Taiwn Annual Events Calendar

Spring (Mar. ～May)
★ Song-Jiang Battle Array in Neimen, Kaohsiung(March~April)
★ Taichung City Mazu International Festival (3/23-4/1)
★ Spring Wave Music & Art Festival(April)
★ 2013 Dapeng Bay International Regatta(April~May)
★ Penghu Ocean Fireworks Festival(April~June)
★ Daxueshan International Bird Watching Competition(4/26~27)
★ Taiwan Wedding and Honeymoon Photography Activity (May~October)
★ 2013 Fulong Sand Sculpting Art Festival(May~June)
★ Dragon Boat Festival(Between May 5th. on Dragon Boat Festival as defined in Chinese lunar calendar)

Summer (June ～ Aug.)
★ Xiouguluan River Rafting Activity(June)
★ Tern—Watching Tour, Matsu(June)
★ Taiwan Balloon Festival(June~August)
★ Summer Solstice at 23.5 North Latitude. (6/21-7/7)
★ Hohaiyan Rock Festival in Gongliao(July)
★ Chiayi City International Band Festival(July)
★ National Yimin Festival(July)
★ Toucheng"Cianggu"-Grappling with the Ghost pole-climb ing competition(July~August)
★ Yilan International Children's Folklore & Folkgames Festival(July~August)
★ 2013 Taoyuan International ACG Carnival(July~August)
★ Taiwan Culinary Exhibition(August)
★ Keelung Ghost Festival (August~September) Autumn (Sept. ～Nov.)
★ Kinmen Mid-Autumn Moon-cake Gambling Game

Festival (September)
★ Sanyi International Woodcarving Art Festival(9/15-9/30)
★ Sun Moon Lake International Swimming Carnival(September)
★ Taiwan Hot Spring & Fine-Cuisine Carnival(October)
★ Love in Alishan Wedding under Sacred Tree (October)
★ Huashan Living Arts Festival (October)
★ LPGA Taiwan Championship(October)
★ Yunlin International Puppets Arts Festival(October)
★ Taiwan Open of Surfing(October~November)
★ International Flower Drum Art

Festival(October~December)
★ 2013 Taiwan International Festival of Arts(11/8~11/11)
★ 2013 Taroko Gorge Marathon(November)
★ Miaoli Hakka Food Festival(November)
★ Kungshen Wangye's Salt for Peace Festival (November)

Winter (Dec. ～ Feb.)
★ New Year's Eve Celebration (mid- December~1/1)
★ Taipei Marathon (December 3rd Sunday)
★ Purple Butterfly Watching Activities(December~next March)
★ Taiwan Lantern Festival(February)
★ Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival(February)
★ Taiwan Lantern Festival Yanshui Beehive Rockets Festival(February)

Shopping in Taipei

From traditional stores to chic boutiques, Taipei answers every consumer urge. Make sure to also pamper those shopped-out feet with a soothing massage. GIWADO This government-certified clinic specializes in therapeutic foot massage and meridian massage based on Chinese medical principles. No.59, Sec. 1, Xin-Sheng N. Rd., Taipei City (02)6600-6116 11:00～21:30 Take bus #248 or #606 on Hsin-Sheng N. Rd. and get off at “Zhang-An Xin-Sheng” stop, walk about 3 minutes. Xin-Sheng Duty Free Shop This sprawl ing shopper's mecca sells thousands of dutyfree and duty-paid i tems. There is also a coffee bar to relax before you drop from all that shopping. B1F, No. 72, Sec. 3, Mincyuan E. Rd., Taipei (02)2502-8899 08:00～21:00 × MRT Wenshan-Neihu Line to theZhongshan Jr. High School Station and walk about 3 mins. Li Yao Cotton-Padded Clothing Store For 25 years, Lee Yao has been making traditional clothes redolent of fashions of late dynastic times. All of the clothes sold her

Beach Holiday at Fulong

From gorgeous beaches to deep blue seas, Fulong is a perfect summer getaway and host of a major annual concert. Fulong Beach swimming, sunbathing,sailing, canoeing and more. The Hou-Hai-Yiang Rock Fest ival is a major annual event here. 40 Fulong St., Gongliao District, NEW Taipei Ci ty (02)2499-2381 08:00~17:30 Oct.~May Adults NT$100 Concession NT$80 From Taipei Main Station take the North Link Line to Fulong and walk to the beach. San Diego Lighthouse This bright white lighthouse is a striking sight against the blue sky. There is also a nice walking trail here. 38 Magang St . , Ful ian Vi l lage,Gongliao District, NEW Taipei City (02)2499-1300 09:00~16:00 Mon., Lunar New Year's Eve and day From Taipei Main Station take the Yilanor Luodong-bound King Bus (Coastal Line) to Magang. Fulong Boxed Lunch The boxed lunches sold in front of Fulong Train Station are an institution at this popular seaside town. At just NT$55, they are also a tasty and filling bargain. 1

Hakka Culture in Neiwan & Beipu

Neiwan and Beipu are home to large Hakka communities, the cultural influence of which can be seen in the local architecture and cuisine. Neiwan Train Station This station welcomes visitors with rustic charm and scenic surroundings. The building is colorfully adorned with illustrations by a well-known local cartoonist. The old part of town is located just across the street. From Taipei Main Station take the train to Hsinchu and then take the Neiwan Branch Line to Neiwan. Neiwan Suspension Bridge This 14.7-meter-long bridge spans the Youluo River in the town of Neiwan. The bridge offers an excellent vantage from which to enjoy the picturesque views of the surrounding mountains and the river passing below. The riverbanks under the bridge are popular fishing spots. Neiwan Village, Hengshan Township, Hsinchu County From Taipei Main Station take the train to Hsinchu. Then take the Neiwan Branch Line to Neiwan and walk to the bridge. Neiwan Theater Hakka Restaurant This 5

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