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[Sunday Slow Time]Breathe with the Light in a Bright Lounge of an Old Warehouse

Breathe with the Light is located on the bustling Hai’an Road. Before becoming a restaurant, this was a warehouse used by a traditional Chinese medicine clinic to store equipment. During the renovation, the designer transformed the once dim space by preserving its original layout and turning Breathe with the Light into a spacious...

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A Must-See Collection of Romantic Firefly-Watching Events

Starting every April, it’s the season of the annual rendezvous with fireflies. At night, tiny sparks of light dance and flit among the trees, dazzling and thrilling to watch. Currently, firefly-watching events are kicking off all over Taiwan...

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[Thursday Art & Culture]Taiwan International Percussion Convention Features 30 Performances Across 10 Cities in 7 Days

Organized by the Zhong Zhenqing Percussion Group, the Taiwan International Percussion Convention (TIPC)...

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Miraculous Portal in Huashan: Instantly Transported to Hong Kong, Free Flights Drawn Daily

A magical Doraemon "Anywhere Door" spotted at Huashan Cultural and Creative Park in Taiwan, as part of the Hong Kong Tourism Board’s annual campaign “2014 Hong Kong Fun.” The promotion lets Taiwanese experience the thrill of stepping through a door and arriving in Hong Kong instantly...

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A leisurely journey through the history and nature of the Yamaguchi and Tottori regions

The Chugoku region of Japan, also known as San'yō and San'in, may not be as well-known as Tokyo or Kansai, but when it comes to attractions like Hiroshima, Itsukushima Shrine, and Izumo Taisha, most people are certainly familiar. The San'yō and San'in...

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[Wednesday Deal Alert]Hong Kong Disneyland Travel Package Starting from NT$8,288 per Person

Cathay Pacific and Dragonair (now Cathay Dragon) have jointly launched the Hong Kong Disneyland “Magical Soaring” Travel Package from now until June 27. The package is available for groups of four staying in the same hotel room, starting from NT$8,288 per person. ...

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Night cruise at Pingtung’s Black Marlin Festival: Light show on Jinde Bridge by Donggang River kicks off romantically

Jinde Bridge, spanning the Donggang River, was illuminated with a light show on the evening of the 27th. The changing colorful lights showcased the splendid charm of the bridge’s basket-handle steel arch structure, complementing the “...

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Taiwan Hot Air Balloon Festival 9 hot air balloons take off from Luye Gaotai

The summer highlight of Taitung, the “2014 Taiwan Hot Air Balloon Festival,” will be held from May 30 to August 10 at Luye Gaotai. Taitung County Magistrate Huang Jian-ting stated that the 2014 Taiwan Hot Air Balloon Festival is the longest-running event of its kind in the world...

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Okinawa: A Sea-and-Sky Escape

Japan’s southernmost island—Okinawa—is just a 90-minute flight from Taiwan, yet it boasts azure skies, crystal-clear waters, quirky boutiques, and a laid-back island vibe that fulfills every traveler’s dream of exploring a foreign land. Summer...

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Looking for free firefly-viewing lantern tours

The peak season for firefly viewing is coming to an end. This Saturday (May 3, 18:30–20:30), the New Taipei City Agriculture Bureau will hold the last two free firefly ecology...

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The perfect summer travel companion—wear the right shoes for even more fun!

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[Weekend in Taiwan]Fulong Sand Sculpture Art Festival Kicks Off on Saturday, Hengchun Bluefin Tuna Festival Opens on the Same Day

The biggest weekend travel events this time include the annual “Fulong International Sand Sculpture Art Festival” premiering this Saturday, where stunning sand sculptures will be unveiled to the public, and Hengchun’s annual highlight—the Bluefin Tuna Festival—also begins on Saturday. In addition to the evening street-closing party, the Light and Shadow Show on Jinde Bridge will also be held during the event period. For those wanting to get close to nature, the white clover flowers in Neihu Dagou Creek Ecological Park have already bloomed, and large numbers of fireflies have appeared in Jiuzhuangli, Nangang District, attracting many visitors. New Taipei City has even recommended 42 hidden firefly-viewing spots for an unforgettable experience.

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The inverted Mount Fuji structure is a new attraction with stunning night lighting, reflecting its beauty on the water

Located in Shizuoka Prefecture, the newly opened Mount Fuji World Heritage Center was designed by renowned Japanese architect Shigeru Ban. The main structure features a pure white inverted mountain form, wrapped in Ban’s signature crisscrossing wooden lattice pattern, interlocked with mortise-and-tenon joints...

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Foreign tourists love visiting Hualien; international media shocked by earthquake reports

After multiple days of felt earthquakes since February 4, a strong quake measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale occurred around 23:50 on February 6. The tremor was felt across Taiwan, with Hualien experiencing a seismic intensity of 7. Many buildings were tilted or collapsed...

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Roman Baths II movie scene: Abe Hiroshi spotted at popular hotspot "Kusatsu Onsen"

The popular Japanese movie *Roman Baths II*, which premiered in May with Japanese stars Abe Hiroshi and Ueto Aya, sparked a wave of discussion. The film features numerous distinctive hot spring scenes that have also become attractions of interest for fans. Next time you soak in a hot spring in Japan...

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Last chance to enjoy fireflies and tung blossoms at Dongshi Forest Farm this early summer

Organized by the Changhua County Farmers' Association Dongshi Forest Farm, the firefly-watching event attracts numerous participants each year and is perfect for family leisure and fun. This eco-tourism event focused on firefly watching is now down to its final two sessions: May 12 (Monday) and May 15 (Thursday). The package includes...

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Hong Kong’s Michelin-budget gem Tim Ho Wan is coming to Taiwan

Hong Kong’s one-Michelin-starred Cantonese dim sum restaurant Tim Ho Wan collaborated with Taipei’s Grand Hyatt on dim sum and afternoon tea in July last year. In recent years, it has become a must-try local Hong Kong dish for Taiwanese travelers. The original Mong Kok flagship store has relocated, and...

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[Monday Foodie]Super-popular Boston lobster all-you-can-eat buffet

How popular are “Boston lobsters”? The “fresh-cut Boston lobster all-you-can-eat” option, first launched across all hotel operators in Taiwan by Taiyuan Miyako Marriott Hotel on October 15, 2012 (101 year, referring to the Taiwanese calendar), created a crazy phenomenon back on November 1 of the previous year when...

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[Sunday Slow Time]Huanjianji Light Bites Café, a countryside grocery store with a cozy charm

The main building features yellow walls paired with lake-green windows, creating a warm and inviting look. The roof has a gentle slope, and the overall design is simple yet elegant. There’s also a small terrace where you can enjoy the view, and the surrounding area is lush with greenery.

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[Saturday Cinema]"Thermae Romae II": Ancient Roman Abe Hiroshi bares his chest and wiggles his hips again

The story of "Thermae Romae II" follows Lucius (played by Abe Hiroshi), who is tasked with creating a therapeutic bathhouse for the gladiators in the arena. Struggling for inspiration, he decides to time-travel once again to seek help from Real (played by Eri Fukatsu), who works at a bathhouse design magazine...

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