 30 (Saturday) at the Zhidé Hall of the Kaohsiung Cultural Center. Directed by the show’s creator, who is also a renowned contemporary Greek...
Family Spring Fun: Cloud and Han Hotels Offer Thousand-Yuan Gifts
This year’s spring break from April 4 to April 7 coincides with a long holiday, and April 4 is also Children’s Day. In response to the surge in family spring travel demand in April and as a tangible thank you to long-time supporters, the Yunlan Tourism Group has specially opened its...
Taiwan Railways' cruise-style train spring itinerary sets sail on April 13
Since its launch, Taiwan Railways' 2-day, 1-night cruise-style train itinerary has been well-received by the public. This year from April to June, new routes have been introduced, featuring four distinctive train journeys: Sanxiantai in Hualien and Taitung, Neiwan & Expo Museum, Shihgu Music & Hot Air Balloon Festival, and Mugu Muyu &...
Handmade Japanese Children's Mikoshi on Display at Matsuyama Station
The Dogo Children's Mikoshi, gifted by Matsuyama City in Japan, is now on display for six months in the B1 hall of Taipei’s Songshan Station. Visitors are welcome to admire the craftsmanship of this traditional Japanese children’s mikoshi at the newly renovated Songshan Station, and can also explore nearby areas such as...
The Ultimate Audio Experience Guide: Sony’s Bass-Heavy Headphones Lead the Pack
Sony, a leader in professional audiovisual technology, has generously integrated many of its exclusive professional audiovisual technologies into consumer products to meet the growing sophistication of global consumers' audiovisual needs. In spring/summer 2012, it launched...
Preliminary rounds of the Gongliao Ocean Music Festival – listen to the performances every Saturday
The annual highlight of original music – the Gongliao International Ocean Music Festival – is set to take place from July 11 to 15 this year (Year 101)! New Taipei City announced today (the 21st) the preliminary list of qualifiers for the “Ocean Indie Music Grand Prix” competition...
The Beauty of a City in Motion – 3 Themed Tours in Melbourne
A city in southeastern Australia that once prospered from gold mining and has undergone over 200 years of cultural influence from European immigrants not only exudes a metropolitan vibe that blends modernity and elegance, but also boasts vast parks and green spaces, thousands of delicious restaurants...
The Lords World Carnival – A Children's Day Like No Other
To celebrate its 8th anniversary, The Lords Resort in Jiaoxi launched the first wave of anniversary events – the Spring Music Festival from April 4 to 6. During the April 4 holiday, the resort invited the whimsical Huang Dahai Children’s Theater Troupe, personally founded by the childlike-hearted author Huang Chunming...
Creek Trekking & Surfing Are the Hottest Summer Cool-Downs – Enjoy Everyday Prices at Tienlai
With the scorching summer in full swing, outdoor sports enthusiasts—whether they prefer serene mountains or vast blue seas—are flocking to Laomei Creek and Shazhu Bay on the Northern Coast to experience this season’s hottest activities: creek trekking and surfing, the perfect ways to beat the heat. Yangmingshan Tienlai...
Summer Travel Fair Battle Against Price Hikes: Hong Kong from 7K, Sydney under 30K
The Taipei International Tourism Expo will be held for four consecutive days from this Friday (25th to 28th) at Taipei World Trade Center Hall 1. Want to snag deals before summer price hikes? Now’s the time to go! Various travel agencies are also rolling out unbeatable promotions, including...
The 9-Day, 8-Night Dajia Mazu Pilgrimage Begins on Friday
The annual Dajia Mazu Pilgrimage will officially set off at 23:00 on Friday, April 5, embarking on a 9-day, 8-night journey covering over 300 kilometers in a sacred pilgrimage and incense offering. The departure, birthday celebrations, and return are the most significant...
AirAsia Mega Sale Starts Now – One-way Flights from Just ¥1,288 Including Tax
AirAsia’s big promotion is back again. This special offer features up to 2 million discounted seats, open for booking from today until April 7. Travel periods range from January 1 to April 30 next year. This How...
Whale and dolphin watching at Guishan Island from just NT$700 per person
With spring in full bloom and the sea a brilliant blue, the northeastern waters are blessed with the unique ecological resources of Guishan Island, making it home to Taiwan’s most renowned whale-watching activities. Yilan County and the Northeast Coast & Yilan Coast National Scenic Area Administration...