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First Snow of Season May Fall on High Altitudes

First Snow of Season May Fall on High Altitudes

First snow of the season may fall tonight or tomorrow morning on high altitudes. The Central Weather Bureau says a frontal system is approaching northern Taiwan, bringing plenty of moisture. The CWB has issued a heavy rain alert for the Yi-lan area. Forecasters say chances of rain are high in the north, northeast, and east...Continue reading
Taiwan's First Sunrise of 2016 in Kenting and Taitung

Taiwan’s First Sunrise of 2016 in Kenting and Taitung

If you want to catch the first sunrise of 2016 on the Taiwan island, you’d better head to Kenting or Taitung. According to the Central Weather Bureau, at 6:35 in the morning, the first sunrise of 2016 on the island will illuminate the skies of Kenting’s Longkeng (龍坑) and Taitung’s San Xiantai (三仙台). The CWB...Continue reading
Typhoon Soudelor Approaching

Typhoon Soudelor Approaching

Typhoon Soudelor is heading toward us As Typhoon Soudelor continues to bear down on Taiwan, almost all cities and counties, except for the outlying Jinmen and Matsu, have canceled school and class tonight. The Central Weather Bureau is warning of very strong winds and super torrential rain in eastern and northeastern parts of the island...Continue reading
Taiwan Whisky Wins Big

Taiwan Whisky Wins Big

A Taiwan-produced whisky has earned the title of best single malt in the world for 2015 The World Whiskies Awards gave the top prize to Kavalan Solist Vinho Barrique made by Taiwan’s King Car distillery in Yilan County.   The distillery, which went operational just a decade ago, has been racking up awards in recent...Continue reading