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Lots to see and do in Taiwan

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TAIWAN, with its beautiful landscape, rich culture and history, is a popular destinatio­n for travellers. Taiwan has announced its 2019 tourism promotion theme as “Taiwan Small Town Ramble”.

The Taiwan Tourism Bureau has specially selected 40 towns to showcase the unique character of Taiwan.

Among the many well-known festivals, Malaysians may find interestin­g are the Taiwan Internatio­nal Balloon Festival held from June to August and the Taiwan Cycle Festival from June to December.

Also, Taiwan has different kinds of flowers in four seasons that are worth exploring.

Various exciting activities will be held, including the Formosa Circus Art (FOCA), which will combine Taiwanese culture and stunts.

Visitors can also experience several DIY activities, including handmade wood chopsticks, Taiwanese-style Hakka flower cloth kettle bag and more.

Visitors also can enjoy the famous mango shaved ice and pearl milk tea shaved ice from Ice Monster, the most wellknown dessert shop in Taiwan.

Promotions

1) Purchase a Taiwan tour package and get a free burlap jute tote bag.

2) Purchase ground packages with a value of RM800 above and get a free ice bag.

3) Free and Easy Gift – free National Palace Museum entrance ticket.

Visit the Taiwan Pavilion at Hall 1 (booths 1413-1432) and get a free gift on a first come, first served basis and available only while stocks last (terms and conditions apply).

Taiwan has made a big effort to improve the travel environmen­t for Muslim visitors. Over 176 restaurant­s and hotels have obtained relevant halal certificat­ions.

There are also the Tour Taiwan and Halal-TW apps for the convenienc­e of travellers looking for Muslim-friendly facilities in Taiwan.

Visitors to the Taiwan Pavilion will be able to meet Taiwan Ambassador, Mira Filzah, on March 16.

Experience the small town and Muslim-friendly tourism environmen­t in Taiwan. Bring your family along to experience the beauty of Taiwan.

■ For details, look out for the advertisem­ent in this StarSpecia­l.

 ??  ?? Get a glimpse of the gorgeous and colourful hot air balloons as they float in the air during the Taiwan Internatio­nal Balloon Festival.
Get a glimpse of the gorgeous and colourful hot air balloons as they float in the air during the Taiwan Internatio­nal Balloon Festival.
 ??  ?? The Formosa Circus Art combines Taiwanese culture and stunts.
The Formosa Circus Art combines Taiwanese culture and stunts.
 ??  ?? With its beautiful landscape, rich culture and history, Taiwan is a popular destinatio­n for travellers.
With its beautiful landscape, rich culture and history, Taiwan is a popular destinatio­n for travellers.

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