Family Trips
Summer water fun awaits: Top 5 must-visit seawater baths and beach spots on Jeju Island, South Korea
Where to go for summer water fun? Southeast Asia is not only super hot but also in rainy season — do you have to head straight for Okinawa in Japan? Why not try Jeju Island in South Korea instead? …
Paying tribute to 13 Disney princesses!Hong Kong Disneyland Castle is about to undergo a stunning transformation
Today, our editor wants to share some exciting news with you — Hong Kong Disneyland Castle is about to undergo a magnificent transformation and #8230;
The full content of the Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey ride is finally revealed—head to Universal Studios Japan this year!
Last time, we introduced that Universal Studios Japan will be launching four major attractions this spring, and the most anticipated one among them is…
Challenge the Spring Trip with the Best Deals: Nantou County Government Adds More, Attractions Join In with Extra Offers
The Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications’ spring trip subsidy program will launch on April 1, offering a NT$500 accommodation subsidy per room for independent travelers. The Nantou County Government has introduced an additional scheme: from April 1 to 10, the first 1,000 weekday stays will receive a free Nantou Fun Card worth NT$1,250; starting April 11, the first 10,000 weekday and any-day guests will get an extra NT$500 electronic voucher. The Atayal Resort is also adding extra perks, with holiday discounts available and free admission for those born in the Year of the Pig during the Children’s Day holiday period.
Handsome lawmaker turns firefighter for family disaster prevention fun
Handsome lawmaker Zhao Zhengyu promoted the idea that disaster prevention is better than disaster relief by leveraging local resources. He invited 200 parent-child pairs to the Bade Disaster Prevention Education Center. He even donned a firefighter’s uniform himself and joined the kids in role-playing as firefighters—holding hoses to extinguish fires, driving fire trucks and ambulances for emergency rescues—and had a blast embracing his inner child. He joked that being a firefighter is a lot like being a lawmaker: “Both involve driving around on tight schedules!”
Family Fun: Discover the Beauty of Changhua
To celebrate Earth Day and World Environment Day, the Changhua County Environmental Protection Bureau has launched the “Parent-Child Learning & Eco-Education Tour,” offering a total of 70 sessions with 3,100 spots available. The program features six themes spanning mountainous and coastal areas, covering topics such as wetland ecology, farming experiences, and cultural history. The entire experience is free, allowing both children and adults to engage all five senses—listening, smelling, seeing, creating, and tasting—to deeply explore the beauty of Changhua.
Chen Haiyin and her husband enjoy an intimate slow family trip with their daughter Yangyang in Yangshuo
Chen Haiyin, a beautiful TV hostess, and her husband usually have busy work schedules and little time to spend with their daughter Yangyang. Last week, they participated in the 2019 new “China Southern Airlines Ziji Trip,” jointly launched by China Southern Airlines and Banyan Tree Yangshuo in Guilin. For most of the trip, the family enjoyed the various facilities and activities within the resort, engaging in the most intimate slow family travel.
The Zhubei Children's Arts Festival invites families to play to their heart's content.
The 2019 Zhubei Children's Arts Festival – The Playground of the Wind will take place over four consecutive days from April 4 to 7 at the Zhubei Cultural and Creative Center. The city government has also partnered with seven major hotel operators to launch three types of 2-day-1-night in-depth tour packages: "Kids’ Energy Boost Edition," "Hipster Arts Edition," and "Historic Sites Stroll Edition," allowing visitors to explore all that new Zhubei has to offer.
Preparing for April’s Children’s Month: The Floor Piano debuts at Grand Formosa Taroko to welcome guests
As the tourism season enters its off-peak period, Hualien hotel operators are going against the trend. In addition to multiple star-rated hotels opening one after another, long-established hotel businesses are also transforming into family-friendly hotels, investing heavily in adding kids’ playrooms and game zones to let children step into a wonderland like Alice in Wonderland, aiming to capture the domestic family tourism market. Grand Formosa Taroko noted that both holiday periods since the beginning of this year have seen full occupancy, with booking rates for the April holiday reaching 85%, and family rooms nearly fully booked, solidifying its position in the domestic family-oriented hotel market.
Yuguang Elementary School’s Holiday Board Game Parent-Child Camp Is a Huge Hit ≈ Parents Instantly Become the Cool Kids
Since becoming a board game base school, Yuguang Elementary has not only explored ways to integrate board games into its curriculum but also aimed to take board game classes beyond the campus and into the community, hoping to promote life education. Recently, its first-ever Holiday Board Game Parent-Child Camp received rave reviews—not only did the kids have a blast, but the parents instantly became the cool kids, creating heartwarming scenes of family fun.
