2014 Taipei International Travel Fair – Summer Family Fun Getaway

By the MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Life Network Editorial Team

The 2014 Taipei International Travel Fair from May 23 to 26 sees Tourism Malaysia pulling out all the stops, offering consumers a colorful summer travel experience featuring shopping, fashion, history, food, and theme parks. With exclusive summer deals, the lowest price at the fair is a flash sale 4D3N package for just NT$12,900, letting you not only save money but also experience the unique charm of Southeast Asia.

Additionally, in conjunction with this summer’s biggest travel fair, this Saturday and Sunday (May 24 and 25), Tourism Malaysia is also hosting the “2014 Malaysia Tourism Year: Asia’s Charm Up Close” event at the atrium of Taipei XinYi Vanguard. The public can experience authentic Malaysian culture firsthand, with dynamic Malaysian dance and music performances by world-touring Touche Production dancers and the adorable Pahang State Children’s Traditional Instrument Performance Troupe. There will also be great giveaways such as round-trip air tickets, food tastings and cooking demos, and this year, in collaboration with SONY and Bandai Namco, there’s even an F1 simulator experience at Sepang Circuit. The event is packed with exciting content and plenty of prizes to win.

Fashionable Kuala Lumpur – Experience the Allure of Southeast Asia

Kuala Lumpur, Asia’s top shopping destination and an international metropolis that leads Asian fashion trends, attracts countless visitors every year. Whether it’s the world’s tallest twin towers, the PETRONAS Twin Towers, Kuala Lumpur’s largest shopping mall, The Gardens Mall, the food haven of Petaling Street, or the Malaysian Hindu sanctuary of Batu Caves in the suburbs, all leave visitors spellbound. This time, we’ll also take you to a new attraction: i-City Digital Light City, Malaysia’s first large-scale LED light-themed city. At night, the entire city is enveloped in LED lights, with various artificial LED light trees glowing in different colors, illuminating the urban night. Viewed from afar, it resembles a radiant forest of light, leaving an unforgettable impression.

Malaysia has seen a surge in mural fever in recent years. Last year’s “Art & Atmosphere 3D Mural Park” in Kuala Lumpur features 80 stunning 3D street art murals. Every visitor here unleashes their creativity or playful photography skills. Art and culture add even more vibrancy to this fashionable and dynamic city. Malaysia’s largest collection of mural art awaits your visit.

Embrace Sabah’s Natural Beauty – A Luxurious, Relaxed Getaway<

In the enchanting summer, Sabah, known as a paradise on earth, is your dream destination. This time, we’ll take you to “Mantanani Island,” where the sea is so clear it’s unbelievable, and rich marine life lets you get up close with a variety of rare sea creatures. The vibrant underwater scenery is sure to dazzle your eyes. Enjoy a BBQ under white sands, coconut palms, and a gentle sea breeze, and Sabah’s captivating charm is fully revealed. On land, a nostalgic steam train journey is also a dream for travelers worldwide. Visitors will ride a rare, century-old steam tourist train and experience the only railway journey in North Borneo. Along the way, enjoy the rainforest scenery and indigenous villages of Sabah, as if traveling back in a time tunnel to the 1950s. You can also take photos with the steam train and waiters dressed in vintage British attire.