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Cold front alert: Snowfall on Mount Taiping and Hehuanshan is simply magical
A cold snap has hit, with snowfall reported in areas including Mount Taiping and Hehuanshan due to wet, cold, and low temperatures. The 2,000-meter-high Mount Taiping National Forest Recreation Area began snowing at 6:30 PM on February 8, continuing...
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[Eat]Osaka’s Black Cat Dessert Shop – The Adorable Black Cat Roll Is a Huge Hit
Osaka’s long-established dessert chain Chatnoir has recently launched a new product, the “Black Cat Roll Cake.” This cute chocolate roll cake features big eyes and a tail, and its adorable appearance has sparked a wave of online buzz...
The 2015 Moon River Port Lantern Festival kicks off romantically on Valentine's Day, February 14th!
A total of 52 artists from Japan, Canada, and Taiwan have created 40 stunning waterfront art lantern displays, crafting an extraordinary "Yanshui Night Banquet" scene. The Tainan City Government’s highlight event of the New Year, the "2015 Moon River Port Lantern Festival,"...
Stroll through a cherry blossom forest!Thousands of cherry blossoms are romantically in full bloom at Hsinchu Park.
No need to hike up mountains or travel far — the closest urban cherry blossom viewing spot in Taiwan, Hsinchu Park, is easily accessible by car. With over a thousand cherry trees now covered in buds, they are expected to bloom in mid-to-late February. Currently, more than 60% of the blossoms have opened...
Cherry blossoms in full bloom!Limited-time cherry blossom-themed Starbucks in Japan (only two in the country)
As the annual cherry blossom season in Japan approaches, in addition to enjoying the spring blooms, don’t forget to visit the only two seasonal cherry blossom-themed Starbucks in all of Japan. Grab a coffee and soak in the beautiful scenery of sakura both inside and outside the stores.
Giant Rainbow Horse – A Must-Photograph Farm Highlight During Chinese New Year, Featuring a Forage Maze
To celebrate the Lunar New Year, the Tsaoma Laisha Farm in Tainan has dressed up its 16-meter-tall, approximately five-story-high giant horse sculpture, giving it a new rainbow horse look. Nearby, nearly 500 forage balls are arranged to form an alternative maze,...
Romantic cherry blossom viewing for Valentine's Day!The blooms at Aowanda are in full swing
Aowanda National Forest Recreation Area has scheduled the “Spring Blossoms, Spring Hearts—Creating Beautiful Moments Under the Cherry Trees” event on romantic Western Valentine’s Day, offering free picnic mat rentals, sweet KISS gifts, chocolate DIY,...
Tokyo Skytree’s Love Transformation: Valentine’s Day Limited Lighting
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and many tourist attractions have launched special events to invite couples to spend sweet moments together. Tokyo Skytree is also getting a romantic makeover for the season. From January 29th to March 15th, every evening the tower will shift from its usual blue lighting to three neon colors—brown, white, and a rainbow spectrum.
The giant gingerbread man at Tainan’s 2015 Flower Festival is super cute and eye-catching
Tainan’s 2015 Flower Festival is about to kick off. This year, the theme is “blooming everywhere,” with flower displays spread across six small and medium-sized parks. The festival runs from Valentine’s Day on February 14th and concludes on March 5th. Currently, many installation artworks are already on display in open spaces, attracting many visitors to admire and take photos.
Taipei’s Most Beautiful Night Cherry Blossoms!The Fuxing Cherry Blossom Tunnel in Beitou is Lit Up
Located along Fuxing 3rd Road in Datun District, Beitou, cherry blossoms can be spotted at multiple spots along the way, with the densest clusters found on both sides of the road from White House Villa to the entrance of Lane 230. To allow the public to experience the beauty of cherry blossoms in a unique way, the...
H&M’s First Flagship Store in Taiwan Grandly Opens at Breeze Songgao
International fast fashion brands have been expanding their presence in Taiwan, and the highly anticipated H&M, after confirming its Taiwan store opening schedule last year, has drawn significant attention and excitement from consumers. It officially opened on February 13, 2015, coinciding with...
The 2015 Taipei International Book Exhibition kicks off in grand style!
The 2015 Taipei Book Fair runs for five consecutive days starting February 11 at the Taipei World Trade Center Halls 1 and 3. For the first time, the event is organized by the Ministry of Culture and offers free admission to all students under 18. This year’s fair features an impressive lineup spanning 5...
2015 Lantern Festivals Across Taiwan: A Nationwide Celebration
As the Lunar New Year approaches, the 2015 Yuanxiao (Lantern Festival) is just around the corner. This year, cities including Taipei, New Taipei, Taichung, Tainan, Kaohsiung, and Hualien County are all hosting lantern festivals and events. Among them, the Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival...
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[Visit Accommodation]A Little Girl’s Princess Dream: Yilan Sigma Garden Castle
Growing up listening to fairy tales, we’ve always had grand, dreamy visions of castles. How wonderful it would be to spend a night in one—but the thought of the distance and time involved is quite...
A Love-Seeking Trip to Kyoto: Three Must-Visit Matchmaking Shrines
As Valentine’s Day approaches, promotions and bundled products themed around the holiday are everywhere, filling the air with romance. In contrast, single people may feel particularly lonely during this time. In Japan, there has even been a rise in...
Lucky Travel in the Year of the Sheep: Head to Nantou’s Zinan Temple for Prosperity
Located in Zhushan, Nantou, Zinan Temple is Taiwan’s most famous God of Wealth temple, bustling with worshippers. It’s said that as long as devotees use the borrowed money for livelihood purposes, their wishes will be granted. As a result, during the Lunar New Year period, thousands flock...
Love, Don’t Fade – A Moving LGBTQ+ Love Story Romantic Film Presentation in Manhattan, New York
"Love, Don’t Fade" is a touching love story spanning forty years, launched in collaboration with renowned illustrator Sun Yantian to produce an exclusive Taiwanese love-themed promotional release. With Sun Yantian’s uniquely warm artistic touch, this special edition perfectly captures the romantic atmosphere of the two protagonists strolling hand-in-hand through New York, including their talents in painting and music, as well as the city corners they visited. Every detail of their love story is presented in this Valentine’s Day co-branded love declaration. The distributor has also launched the “Love Doesn’t Fade – Share the Simplest Form of Love” campaign.
The Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival is about to begin—plan ahead for a more fulfilling trip with these seven must-visit attractions!
Dubbed a “must-visit in a lifetime” by international media, the 2015 New Taipei City Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival will take place over three days: February 22 (the fourth day of the Lunar New Year), February 27 (the ninth day of the Lunar New Year), and March 5 (Lantern Festival). If you only come to release sky lanterns during these three days, you’ll be missing out...
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[Exhibition]Lavender Forest's "Dream Forest of Travelers" Wall-less Art Exhibition
Lavender Forest, which enjoys immense popularity in Taiwan, embarked on a new cultural and creative journey on January 16, 2015. In collaboration with top designer Xiao Qingyang, the exhibition was curated to showcase works by illustrator Cherng (Malayan Tapir), illustrator...
Cherry Blossom Viewing in Alishan – The Best Routes Revealed
Every early spring, cherry blossoms blanket the hillsides of Alishan, creating a breathtaking sea of flowers. This makes the cherry blossom season in Alishan one of the year’s most unmissable floral events, attracting countless visitors on a pilgrimage. The blooming period lasts about a month,...