Traditional First-Birthday Grabbing Game with 25 Parent-Child Pairs – Registration Fees Donated to City God Temple for Charity
On the 3rd, YouLove Parent-Child Pavilion and Jiayi City God Temple held a public welfare traditional grabbing game event titled "City God Blesses the People, Wenchang Protects the Children" at the Chiayi City Children’s Welfare Service Center. In addition to free registration for disadvantaged families, the event’s registration fees were donated to Jiayi City God Temple as a charitable fund. Chiayi Mayor Huang Min-hui participated and grabbed three items — a gold ingot, a chicken leg, and a book — representing the city’s three-pronged childcare policy: “Birth with Allowance, Childcare without Worry, Education with Hope.”
Three Key Strategies at Global Mall Targeting the Family Travel Market
The family-friendly travel market saw booming business during the 2019 Lunar New Year holiday. In particular, Global Mall has fully considered the shopping and entertainment needs of families, becoming the top destination for family outings during the holidays. Not only did the number of family visitors significantly increase, but sales also grew steadily. Shi Chuanjie, Executive Deputy General Manager of Global Mall, emphasized that creating lasting, shared memories for families and offering enriching lifestyle experiences have always been key focuses in Global Mall’s planning.
Chiayi City Chenghuang Temple Revives Traditional Baby-Grabbing Ritual; Low- and Middle-Income Families Can Attend for Free
The baby-grabbing ritual held when a child turns one year old to predict future interests is a widely practiced traditional custom. It is believed that the God of Literature, Wenchang Dijun, blesses children with good academic performance and exam luck. On March 3 (the 27th day of the first lunar month), the eve of Wenchang Dijun’s birthday, Chiayi City Chenghuang Temple and YouLoveYuan Parent-Child Center will hold a public welfare traditional baby-grabbing event titled “Chenghuang Protects the People, Wenchang Guards the Children,” offering free participation for low- and middle-income families.
Family-friendly Spring Festival Trip: Join the Cartoon Network Sports Games
Cartoon Network has been on air for over 20 years and is a beloved friend to many children as they grow up. This winter, bring your little ones to the super fun “Cartoon Network Hooray!! Crazy Sports Games”!
Frequent child abuse cases reported in Keelung; city government hosts board game workshops to foster parent-child relationships
Amid a recent spate of child abuse incidents, the Keelung City Government is encouraging residents to build harmonious and happy families by using activities such as board games to enhance parent-child relationships. The Keelung City Family Education Center and the Department of Tourism, Leisure, and Health at Chung Kuo & Health Management College will jointly hold two free lecture sessions in February. Mayor Lin Yu-chang and Department of Education Director Chen Sufen are calling on the public to sign up and participate actively.
Liu Family Plum Garden: Family Fun Blooms Together
As part of the Nantou Flower Carnival series—Xinyi Township’s “Tracking Snow to Find Plum Blossoms”—the grand finale featuring family-friendly barrel rolling and couples’ piggyback relay races kicked off on the 6th at Liu Family Plum Garden. Nantou County Deputy Magistrate Chen Zheng? also joined in the fun, welcoming everyone to Xinyi Township to admire plum and cherry blossoms, soak in Dongpu Hot Springs, and shop for quality local agricultural products.
Winter vacation + Spring Festival: A peak season for family travel in mainland China
The winter vacation in mainland China in 2019 runs from January 21 to February 17, totaling 28 days, while the Spring Festival golden week is from February 4 to 10, right in the middle of the vacation period. This results in three major travel peaks in 2019: one large and two smaller ones.
Families in need pick tomatoes and share in the harvest
Happy Farming Day!On the 2nd, Shi Yuming, former chairman of the Pu-Yan (Kuo) Zi Community in Changhua County, invited 16 parent-child pairs from families receiving assistance through the Changhua Family Service Center for a free one-day farm visit to share the joy of his own farm’s harvest. In addition to freely picking the cherry tomatoes known as “Chungo,” they were also treated to a special meal made with vegetables grown on the farm.
One-Day Farm Tour for Families Supported by Changhua Puyin’s Former Association Chairman
On the 2nd, Shi Yuming, former chairman of the ?izi Community in Puyin Township, Changhua County, invited 16 assisted families with children from the Changhua Family Service Center for a free one-day farm tour at his own “Chairman’s Farm” to share the joy of harvesting. In addition to freely picking cherry tomatoes known as “Chungo,” the farm also treated guests to a “specialty meal” made with vegetables grown on-site.
Taoyuan Yuanbai Department Store’s Largest Renovation in Five Years to Target Family Customers
To attract a more diverse range of customers, Taoyuan Yuanbai Department Store underwent its largest renovation in five years just before the new year, revamping 1,000 ping of space across multiple floors. The update introduced several new brand counters to appeal to family and kid customers, while also enhancing the variety and quality of sports brands. Among the additions is an exclusive “Game Love Land” in Taoyuan, as well as the return of Eslite Bookstore to the Taoyuan city area after a one-year absence. Eslite has also introduced Taiwan’s first-ever “Children’s Reading Castle” concept to target families, with the new offerings set to open on the 27th.