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Dreamy Instagram-worthy walls & romantic night views – 16 adorable spots to snap photos to your heart’s content
From indoor to outdoor, from dreamy photo walls to super romantic night scenes, Hsinchu has a new must-visit spot that’s perfect for couples, friends, or family outings...
Free Lucky Bags X Dreamy Snowfall – A Fantastic Christmas Market Has Kicked Off in Full Swing
The 2018 New Taipei City Happy Christmas Town launched in mid-November, while the New Taipei Christmas Market grandly opened from December 7 to December 9. This year’s market theme features an European-style street scene with a 4.5-meter-tall Christmas tree. On-site...
Cherry blossoms and wisteria bloom together at the same time—temple cherry blossom sea secret spot feels like a quick trip to Japan
With the pleasant spring climate and blooming flowers everywhere, delicate pink cherry blossoms and romantic wisteria bloom in succession. Located on Yangmingshan, Dongfang Temple sees a profusion of pale pink Yoshino cherry blossoms every spring, creating an illusion as if you're enjoying cherry blossoms in Japan. ...
A thousand-square-meter golden yellow rapeseed sea blooms in full glory — a dreamy, picturesque field that’s almost too beautiful to be real
No need to take a train all the way to the Huatung Valley. Under the Wanshou Bridge in Wenshan District, Taipei City, you can also enjoy a stunning rapeseed flower sea. Over a thousand square meters of golden yellow blooms stretch out beautifully against the blue sky. ...
Japan confirms 955 cases with 12 deaths, dealing a heavy blow to Japanese tourism
As the Wuhan pneumonia outbreak spreads, Japan — one of Taiwan people’s favorite travel destinations — is also shrouded in the shadow of the epidemic. Moreover, many believe the actual situation in Japan is even worse than the officially reported numbers, with some even arguing that Japan...
Not just Disney: Japan's four major theme parks announce closures
As the COVID-19 outbreak continues to spread in Japan, with 110 confirmed cases reported, Taiwan has raised its travel advisory for Japan to Level 2 (Alert). To prevent potential cluster infections of the novel pneumonia, Tokyo Disneyland...
A Graceful Stroll Through Japanese Onsen: Q&A on Soaking
When it comes to what represents Kyushu, aside from the mouthwatering cuisine, the first thing that comes to mind is its hot springs. One of the greatest joys of exploring Kyushu is touring its various hot spring towns, where soothing waters with different therapeutic properties and mineral compositions help heal tired bodies and minds...
Teen girls in Taipei’s East District are obsessed with this cozy bar—“Beauty and the Beast” romantic cocktails that smoke up the place
Do you know what romantic means to girls? A newly opened wine bar in Taipei’s East District this year features over 70 unique cocktails, one of which is the “Beauty and the Beast” rose cocktail. When the lid is lifted, smoke wafts out with a rich fragrance, and there’s even a flower inside the drink—super dreamy visuals.
Romantic Pink Church in the East — 14 Must-Visit Attractions in Ho Chi Minh City I
Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon, is the largest city in southern Vietnam. Due to its French colonial past, the city retains many romantic and grand European-style buildings, earning it the nickname "the Paris of the East." Most attractions in Ho Chi Minh City are...
Romantic Pink Churches of the Eastern Type – 14 Must-Visit Attractions in Ho Chi Minh City II
Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon, is the largest city in southern Vietnam. Having once been under French colonial rule, the city retains many romantic and elegant European-style buildings, earning it the title of the “Eastern Type of France.” Essentially, Ho Chi Minh City...
Starbucks launches new products again!
On December 10, Starbucks introduced two featured drinks to warm up the winter holiday season—one being a timely "Christmas White Chocolate Latte" and the other an elegant and fragrant "Earl Grey Tea Latte."...
Taichung Mitsui Outlet Laetitia Puff Promotion & Belgian Lava Chocolate Launches First in Taiwan
Japanese dessert brand Laetitia is set to open at Taichung Mitsui on December 12. The boutique will be located within the Eslite Life area of Taichung Mitsui OUTLET PARK, offering a perfect blend of harbor views, literary ambiance, and Japanese sweets...
The super popular Wan Zuo Shi Cha has arrived in Taipei — its first northern branch opens in Neihu!
Pearl milk tea fans, beware: the wildly popular Wan Zuo Shi Cha from Tainan has just opened a new branch in Taipei’s Neihu district. This marks the brand’s first northern Taiwan location, and is expected to spark a pilgrimage craze!
Kengo Kuma x Starbucks！Admire architectural aesthetics in the most beautiful café
After Starbucks opened its first store in Milan this September, the third global Starbucks Reserve flagship store—following those in Seattle and Shanghai—attracted worldwide attention from coffee enthusiasts,...
Crimson leaves, setting sun, and sea of clouds — must-capture views of stunning autumn foliage
As a cold front from the north gradually moves southward, temperatures across the regions are also cooling down. Due to the increasing day-night temperature difference on Alishan, the maple leaves, which were initially expected to slow down in turning color, are now entering their prime period of transformation. ...
Elegant Stroll Through Japanese Onsen: Q&A on Staying at Ryokan
Experiencing the simple, natural scenery and streets of onsen in Kyushu offers visitors a deeply relaxing experience. Staying at a local ryokan, leisurely strolling through the onsen town, soaking in the serene atmosphere of the quiet town, enjoying the surrounding scenery, and savoring the blissful time of one night, two meals, and three hot spring soaks—plus spare moments admiring the garden—can be truly delightful. Taking some time to learn about ryokan etiquette in advance can make your rare onsen experience even more perfect.
Tudor-style manor X colorful bald cypress trees！The stunning scenery makes you feel like you're in Europe
The distant layered mountain peaks are clearly outlined, with mist weaving through them adding an air of mystery. Bald cypress trees, turning red with the season, surround the Tudor-style buildings nestled at Qingjing Farm at an altitude of 1,700 meters, creating the illusion of being in Europe. ...
Vintage Japanese-Style House & Angus Ribeye Steak！A Soul-Stirring Yakiniku Christmas
As winter sets in and cold waves sweep across the country, a festive atmosphere has taken hold nationwide. Even yakiniku restaurants have decked out their storefronts as giant Christmas gifts, aiming to shower customers with warm wishes and create memorable, atmospheric dining experiences. ...
Breathtaking sea views & an underwater tunnel – Taiwan’s most scenic railway bike ride
Known as one of northern Taiwan’s most beautiful coastlines, Keelung’s Badouzi has a new attraction. New Taipei City Government and Taiwan Railways have jointly created the Shen’ao Railway Bike, which combines stunning coastal scenery, coastal ecology, coal mining heritage, and railway features to offer...
Pig’s large intestine soup & traditional dry noodles – this is how locals enjoy breakfast!
At an unassuming street corner, the morning buzzes with activity as diners skillfully scout for seats while ordering from the vendor – this is the daily breakfast routine for locals, the energizing start to their day...