Travelife Partner Sustainability Award

Date Nov. 25, 2021

GREETINGS FROM GOLDEN FOUNDATION TOURS TAIPEI!

We are delighted to share that golden foundation tours corp. Has been awarded with the travelife partner sustainability award on november 30th, 2021. We cannot be more proud to become the very first travel agency in taiwan to achieve this milestone.

Being one of the leading brands in TAIWAN's tourism industry, we will continue to pursuit excellence and offer the best travel experience for our clients while we commit ourselves to achieving sustainability at the same time.

Please find the award certificate as attached for your reference.

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KINMEN

Date Nov. 25, 2021

As the sixth national park of Taiwan, Kinmen and its unique cultural attractions that belie its small size and population of only 50,000.

Residences in Kinmen are mostly of the three-winged Fujian-style architecture. The island's history can be traced also through the colorful traditional residences that are scattered throughout the landscape. While the island's people live simple lives closely linked to the sea, their religious convictions and Chinese kin are strong.

EXPERIENCE THE WORLD HERITAGE: THE 1600-YEAR PRESERVED LIVING MINNAN/SOUTHERN HOKKIEN CULTURE

which didn’t be influenced by Cultural Revolution in 1966s.

● Overnight in the historical settlement, the old house from the local people to immerse the old time and lifestyle.

● Collecting the difference statues of the Wind Lion Gods (Shisa), a local deity originating in the worship of the forces of nature.

● Sorghum broom making, learn the skill which was gradually being lost.

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PENGHU TRADITIONAL FISH MARKET

Date Nov. 25, 2021

Penghu is one of the beautiful offshore islands of Taiwan.

While enjoy the breathtaking scenery, you shouldn’t forget to taste fresh seafood here. Fishery is a very important industry in Penghu. Despite there are many fishing ports in Penghu, the only market sells seafood is the Penghu Fish Market.

We will come here before dawn in the early morning and see many fishing boats docked on the shore with the freshest seafood just caught from the sea. Our local guide will start a fish eating education, teaching us the fish species in season or what kind of fish to eat can save the ocean.

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TAIWANESE BEACH SEINE

Date Nov. 25, 2021

Recently, marine resources are gradually depleted. Traditional fishing method such as Taiwanese Beach Seine is disappearing, and fewer and fewer fishermen are engaged in such fishing methods. It is also a unique intertidal activity in Penghu one of the offshore islands of Taiwan.

While you experience the traditional way of fishing, our tour guide will explain the knowledge of Taiwanese Beach Seine and lead you to understand the relationship between the fishing village's geographic environment, fishing methods, net size, life in the fishing village, and the sustainability of the marine ecology.

So as to convey the concept of coexistence of marine resources, sharing, unity and creation, and hope to promote diverse islands life documentary activities.

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SUSTAINABILITY

Date Nov. 25, 2021

SUSTAINABILITY

As an experienced DMC and tour operator, Golden Foundation Tours feel that we have the responsibility to lead the sustainable practices in the market where we operate and influence on our suppliers and clients to participate in sustainability. We align our manner and practices for sustainability and to bring cultural, social, environmental, and economic benefit to the destinations and the visitors. We expect that our business partners and suppliers can be in compliance with the same manner and standards to ensure sustainability.

TRAVELIFE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

Golden Foundation Tours is presently engaged with the Travelife Certification program since October 2018. We are in the first stage 'Travelife Engaged' to comply with its international sustainability standards and procedures that suit our Company environment by benefiting our overseas tour operators and clients. We are presently working to move forward to Stage 2 of Travelife Partner by complying with its international sustainability standards and hope to achieve the final stage 3 Travel Certified accreditation.

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SAFE TRAVELS

Date Sep. 28, 2021

The Golden Foundation Tours has been operating in Taiwan for 50 years. We are the leader in selling international student air tickets. Facing the changing international situation during the epidemic, we believe that perfecting a set of credible hygiene standards and obtaining certification are the most important key to establishing safe reception services. This year, the "WTTC Safe Travels Stamp Operator Selection" organized by Department of Information and Tourism, Taipei City Government provides 35 applications for travel-related companies, allowing them to apply for safe travel stamps through selection and enhance the city’s tourism competition force. Among them, the first phase of the "Travel Agency for Incentive Travel and Adventure Sightseeing in Taipei City" only awarded 5 places, and we were one of them. In this regard, we stated that during the epidemic period, companies must keep up with the times and prepare to respond to plans to provide customers with better travel services in the post-epidemic era.

