Travel
No date for Valentine’s Day? Visit Taiwan’s Top 10 Temple of the Matchmaker for Love
Is Valentine’s Day around the corner making you green with envy seeing all the couples around? Hurry and visit Taiwan’s top ten most popular Temple of the Matchmaker to ensure you’re never alone on Valentine’s Day again. Valentine’s Day is coming, and…
Attack on Titan is mind-blowing!Universal Studios Japan Osaka unveils a limited-time attraction
Following the opening of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Universal Studios Japan Osaka has launched another brand-new, limited-time large-scale themed ride!From January 23 to May 10, the “Universal Cool...
Sometimes Red Bean Pancakes ! Afternoon tea in a Japanese garden hidden in the alley
There are many high-quality little shops tucked away in Minsheng Community. With its slow pace and relaxing atmosphere, it's an oasis in bustling and complicated Taipei. Located next to Minsheng Park, there’s a place called “Sometimes Red Bean Pancakes” that lets visitors who come here for a stroll...
Inban is super colorful to explore this season—anime-style train makes its debut
The Hsinchu County Government and Taiwan Railways jointly created the "Anime Hsinchu" painted train, featuring two carriages themed on the "Cute Monster Shinjira" and "Cola King." They made their first appearance at Inban Station on February 2nd and have quickly won the hearts of many visitors with their eye-catching designs...
Cherry Blossom Viewing in Taoyuan: Map of 16 Blossoming Spots Along Northern Cross-Island Highway
Every year at the end of winter and beginning of spring, when cherry blossom season arrives, thousands of Taiwan cherry and double-flowered cherry trees sway along the Northern Cross-Island Highway, their petals fluttering gracefully. Stretching over 100 kilometers from the Shimen Reservoir Loop Road, Taoyuan Route 118 Roma Road, up to Zhongbaling Zhongxing Road...
Top 10 Scam-Busting Tips to Avoid Being Ripped Off Abroad
Travelers who love going abroad often fear being targeted by theft, scams, or other malicious acts in unfamiliar places—such as having their wallets stolen, luggage lost, or, in severe cases, passports taken or personal safety compromised, which can completely ruin a trip. Therefore...
New Twist on Pingxi Sky Lanterns: Hello Kitty & Other Sanrio Stars Hide at Nine Attractions
Every year around the Spring Festival, the Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival always grabs everyone’s attention. This time, the Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival has teamed up for the first time with the wildly popular Sanrio family. Not only does it feature the globally adored Hello Kitty, but also the dog-themed Year of the Dog characters—super cute Pompompurin, Jewelpet, and Pochacco—who will make special appearances across the Pingxi area as part of the festival’s events. Visiting Pingxi isn’t just about releasing sky lanterns and making wishes; you can also spot these Sanrio stars, take photos, and share your experiences, adding more fun to your festive travels.
![[Traveler’s Notebook]Taipei’s Creative Culture Mini-Tours](https://www.howtotrip.net/travel/pic/20180202/1514b7bcc33ee4e2a4a5dacf38dfab7a.jpg)
[Traveler’s Notebook]Taipei’s Creative Culture Mini-Tours
From a pen or a notebook to the tableware you use every day, your travel bag, or even a wall or a garden—when infused with culture and creativity, a cozy and delightful daily life is actually all around us. Amidst the festive cheer of...
Love Battle Royale: Izumo Taisha’s Legendary Matchmaking Power
When visiting Japan, praying at temples and buying an ema (wooden prayer plaque) or omamori (protective charm) is a must-do. Among Japan’s many shrines, Izumo Taisha in Shimane Prefecture is the most famous for praying for romantic connections. Every year during the lunar October, it draws...
The story will eventually come to an end — "The 36th Story" and Duo'er Café close down
The well-known "Duo'er Café," made famous by the movie "The 36th Story," will officially cease operations on Sunday, March 29, 2015, due to the expiration of its lease and the landlord’s decision not to renew it, leaving many fans expressing their deep reluctance.
