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Dapeng Bay International Sailing Regatta 200 Sailboats Cross to Xiaoliuqiu
The 2013 Dapeng Bay International Sailing Series will kick off on April 13, featuring more than 20 heavy sailboats from Taiwan, Japan, mainland China, Hong Kong, and other regions racing across the sea. Meanwhile, over 200 various types of sailing boats and yachts will participate in the Dapeng Bay to Xiaoliuqiu race, making it a rare and large-scale sailing event in Taiwan. In addition to the races, this year also integrates local businesses around Kaohsiung and Dapeng Bay to offer great deals on dining, entertainment, accommodation, and value-packed one-day tour packages. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy the experience while cheering for the athletes.
Tokyo Disneyland's 30th Anniversary: Grand Celebration Kicks Off
Opened on April 15, 1983, Tokyo Disney Resort is set to celebrate its 30th anniversary this year. The grand festivities will run from April 15 of this year through March 20 of next year — over these 340 days...
![[Wednesday Special]European Train Fares to Rise Next Year – Book Before 12/31 and Save the Equivalent of 31 Lattes](https://www.howtotrip.net/pic/20200314/5ca717b7a2ce7a47f4338b2d53b3fda5.jpg)
[Wednesday Special]European Train Fares to Rise Next Year – Book Before 12/31 and Save the Equivalent of 31 Lattes
Travel enthusiasts who love rail journeys have long dreamed of exploring Europe by train. However, those planning to embark on a European rail adventure in the first half of next year should take note. As train ticket prices in Europe for 2014...
Ring in 2014! Countdown to New Year’s Eve & First Light Events Across Taiwan
With just one week to go before bidding farewell to 2013 and welcoming 2014, information on New Year’s Eve countdowns and first light events around the country has been gradually released. Today, MOOK Travel compiled a list of 20 New Year’s Eve and first light events across Taiwan for netizens. Those who haven’t made travel plans yet—come check out these exciting activities.
2014 high-speed rail Spring Festival transport tickets go on pre-sale at midnight on December 31
The 2014 Spring Festival holiday spans six consecutive days. Taking into account passengers’ needs to return home early and plan their holidays, Taiwan High Speed Rail has extended the Spring Festival transport period to ten days, from January 27, 2014 to February 5, 2014...
New Year's Eve in Kaohsiung: Must-See 3 Major Events & Transport Info
Ringing in 2014, Wow Kaohsiung!, the 2014 Incredible Harbor City New Year’s Eve, the E-Da World Countdown Party, and the Mayday "Just Rock It" concert are among the three major events taking place in Kaohsiung...
![[Thursday Art & Culture]Kaohsiung Container Art Festival: Discovering Liveable Container Spaces](https://www.howtotrip.net/pic/20200314/c1d65a0ac13a6d33df499f93b2e2041b.jpg)
[Thursday Art & Culture]Kaohsiung Container Art Festival: Discovering Liveable Container Spaces
The annual 2013 Kaohsiung International Container Art Festival is on display at the Pier-2 Art Center in Kaohsiung from now until February 16, 2014. This year, eight teams of architects and spatial designers from both domestic and international backgrounds have presented their prototype...
![[Friday Fun in Taiwan]Yellow Rubber Duck & Blue Sperm Whale – Healing Animals to Keep You Company for New Year’s Eve](https://www.howtotrip.net/pic/20200314/4d8582f90b13e0c1a2a66a59cba1bad4.jpg)
[Friday Fun in Taiwan]Yellow Rubber Duck & Blue Sperm Whale – Healing Animals to Keep You Company for New Year’s Eve
The weekend following Christmas not only carries on the festive spirit but also builds anticipation for New Year’s Eve next week. This weekend’s exciting events include the popular Yellow Rubber Duck and Blue Sperm Whale, while Zhongli continues its heartwarming...
Is this the real-life version of 'Spirited Away' train? Sri Lanka's open-railway scenery of colorful skies
Is this the real-life version of 'Spirited Away' train? Sri Lanka's open-railway scenery of colorful skies
Whale Watching Adventure on Turtle Island – Free Trips for Names with “Turtle” or “Whale”
The period from late April to September each year is the peak tourist season for Turtle Island. Riding the waves to explore Turtle Island and getting up close to watch whales and dolphins leaping in the sea has become a popular domestic sea voyage. From now until May 26, the “2013 Whale Spectacular Cruise” event, planned by the Northeast Coast & Yilan Coast National Scenic Area Administration of the Tourism Bureau, Yilan County Government, Yilan County Whale Watching Promotion Association, and Toucheng District Fishermen’s Association...
