Travel
Qixi love knows no bounds — Howard Plaza Hotel Kaohsiung "Love Lasts Forever"
Text by Chi Bing-hui This year’s Qixi Festival fell on a Monday, so many couples chose to celebrate earlier. The newly opened Howard Plaza Hotel Kaohsiung also launched a “Love Lasts Forever” two-day, one-night stay package for the romantic occasion, featuring two room types priced at NT$5,299...
Enjoy a Summer of Shopping in Northern Taiwan: 2010 New Taipei City Shopping Carnival
Text by Chi Bing-hui As summer vacation draws to a close, why not snag discounted clothes and save on food, fun, and entertainment too? The New Taipei City Government is hosting the “New Taipei City Shopping Carnival” from August 7 to September 26, featuring 500 participating stores of all kinds...
Discover the brilliance of beauty: The 2010 Hsinchu City International Glass Art Festival
Text by Chi Bing-hui. Hsinchu City is the birthplace of Taiwan's glass industry. In 1999, it established Taiwan’s first glass museum and holds the “International Glass Art Festival” every two years to showcase various craft works, combining elements of technology, ...
Discover new emotions in old Beijing – your golden holiday in the capital
Text by Chi Bing-hui. The ancient city of Beijing has evolved into a tourism destination offering diverse and rich experiences, blending Eastern and Western cultures, merging past and present to showcase the unique flavors of Beijing. There’s also a high-end, gourmet, and artistic scene that keeps food lovers coming back. In response, five major domestic travel agencies have launched...
August 29 is “Grandparents’ Day” — visit local cultural centers in Changhua to receive a free caricature portrait
Text by Chi Bing-hui Do you know when this year’s “Grandparents’ Day” is? The Changhua County Cultural Affairs Bureau, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, is promoting Grandparents’ Day and has organized the “Generations Together: Comics Connecting Hearts” event from August 23 to August 29...
Affordable Eats with a Million-Dollar Night View:: Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.:: Hong Kong
What kind of place lets you enjoy affordable eats while taking in a million-dollar night view? I think a trip to Hong Kong—just a two-hour flight from Taiwan—to see the Victoria Peak night scenery and savor finger-licking good food is a great choice...
Online Expo Taiwan Pavilion Wish Lottery – "Light a Lamp" and Win a Trip to Shanghai
Text by Chi Binghui. The Expo Taiwan Pavilion has welcomed over 400,000 visitors to date, while the virtual Taiwan Pavilion (Online Taiwan Pavilion) has attracted more than 350,000 online visits, receiving widespread acclaim. Those unable to visit the Shanghai Expo in person...
Step into the imaginative world of Space Warriors—The ACG Series Special Exhibition by Yoshitaka Amano
Text by Chi Binghui Final Fantasy (Space Warriors) holds an important place in the hearts of many Taiwanese, but now you don’t have to go all the way to Japan to see Space Warriors. Head to the Fengjia Art Museum in Beitou to check it out...
Fall in Love with a Forget-Me-Not Flower Journey: Taitung’s TaiMaLi Golden Needle Flower Season
Text by Chi Binghui The annual highlight of TaiMaLi Township, Taitung County — the “2010 Fall in Love with TaiMaLi, Golden in the Golden Needle Mountains – Forget-Me-Not Summer Love, Golden Needle Flower Sea Series Activities” kicked off on the 15th. Currently, golden needle flowers over one thousand meters above sea level have begun to bloom one after another...
Grab deals at the Cross-Strait Travel Fair—cheap meal and accommodation vouchers plus chances to win Expo trips!
By Chi Bing-hui | The 5th Cross-Strait Taipei Travel Fair kicks off in 2010!
Explore ecology at Taipei Botanical Garden – “Painting the Beauty of Fushan Ecology” Exhibition
By Chi Bing-hui Taiwan is home to abundant ecological resources spread across the island, but their sustainable preservation requires the joint efforts of all citizens. But do you know what plants and animals can be found in Fushan Botanical Garden? The “Painting the Beauty of Fushan Ecology...” exhibition...
Ultimate Thrills: 7-Day Tour of Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix & Ferrari World
Text by Chi Binghui — The thrilling excitement of an F1 race is a dream for many. The Abu Dhabi GP will grandly debut from November 12 to 14, 2010. Fans of F1 can watch the race on the world’s longest and most demanding...
Scenes from Journey to the West: The Kingdom of Women revealed — six stunning hidden gems across Taiwan
The movie Journey to the West: The Kingdom of Women, starring Feng Shaofeng, Aaron Kwok, and Zhao Liying, topped ten million in box office earnings within days of its nationwide release in Taiwan. Many viewers were surprised to learn that numerous scenes were filmed in Taiwan, including locations such as Taoyuan Valley in New Taipei, Sansu Forest in Taichung, and Sicao Tunnel in Tainan. Among them, Sansu Forest was also a filming location for the movie Seediq Bale.
Princess Cruises' only Michelin-themed cruise in Taiwan celebrates Mother's Day with just one sailing
The international luxury cruise brand "Princess Cruises," featuring the Majestic Princess—awarded Asia’s Best Cruise and Best Culinary Cruise—has created Taiwan’s and the cruise industry’s only...
The Royal Legend Hotel, India's TAJMAHAL PALACE
Belonging to The Leading Hotels of the World hotel group, The Taj Mahal Palace is a famous landmark in Mumbai...
The Charm of Hsinchu: Tradition and Heritage – The Hakka Yi-Min Cultural Festival
The Yi-Min faith is the most distinctive religious culture in Hsinchu County and one of the 12 major festivals of Taiwan’s Hakka communities. This year’s Yi-Min Festival will be held from August 21 to August 31 at the Hsinpu Fangliao Yi-Min Temple...
Breezy Summer Nights at the 2010 Luodong Fringe Festival "Mischievous Monkey Carnival"
Text by Chi Bing-hui The "Luodong Fringe Festival" has entered its ninth year, offering spaces for performances in music, dance, theater, and other art forms each year. With various art troupes taking turns to perform, it allows the public to experience the art of play and local culture...
Experience the profound beauty of Taitung – the Taitung Sustainability Expo kicks off on August 21!
Text by Chi Binghui What’s your first impression of Taitung? Agricultural products or hot springs? The Taitung Sustainability Expo will change your perspective!
Imagine the transformation of sculpture – The touring exhibition of the "14th Taocheng Art Exhibition"
Text by Chi Binghui. The "Taocheng Art Exhibition" began seven years ago as a local open call and expanded to a national competition, successfully elevating the level of artistic creation, competitiveness, and creative thinking. The touring exhibition of the "14th Taocheng Art Exhibition" is being held at Changhua County...