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A 450 NT$ Pingxi Mini-Trip: Ride the Railway, Release Round Panda Sky Lanterns & Savor Miner’s Lunchboxes
The Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival in New Taipei City has been hailed by international media as a once-in-a-lifetime event. To allow visitors to deeply experience the railway scenery along the Pingxi Line, the charm of its old streets, and the history of coal mining, the New Taipei City Tourism Bureau and Lion Travel have collaborated to launch...
You Can Eat Diet Meals on a Plane: Five Unexpected Hidden Menus
During long-haul flights, it’s inevitable that you’ll need to eat on the plane. The meals offered by different airlines can vary in taste, but besides the standard options provided by flight attendants, there are actually many special meals that can be requested in advance...
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[Friday Fun in Taiwan]Pandas, Cherry Blossoms & Hot Travel Tips for the 228 Holiday
The long-awaited 228 holiday has finally arrived! During this three-day break, in addition to the exhibition of 1,600 paper pandas at Taipei’s Civic Square, the peak bloom season at Yangmingshan and the best time to admire the cherry blossoms at Aowanda Wushe are also not-to-be-missed seasonal highlights...
Enjoy movies and delicious food with discounts by presenting your Jingzhan Vieshow movie ticket stub
From now until March 31 at Jingzhan Fashion Plaza, "present your Jingzhan Vieshow same-day movie ticket stub" to enjoy discounts on food and merchandise across all floors, including 1F Alleycat’s pizza – upgrade from small to large, 4F Irish Fries...
“A Five-Star Life” takes you on a luxurious experience in high-end hotels straight out of movie scenes
The magnificently opulent film “A Five-Star Life” is touted as “a stylish journey through Paris, Berlin, the Alps, and Morocco.” With its beautiful and elegant scenes, the movie not only offers a glimpse of European landscapes but also...
JR East Japan's "SL Ginga" Steam Train Resumes Service in April – Ride a Historic Steam Locomotive Through Tohoku
Attention Japanese train enthusiasts! To boost tourism in Japan’s Tohoku region, JR East Japan’s tourist train “SL Ginga” will officially resume operations on April 12. The train will be powered by a restored C58-type steam locomotive, manufactured 73 years ago and recently refurbished...
Extra trains added on Alishan Forest Railway for 228 Long Weekend
To accommodate the passenger flow during the 228 Long Weekend, the Alishan Forest Railway has scheduled additional passenger trains on specified dates. On February 28, one extra round-trip of the Alishan train will be operated. On March 1 and 2, two additional days, one extra round-trip of the air-conditioned local express Zhongxing train (non-reserved seating) will be added each day.
1600 Paper Pandas Take Over Taipei City Hall – New Ren’ai Road Traffic Control
The 1600 paper pandas that have been roaming various tourist spots in Taipei last week will hold their first phase exhibition at Taipei City Plaza from tomorrow (the 28th) to March 9. The second phase will be held at the National Theater and Concert Hall Arts Plaza from March 14 to March 30...
Package Tour of the Four Most Popular Filming Locations from the Super-Hit Drama "My Love from the Star"
The Korean drama "My Love from the Star" became a massive hit in Korea, sparking an "alien" craze in Taiwan as well. The show not only set astonishing viewership records in Korea but also swept across Asia, achieving unprecedented success for a Korean drama. The clothes, accessories worn by the lead characters, and even the filming locations became focal points for fans, with many women competing to emulate the "Cheon Song-yi Style." A classic line from the drama — "How can there be no fried chicken and beer on the first snow?" — quickly became one of the season’s most trending topics. Riding the wave of this nationwide "star-chasing" fever, you can also follow global hotel booking service provider Hotels.com to Korea and visit the actual filming spots to experience the romance both on and off screen.
Studying abroad in Europe with its distinctive European-style learning trend is all the rage
Studying abroad in Europe has always been the top choice for Taiwanese students, especially the UK, which ranks as the most popular study destination among all countries. The authentic British English accent, romantic architectural styles, and dreamlike learning environments akin to palaces...