DISCOVER THE COMBINATION OF TRADITION AND MODERN CREATION--DADAOCHENG

Date Apr. 15, 2021

Dadaocheng Wharf used to be the main shipping port in Taipei city and trading center in Taiwan during the Qing dynasty. With the goods of tea, cloth and camphor exported from here, Dadaocheng had a long time of prosperity. Now, Dadaocheng combines the traditional hand-craft technique and the creative modern arts to form a new look for this old community. On this tour, you will visit Lao Mian Cheng Lantern Shop to see the combination of the characteristics of Taiwanese culture and the modern arts on the lanterns, Dachun Soap Shop to understand the soap can be made with the local cultural elements and Little Garden Embroidered Shoes Shop to admire the elegant handmade embroidery art.

Join us and enjoy this cultural tour, you will see the blending creativity with the old-time glory of its hundred-year history and how the local residents passed down the traditions from generation to generation.

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Updates of Taiwan During Pandemic

Date Mar. 10, 2021

Our life changed a lot by the pandemic. As most specialists in tourism are sure, that countries like Taiwan, which passed through this crisis in a very positive way, will be the first destinations, which will come back strongly for international tourism.

Partially contributed by a famous youtuber, Lena’s( a famous youtuber) video, we would like to present our daily life since the COVID-19 in Taiwan by the following link .

Here is the article talking about the current situation of COVID-19 in Taiwan on German media (in German language).

Currently Taiwan government implement the restriction of border control. Given the continued severity of COVID-19 worldwide and in order to secure domestic antipandemic efforts and ensure public health, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announces that beginning January 1, 2021, at 00:00 (local time at the airport of departure), entry restrictions and quarantine regulations for foreign nationals will be tightened. Foreign nationals meeting the criteria below will be allowed entry:

● Alien Resident Certificate holders.
● personnel on diplomatic or official business, persons who can prove they are fulfilling commercial and contractual obligations, or persons admitted for special humanitarian reasons.
● spouses and minor children of R.O.C. nationals or Alien Resident Certificate holders.
● other persons requiring special permission.

All travelers coming to Taiwan and transit passengers are required to provide a COVID-19 RT-PCR test report issued within 3 days prior to the flight schedule time before boarding the flight to Taiwan. And do the 14 days hotel quarantine right after landing TPE airport.

We hope soon when the vaccine works, we can receive the prestigious guests from Europe in Taiwan again.

Best regards from Taipei and stay safe.

WELLBEING TRAVEL IN TAIWAN GUANZILING MUD HOT SPRING

Date Feb. 25, 2021

For a nature enthusiast, what would be more relaxing than taking a hot spring bath in winter time? The rare Guanziling Mud Hot Spring can be your next destination for the nourishment and relaxation. Guanziling Scenic Area is one of the hot spring hometowns and the only mud hot spring in Taiwan. Since 1898, when Japanese soldiers found this special hot spring area, Guanziling has been developed as a hot spring attraction.

With the endless mountains surrounded, there are also lots of unique natural and cultural scenic sights in Guanziling area, such as Guanziling Old Street (the only street in Guanziling with a hundred years history), Haohan Hill (Long Stairway Hill), the Water and Fire Cave (the natural gas and the spring water co-exist in the cave and present a peculiar view, which is one of the seven wonders of Taiwan), Biyun Temple, Dasian Temple, etc.

Join us and enjoy this wellbeing travel in Taiwan!

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CLOUD GATE THE ATER

Date Jan. 25, 2021

Founded in 1973 by internationally renowned choreographer, LIN Hwai-min, Cloud Gate is acclaimed as “Asia’s leading contemporary dance theater” (The Times), and the winner of the “Outstanding Company” for the 2018 National Dance Awards, UK.

Cloud Gate dancers receive training in meditation; Qi Gong, an ancient breathing exercise; internal martial arts; modern dance; and ballet. Manifesting in choreographies, the company transforms ancient aesthetics into a thrilling and modern celebration of motion.

Overlooking the Tamsui River, the “Cloud Gate Theater” is the rehearsal and creating grounds for “Cloud Gate Dance Theatre” of Taiwan and has presented many performances and activities by artists from Taiwan and abroad.

In addition, there are many stunning installation arts, such as “Living World” series” by Master Sculptor Ju Ming around the complex. The Cloud Gate Theater main building is remarkable, with light green glass curtains reflecting the tall surrounding trees. It is not only tasteful but also eco-friendly.

