Taiwan and South Korea Jointly Promote Tourism to Attract Canadians for "Eat Well, Look Better" Experiences
The Taiwan Tourism Administration and Korea Tourism Organization are collaborating to promote tourism to Canadians, offering attractive travel packages that combine gourmet food, health checkups, and medical beauty services in both countries, aiming to boost multi-destination tourism in Asia.
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(Central News Agency reporter Cheng Ai-fen, Vancouver, 3rd) High oil prices have made global travel expensive, so it's important to have a fun and value-for-money experience. The governments of Taiwan and South Korea are working together to promote tourism to Canadians, inviting them to visit both countries in one trip, not only to enjoy the diverse cuisines but also to experience health checkups and medical beauty services.
The Taiwan Tourism Administration and the Korea Tourism Organization jointly held the "Taiwan-Korea Tourism Night" event, introducing the unique tourism charms of Taiwan and South Korea to over 100 travel agents and experts. Centered on the concept of "regional tourism connectivity," the initiative encourages Canadians to include both Taiwan and South Korea in their "must-visit list" when traveling to Asia, experiencing the beauty of both countries' food, culture, and lifestyle, thereby creating a deep, healing travel experience.
Li Shih-Hsien, Director of the Taiwan Tourism Administration's San Francisco Office, said that connecting to various Asian cities from North America via Taiwan is very convenient and safe, expressing delight in collaborating with South Korea to promote tourism this time.
She noted that in the face of international geopolitical instability, the safety of overseas travel has become a focus for travelers. According to the 2026 Global Safety Index released by Numbeo, the world's largest cost of living database, Taiwan ranks 4th, demonstrating high international recognition for Taiwan's safety.
Li Shih-Hsien stated: "Taiwan is not only safe but also very convenient, with multiple public transportation systems like high-speed rail, regular rail, and MRT closely connecting towns and cities across Taiwan." She emphasized that foreign passport holders can enjoy unlimited three-day high-speed rail passes, choose one of four major MRT systems, and select one Taiwan Tourist Shuttle route, enjoying value-for-money independent travel to deeply explore Taiwan's local customs and culture.
Youna Oh, Director of the Korea Tourism Organization's Toronto Office, was delighted by the rapid growth in visitors to South Korea from Canada and Taiwan over the past two years.
South Korea's foreign tourist numbers in March have surpassed pre-pandemic levels of March 2019, while Taiwanese visitors to South Korea surged by 95% during the same period, marking the highest increase globally. In 2025, Canadian visitors to South Korea reached 282,000, an annual increase of approximately 11%; in the first quarter of 2026, Canadian visitors to South Korea increased by 19% year-on-year, adding about 10,000 people.
The return concert of the popular K-pop group BTS in March attracted a large number of foreign fans to Seoul.
Youna Oh said: "When in Korea, you must enjoy K-pop, and you absolutely cannot miss the food. Canadians are welcome to savor Korean kimchi, fried chicken, barbecue, and seafood." She also promoted Taiwanese cuisine, saying: "Like many foreign friends, I also love bubble tea."
Liu Chih-Kun, head of Grand Travel, believes that touring both Taiwan and South Korea simultaneously is very appealing to Canadians. "Both countries offer rich natural landscapes, which are very suitable for nature-loving Canadians. Besides food, both countries are highly renowned in the health checkup and medical beauty industries. Travelers can have health checkups in Taiwan and medical beauty in South Korea, an itinerary that 'combines inner and outer beauty,' why not?"