Must-visit Bangkok’s top three hybrid reading spaces rivaling Tsutaya Books for all literary souls
Bangkok, Thailand, has become an international design capital, with creative markets and fashion malls springing up like mushrooms, rivaling major metropolises like Taipei, Tokyo, and Seoul. Hybrid reading spaces similar to Tsutaya Books are also becomi...
Mika Ninagawa Exhibition Pop-up: Stunning Portraits of Trendy Guys on First Overseas Showcase
Capturing the world in “Ninagawa colors,” renowned Japanese photographer Mika Ninagawa held the “Mika Ninagawa IN MY ROOM | Cool Guys Portrait Exhibition” in Taiwan, gathering portraits of 42 popular fashion celebrities and figures from Japan and Taiwan...
Relive the Glory of KANO in Chiayi: A Theme Exhibition on Taiwan’s Baseball Spirit
Organized by the Chiayi City Cultural Affairs Bureau, the “Theme Exhibition on Taiwan’s Baseball Spirit” is now on display until May 18 at the Chiayi Branch of the former Tobacco and Liquor Monopoly Bureau. The exhibition traces the legacy of the Chiayi Agriculture and Forestry Baseball Team, covering eras such as the Triple Crown years, grassroots baseball development...
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[Monday Foodie Fun]GreenPark, an adult-themed culinary amusement park
Bringing together seven brands under one roof—not just adding a few gaming machines or a bar—but curating seven themed zones through the lens of “brand”? GreenPark is more than just a park...
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[Sunday Slow Moments]DaysAway’s seven-day getaway — making escape a form of facing life head-on
DaysAway is tucked away on a small street that even taxi drivers in Taichung rarely know about — you’d need a satellite navigation system to find it. But it’s actually close to Taichung Railway Station and the Taichung First Senior High School commercial area, so the location...
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[Saturday Cinema]"KANO" Returns to the Glorious Origins of Taiwanese Baseball
In 1944, during World War II, as Japanese soldiers traveled through colonial Taiwan en route to battle in Southeast Asia, a saying spread: “When you get to Chiayi, be sure to call me…” The now-officer Toyojiro Katsu, once captain of Japan’s “Sapporo Commercial High School Baseball Team,” could never forget how his team had suffered a crushing defeat at the Koshien Stadium to the then-obscure “Chiayi Agricultural and Forestry Baseball Team” from Taiwan. Fourteen years later, Toyojiro was determined to visit Chiayi…
The happy scenery of Kyoto raw chocolate at an old Kyoto sweet shop
Sherry, with her blonde hair and blue eyes, was the first kimono-clad woman I encountered during my trip to Kyoto. Sherry is from Canada and the owner of “Kyoto Chocolate.” With her gentle demeanor and soft voice, she became the most eye-catching presence in this Kyoto machiya café—and also the best storyteller here.
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[Stay in a Homestay on Tuesday]Camellia Retreat, a Rustic Retreat in the Happy Mountain Town
In a summer when magnolia flowers were in full bloom, the Camellia Retreat in Jiufen completed its renovation—a simple old house that only hosts one group of guests per day, allowing the seeds of happiness to take root here...
Top Solo Travel Cities in the World: Foreign Media Ranks Taipei as No. 1
For travelers who love solo adventures, where is the most convenient, relaxing, and safe destination? The foreign website "BuzzFeed" rated the "26 Best Cities for Solo Travel" worldwide, and Taipei ranked above Portland, Toronto, Bangkok, New York, Seoul, and more...
The second act of the Nine Clans Flower Festival: The Lavender Season Makes a Romantic Debut
As the annual Nine Clans Cultural Village Cherry Blossom Festival draws to a close, it will soon be followed by the “Lavender Season,” which brings another romantic ambiance in soft purple hues. Over 100,000 Spanish lavender and salvia plants will transform the Shuishalian European Garden into a sea of purple blooms. The Nine Clans Cultural Village has also designated March 9th (the second Sunday in March) as the “Nine Clans Purple Valentine’s Day.” Couples and spouses who visit the park dressed in purple lover outfits on that day and participate in the “Purple Love Flash” event can enjoy an intimate 60-second photo moment at 3:09 PM and will receive a special Nine Clans lavender souvenir. If the purple outfit is purchased at the park on the day, visitors can present their receipt to receive an exclusive additional lavender-themed gift.