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![[Tuesday Travel Stay]Experience the Ultimate at Taiwan’s Top-Rated Hot Spring Hotel, Beitou Lih Ji](https://www.howtotrip.net/travel/pic/20180204/2a630e7999e8c2e7034bd41fafe0a4aa.jpg)
[Tuesday Travel Stay]Experience the Ultimate at Taiwan’s Top-Rated Hot Spring Hotel, Beitou Lih Ji
Beitou Lih Ji Hot Spring Hotel has been honored as “Taiwan’s Top-Rated Hot Spring Hotel” and is the only five-star hotel in the Beitou area. Its gentle and pure white sulfur hot springs attract countless domestic and international visitors, while its thoughtful and warm Taiwanese-style service leaves guests...
Lake Weave House at Bi Lake – Mesmerizing Night Views of Colorful Transformations
Among Taipei’s only two lake parks—Da Lake Park and Nei Lake Park—boasting breathtaking lakeside mountain scenery and jointly hailed as the “Nei Lake Twin Jewels,” a beautiful large-scale...
A Must-Visit for Photography Enthusiasts: Hong Kong’s First Photography Museum Grandly Opens
For photography lovers around the world, Hong Kong has long been a renowned destination for street photography. Whether it's the authentic local life scenes, unique architectural views, or the colorful neon signs, they all offer vibrant and dynamic subjects in the eyes of photographers...
A 5.1-magnitude felt earthquake occurred on the evening of February 4 in a series of three consecutive quakes
At 21:12 on February 4, a 5.1-magnitude felt earthquake struck 24 kilometers off the coast of Hualien County, with a depth of 15.1 kilometers. No casualties or disaster reports have been issued so far. ...
Freezing cold until Wednesday!Get ready for the next wave of intense cold front.
The strongest and longest cold front in 14 years is affecting the entire Taiwan region. The coldest period will be from Sunday to Monday morning. Be sure to pay extra attention to keeping warm and avoid going out. ...
![[Art & Culture on Thursdays]Explore Lucy Taipei Railway Workshop at the Taipei Railway Culture Festival](https://www.howtotrip.net/travel/pic/20180204/acf94fcfe2401f8ba3f4d47cbb22d74f.jpg)
[Art & Culture on Thursdays]Explore Lucy Taipei Railway Workshop at the Taipei Railway Culture Festival
Built in the 1930s and known as the "train hospital," the Taipei Railway Workshop of Taiwan Railways is hosting its second Railway Culture Festival. Themed "Glamour. North Workshop," the event runs from September 27 to October 26 for a one-month period...
Planning to see the fall foliage in Kaohsiung? Must-visit maple spots in Kyoto’s Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Nestled in the mountains of Takao in northwest Kyoto, Kiyomizu-dera Temple sits at a higher elevation, making it one of the first places in the Kyoto region where you can enjoy the autumn leaves. Located on the western bank of the Kiyotaki River atop Mount Takao, the temple is reached by ascending over 300 stone steps, surrounded by a forest dominated by towering Maple trees...
Hello Kitty lifestyle goods: Tokyo’s popular AWESOME STORE has them all
Household goods and home decor are gaining increasing attention. Travelers who love Japanese style will definitely make time to browse their favorite stores in Tokyo. In Japan’s highly competitive stationery and homeware market, the popular Tokyo brand AWESOME STORE...
A Breathtaking 3-Day Trip to the Crystal Church Embracing Mountains and Sea in Southern Taiwan
The coastal area of Tainan boasts picturesque scenery filled with warmth and romance, making it an ideal destination for couples and families—especially during this crisp autumn season. Until the end of the year, Tainan is hosting a series of exciting events. In addition to the “Beimen White Christmas Event” and the “2014 King Kun Whale Peace Salt Festival” at the Yilan-Kaohsiung-Tainan Coastal National Scenic Area...
Traffic guide for National Day fireworks in Taichung to avoid congestion!
This year’s National Day fireworks have moved to Taichung. On the evening of the 10th, a spectacular 40-minute fireworks show will light up Taichung Harbor, followed by a 20-minute display the next night (11th). With the three-day holiday, an estimated 500,000 people are expected to flock to...
Roll away!
Have you rolled this summer? The arrival of Crazy Bubble Soccer coincided perfectly with the quadrennial FIFA World Cup, sparking a soccer craze in Taiwan. This wacky fun activity has taken the country by storm in no time!
Rock out in Kaohsiung during National Day holidays! Check out the new look of Qijin, feast on seafood, and watch the sunset
Kaohsiung City is hosting the “Qijin Black Sand Rock Festival” for the first time this year, with live music kicking off on October 11 at Qijin Beach. The Kaohsiung City Government Tourism Bureau has also launched the “Catch the Wild Black Sand Rock” photo check-in lottery event, giving away a total of 30...
Halloween Fun: Trick or Treat
The Chinese have the Ghost Month, while the West has Halloween. As one of the major holidays in the Western world, Halloween arrives every October, and destinations around the globe roll out a variety of spooky celebrations — monster parades, pumpkin decorations, nighttime adventures…
The Dutch Windmill Festival at Deyuanpi in Tainan is coming soon!
Deyuanpi Dutch Village is located in Liuying District, Tainan City. With its abundant ponds, wetland ecological environment, and green spaces, it forms a breathtaking pastoral landscape. The Dutch windmills in the park are its main highlight. Earlier this year, as part of the New Year celebrations...
Dance with Butterflies – Fall Butterfly Watching at Dagou Stream
Autumn is the most reassuring season for butterflies and also the last chance of the year to admire their mass flight. All species of Danaid butterflies found in Taipei can be spotted along Dagou Stream in Neihu. The Taipei City Government’s Department of Urban Development specially...
2015 Holiday Travel Guide: Plan Ahead for a Carefree Getaway
The Directorate-General of Personnel Administration has released the 2015 (Year 104 in the Republic of China calendar) official holiday schedule, which includes 115 days off throughout the year and six long holiday weekends: the Lunar New Year’s Eve and Spring Festival, Peace Memorial Day, Children’s Day and Tomb-Sweeping Day...
The art museum isn't a museum building—it's rural art fun in Tugou Village!
The 2014 Tugou Rural Art Museum officially opened on October 4. Visiting this exhibition in Tugouli, a remote small rural village located in the northernmost part of Tainan City’s Houpi District, might leave you puzzled when you don’t see an actual art museum structure...
Top 10 Mountain-Friendly Hiking Trails in Taipei for an Autumn Green Getaway
As autumn deepens, the sun grows less intense and the air turns from humid to crisp—making it the perfect time to connect with nature. The Taipei City Government recommends 10 trails where you can enjoy the cool weather and head to the outskirts...
It's the perfect time to admire the autumn foliage!
As autumn deepens, the maples and Japanese maples gradually turn red and gold. Grab your camera, put on a light jacket—the maple-viewing season has quietly arrived. In last year’s Issue 45 of the High-Speed Rail Magazine, architecture expert Professor Gong Shuzhang introduced the beauty of Huatao Kiln through a single photo that captured...
![[Monday Foodie]The Lab of Meat Aroma: Donkey Restaurant L’IDIOT RESTAURANT](https://www.howtotrip.net/travel/pic/20180204/d404ff370c6169d7988a3f48c6917b09.jpg)
[Monday Foodie]The Lab of Meat Aroma: Donkey Restaurant L’IDIOT RESTAURANT
“Can you smell that strong cheesy aroma?” said Fudy Chen Chang-fu, owner and head chef of Donkey Restaurant. It’s currently 4 degrees Celsius, though it usually hovers near zero. We’re inside Donkey’s dry-aging...