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Amusement Parks to Offer Deep Discounts

Amusement Parks to Offer Deep Discounts

The Tourism Bureau has brought together 22 amusement parks island-wide to join a discount campaign that offers one free ticket for two visitors. Tourism officials say people can start downloading the tickets at 10 AM on November 20th. The campaign is part of a set of stimulus measures aiming to boost the sluggish local economy....Continue reading
Japanese Star Takuya Kimura in Taiwan

Japanese Star Takuya Kimura in Taiwan

Japanese star Takuya Kimura has been shooting a promotional short film for Taiwan this morning in a hot-spring hotel in New Taipei’s Wulai, the third day of his stop in Taiwan. Many of his fans followed him there but as the hotel’s windows are all blocked by black curtains and wooden planks, they can hardly get...Continue reading
Main Lantern Design for Taiwan Lantern Festival Revealed

Main Lantern Design for Taiwan Lantern Festival Revealed

The Tourism Bureau is gearing up for the Taiwan Lantern Festival by revealing the design for this year’s main lantern. The festival, to open in Taichung on February 27th, will feature a 23.4 meter lantern in the shape of a golden ram, in honor of the Year of the Sheep for the upcoming lunar year....Continue reading
South Korean Show "Running Man" May Film in Taiwan

South Korean Show “Running Man” May Film in Taiwan

The popular South Korean variety and game show “Running Man,” which pits celebrities against each other in a series of challenges, could shoot in Taiwan for the first time later this month. An official at Taiwan’s Tourism Bureau said Tuesday that there may be a last minute decision, but they are 90 percent certain that...Continue reading