Mark Greenwood, Operations Director of Travel Masters, one of Canada's largest travel agencies, led a delegation to Taiwan in mid-March for a reconnaissance trip, visiting attractions like the Taiwan Lantern Festival, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, International Orchid Show, and Tainan Ancient City. They also went to Caoling Stone Wall in Yunlin to experience tea and coffee stir-frying. "Taiwan is absolutely a gem for tourism. Caoling Stone Wall in Yunlin and the International Orchid Show left a profound impression on me. I want to carefully package Taiwan itineraries to introduce Taiwan to more Canadians." (Edited by Wei Hsu)
(Central News Agency reporter Cheng Ai-fen, Vancouver, 3rd) High oil prices have made global travel expensive, so it's important to have a fun and value-for-money experience. The governments of Taiwan and South Korea are working together to promote tourism to Canadians, inviting them to visit both countries in one trip, not only to enjoy the diverse cuisines but also to experience health checkups and medical beauty services.
The Taiwan Tourism Administration and the Korea Tourism Organization jointly held the "Taiwan-Korea Tourism Night" event, introducing the unique tourism charms of Taiwan and South Korea to over 100 travel agents and experts. Centered on the concept of "regional tourism connectivity," the initiative encourages Canadians to include both Taiwan and South Korea in their "must-visit list" when traveling to Asia, experiencing the beauty of both countries' food, culture, and lifestyle, thereby creating a deep, healing travel experience.
Li Shih-Hsien, Director of the Taiwan Tourism Administration's San Francisco Office, said that connecting to various Asian cities from North America via Taiwan is very convenient and safe, expressing delight in collaborating with South Korea to promote tourism this time.
She noted that in the face of international geopolitical instability, the safety of overseas travel has become a focus for travelers. According to the 2026 Global Safety Index released by Numbeo, the world's largest cost of living database, Taiwan ranks 4th, demonstrating high international recognition for Taiwan's safety.
Li Shih-Hsien stated: "Taiwan is not only safe but also very convenient, with multiple public transportation systems like high-speed rail, regular rail, and MRT closely connecting towns and cities across Taiwan." She emphasized that foreign passport holders can enjoy unlimited three-day high-speed rail passes, choose one of four major MRT systems, and select one Taiwan Tourist Shuttle route, enjoying value-for-money independent travel to deeply explore Taiwan's local customs and culture.
Youna Oh, Director of the Korea Tourism Organization's Toronto Office, was delighted by the rapid growth in visitors to South Korea from Canada and Taiwan over the past two years.
South Korea's foreign tourist numbers in March have surpassed pre-pandemic levels of March 2019, while Taiwanese visitors to South Korea surged by 95% during the same period, marking the highest increase globally. In 2025, Canadian visitors to South Korea reached 282,000, an annual increase of approximately 11%; in the first quarter of 2026, Canadian visitors to South Korea increased by 19% year-on-year, adding about 10,000 people.
The return concert of the popular K-pop group BTS in March attracted a large number of foreign fans to Seoul.
Youna Oh said: "When in Korea, you must enjoy K-pop, and you absolutely cannot miss the food. Canadians are welcome to savor Korean kimchi, fried chicken, barbecue, and seafood." She also promoted Taiwanese cuisine, saying: "Like many foreign friends, I also love bubble tea."
Liu Chih-Kun, head of Grand Travel, believes that touring both Taiwan and South Korea simultaneously is very appealing to Canadians. "Both countries offer rich natural landscapes, which are very suitable for nature-loving Canadians. Besides food, both countries are highly renowned in the health checkup and medical beauty industries. Travelers can have health checkups in Taiwan and medical beauty in South Korea, an itinerary that 'combines inner and outer beauty,' why not?"
Mark Greenwood, Operations Director of Travel Masters, one of Canada's largest travel agencies, led a delegation to Taiwan in mid-March for a reconnaissance trip, visiting attractions like the Taiwan Lantern Festival, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, International Orchid Show, and Tainan Ancient City. They also went to Caoling Stone Wall in Yunlin to experience tea and coffee stir-frying. "Taiwan is absolutely a gem for tourism. Caoling Stone Wall in Yunlin and the International Orchid Show left a profound impression on me. I want to carefully package Taiwan itineraries to introduce Taiwan to more Canadians." (Edited by Wei Hsu)