The Taiwan Tourism Bureau has treated dozens of leading travel agents and members of the press to a cruise along the River Thames.

Marking the end of World Travel Market 2017 in London, the group set off from Tower Millennium pier for a three-hour journey around the sights of the capital.

Representatives from the tourist board were joined by a number of top UK tour operators, including Thomas Cook and STA Travel, to discover what makes the destination so special.

Having recently confirmed it would launch a non-stop service between Gatwick and Taoyuan International in Taipei, China Airlines was showcasing its offering at the event

The evening featured a surprise performance by Taiwanese acapella group Sirens, as well as delicious Taiwanese drinks and street food.

Lucky attendees also won a number of prizes, including two return tickets to Taiwan with China Airlines and EVA Air in premium economy.

The event was a great chance to for guests to immerse themselves in an all-Taiwanese atmosphere before eventually embarking on a trip to sample the real thing.

More Information

Find out more about the Taiwan Tourism Bureau here or take a look at a series of photos from the event here.