Taiwan Passport 39th Most Convenient in the World
A travel website has listed the Taiwan passport as the 39th most convenient in the entire world. According to the GoEuro site, the ROC passport is also the fourth most useful in Asia, only losing to Japan, Singapore, and Malaysia. GoEuro says it costs the equivalent of 43 US dollars and eleven working hours to...Continue reading
Taoyuan Airport Named 4th Best in World
A travel website has named Taoyuan International Airport as the fourth best in the entire world. Sleeping-in-airports.net put Taiwan’s main international gateway at number 4 based on votes by travelers and netizens. The web site noted the airport’s themed gates, art exhibitions, and free travel library as sources of entertainment while waiting for flights, also...Continue reading
Kaohsiung LRT Opens to Public
One of the Most Innovative Transport Systems in Asia To much fanfare, the public today finally got the chance to take a ride on Kaohsiung’s new Light Rail Transit line. Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chu officially launched the first four stations on the new Circular Line, running along the old route of the Kaohsiung Harbor Line...Continue reading
Taipei 101 Named Among World’s Most Beautiful Skyscrapers
Taipei 101 has been named one of the eight most beautiful skyscrapers in the world by news network BBC. In a report posted on its website Oct. 9, BBC said that Taipei 101 is not only one of the most beautiful highrises in the world but also one of the safest skyscrapers on the globe. “Designed...Continue reading
Taipei Zoo Celebrating Halloween with Pumpkins for Animals
The Taipei Zoo said on Saturday it will host shows that allow animals to either eat pumpkins or interact with them to celebrate Halloween. The zoo said it will introduce the pumpkins to four newborn red pandas and three young otters, who have never seen them before. The pumpkin show with red pandas will take...Continue reading
Lin Chiling and Mickey Huang to Host Golden Horse Awards Ceremony
Model and actress Lin Chi-ling and TV host Mickey Huang will jointly host the 52nd Golden Horse Awards ceremony. It will be the second time that the 40-year-old model hosts the ceremony. She first hosted it in 2004. Huang has won several Golden Bell Awards for best host in a variety program. According to the...Continue reading
Number of Free Taipei WiFi Hotspots to Increase up to 9,000
The number of WiFi hotspots in Taipei is set to increase by 3,000 to 9,000. The move coincides with the formation of a new Taipei wireless network alliance. According to Mayor Ko Wenje, the increase in WiFi hotspots will begin on October 10th, providing free WiFi services at 9,000 hotspots around the city, Smart phone...Continue reading
‘Our Times’ Takes Box Office by Storm
The high school romance movie “Our Times” has taken the local box office by storm, becoming the fifth highest-grossing Taiwanese film ever in the domestic market as of Sunday. The film has grossed over 400-million N-T islandwide since its release on August 13-th. “Our Times” is the directorial debut of Frankie Chen and looks back...Continue reading
‘The Assassin’ Leads Golden Horse Nominees
Hou Hsiao-hsien’s martial arts movie “The Assassin” is leading the pack for this year’s Golden Horse Awards, with 11 nominations, including best feature film and best director. Hou won the best director award at the Cannes Film Festival in May for “The Assassin.” The film will also represent Taiwan at next year’s Academy Awards in...Continue reading
2015 Nantou Global Tea Festival to Kick Off
Taiwan is known for its high-quality tea and starting this weekend, the 2015 Nantou Global Tea Festival will again showcase a wide variety of best tea products the island has to offer. Organizers say during the 9-day event, visitors will get to taste many kinds of tea, watch how some of the tea products are...Continue reading
Bon Jovi ‘Brokenhearted’, Hopes to Return Next Year
Jon Bon Jovi apologized to his fans on Tuesday for the cancellation of two concerts in Taipei — saying the band members were heartbroken and hope to return to the island to perform next year. Speaking to reporters at Taipei Songshan Airport prior to leaving for Abu Dhabi, the singer said he and his band...Continue reading
Electric Bikes to be Banned from Taipei Sidewalks and Bike Lanes
Electric bicycles are to be banned from sidewalks and cycle lanes in Taipei beginning October 1st. According to the city’s Department of Transportation, the move is due to the their relatively high speeds compared with traditional bicycles. Electric bicycle riders will have to use slow traffic lanes or stay on the right side of roads...Continue reading
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