The 8th Star-Rated Taiwan Hotel Evaluation List Released
By , TravelKing
Updated: 2013/7/1
Updated: 2013/7/1
The event has ended this year.
CHATEAU de CHINE Hotel Hualien
Event: 2013 Yunlin Beigang Mazu Pilgrimage
Place: Yunlin Beigang Mazu Temple
Time: 2013/4/28 – 4/29
March 23rd in lunar calendar is the birth of Mazu, and each temple will have its own celebration which is the biggest religious activity every year. The Chaotian Temple in Beigang, Yunlin County is the oldest Mazu temple in Taiwan known for its extravagant temple architecture, and it has been designated as Class II National Historic Site. Many other Mazu temples throughout Taiwan were established as offshoots from it. Every year, more than a million pilgrims come to worship the goddess of the sea or experience an important form of folk culture in Taiwan.
March of Lunar calendar is always known as Mazu Madness in March that numerous religious activities are arranged every year. On April 28th, 2013, Beigang Chaotian Temple hosts a 2-day pilgrimage that numbers rituals will be performed before departure for praying for blessings, safe and peace, and after the ceremony, thousands of pilgrims will follow Mazu’s statue carried by the sedan begins their touring procession. Beigang Mazu pilgrimage has many special features different from other pilgrimages, such as exquisitely carved and decorated art pavilions, bombarding the palanquin and a traditional way which originated from Beigang to light up firecrackers. Everyone is welcomed to experience the unique image of Beigang and their devotion to carrying on the heritage.
Place: Yunlin Beigang Mazu Temple
Time: 2013/4/28 – 4/29
March 23rd in lunar calendar is the birth of Mazu, and each temple will have its own celebration which is the biggest religious activity every year. The Chaotian Temple in Beigang, Yunlin County is the oldest Mazu temple in Taiwan known for its extravagant temple architecture, and it has been designated as Class II National Historic Site. Many other Mazu temples throughout Taiwan were established as offshoots from it. Every year, more than a million pilgrims come to worship the goddess of the sea or experience an important form of folk culture in Taiwan.
March of Lunar calendar is always known as Mazu Madness in March that numerous religious activities are arranged every year. On April 28th, 2013, Beigang Chaotian Temple hosts a 2-day pilgrimage that numbers rituals will be performed before departure for praying for blessings, safe and peace, and after the ceremony, thousands of pilgrims will follow Mazu’s statue carried by the sedan begins their touring procession. Beigang Mazu pilgrimage has many special features different from other pilgrimages, such as exquisitely carved and decorated art pavilions, bombarding the palanquin and a traditional way which originated from Beigang to light up firecrackers. Everyone is welcomed to experience the unique image of Beigang and their devotion to carrying on the heritage.
Hotel Double One Beitou
This time, CHATEAU de CHINE Hotel Hualien and Kaohsiung Han-Hsien International Hotel are two award-winning 5 star hotels in the 8th star-rated Taiwan hotel evaluation. CHATEAU de CHINE Hotel Hualien is located close to Hualien Port in Hualien City which is surrounded by rich greeneries with great views of Pacific Ocean and cliff. With an up-to-date facilities and services, the hotel also features lots of eco-technologies, including solar energy, energy-saving LED lights, recycling rainwater and many others making it an eco-friendly green hotel. On the other hand, Kaohsiung Han-Hsien International Hotel is a luxury hotel located across from the Kaohsiung City Hall. With a nice location, the hotel offers convenient transportation and great location allow all guests to enjoy a pleasant accommodation experience for your Taiwan travel.
Moreover, more than half the hotel has received 3-star award, including Hotel Double One Beitou, The Loft Hotel Zhonghe Taipei, and Taipei Charming Castle Hotel. In addition, some of the hotels has been upgraded, such as Taipei Wish Hotel was upgraded from 1-star to 2-star hotel. Taiwan Tourism Bureau wishes that the star rating system will help tourists to find an ideal hotel quickly and easily.
Moreover, more than half the hotel has received 3-star award, including Hotel Double One Beitou, The Loft Hotel Zhonghe Taipei, and Taipei Charming Castle Hotel. In addition, some of the hotels has been upgraded, such as Taipei Wish Hotel was upgraded from 1-star to 2-star hotel. Taiwan Tourism Bureau wishes that the star rating system will help tourists to find an ideal hotel quickly and easily.