The yellow duck in Keelung recovers from injury and makes a comeback — scar-free and ready to charm fans
After two days of emergency treatment and grooming, the Keelung yellow duck that burst on New Year’s Eve made an early return to Ocean Plaza this morning. The exhibition period remains set for February 8. Although the duck couldn’t celebrate New Year’s Eve with its fans, it can still...
![[Monday Foodie Feature]PaCafe CHEF FU’S CAFÉ, a family-run eatery serving French delicacies](https://www.howtotrip.net/pic/20200314/cd281ff404203c483311606be3fa7417.jpg)
[Monday Foodie Feature]PaCafe CHEF FU’S CAFÉ, a family-run eatery serving French delicacies
Turning right from Exit 2 of Taipei Metro Qizhang Station onto Mingde Road, before you even have time to open your map app, the appropriately elegant sign of PaCafe comes into view. In this compact space, there are only two staff members: Chef Fu Jun...
Pandamonium Over the Panda Cub: National Zoo in D.C. Unveils Baby Panda
The craze over Taiwan’s Yuan Zai has once again shown the charm of pandas, and at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo in Washington, D.C., a baby panda also made its first media appearance on the 6th, with plans to officially open to the public on January 18 Eastern Time...
A must-visit Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival – Yuanbao lanterns take flight on the fourth day of the Lunar New Year
The Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival in New Taipei City, which attracts hundreds of thousands of domestic and international visitors every year, has been hailed by foreign media as a "must-visit" life experience, ranking alongside Brazil’s Carnival and Germany’s Munich Oktoberfest as a classic festival. This year's...
The Most Beautiful Finale of Cherry Blossom Season: Kaohsiung’s Liouguei District’s “Thai Cherry Blossoms” Are Now in Full Bloom
Affected by the cold wave earlier this year, the Thai cherry blossoms, also known as “shower trees,” in Kaohsiung’s Liouguei District have only recently entered their blooming period. The peachy-red floral sea set against the blue sky creates a stunning finale to the cherry blossom season. The Liouguei District Office recommends several spots for blossom viewing, including the Tiantai Mountain Yiguandao Temple, the back mountain of Tiantai Mountain, and Provincial Highway 27A.
Pandas X Formosan Black Bears: Behind-the-Scenes Look at Artist Paulo Grangeon’s Creative Process
Apart from the panda cub Yuan Zai sparking a panda craze at Taipei Zoo, another wave of panda fever is expected this March with an upcoming paper panda exhibition in Taipei. The artist behind the paper pandas, Paulo Grangeon...
![[Weekend Fun in Taiwan]Teddy Bear Mini-Tours & Colorful Flower Fields – Hot Travel Updates This Weekend](https://www.howtotrip.net/pic/20200314/6a9c7d30ca52ba882600eba34bb980bd.jpg)
[Weekend Fun in Taiwan]Teddy Bear Mini-Tours & Colorful Flower Fields – Hot Travel Updates This Weekend
Where are netizens planning to go this holiday weekend? The hottest topic this week has to be the reopening of the Taiwan Railways’ Shen’ao Branch Line, which has thrilled train enthusiasts. Additionally, the tulip fields in Taichung and the flower blooms at the Dafong-Dafu Plain Forest in Hualien...
No need to worry about traffic jams during the holidays — the Road Conditions Quick & Easy App is a must-have
The Spring Festival travel season is just around the corner, and real-time traffic conditions are definitely everyone’s top concern. Chunghwa Telecom has developed a traffic app that provides travelers on the go with up-to-date information. ...
Kyoto's Bar & Café Tantei, the secret room of film director Rintaro Mayuzumi
The reason I originally wanted to visit Bar & Café Tantei wasn't because of its age or history, but because I heard it was the filming location for the detective movie The Code, featuring a Showa-era vibe...
New Year cultural outings in New Taipei – explore museums and enter lucky draws
To welcome the arrival of the Year of the Horse, the New Taipei City Government’s Department of Cultural Affairs has organized the “2014 New Taipei City Cultural Spring Outing Fun!” event during the Lunar New Year holiday, bringing together public and private museums and cultural venues across New Taipei. The event also features a “Museum Walk-and-See ‘Prosperity’ Lucky Draw.”