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Complete Guide to 1,490 Attractions in Kyoto, Osaka, and Kobe
Strolling along the stone-paved path of Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto, you’ll find traditional two-story wooden buildings with black-tiled roofs lining both sides, while real and faux maiko in vibrant kimono weave through the crowd; cruising on a sightseeing boat, you slowly pass by a billboard of a runner raising their hands in a sprint, with couples’ tender affection adding romance to the night scenery of Dotonbori; arriving at Sannomiya, the hub where JR, Hankyu, Hanshin, and the municipal subway intersect, trendsetting shopping streets and exotic-style foreigner residences serve as a runway for Kobe’s youth to showcase their vibrancy.
Limited to Yilan City only！A Half-Day Stroll at the Jimmy Liao Theme Square
Recently, Yilan’s Jimmy Liao Theme Square has really been all the rage—it’s even flooding Facebook feeds. But besides seeing Jimmy Liao’s works in downtown Yilan, what else is there to do? Today, our editor Jin will not only...
Fall in love with Jordan: Experience a hidden hot spring waterfall spa
Majestic waterfalls cascade down from the mountaintop, surrounded by natural rock curtains. Soaking in the water and freely floating amidst it, the spectacular landscape crafted by the yellow earth, peculiar rocks, and giant boulders feels like being in an oasis in the desert. While enjoying a full-body SPA treatment coated with the mineral-rich mud of the Dead Sea, your skin’s vitality is rejuvenated—this is truly the perfect vacation experience.
Numerous steam trains on the Nantou Train Festival offer free rides—reservations now open
The most anticipated railway tourism event during the summer vacation—Nantou Train Festival—adopts the theme “Travel with Building Blocks Fun” this year. A series of activities will officially kick off this Sunday (the 14th). Among them, the most popular activity, free steam train rides for those staying overnight in Nantou...
Light vehicle, light food, light travel — Kaohsiung Lotus Pond Midsummer 3-Light Tour
This summer’s most fun family-friendly activity kicks off by Lotus Pond. Starting now, on weekends, visitors to the pond can enjoy a lineup of food trucks, ride adorable mini trains, and take part in water activities, allowing those seeking relief from the heat at Lotus Pond to experience...
Ultimate Guide to Summer Festivals in Kansai: A Must-Have for Your Kyoto-Osaka-Kobe Trip
The Gion Festival, Tenjin Festival, and Mimikko Festival... Japan’s summer festivals kick off one after another starting in July. Kyoto’s Gion Matsuri, one of the city’s three great festivals, is also one of Japan’s most iconic celebrations, lasting a full month. Alongside the Gion Festival, which is...
Experience the thrilling rush of flying through the air with a mine-site zip line adventure
Before you lie barren black rocky mountains, as if you've entered a mysterious otherworld. Winding mine roads and trucks pass by—adrenaline junkies simply can't miss Europe's longest zip line flight. ...
Kaohsiung Nights Come Alive: Drummers’ Troupe Launches Nightly Themed Performance
During the day, Kaohsiung basks in bright sunshine, but as evening falls, the temperature becomes pleasant and a gentle breeze blows—making it the perfect time to experience the city’s nighttime charm. The Kaohsiung City Government Tourism Bureau has teamed up with the “Ten Drums Art Percussion Group,” a Grammy-nominated representative of Taiwan’s drumming artistry...
Free admission to the bald cypress wonderland — a great spring outing spot
Changhua has become a popular check-in destination, featuring not only European-style manors and cafes but also beautiful gardens. In Dacun Township, there's even a free bald cypress wonderland called "Lianji Horticulture." Here, you'll find vast bald cypress areas resembling Tetris blocks...
The main lantern of the Taipei Lantern Festival, "Happy Magic Dog," showcases youthful artistic creativity across two main venues.
