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Compete with musical notes! A showdown of 11 summer music events
Embrace the bright summer days with the rhythm of music! Starting in July, a total of 11 music events will take place across Taiwan, one after another. In addition to the well-known Gongliao Ocean Music Festival, the first to kick off are the Yilan Wushih Harbor Ocean Music Festival and the Taichung Lounge Music District, offering two distinctly different styles — a beach party and an urban musical feast. Following that, the Midsummer Night’s Dream at Taipingshan, the Mashagou Music Festival, the Wanggong Fishing Fire Festival, and the long-awaited return of the Wild at Heart Music Festival — a veteran among Taiwan’s music events — will all light up this summer.
Night Tour of Yilan Traditional Arts Park: A Riverside 'Along the River During the Qingming Festival' Under the Stars
After a six-year hiatus, the National Center for Traditional Arts has reopened for nighttime garden visits once again. The brand-new summer program “66 Nights at the National Center for Traditional Arts – Along the River During the Qingming Festival Under the Stars” runs from now until August 31. Throughout the entire summer vacation, in addition to activities such as the Pili series – 3D theater, figurine exhibitions, and cosplay parades – there will also be a “Night Market Street” featuring local snacks alongside nighttime river scenery along the Dongshan River. Each weekend will feature an extra “Theme Night,” with exciting performances by bands like Tafari Temple, Czech puppet theater, magical fire dancing, and indigenous vocal groups. The “Night Market Street” is adorned with retro stalls and traditional-style booths, complemented by riverside lighting, starlight on the grass, and bridge pier lights that illuminate the Dongshan River, making the small bridges and flowing water reminiscent of the bustling ambiance depicted in Zhang Zeduan’s “Along the River During the Qingming Festival.”
AirAsia limited-time offer: Taipei direct flights to Sabah from just 1,988 yuan including tax
Travel enthusiasts have likely started planning their next holiday and searching for the most budget-friendly flight deals to arrange a trip abroad for themselves or their families. From now until September 23, AirAsia is...
Doraemon's Taiwan Tour Final Stop: 8/3 at Pier-2 Art Center in Kaohsiung
Doraemon, which caused a sensation in Taipei and Taichung, is heading to Kaohsiung!? From August 3 to November 10, the final stop of Doraemon’s Taiwan tour will take place at Buildings B3 and B4 of the Penglai Warehouse in Kaohsiung’s Pier-2 Art Center...
A Stroll Through Kyoto: Discovering the City’s Charm Through the Five Senses
When wandering through Kyoto, what you won’t be looking for are towering skyscrapers piercing the sky or fashion streets lined with boutique shops. A journey to Kyoto is about seeking the graceful glow of time that emanates from everyday life, as well as the unique craftsmanship of Kyoto...
Enjoy tea cuisine instead of barbecue – Moon Festival Food Festival at Cat’s Back offers delicious meals for just 250 yuan
In response to the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival, Taipei City’s Department of Commerce has partnered with businesses in the Cat’s Back Tea Culture District to jointly launch a one-month “Tea Cuisine Food Festival” promotion. From now until September 30, simply make a phone reservation in advance at any of the 12 designated shops in the district for a Mid-Autumn tea meal...
Next year's Taipei Lantern Festival moves to Expo Park, transforming Zhongshan North Road into a sea of joyful lights
The Taipei Lantern Festival has been held around the National Father Memorial Hall, Civic Plaza, and the Taipei City Hall area for five years. In 2013, the Taipei Lantern Festival will be held for the first time in the "Fine Arts and Yuanshan Park" areas of the Taipei Expo Park. The event will run from February 102 (2013) to March 3, lasting 11 days. Additionally, the "Sea of Happiness Lights" on Zhongshan North Road will be lit earlier, starting from February 6, 102 (2013), to build up a festive atmosphere for the Lunar New Year and attract holiday tourists.
Resembling both sponge cake and twins, a beloved afternoon tea treat for longtime residents of Kaohsiung
Upon closer inspection, curious customers often ask, “Isn’t this sponge cake?” The egg crisp, a Taiwanese-style dessert available only in Kaohsiung, has been around for over 60 years but still raises questions time and again.
