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The most beautiful air ever seen! Kaohsiung Pier-2 Gas Lab debuts today
The Greater Pier-2 Project has expanded the area of the Pier-2 Art Center. This summer, an installation art exhibition titled “Gas Lab,” themed around gases and their applications, is being curated by emerging artists. On display from now until October 20 at Warehouse C5...
Heavenly Qixi Blessings: The Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks Early Tomorrow Morning
Tomorrow (the 13th) is Qixi, and if you want to celebrate this romantic Valentine’s Day early, consider heading to a spot free of light pollution between 2:15 AM and 4:45 AM on the 13th to admire one of the year’s three major meteor showers — the Perseid...
Eslite Songyan Store’s Sleepless Night: 36-Hour, 80-Event Grand Opening Celebration
The highly anticipated Eslite Lifestyle Songyan Store is set to open on August 15. The entire venue is divided into four themed floors, bringing together designer concept stores, craft studios, era teahouses, specialty theme restaurants, Eslite Bookstore, vinyl music spaces, as well as a performance hall and cinema. A series of events will be held starting August 14, among which the “Eslite Sleepless Night eslite X up all night” will run for 36 hours from August 17 to 18, featuring 80 exciting cross-night activities. It will also debut a “shared long table,” uniting 17 F&B outlets across the store with specially designed combo meals—including brunch, afternoon tea, and dinner—available at a limited-time promotional price of NT$265. Pre-sales begin now via the 7-ELEVEN ibon ticketing system.
Thai Flavors at Hua Hin Lifestyle Market
Compared to the bustling heart of Bangkok, Hua Hin (District) is a dream destination for those who love a leisurely and peaceful vibe, with many new attractions to explore. Covering an area of over 7,000 pyeong, the Bangkok Chocolate European Gourmet Village features colorful British...
September Attack on Malacca: A Grand Time at the World Cultural Heritage Music Festival
Exploring world heritage sites allows you to experience the greatness and wonder of ancient people and nature through ancient architecture and magnificent landscapes. But have you ever wondered what it’s like to listen to music in a UNESCO World Heritage city? This year’s “Malacca World Cultural Heritage Music Festival” will take place from September 13–14 in the historic UNESCO World Heritage city of Malacca. Visitors can enjoy the rhythm of music against the backdrop of cultural heritage at sites such as the Malacca Cultural Museum (Sultan’s Palace) at St. Paul’s Hill, the Dutch Red Square, and the Baba Nyonya Museum.
Must-buy for matcha lovers: Buy one get one free on three top brands’ desserts including Matcha Mt. Fuji!
Spring is here—say goodbye to strawberry season and get ready for matcha season. Three major brands, including Naruichi Tea Pong, Ippa Matcha Lounge, and PX Mart’s We Sweet desserts, have launched a variety of delicious matcha sweets...
Limited-time haunted house in the seventh lunar month — bring a flashlight to find the ghosts!
The latest way to experience a haunted house: use a flashlight to hunt down the ghosts. E-DA World has launched an adults-only haunted house this seventh lunar month. Step into a nearly pitch-black three-dimensional space where terrifying ghosts will appear suddenly and unpredictably. What sets it apart from other haunted houses is...
Sample 101 must-try popular snacks in Yilan and conquer them all
Where can you find delicious, affordable snacks with local character that even make it to state banquets? Yilan’s street food is definitely among the best. Published by Mook Publishing, "Where Yilan Eats: The Ultimate Guide to 101+ Popular Yilan Snacks..."
The list of Taiwan’s Tourism Calendar is announced: 18 counties/cities and 22 events selected
The “Taiwan Tourism Calendar” County/City International Events Selection Program, hosted by the Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications, has chosen 22 events from a total of 45 submissions by local counties/cities across Taiwan. These include the Toucheng Ghost-Catching Festival, Keelung Ghost Festival, Mazu Cultural Festival...
The Food Republic flagship store recreates a Taiwanese old street, serving Stephen Chow's "Lost Love" rice
Food Republic, a popular food brand under Singapore-listed group BreadTalk, which has successfully entered Banqiao Big City and Taichung Big City, will once again celebrate the grand opening of its Dazhi flagship store on December 1...
N Ways to Enjoy Snow: Stunning Snow Festivals Across Japan
December in Japan is the season of heavy snowfall. In the northern regions, winter activities go beyond skiing — throwing snowballs, building snowmen, having snowball fights, riding snowmobiles through the mountains, or even putting on snowshoes to stroll through snow-covered forests...
Experience a Christmas market without flying to Europe – MGM Cotai’s Christmas Carnival kicks off in full swing
For those who want to soak up the festive Christmas atmosphere abroad but lack the time or budget to travel all the way to Europe, MGM Cotai in Macau is hosting a Christmas Carnival from now until December 26. During this period, the Sky Pavilion will...
A Gastronomic Journey: Michelin Releases 2013 Hong Kong & Macau Guide
Michelin has launched the fifth bilingual edition of the "Michelin Guide – Hong Kong & Macau," featuring a total of 286 restaurants and hotels from Hong Kong and 62 from Macau. This includes 65 newly added restaurants—51 from...
Lufthansa First Class Lounge Wins Skytrax Award
Over the past 10 months, 18 million passengers from more than 100 countries participated in the world's largest airline passenger survey, and Lufthansa stood out in this survey, winning three awards at the 2013 Skytrax...
Preview of the new cultural creativity base: Eslite Spectrum Songyan Store
A new highlight of cultural creativity in Xinyi District, Eslite Spectrum Songyan Store, located in the Songshan Cultural and Creative Park, officially opened to the public today (the 15th). With a total floor area of 7,200 ping, it spans the basement level 2 and ground floors 1 to 3, totaling four...
Build snowmen & win plane tickets — Korea Winter Carnival kicks off in Kaohsiung on 12/15
Winter in Korea offers a silver-white world and the joy of skiing, attracting many tourists every year to experience it. To promote Korea’s rich winter tourism offerings and unique ice festivals, the Korea Tourism Organization will hold...
Taipei Winter Solstice Tangyuan Festival: Five-Element Lucky Tangyuan Brings Happiness to Your Table
As the Winter Solstice approaches, Taipei City is holding the Winter Solstice Lucky Tangyuan Festival in the Daqiaotou Yansan Commercial Area. The event will kick off at 1:30 p.m. on December 15 (Saturday) at Lane 149, Section 2, Dihua Street, promising a lively celebration. In addition to...
Kenting’s New Stay Option: One Night Free When You Book at Amaz.inn Street Hotel
Looking for a new place to stay in Kenting this summer vacation? Lihpao Group has launched a new brand this year—Amaz.inn. The first property, Amaz.inn Street Hotel (A.maz.inn Kending...
The Grand Park Laiyi in Jiaoxi Wins Ten Awards, Offers Half-Price Stay Extension Discounts in August
The Grand Park Laiyi in Jiaoxi, which has won a total of ten prestigious awards both domestically and internationally so far this year, is now launching a “Ten Awards Gratitude Half-Price Stay Extension” promotional campaign as a token of appreciation. From now until August 31...
Take advantage of resumed flights to Singapore with discounted smartphone rentals and unlimited calls & data
Expensive roaming fees often make travelers hesitant to use their phones abroad. Now, there’s a more cost-effective alternative when traveling to Singapore. Hong Kong-based Tink Labs will launch its handy Singapore mobile travel service in January 2013...