Cherry blossom season is here! A light hiking trip along the Tamsui Cherry Blossom Avenue
With Lichun (the Beginning of Spring) having arrived, cherry blossoms across New Taipei City’s districts are also blooming in response to spring. The New Taipei City Agriculture Bureau reports that cherry blossoms can currently be seen at Waterfall Park and Warriors Square in Wulai District, County Highway 1028 in Wanli District, A’rouyang Industrial Road in Shenkeng District, Hongludi in Zhonghe District...
Snow blankets Alishan Mountain Range! Plum blossoms fade as plumleaf crabapple flowers continue to bloom in full splendor.
As the bitter cold draws to an end, the frost-defying plum blossoms gradually exit the stage, making way for "peach blossoms red and plumleaf crabapple blossoms white" — the most dazzling stars of early spring in the mountainous regions. Currently, across Alishan areas including Shizhao, Taihe, and Ruiili, one can witness...
Let’s get a divorce in Paris, shall we? All the romantic spots of the City of Light await
Ariane and Nino — seemingly made for each other — are as far apart as heaven and earth. Married for five years yet rarely together, Nino, a primary school teacher in the suburbs of Rome, remains as single as ever, while Ariane, France’s top violinist...
Totoro Keeps You Company While You Wait for the Bus – Take a Light Travel Journey on the Tainan Bus
Another Painted Village Added Across Taiwan – Known as the “Hometown of Stars,” Dajia District in Tainan Features the Classic Studio Ghibli Cartoon “Totoro” as Its Main Theme, with Gradual Additions of Cartoon Characters Like Yuan Zai, Peter Rabbit, and More, Creating an Emerging Cartoon-Painted...
![[Visit Exhibitions]Future Park at the National Museum of Marine Science and Technology – A Must-See Interactive Exhibition for Winter Vacation](https://www.howtotrip.net/travel/pic/20180202/50e2b9500f3e70fa9aaa15c8c50f0181.jpg)
[Visit Exhibitions]Future Park at the National Museum of Marine Science and Technology – A Must-See Interactive Exhibition for Winter Vacation
To welcome the arrival of winter vacation, the National Museum of Marine Science and Technology in Keelung has collaborated with Orange Design and Japan’s TeamLab to present the special exhibition “Learning!Future Park.” The exhibition runs from January 24, 2015 (104/1/24) to April 26, 2015 (104/4/26)...
The waterfront light sea installation is a must-photograph new attraction at Green River Corridor
Taichung’s new attraction, the Green River Waterfront Project, has entered its final stage of construction and will open before Lunar New Year. The beautiful riverside of Green River from the Japanese colonial period runs through the bustling streets of Central District, rivaling Kyoto’s Kamo River in Japan, earning it the reputation of a “Little Kyoto.”...
Travel from Taipei to Osaka with ease: Nankai Railway discount tickets available in Taiwan
As the Taoyuan Airport MRT celebrates nearly one year since its launch, the Taoyuan Rapid Transit Corporation has recently partnered with Japanese entities to launch the limited-edition “Travel Taiwan Osaka Pass” commemorative ticket set. This pass not only allows users to take the Taoyuan Airport MRT to Taipei Station...
A Two-Day Tour of Tainan’s Back Garden – Shopping and Spring Outings in One Go
To welcome the Year of the Sheep, the Tainan Tourism Bureau has combined holiday sightseeing with New Year shopping by specially designing one- and two-day “Tainan Back Garden Spring Outing” tours centered around areas such as Xinhua, Daniao, and Zuozhen, allowing the public to...
Travel peaks during Chinese New Year holiday season! Here’s a list of 11 traffic hotspots across Taiwan
With the Lunar New Year arriving, it's the perfect time for family trips. Based on past travel patterns during the holiday period, the Tourism Bureau under the Ministry of Transportation and Communications has released a list of 11 tourist spots in Taiwan that are prone to traffic congestion. The bureau recommends that the public use public transportation as much as possible. ...
Wuling Cherry Blossom Season is About to Begin: Must-Visit One-Day Tour Attractions Revealed
The annual Wuling Cherry Blossom Season kicks off on February 13th. In addition to admiring the stunning sight of blooming cherry blossoms, the Wuling National Forest Recreation Area also recommends that visitors combine various scenic spots within the park to plan a well-rounded “...