Brand-new open-air hot spring at Tien Lai — seeking creative and trendy bath fans
Tired of traditional ways of soaking in hot springs? Are Japanese onsen, mountain stream baths, or public baths starting to feel dull and uninspiring? Yangmingshan Tien Lai Resort is aiming to boost the popularity of the national hot spring industry and is specially calling on netizens...
Two coffee runs and we fled back to Taiwan with our luggage — scared the Uber driver with our masks
At the end of 2019, I traveled alone to a community college in a city near Seattle, USA, carrying two large suitcases to attend a language school. However, as the saying goes, life is full of unexpected twists. Who could have imagined that before even finishing the first semester...
A Forest of Serenity in the City: Explore the Stunning Dadong Wetlands Park
Do you have to leave the city, trek over rugged mountain paths, and escape the hustle and bustle to find a forest of serenity? Visit Dadong Wetlands Park, where vibrant greenery set against shimmering silver waters instantly makes you forget where you are, immersing you in a dreamlike, fantastical landscape...
27 new domestic cases & 1 death reported in Taiwan; attention on whether Spanish-returning students knew each other
On March 20, there were 27 new confirmed cases in Taiwan, bringing the total to 135. Most of the newly confirmed cases on the 20th were relatively young, with only one in their 80s. ? One new death on the 20th was Case No. ...
Adorable Fat Carts Vie for Popularity – Top 20 Creative Food Trucks Gather at Lotus Pond Carnival
Mention the 1984 Hong Kong action movie "Wheels on Meals" or the popular mobile food trucks known as "fat carts" that are all the rage in Europe, America, and Japan, and most people will surely be familiar. On October 13–14, Kaohsiung’s Lotus Pond...
Travel to the U.S. now saves you NT$4,800; U.S. visa waiver announced today
Traveling abroad has just become even more convenient for Taiwanese. Following Hong Kong’s recent move to allow citizens to apply for a visa online for free starting September 1, the U.S. Department of State will officially announce Taiwan as a participant in the U.S. Visa Waiver Program during the Global Travel & Tourism Summit today...
Mine Flight: Experience the Thrilling Sensation of Flying Through the Air
Before you are barren black rocky mountains, as if you’ve arrived in a mysterious otherworld. Winding mine roads and trucks pass by, and for thrill-seekers, this is an experience not to be missed — the longest cable flight in Europe. ...
Kaohsiung Nightlife Unbound: Ten Drums Art Percussion Group Launches Nighttime Fixed Performance
During the day, Kaohsiung basks in bright sunshine, but as evening falls, the temperature becomes pleasant and a gentle breeze blows—making it the perfect time to experience the city’s nighttime charm. The Kaohsiung City Tourism Bureau has teamed up with the Grammy-nominated and Taiwan-representative Ten Drums Art Percussion Group...
International Travel Expo to Kick Off Oct. 26 at World Trade Center with Car and Airline Ticket Giveaways
Taiwan’s largest ITF Taipei International Travel Exhibition will take place from October 26 to 29. The event will be held simultaneously at Taipei World Trade Center Halls 1 and 3, featuring 60 countries, 850 exhibitors, and over 1,000 booths. This year’s...
The alpine brand NORTHLAND officially makes its debut
The outdoor brand NORTHLAND, founded in 1973 in Steiermark, Austria, officially opened its first store in Taiwan in September in Taipei City. The store’s location was formerly a post office, and its exterior is a two-story Japanese-Western style building over 50 years old...
Autumn Crab Craze: Get Red Crabs with Qualifying Purchases in Taipei’s Jilin Shopping District
The season beloved by foodies has arrived, and Taipei’s Jilin Shopping District is jumping on the autumn crab trend by launching the “Jilin Mountain & Sea Feast – The Ultimate Banquet” event. Combining over 20 local eateries specializing in traditional snacks, Taiwanese cuisine, affordable stir-fries, and Japanese...
Nantou Train Festival 2024: Free Steam Train Rides Now Open for Booking
The most anticipated railway tourism event of the summer vacation—Nantou Train Festival—is back this year under the theme “Travel with Building Blocks Fun.” A series of activities will officially kick off this Sunday (the 14th). Among them, the most popular free steam train ride experience for overnight stays in Nantou...