The 2018 Taipei Lantern Festival's main lantern has officially been unveiled. Named "Happy Magic Dog," the 5-meter-tall lantern, including its base, stands approximately three stories high and features a design of three adorable Taiwanese dogs holding hands in a circle. ...
A Global Tour of Stunning Year-Round Swimming Pools
For swimming enthusiasts, there's nothing more appealing than taking a refreshing dip in a pool to escape the summer heat. But what if you could enjoy breathtaking views while cooling off? Even better. Luxury hotel and travel group Orient-Express Hotels Ltd. has selected some of the most distinctive and eye-catching pools from its properties around the world...
RobotKitty Future Park Officially Opens on July 12
Summer vacation is here, and besides going to the beach or watching movies, there’s also the “Robot Kitty Future Park – Mechanical Kitty Smile Tech Interactive Exhibition,” which will debut on July 12 at the Second and Third Warehouses of Songshan Cultural and Creative Park...
A Ferris wheel ride and candlelit dinner for Valentine’s Day
This Valentine’s Day, if you choose to ride the Ferris wheel at an auspicious time, E-DA will gift you a romantic candlelit dinner. From now until August 12, 40 pre-sale packages are available online. The first 20 to preorder will also receive two tickets to the E-DA Rhinos’ home game (worth NT$600), while supplies last.
Explore Macau’s Old-World Charm: 4 Must-Do Experiences
Macau—this city famous for its entertainment industry is often heard and seen in Hong Kong films. Luxury and spectacular large-scale hotels compete for attention, with their magnificent exteriors and interiors and exquisite dining establishments, resembling dazzling exhibition centers of opulence that overwhelm the senses...
The Legendary Desert Oasis: A Journey Through Dubai's Fashion and Culture
What do people really know about this desert oasis? Is it the Burj Khalifa, which in 2008 snatched the title of the world’s tallest building from Taipei 101? Or the Burj Al Arab, the world’s only seven-star hotel...
Iron Bikes × Surfing × Paragliding: New Summer Ways to Enjoy Taitung on Land, Sea, and Air
As the heatwave hits, you might want to escape to the deep mountains and forests, away from the scorching summer heat, to immerse yourself in the natural beauty of fluttering butterflies and chirping cicadas. But you also miss the blue hues of the east coast, longing to dive into the embrace of azure seas and clear skies, enjoying the refreshing bliss of coolness...
Felix the Cat Fun Tour at Clear Lake: Kaohsiung Hot Air Balloon Carnival Launches in Color
A hot air balloon event in southern Taiwan kicks off at Clear Lake in Kaohsiung. The “2013 Kaohsiung Take Off – Urban Hot Air Balloon Carnival,” held from now until August 11 at Chuanxizhai of Clear Lake, features four major firsts, including...
Nighttime cherry blossom viewing is even more romantic – Top 4 night cherry blossom spots across Taiwan
As the cherry blossom season gradually arrives, besides admiring the beauty of cherry blossoms during the day, their enchanting appearance under nighttime illumination is equally captivating. There are several great spots to enjoy night cherry blossoms around Taiwan, including Taipei’s Lohas Park and Nantou’s Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village. The pink...
A Guide to Fun at Wet Markets: The Most Authentic Culinary Travel Experience
If life comes in a hundred forms, so do wet markets. Wet markets relocated into cozy eateries, stories unearthed from old times, creative twists in new-style markets. Let’s tag along with chefs from homestyle canteens, trendy food consultants who explore markets with flair, history buffs who’ve collected tales spanning centuries, writers on quests for vintage flavors, and more—venturing through this new paradise of wet markets and sharing our most intimate, off-the-beaten-path culinary routes.
Take an exclusive sneak peek at the exciting RobotKitty interactive exhibition
Taiwan's first officially licensed exhibition of the wildly popular "RobotKitty Future Park" makes its debut here. Originally showcased last August on Tokyo's Omotesando Street, this exhibition now comes to Taipei’s Songshan Cultural and Creative Park, spanning over 700 ping in a massive venue...