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Climb Guishan Island to admire lilies and enjoy the vibrant sea of flowers at the South Shore Wharf

With birds chirping and flowers blooming in the warm spring air, a vast sea of lilies is in full bloom around Guimo Lake on Guishan Island, heralding the arrival of spring. This magnificent visual feast is breathtaking and brings vitality to every corner of the island. The Northeast...

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Sign up now for the stunning Queensland Gold Coast Marathon in Australia

Since its inception in 1979, the Australian Gold Coast Marathon has been held for 35 editions and has been awarded the IAAF Road Race Gold Label certification since 2014...

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[Wednesday Special]Children under 12 enjoy free entry to Shangri-La Park’s Tung Blossom Festival

Shangri-La Park has been the main venue for the Hakka Tung Blossom Festival for five consecutive years. This year, in line with the government's main event, the park will offer free admission from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on April 12. The Council of Hakka Affairs will also provide a limited...

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[Wednesday Special]Japanese “Yokoi Somenjo” Celebrates Grand Opening with Free Signature Soup Udon

Japan boasts a wide variety of cuisines, and among them, authentic udon noodles—whether a steaming hot bowl of soup udon in winter or a refreshing cold udon in summer—are sure to whet your appetite. Now, you can enjoy traditional...

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Tokyo amusement parks offer endless fun

In the Tokyo suburbs, there are all kinds of exciting amusement parks where both adults and children can have a great time, as if stepping into a dream world. Whether it's the popular Doraemon, childhood memories of Totoro, everyone’s beloved Anpanman, Lisa and Jasper from the picture books, or the ever-popular Hello Kitty, they all have huge fan bases. Not to mention the Tokyo Disney Resort, which grandly entered its 30th anniversary in 2013, making it one of the most beloved attractions for visitors to Tokyo.

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Cool off this summer! A special feature on the world’s most beautiful waterfalls

During summer trips, there's always a desire to get close to the powerful rush of waterfalls. The rising mist carries away the summer heat, and the thunderous sound of water cascading down from the mountaintops allows you to enjoy the beauty of nature amidst the lush valleys and forests...

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Multiple nights of late-night felt earthquakes, with a strong aftershock reaching magnitude 5.7 on the evening of the 7th

At 23:21 on the evening of February 7, another felt earthquake with a magnitude of 5.7 struck, shaking the entire island. It was a shallow earthquake with a depth of 10 kilometers. ...

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MOOK Self-Guided Travel Bookstore Anniversary Celebration – Free App Giveaway Every Day

The anniversary celebration of the "MOOK Self-Guided Travel Bookstore" is about to kick off, featuring a special "One Free App Per Day" promotion. This event runs from today until the 16th. During this period, the "MOOK Self-Guided Travel Bookstore" will...

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[Sunday Slow Time]Daxi Old Street, Wandering Between Baroque Carvings and Solemn Woodwork

During the Jiaqing to Guangxu reigns of the Qing Dynasty, Daxi was once a distribution hub for river cargo along the Dahan River, enjoying a period of prosperity with many shops and foreign firms concentrated in Heping Old Street. During the Japanese colonial period, the "Urban Improvement Ordinance," which mandated that streets and buildings be neat and aesthetically pleasing...

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[Saturday Cinema]"The Rice Bomber," awakening the apathy of officials and the public

In an era when agriculture was on the brink of extinction, he used 17 homemade rice bombs in an attempt to awaken the conscience of the government. "No one is born to be bullied." (This film is based on a true story. Taiwan...)

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Buy a ticket on the Fujikyuko Line bound for Fuji Dream.

The Fujikyuko Line is located northeast of Mount Fuji and is the most convenient way to visit the mountain. In addition to regular trains, there are three types of sightseeing trains: the Thomas the Tank Engine-themed train, the wooden nostalgic-style Mount Fuji Ropeway Train, and the Mount Fuji Limited Express, which features scenic observation cars...

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[Friday Fun in Taiwan]Taipei’s Calla Lilies in Full Bloom & Tainan’s Kapok Tree Lane is Super Romantic

This warm and flowery weekend, the outdoor sea of blossoms is calling out to netizens to come and visit. Taipei’s Zhuzihhu Calla Lily Season is now in full, vibrant bloom, the lupines on Maokong have also come into full flower, and Tainan’s Baihe Lin Chupi’s kapok tree lane is at this very moment exuding a romantic ambiance...

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How to enjoy the firefly season: Alishan Forest Railway’s firefly-viewing tours now open

The Alishan National Scenic Area Administration has launched this year’s “Dancing with Fireflies” and “Trail Exploration” programs, featuring four sessions of the “Spring–Summer Firefly Stroll” event on April 19, 26, 29, and May 13...

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Limited registration for parent-child firefly-watching experience at the zoo

Celebrate Children’s Day holiday — Taipei Zoo offers free admission to children under 12 and one accompanying parent nationwide for three consecutive days from April 4 to April 6; it’s also the season for fireflies, and now...

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Weekend Flower Viewing Trip: A Grand Collection of Calla Lily, Lily, and Lupine Flower Trails in Taipei

As April arrives, the mountains and forests of Taipei burst into bloom, their vibrant colors calling everyone outdoors to enjoy nature. Numerous trails across Taipei are lined with a variety of native and cultivated flowering plants. Among the most iconic are the...

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It's the perfect time to admire the white blossoms of the silk tree covering the treetops at Baishihu in Neihu.

The silk tree, known as the "April Snow," is currently in full bloom around the Baishihu Suspension Bridge and Tongxin Pond areas in Taipei’s Neihu District. The dense clusters of silk tree blossoms have completely covered the treetops. The Taipei City Government’s Department of Urban Development advises that those wishing to...

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"KOREAPLAZA" from the Stars: Korea Tourism & Culture Experience Center Opens in Taipei

Operated by the Korea Tourism Organization, the comprehensive Korea tourism and culture experience center "KOREAPLAZA" officially opened today (the 8th) on the 4th floor of No. 245, Section 1, Dunhua South Road, Taipei City (in the same building as Eslite Dunhua)...

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Taipei Green Travel “BMW” Routes for a Relaxing Getaway

Do your explorations of Taipei always revolve around cinemas, cafés, and department stores? The Taipei City Government’s Department of Information and Tourism recommends three family-friendly “BMW” travel routes, and suggests starting from the city’s tourism service centers. Leveraging convenient...

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Daytime flower viewing, nighttime firefly encounters – the limited "Tung Blossom & Firefly Season" at Baxianshan kicks off

Every year from April to May, Baxianshan enters the season when tung blossoms bloom and dance in the wind. The tung trees begin to shed their “white snow,” carpeting the trails and heralding the arrival of the firefly mating season...

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[Stay in a Homestay on Tuesday]Tree Also Villa, an Eco-Friendly Retreat in the Camphor Wood Nest

Born out of respect for nature, Tree Also Villa has built four standalone villas hidden within a vast natural camphor forest, using the philosophy of coexistence with nature—all to awaken a sense of gratitude for the land...

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