The Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications and TLC Travel & Living Channel have once again collaborated to produce the second season of the travel competition show "Taiwan Bang Bang Tang," where 12 international contestants from 7 different countries traveled across the ocean to Taiwan. Over the course of three months of intensive filming...
This year’s Taipei New Year’s Eve celebration centers around the theme “Taipei: Advancing Towards a World Design Capital.” To complement the four-day holiday, the city has specially planned the “Explore Taipei: Travel & Stamp” passport activity. Citizens can follow the passport’s featured spots to discover hidden corners of Taipei...
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With the chilly northeastern monsoon blowing and temperatures in the teens, visitors are drawn to Jinshan, a renowned hot spring destination in northern Taiwan. The hiking trails in the famous Shitoushan Park still see people coming and going, enjoying the crisp, cool air of the winter mountains...
Photography enthusiasts, this is for you! From September 19 to 22 this year, Taiwanese photographers will join forces with international photographers for the first time to hold the 2013 Taipei Art Photography Expo. It is also the first art photography expo initiated by Taiwanese photography artists...
When you arrive in Las Vegas, the world’s premier city of indulgence, how can you not go all out? When in Rome, do as the Romans do—right after landing, head to the airport’s first stop for a shot of vodka and kick off the party. Liquor L...
Qianjin is located at the southwestern tip of Kaohsiung City, right in the central area of the city’s downtown. It boasts the famous Wufu Commercial District and the scenic Love River, and is also a very important administrative, cultural, and educational hub in Kaohsiung. Set aside some time to bring your family for a stroll in Qianjin...
During the seasonal transition between two rice harvests each year, the Council of Agriculture plants flower seas across seven farmers' associations from Guangfu in Hualien to Beinan in Taitung, offering visitors and locals a chance to enjoy the blooms. In recent years, these flower seas have attracted thousands of tourists. This year, the Taitung County Government...
After last Friday’s Winter Solstice, the weather has turned even colder. During this solar term, many people celebrate by eating tangyuan (glutinous rice balls) or enjoying nourishing foods to keep warm. For an alternative winter tonic, you can soak in the soothing White Sulfur Hot Springs from the Lunar Winter Solstice through Christmas and New Year...
This year, New Year’s Eve events are being held across Taiwan, and Tainan City has launched a three-part celebration: bidding farewell to the sunset at Yantian Salt Pans, attending the “Love to Tainan Countdown Concert,” and welcoming the sunrise at Erliau. The Tainan City Tourism Bureau recommends a 3-day itinerary, where visitors on the first day...
The Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation announced that starting from the early hours of March 19, domestic travel agencies are prohibited from organizing outbound tours and also from receiving overseas tour groups. This ban will initially remain in effect until April 30. In recent days, Taoyuan Airport has seen an influx of international students, exchange students, and workers returning to Taiwan from abroad—both short-term and long-term. It is estimated that around 10,000 people are entering the country per day, and strict quarantine measures have been implemented at Taoyuan Airport.
In recent years, camping has become a major trend, with campgrounds popping up all over Taiwan like mushrooms after rain—offering an overwhelming variety. Hands-free camping, where no equipment or ingredients need to be prepared, has become one of the most popular choices. This aesthetic farm hideaway not only offers a healing environment...
Cherry blossom seasons across Taiwan are gradually coming to an end, but a few spots will remain in bloom until April. Aside from the secret Fuji cherry blossom spot on Shengde Road in Taoyuan, there’s also a blossoming cherry blossom promenade at Wushantou Reservoir in Tainan. A whole row...
Spring in March is a great time to enjoy flowers, and the enchantingly purple wisteria also blooms during this period. Jiayi’s Ruili Village is one of the most beautiful wisteria viewing spots in Taiwan. Every year when the wisteria is in bloom, the “Wisteria Season” event is held...
The dreamy sea anemone season flower sea scene is a dream photo spot for many travelers. With whimsical swings and rustic wooden platforms set up in the white sea anemone fields, not only does it add atmosphere to your photos, but it also makes it more convenient to linger in the sea anemone fields—like a...
Tainan, known for its rich culinary offerings and historical landmarks, has long been a popular destination for domestic travelers. The Taiwan Tourist Shuttle’s 88 Anping Line and 99 Taijiang Line, operated by Tainan City, connect major transportation hubs in the city...
This year’s Mid-Autumn Festival features a four-day long holiday. Taiwan High Speed Rail will operate 112 additional train services between September 18 and September 23 during the holiday transport period — 62 southbound and 50 northbound — along with the suspension of 10 commuter services...
The most anticipated holiday of the year—Chinese New Year—is just around the corner. From February 1 to February 24, 2013, Hong Kong Disneyland will launch brand-new celebration activities, featuring pure gold tones symbolizing wealth and fortune...
Watching movies on a smartphone or tablet is nothing new, but when it’s offered as a free service aboard a luxury cruise, that’s a whole different story. Luxury cruise line Silversea Cruises ...
Vienna is known as the city of cafés, and among them, Café Museum has long been hailed as the most beautiful traditional café. Café Museum closed at the end of 2009, which caused widespread regret at the time...