A cold surge moved south starting the evening of the 2nd, with its effects lasting from the 3rd until the early morning of the 7th. Temperatures will be significantly lower than usual, with widespread areas across Taiwan, including Penghu, Kinmen, and Matsu, likely to experience sub-10°C temperatures. Agricultural, fishery, and livestock industries as well as crops on sloped land should take strict precautions against cold damage...
Taiwanese snacks are famous far and wide. With their rich variety and authentic flavors, they attract many overseas travelers who come specifically for them. These uniquely distinctive snacks have also become Taiwan’s most one-of-a-kind international calling card. While Taiwan’s cuisine always fills people with pride, it can be quite a headache when foreign friends visit and you want to name these diverse snacks in English. Below is a list of 25 common traditional Taiwanese snacks translated into English. Take notes quickly, so next time you take foreign friends to a night market, you can introduce these treats without hesitation and with more confidence!
Located behind the Hengchun Bus Terminal in Pingtung County, a Chenghuang Temple has been built, and the open space in front of the temple was turned into a kids' play square called "Happy Kids' Village" in 2014. The village chief specially invited the art design team from Life of Pi to...
Plum blossoms are in full bloom, their pink, white, and tender green petals adorning the once verdant forested areas, while the fresh fragrance of the blossoms drifts through the air. When it comes to plum blossom viewing, Nantou is the top recommendation—especially in Xinyi and Ren’ai townships, where everything is draped in the hues of plum...
The Happy Ripples Park and Wedding Plaza at the Greater Taipei Metropolitan Park in the Erchong Floodway, New Taipei City, have once again burst into vibrant blooms thanks to the efforts of the city government team. Covering an area of four hectares, the fields of cosmos, rapeseed flowers, and dahlias are putting on a passionate display even in the cold...
Winter is entering its mid to late stages, and the vibrant spring is just around the corner, with three full months of blossoming pink cherry blooms on the horizon. The 2015 Japan cherry blossom forecast was officially released on January 14.
The new year has just begun, and there are already many exciting exhibitions on display. In addition to classic special exhibitions like Disney and SNOOPY, the French novel "The Little Prince" has stepped out of the pages and into Huashan Wenhua...
Now in its 40th year, the Sounkyo Ice Waterfall Festival runs from late January through March. Located within Daisetsuzan National Park, Sounkyo is the most popular hot spring resort and hiking destination in the Central Hokkaido (Dōou) region. The festival is held annually...
It’s no secret that Taiwanese people love traveling to Japan, especially now with the yen weakening and exchange rates plummeting, coupled with adjustments to the foreign tourist tax system — making it a great time to head to Japan. But you can save even more if...
As the new year begins, anticipation for spring grows stronger, along with the eagerness to admire cherry blossoms and flowers in bloom. Influenced by Japan, the Taiwanese enthusiasm for cherry blossom viewing is no less fervent than Japan’s. By the time of the Lunar New Year holiday, many popular cherry blossom spots...
Traveling in Japan always offers fun and surprising experiences — even riding public transport isn’t boring. In addition to heated trains and foot-onsen carriages, there’s now an oden train that lets friends gather after work to enjoy...
After several cold fronts, plum blossoms across Taiwan have gradually come into full bloom. Over 200 plum trees on Keping Mountain in Taoyuan’s Fuxing District are now in full flower, making it the largest plum blossom garden in northern Taiwan. This beautiful spectacle has attracted visitors from all over. This year in Taoyuan...
The Yongji Street area in Taipei’s East District is packed with eateries offering everything from Japanese and Korean to local hot pot options. You’ll never have to worry about finding delicious food here. Nestled in Lane 131 of Yongji Street is Nood...
As Chinese New Year approaches, don’t let the six-day holiday go to waste—start planning early. Bring your family along for a vacation during this extended break. If you prefer to avoid crowded places, consider venturing into the mountains and wilderness for a refreshing spring outing...
Since taking office, Ko Wen-je held his first i-Voting to decide on a policy direction—whether to keep or remove the Gongguan Pedestrian Zone in the commercial area. The voting results were officially released on the 17th. After two rounds of voting—both online and offline—the majority of the businesses and residents in the area opposed the zone, accounting for 71%. The Gongguan Pedestrian Zone, originally planned by the former Taipei City Government, which had been trialed since August 2014, has now officially come to an end.
Jay Chou and Hannah Quinlivan had been dating for over four years before finally tying the knot on January 18, which also happened to be Jay Chou’s 36th birthday, at the Selby Abbey church in Yorkshire, England. The ceremony was incredibly romantic. Although the itinerary was kept strictly confidential—with few media outlets capturing any details of the event—Jay Chou’s official fan page released footage from the wedding this morning, allowing fans to share in the happiness of the King of Pop.
Spring is the season when flowers burst into bloom. When it comes to flower viewing in Japan, many people think of cherry blossoms, but actually, the Japanese also admire plum blossoms before the cherry blossom season arrives. Like cherry blossoms, the plum blossom season also moves from south to north...
Jiang Hui’s farewell concert "Blessing" has sparked a ticket-buying frenzy, prompting the addition of ten more shows. Tickets for these go on sale on January 25. Fans planning to buy tickets are advised to register as members on the ticketing website starting from January 19...
Taiwan has long been internationally known for its warm hospitality and delicious cuisine, but Taipei’s cafes leave an even deeper impression on foreign visitors. With coffee shops brimming with local character and style, it’s no wonder they attract coffee lovers from all over the globe...
In October 2014, Tainan set up a Crystal Chapel in Beimen, modeled after the appearance of Guam’s Church of the Sea, creating a dreamy wedding destination that attracted many visitors to make pilgrimages and take wedding photos. But for visitors from northern Taiwan...