Chinese New Year 2023, Global
Chinese New Year is undoubtedly China’s pre-eminent and most intense festive period characterised by sumptuous family meals, the colour red, paper lanterns and lots…
Taiwan International Balloon Festival 2022
Not quite yet reaching the 99 Luftballons of Nena’s 1980s hit, some 40 participating balloons will be taking off during the Taiwan International Balloon Festival in Taitung…
Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival 2022, Taiwan
Experience the magic of the Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival in February when thousands of glowing lights float up into the ink black sky above the small hillside village of Shifen…
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Wang Yeh Boat Burning Festival, Taiwan
Happening only every three years – in the Chinese years of the Ox, Dragon, Goat and Dog – 2021 is your chance again to witness one of Taiwan’s top festivals,…
The Official Year of Cycling in Taiwan
2021 has been proclaimed ‘The Year of Cycling’ by the Taiwan Tourist Board, so what better place to enjoy stunning scenery and wide-open spaces as we look forward to finally…
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Taiwan by Bike in Nine Days
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For a small island nation, cultural Taiwan has been punching well above its weight with the establishment of several world-class performance venues in only…
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Taiwan Celebrates Bay Tourism
Located on the western edge of the Pacific Ocean, the beautiful island of Taiwan is blessed with over 1,500km of stunning coastline and more than 10 percent of the world’s…
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