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Land Art Festival Alert: The Lost Little Bear Moves to Taichung
Last year in Taoyuan, residents spontaneously organized the “Taoyuan Aerotropolis Land Art Festival,” creating the large-scale installation art piece “The Lost Little Bear” to protest the Taoyuan government’s aerotropolis project, which involved forced land expropriation. The event garnered widespread attention from the Taiwanese public...
Zero communication barriers abroad!7 language learning apps and websites for travelers
For those who love to travel abroad, it’s not necessary to be fluent in every language, but learning just one more language can absolutely open up more opportunities, allow you to see different sights, and even just knowing simple phrases like...
New Taipei Cherry Blossom Season in Full Swing: Wulai and Shiding Traffic Controls in Effect
The “2015 New Taipei City Cherry Blossom Season – Travel with the Blossoms” event has kicked off with great enthusiasm. On January 24th, a tea tasting and cherry blossom hiking activity titled “Shiding Cherry Blossom Tea Gathering” was held at Shiding’s Erge Park. Additionally, for the first time this year, Wulai’s...
Book Valentine's Day now: Celebrate your romance on the world’s most beautiful white-sand beach!
This year’s Valentine’s Day falls just three days before the Lunar New Year holiday. Have you already planned a surprise for your loved one? If not, how about heading to the heart of the Great Barrier Reef — Hamilton Island (...
Earn miles the fastest way possible: Get 8,000 miles when you spend 5,000 on the Shin Kong JAL co-branded card
With so many bank credit cards available, which one should you apply for? For those who love traveling to Japan, owning a JCB credit card is the best choice. Japan Airlines and Shin Kong Bank have identified the Taiwanese market of travelers heading to Japan...
The cherry blossoms on Pingjing Street are in bloom! Enjoy the flowers and explore the hidden gem of Zhenzaitou in Yangmingshan
Cherry blossom season has arrived. To make it easier to keep track of real-time flower conditions, the Taipei City Government has launched the “Taipei New Blossom” and “Cherry Blossom Special Page” websites, allowing flower lovers to plan their outings based on the latest blossom updates. Currently, the most popular...
Spend the Lunar New Year soaking in hot springs in Japan—Nikko & Kinugawa Spring Festival kicks off!
As the Lunar New Year holiday approaches, many Taiwanese travelers enjoy taking this opportunity to celebrate the festive season in Japan. Tochigi Prefecture, located near Tokyo, holds the annual “Spring Festival” event in the Nikko and Kinugawa areas every year, featuring free entry to popular theme parks,...
Make your own instant noodles yourself at the Cup Noodles Museum in Japan!
Someone once commented on instant noodles like this: "The Japanese invented instant noodles and changed the food culture of the world." And the inventor of instant noodles was none other than Momofuku Ando, the founder of Nissin Foods Group. Following the instant noodle museum in Ikeda, Osaka, Nissin established a new Cup Noodles Museum in Yokohama in 2011, themed around "creative thinking," which introduces the development history of both instant and cup noodles.
Top Kyoto cherry blossom spots revealed—romantic boat rides among blooming flowers
The 2015 Japanese cherry blossom forecast has been released. Starting March 21, cherry blossoms will begin to bloom across Japan, with Kyoto—the most popular spot for hanami—expected to reach full bloom in the first week of April. ...
Golden Ocean in Chishang, Taitung – A One-Day Trip Guide
The beautiful and pristine natural landscapes of Taitung have always captivated people from urban areas, where vast seascapes and mountain vistas help one forget the daily irritations of life. Now there’s even more reason to visit Taitung – the lush green rice fields of Beinan Boulevard...
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[Visit Accommodation]Soak in Taiwan’s No. 1 Spring Hot Spring at Lijing Hot Spring Hotel
The weather is chilly, and hot spring spots across Taiwan have attracted large crowds, especially the mud hot springs in Guanziling, Tainan, which see a steady stream of visitors on holidays. The Guanziling Hot Springs are unique because their mineral-rich waters mix with fine particles of mud from underground rock layers...
Come to Tainan for the Zamalai Flower Ranch Hot Air Balloon Carnival!
The upcoming third edition of the "Flower Ranch Hot Air Balloon Carnival" kicks off on January 28 at Tainan’s Zamalai Farm and runs for 33 days until March 1. During the event, visitors can head to the farm and take to the skies in a hot air balloon over the vast green...
Spring is in full bloom – the cherry blossoms and spring scenery of Shirakawa-go Village
Spring is just around the corner, and Shirakawa-go will soon shed its thick blanket of snow. What was once a fairytale-like winter town transforms into a spring paradise. In springtime, Shirakawa-go is covered in fresh greenery, dotted with wildflowers, and...
Snow covers the peaks of Alishan as plum and cherry blossoms bloom
The plum blossom season is coming to an end, making way for the arrival of cherry blossom season. Now, when you visit Alishan, you can not only see clusters of delicate pink cherry blossoms gradually blooming, but also spot snow-white plum blossoms covering the forested mountainsides like fresh snow...
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[Eat Delicious Food]Japan’s Best Pancakes: KyushuPancake Opens in Taiwan
A specialty pancake and coffee shop from Japan’s Kyushu region, and the first of its kind outside of Japan, officially opened in Taipei on January 27. The pancakes are made using seven types of grains sourced from seven different prefectures in Kyushu, blended in a perfect ratio to...
Winter Trip to Penghu: Enjoy Blooming Flowers—Rapeseed and Cosmos in Full Glory on the Colorful Island!
The winter climate in Penghu is harsh, often giving visitors the impression of a desolate and lifeless place. But now, you can also admire beautiful, vibrant flower seas when you visit Penghu!
Must-visit spots for couple photos: Taiwan’s Top 10 Dreamlike Churches
Churches are sacred and solemn places, as well as venues where couples hold weddings. Many couples visit churches to take beautiful photos as keepsakes. Taiwan has many unique churches, featuring styles ranging from Baroque architecture to glass crystal designs,...
Asia’s longest slide goes wild at the theme park! The thrilling 5D theater and new fright train make their grand debut
With the arrival of Chinese New Year, many families take the opportunity to visit amusement parks during the holiday season, and major parks have rolled out new attractions. The renowned Janfusun Fancyworld theme park began construction late last year on an “Asia’s longest slide” measuring...
The 2015 Kaohsiung Lantern Festival is here – The Eye of Kaohsiung shines brightly on the Love River
The 2015 Kaohsiung Lantern Festival will be held from February 21 to March 15 along the Love River and in the City Light Corridor. The Kaohsiung City Government’s Tourism Bureau continues the theme of “Love & Happiness,” focusing on “Overflowing Happiness” to create a...
Plum blossoms in Tucheng are in full bloom — now’s the perfect time to enjoy them on the Taiji Ridge Cherry Blossom Trail
Visiting the Tung Blossom Park in Tucheng, New Taipei City, isn’t just about seeing tung blossoms. It’s also a hidden gem for locals to admire cherry blossoms. Come early winter to early spring around January, delicate pink cherry blossoms burst into bloom, creating a truly romantic scene. The Tucheng District Office in New Taipei City...