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Beef Noodle Festival Cancelled！Ko Wen-je Suggests "Find Your Own Food"
Taipei’s new mayor, Ko Wen-je, has introduced numerous new policies shortly after taking office, allowing residents to witness the drive and decisiveness of this doctor-turned-politician. However, his efficient governance has also sparked considerable controversy...
Spot Takeshi Kaneshiro among the Miscanthus flowers at the Gold Museum’s new look!
Now in the area between Jinguashi and Shuinandong, the entire mining site is covered with beautiful Miscanthus grass. The sight of these silver waves swaying gracefully in the wind has attracted many photography enthusiasts and hikers eager to explore. Located in New Taipei City…
The Chimei Museum is a showstopper！ Night tours at Ten Drums Sugar House & accommodation deals now on offer
Since its New Year's Day opening, the new landmark of Tainan — the Chimei Museum — has seen a daily influx of large numbers of visitors. During the New Year holiday, the number of tourists even reached 120,000. Currently, the museum still operates via an online reservation system...
New way to explore Hong Kong: Take a Star Cruises ship by sea and fly back—departures available from north, central, and southern Hong Kong
Hong Kong tourism gets a fresh twist—Star Cruises will deploy its flagship vessel in Asia, SuperStar Virgo, to Hong Kong for six months of homeport sailings, offering routes such as Hong Kong–Taiwan, Hong Kong–Sanya–Ha Long Bay, and Hong Kong’s two-day one-night joyful ocean holiday...
Info on the nine additional shows of Jiang Hui’s farewell concert "Blessing"
Jiang Hui’s farewell concert "Blessing" has sparked a ticket-buying frenzy, prompting the addition of ten more shows. Ticket sales will begin on January 25. Fans who wish to purchase tickets are advised to register as members on the ticketing website starting January 19...
Taiwan Railways' cruise train launches "Satoyama Cherry Blossoms X Dream Lake" – tickets now on sale
Due to the leap ninth month in winter this year, the cherry blossoms in the Alishan area are blooming later than usual. Currently, the main varieties in full bloom are the Taiwan cherry along Highway 18 (Alishan Highway) from km 84 to km 87, as well as those in Fenchihu...
Let’s Get Married: Tadao Ando’s Romantic Church Trilogy
For many people, a wedding can be one of the most important events in a lifetime, especially hosting an exceptionally romantic ceremony, which is absolutely essential. Japanese architect Tadao Ando stands apart from other architects, as he pursues...
Poetic Nantou: Sip Fine Tea and Admire Cherry Blossoms Under the Trees at National Chi Nan University!
Cherry blossom viewing in early spring has become a popular leisure activity across Taiwan in recent years. Among the various cherry blossom spots in the country, if you’re looking for a location with open, beautiful, and flat terrain that’s convenient for visitors of all ages, the top recommendation is the cherry blossom grove at National Chi Nan University...
The 2015 Xinyi Cherry Blossom Festival kicks off—Cherry, Peach, and Plum blossoms compete in a riot of color
After the plum blossoms gradually fade, the pink-hued cherry blossom season follows. The 2015 Nantou County Xinyi Township Cherry Blossom Festival began on January 22 at Caopingtou–Yushan Sightseeing Tea Garden. During the event, the emerald-green tea fields are lined with a profusion of pink...
Experience Life X Learning GO OUT！Discover Your Child’s Infinite Potential
In addition to sending children to classes and lessons, an increasing number of experts suggest that through more diverse interactive development, children's intellectual potential can be further discovered. By nurturing according to their innate talents, we can help build their...
Spring in Bloom: Shirakawa-go’s Cherry Blossoms & Seasonal Charm
As spring approaches, the heavy snow blanketing Shirakawa-go will gradually melt away. The winter fairy-tale village transforms into a springtime paradise. In spring, the gassho-style village is blanketed in fresh greenery, dotted with wildflowers, and adorned with delicate pink cherry blossoms nestled among the houses—absolutely breathtaking.
