Blog Tag - Taiwan

过年How: A Confession From Carine, the Self-proclaimed CNY Aficionado
We quiz some long-term Beijingers on how they intend to spend this year's Chinese New Year and hopefully uncover some horror stories along the way. ...
More Online Streamers in China Than the Populations of U.S, Brazil and Thailand Combined
This post comes courtesy of our content partners at China Film Insider.  10 Key Findings on China’s Streaming Industry On Nov 28, China Netcasting...
Taipei: A Weekend Away in One of Asia’s Best Gourmet Destinations
A melting pot of Chinese, Japanese, and Western influences, Taipei is a fascinating city with plenty to see and do, although the main attraction for...
R "They Banned Me, But That's What Made Me Famous" Q&A with Pioneering Taiwan Punk Sissey Chao Ahead of May 4 Yue Space Gig
From being banned from the airwaves by Taiwanese authorities, to having R.E.M. choose his band as an opening act, fewer Taipei acts have seen greater...
Palace Feud: Taipei museum sues Forbidden City
It’s a battle royal with the Palace Museums of Beijing and Taipei locked in a lawsuit over who owns the copyright to some of China’s most famous...
Your Next Holiday Begins on April 2: Where Will You Go?
Your next official holiday is 38 days away. Here's where your mind could potentially drift sitting at your desk thinking of that April 2-4 long...
Taiwan Residents to Get Visa-Free Entry to China
Residents of Taiwan will soon be able enter the rest of China (excluding Hong Kong and Macau) with no entry permit requirements, Reuters reported on...
Tapping into Taipei: Taiwan’s Main City is an Easy Weekend Getaway
After getting a major tourism boost from Luc Besson’s film Lucy in 2014, Taipei has been receiving even more attention from travelers. It’s the best...
Shaking in Taiwan, Air China's Fake 'Wi-Fi', and No More Customs for Transit Passengers
Welcome to the first-ever Talking Travel presented from Taiwan. This particular visit started off with a somewhat rare travel experience for someone...
Breaking: Plane with 53 Passengers Crashes in Taipei
[Updated 2/10 10.00am] Of the 58 people onboard the flight there are 15 survivors, 40 are confirmed dead, and 3 that remain missing. TransAsia...
A Chance Introduction to Cha Jidan
We were on a local ferry, crossing the spectacular Sun Moon Lake in Taiwan, headed from the main pier at Shueishe to the popular Itashao pier across...
Talking Travel: The Hurun Report on Travel, Tasting Taiwan at Kerry Hotel Beijing, and New Flights from Beijing
The Hurun Report and ILTM Asia released The Chinese Luxury Traveler 2014 report on Tuesday, and it's not only an interesting read, but a detailed...
Talking Travel: Book Your October 1 Holiday Trip Now
Hope everyone had a pleasant Duan Wu holiday. Beijing had its usual holiday weekend lack of crowds, which actually makes Beijing Beijingers' most...
Talking Travel: Four International Destinations Worth Visiting in 2014
For those readers planning on visiting Thailand, please read our "Is It Safe to Travel to Thailand?" post from earlier Tuesday. As promised, this...
Lebanese Fusion or Taiwanese Pop: What Will Your Thursday Look Like?
Who said you have to leave all the fun for the weekend? Tonight at 9pm, Yugong Yishan will host soulful, contemporary jazz artist Ibrahim Maalouf,...