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Embark on a Dreamy Summer Adventure – The Yilan Children's Folk Games Festival Is Here to Rock!
This summer in Yilan belongs to the kids again after two years’ wait. The Yilan Children's Folk Games Festival is making its highly anticipated return from July 3 to August 15. The Yilan County Government has partnered with over 100 businesses to prepare more discounts and special offers...
Organic and Refreshing Northern Thai Cuisine::SUANPAAK::Thailand
Although Thailand is not a particularly vast country, its territory is long and narrow from north to south, resulting in slight climatic differences between the two regions. These differences have also given rise to distinct regional culinary cultures. The northern part of Thailand, being at a higher elevation and farther north in latitude...
Rural Knowledge Quiz: Top Model Students Win Farmstay Dining Delights
When it comes to "kan-ku," an ancient fishing method using a shore seine net, many people immediately think of coastal villages. But do you know which township in Taiwan is the birthplace of kan-ku, earning it the title "Hometown of Craftsmen"?
Spin into Summer: The 2010 Qingjing Windmill Festival Blows in Happiness
The Qingjing Windmill Festival, held during the summer vacation, is the perfect destination for families and friends. Featuring windmills of various sizes such as those shaped like stars, bells, sunflowers, and lanterns, the festival creates a dreamy atmosphere with its massive, whimsical windmills. It...
Sample the flavors at the California Food Festival in the U.S., where creative cuisine takes center stage
When it comes to American food, many people picture burgers loaded with meat and sauces. In reality, this melting pot of diverse ethnicities presents regional dishes from various countries in its food culture, giving rise to innovative culinary creations...
Explore Taitung All Summer Long with Free Sightseeing Bus Tours
Traveling to Taitung this summer just got a whole lot more affordable. The Tourism Bureau under the Ministry of Transportation and Communications has launched the "Taiwan Sightseeing Bus" system, gradually rolling out shuttle services to 20 popular attractions across Taiwan. The highly sought-after Hualien-Taitung region in summer officially joined the network at the end of June...
Take in the magnificent mountain and sea views of Hong Kong::Ngong Ping 360: Ngong Ping Cable Car
Apart from Hong Kong Disneyland and Ocean Park, Ngong Ping 360 ranks as one of the most significant tourist attractions in Hong Kong over the past decade. The introduction of the Ngong Ping 360 site not only connects the journey between Kowloon and Lantau Island but also...
New Life Aesthetics: Hands-On Creative Exhibition at the LanYang Museum
Visiting the beautiful place of Yilan always leaves you wanting more. Aside from breathing in the fresh air, wandering through charming idol drama backdrops, and enjoying the natural beauty of mountains and sea, this year...
The Sweet Taste of Summer Love—Mangoes & Fruit Picking Fun in Xilaya
During the hot summer, many people love to cool off with a bowl of mango shaved ice. The beloved Irwin mangoes actually originated in the Xilaya Scenic Area. Therefore, the "2010 Hands-in-Hands with Xilaya—A Journey to the Countryside," organized by the Xilaya National Scenic Area Administration under the Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation...
Summer Music Festival, 2010 Dapo Chihsiang Magic Feast
The Chihshiang Township in Taitung, renowned for its high-quality rice, will not only invite the public to experience the fresh greenery of the countryside this summer, but also, organized by the Fuwen Community Development Association of Chihshiang Township and Shihchuan Travel Co., Ltd., and sponsored by the Chihshiang Township Farmers' Association, Rihui International...
Tea restaurants beloved by celebrities:: Cheung Hing Cafe:: Hong Kong
When it comes to Hong Kong’s cuisine, besides dim sum, seafood, congee and noodles, and Cantonese-style roasted meats, one of the must-tries—and the most representative of British colonial style—are the city’s tea restaurants, which can be found on almost every street corner. Whether it's locals' breakfast, afternoon tea, or even late-night snacks, tea restaurants have it all covered.
Love Thailand travel deals: A two-island trip to the Gulf of Thailand for under 10,000 NTD
After the Thai New Year’s Songkran Water Festival, there are still plenty of fun activities to enjoy in Thailand during the summer vacation period. From the nationwide big sale running from June to July 31, the Phi Ta Khon Festival (known as Thailand’s Halloween) in mid-June...
Enjoy a Fun Summer in Sanyuan & Step into a Parent-Child Pear Fairy Tale World
When the July sun shines brightly, it’s also the time when pears ripen in Sanyuan, Miaoli, heralding the start of the annual “2010 Sanyuan Pear Tourism Season”! This year’s event is themed “Pear Fairy Tales: A Fun Summer Adventure in Sanyuan’s Fairy Tale Amusement Park”...
In the Land of the Mahatma: Discover the Beauty of Indian Culture at the National Library
India, a country with distinct racial and caste systems, emerged over 2,500 years BCE as one of the world's four great ancient civilizations. Thanks to the "BRICs" nations, along with its long-standing ancient civilization, Buddhist heritage, sacred sites of the Ganges, ...
Cool off at the 2010 Taipei Water Festival—free admission to the waterfront fireworks
With record-breaking high temperatures breaking again and again, all anyone wants is to cool off in a pool. Add in water play facilities and a midsummer night’s lively performances, and you’ve got the perfect summer escape from the heat. Now in its 7th edition, the “2010 Taipei Water Festival...”
The Heaven of Egg Tart Lovers:: Macau:: Margaret’s Egg Tarts
Remember the egg tarts that were all the rage in Taiwan back then? Travelers coming to Macau will definitely seek out those crispy, golden, and tender Macanese egg tarts. Macau:: Margaret’s Egg Tarts...
Yokohama Summer Fun Extravaganza – Exclusive Offers at Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise
Yokohama, Japan’s largest international trade port, boasts pristine blue seas, clear skies, and breathtaking ocean views. In addition to its collection of European-style buildings with exotic flair, the city is home to several stunning tourist attractions scattered across the waterfront Minato Mirai 21 district...
Theme parks make your FUN summer — laugh your way through a joyful July
As the passionate and lively summer vacation arrives, no tourist attraction is more popular than theme parks. The Tourism Bureau under the Ministry of Transportation and Communications has specially recommended 23 top-quality tourist amusement venues in Taiwan. The various discounted tickets and fun activities they are offering this summer will bring visitors...
Fly non-stop to Guam for summer vacation, win great prizes like an iPad or Eee PC
Surrounded by beautiful coral reefs, Guam—with its warm sunshine, vast blue sea, and idyllic climate—always makes you want to dive right in. This year, Continental Airlines' summer charter flights to Guam begin sailing on July...
The 2010 Nantou Train Festival: Enter the World of Thomas the Tank Engine
The most popular summer event for both kids and adults, the "2010 Nantou Train Festival – Thomas Is Back," a railway-themed event, will be held grandly from July 10 to August 8 in areas such as Mingjian, Jiji, Shuili, and Zhongliao...