Discover the Urban Plum Blossom Scenes: Five Plum-Blossom Parks in the City
These past two weeks have seen the plum blossom season gradually drawing to a close. Yet, the plum blossoms at Taipei’s Rongxing Garden Park, Shilin Official Residence Park, and Yat-sen Park seem to be taking turns, bravely blooming all over the parks despite the cold winter. The white blossoms dotting the branches sway gracefully in the wind, ...
Taipei Lantern Festival is here！The mini lantern “Xi Mei” welcomes the New Year with joy
The 2015 Taipei Lantern Festival officially kicked off on February 14, with the “Love? Embrace the Lantern Sea” display on Section 2-3 of Zhongshan North Road lighting up first. The main exhibition site ran from February 27 to March 8 at the Flower Expo Yuanshan Park for a 10-day...
Alien Backpackers Travel in Taiwan: TRA’s Sci-Fi Themed Train "Evolution 1001" Departs
The Taiwan Railways Administration specially invited designer and artist Akibo Lee (Teacher Li Mingdao) to transform Director-General’s executive car DRC1001 into the "Evolution 1001" sci-fi themed train, based on the storyline of an alien railway enthusiast searching for a home...
Top 21 Cherry Blossom Trails in a City Rivaling Japan’s 1-Line-21-Cherry-Blossom-Walkways Revealed
Winter often brings to mind a dull and withered atmosphere, but seasoned hikers know that in the late winter and early spring sunshine, the forests are just about to put on a dazzling transformation show. Walking amidst the trails and woods is the perfect time to enjoy a riot of colors...
The Tears of Grapes: Witness the Four Seasons of Hokkaido from the Hometown of Fine Wine
Hokkaido’s Sorachi region is famed across Japan for its exquisite grape wines. In this picturesque locale, the younger brother, Midori (played by Sometani Shota), tends to the wheat fields left behind after their father’s passing. Their elder brother, Seiichi (played by…
Wulai Multi-Story Parking Lot Ranks Among Top Five in U.S. A+ Architecture Awards, Online Voting Underway to Compete for Champion
Various fields in Taiwan are making their mark on the international stage, and the Wulai Multi-Story Parking Lot has become a new source of pride for Taiwan. Located in Wulai District, New Taipei City, the Wulai Multi-Story Parking Lot has been shortlisted among the top five in the prestigious American architecture website Architizer’s...
Cherry Blossom Viewing in Taoyuan – 1 Horizontal Route, 16 Map Locations of Blooming Cherry Blossoms
Every late winter to early spring, when cherry blossom season arrives, thousands of pale pink and double-flowered cherry trees sway along the North Cross-Island Highway, their petals fluttering down in showers. Stretching over 100 kilometers from the Shimen Reservoir lakeside road, Taoyuan Route 118 Roma Road up to Zhongbaling Zhongxing Road...
GU sets up in Taichung!\Valentine's special: Hu Yitian wall-push experience
Well-known Japanese affordable fashion brand GU has announced the opening of its standalone flagship store in Taichung, with a grand launch at Taichung Dayeh Landmark Mall in the summer of 2015. The fast-fashion brand from Japan is demonstrating its strong focus on the Taiwanese market...
【Friday Fun in Taiwan】The Calla Lily Season at Zhuzihhu Kicks Off with Grand Opening Offers from Honey Crème Ice Cream
The weekend is here＞And the most anticipated event of the week is undoubtedly the official launch of the Zhuzihhu Calla Lily Season. Head out this weekend to admire the beautiful calla lilies along the streamside trails. Meanwhile, the Korean “Honey Crème” ice cream shop in Taipei’s East District has officially opened, and today it’s launching a buy-one-get-one-free promotion. As for Yilan and Tainan, they’re also hosting a pomelo blossom season and a display of tens of thousands of purple peonies, respectively. Don’t miss out on enjoying a nature-filled weekend getaway.