To learn the story of the first modern dance company from Taiwan, do not miss the charming place to dance with Cloud Gate!

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AUTUMN COLORS TOUR IN CENTRAL TAIWAN

Date Dec. 30, 2020

AUTUMN COLORS AT AOWANDA NATIONAL FOREST RECREATION AREA

LOCATED IN MOUNTAINOUS NANTOU WITH RIVERS FLOWING THROUGH, AOWANDA NATIONAL FOREST RECREATION AREA FEATURES MANY KINDS OF CONIFEROUS AND BROADLEAF TREES AND RETAINS PRIMEVAL FOREST. THEREFORE, AOWANDA NATIONAL FOREST RECREATION AREA PRESENTS DIFFERENT FACES IN FOUR SEASONS, ESPECIALLY IN AUTUMN. AOWANDA HAS THE LARGEST NATURAL GROWN MAPLE FOREST IN TAIWAN AND IT IS FAMOUS FOR ITS AUTUMN COLOR. FROM NOVEMBER TO DECEMBER, WHEN THE MAPLE LEAVES CHANGE THE COLORS, IT ALWAYS ATTRACTS TOURISTS TO COME TO VISIT.

Join us and enjoy the nature in central Taiwan!

TAIPEI CHERRY BLOSSOM AND HOT SPRINGS TOUR

Date Dec. 14, 2020

Cherry blossom is the highlight of Taiwan’s tourism when spring comes, and it is also the best season to reward your body and mind by hot springs soaking.

Rarely in the world that you may reach the volcano within one hour car drive from the city - Yangmingshan National Park locates at Taipei area and it’s famous for its cherry blossoms, hot springs, sulfur, and the volcano Qixingshan Mountain.

The cherry blossoms are blooming in Yangmingshan area from the beginning of February to middle March. People walk in the trail and enjoy beautiful cherry blossoms in mountains to experience the romantic refresh.

The Yangmingshan Tien Lai Resort & Spa is situated on plateau in the mountains which offers a rare view of the mountain and sea, the entire Yangmingshan National Park and the north coast are the back garden of Tienlai.

Tienlai Resort & Spa fuses the macrobiotic concepts of heaven, earth, and people and returns with its aesthetics to the most original design philosophy. Succinct, modern design are combined to form the contemporary Natural style unique to Tienlai – Recommended by Michelin Green Guide Taiwan in 2013.

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LISTEN TO THE RAW SOUNDS OF AMIS PAW PAW DRUM

Date Nov. 23, 2020

Pisirian (Bixilian) Paw Paw Drum Show

Pisirian (Bixilian) Village, sitting next to the beautiful Pacific Ocean, there is a group of Amis children playing the Paw Paw Drum and singing with their pure and beautiful voice to pass down their cultures and traditions.

The Amis artist Fan Zhiming used the fixed fishing net pontoons and driftwoods to create the instrument that similar to African drums, and decorated with Amis totems to express the traditional culture. In Amis language, the pontoons are called “Paw Paw”, therefore, the “Paw Paw Drum Band” was born.

Sanxiantai

Sanxiantai (means Three Saints Island in Chinese) is where the first sunlight appears in Taiwan. Sanxiantai is composed of offshore islands and coral reefs. Odd-shaped rocks are everywhere on the islands, including three huge rocks which have spawned legends about three Chinese saints who once boarded on the islands, hence the name- Three Saints Island.

With the giant-dragon-like arch bridge and its energetic eco-environment, Sanxiantai has become the most famous landmark on the East Coast of Taiwan.

Follow us and discover more stories on the beautiful East Coast of Taiwan!

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Enjoy the colorful Lantern Festival of Taiwan

Date Jul. 14, 2017

The Lantern Festival is considered as the most recreational among all the Chinese festivals. This festival is the first full moon night in the Chinese calendar, symbolizing the reunion of family. People usually celebrate this festival by carrying lanterns together. This festival is approaching on March next year.

When the festival comes, lanterns would be seen or displayed in the streets or parks. Various shapes and kinds of lanterns and colorful activities or performances attract numerous visitors every year.

If you want to travel around Taiwan at that time, we recommend you join 5 DAYS 4 NIGHTS TOUR-FASCINATING FORMOSA SIC TOUR. You can see how Taiwanese celebrate the festival and experience local culture.

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