Special Feature / Spring Festival Holiday Travel | Must-Visit Short-Haul Attractions Annual Special (Part 1)

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The highly anticipated annual Spring Festival holiday is just around the corner！ Have you planned where to go for your vacation yet? It’s never too early to plan your Spring Festival itinerary—book now and save more！

Southeast Asia Travel
Travel to Southeast Asia during the winter break to escape the cold. Stay in five-star resorts, be among the first to explore the newly opened Beach Walk shopping mall, and enjoy treasure hunting at traditional markets. Get up to NT$5,000 off for the second person on one-day tours, and kids can save up to NT$10,000！ Enjoy a luxurious villa trip to Thailand for just NT$20,000. Highly recommended: Dream World, experience floating market culture, and have fun on both Star Island and Koh Larn. Take an evening cruise in Boracay to enjoy the romantic sunset, savor the backpacker-favorite local cuisine, try unforgettable seabed walking, and feel the warmth of Southeast Asia while saving smartly on your holiday budget！

▲Beautiful beach scenery in Boracay(Photo / Provided by HowToTrip)


▲Beach Walk Shopping Mall, the newest fashion shopping destination in Bali’s Kuta area(Photo / Provided by HowToTrip)

▲Bulgari Hotels & Resorts luxury resort(Photo / Provided by HowToTrip)


▲Sri Panwa Floating Market, a mixed-style water market blending rural woodcarving culture(Photo / Provided by HowToTrip)

▲Thailand’s New Charm & Fashion Boutique 5-Day Tour(Photo / Provided by HowToTrip)

Japan & Korea Travel
Want to experience Japan & Korea vibes? Tokyo solo travel for 5 days starts as low as NT$20,000. Explore the most popular Tokyo Disneyland and Hello Kitty Land, a must-visit for all Hello Kitty fans！ Gaze at the beauty of Mount Fuji, Japan’s No.1 mountain, check out the hottest new attraction—Tokyo Skytree, visit the iconic Senso-ji Temple’s Kaminarimon Gate, and shop till you drop in Ikebukuro, Shinjuku, and Omotesando.

Are you in love with the “Gangnam Uncle”?
Go crazy for Korea with a 5-day trip also starting at just NT$20,000. Must-do winter activities in Korea include skiing fun！ Experience a beauty and skincare transformation in a Provence-style village, visit popular Korean drama filming spots, explore Gyeongbokgung Palace, and don’t miss out on crazy shopping at Dongdaemun！

▲Tokyo, Japan(Photo / Provided by HowToTrip)

▲ Tokyo Disneyland (Image source / Tokyo Disneyland official website)

▲Korea Ski Experience(Photo / Provided by HowToTrip)

▲Lotte World in Korea, filming location of the drama “Stairway to Heaven”(Photo / Provided by HowToTrip)

Hong Kong & Macau Trip
Immerse yourself in the festive Chinese New Year atmosphere across Hong Kong and Macau. Head to Tsim Sha Tsui and Central in Hong Kong for great shopping and delicious food, take in views of Victoria Harbour, and ride the cable car for breathtaking panoramic views of Victoria Peak. There's something for everyone to enjoy with ease. Discover the unique charm of Macau: take in sky-high views and walk the Skywalk on the Macau Tower, enjoy a one-of-a-kind afternoon tea in the 360-degree rotating restaurant, explore Macau’s historic Old Town—a witness to East-West cultural exchange—and savor authentic Macanese Portuguese cuisine！
 

Mainland China Travel
Experience the collision of old and new Beijing fashion during the festive season, explore China’s fashion capital Shanghai and the Jiangnan region, shop at the paradise of commercial districts like the City God Temple, cruise the serene West Lake, ride camels in the Hexi Corridor on the Silk Road in Dunhuang, witness the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Terracotta Army Museum, and discover unique landscapes across Fuzhou-Xiamen, Jiuzhaigou, Henan, and Kunming-Dali-Lijiang.

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▲Hong Kong Victoria Harbour scenery FRT1594(Image / Provided by EasyTravel)

▲Macao The Venetian Resort Hotel FRT7485(Image / Provided by EasyTravel)


▲Juyongguan Great Wall(Image / Provided by EasyTravel)

▲Bird’s Nest, experience the fusion of old and new cultures(Image / Provided by EasyTravel)


▲Shanghai Ming-Qing Heyan Street(Image / Provided by EasyTravel)

▲ Shanghai Nanjing Road commercial district (Image source / Shanghai Tourism Website)

▲Silk Road FRN6978(Image / Provided by EasyTravel)

▲ Urumqi Heavenly Lake in Tianshan Mountain scenery