When visiting Amsterdam in the Netherlands, there’s so much to see and experience. Beyond the heart-racing Red Light District and the legal cannabis coffee shops, the Heineken Beer Experience is also a must-visit. Here, you can not only taste the most...
Ferris wheels, first seen in the Ottoman Empire in the 18th century, have become an indispensable architectural feature in urban environments around the world. They also represent a country’s level of engineering and construction, prompting nations to continuously build taller and larger wheels to break records—boosting tourism and sparking conversation, while also elevating their national prestige in architecture. Below are five renowned giant ferris wheels in Asia that showcase their stunning beauty and global fame.
In recent years, Taiwan has seen a steady stream of cartoon-themed restaurants opening up. Whether it’s special meals featuring cartoon illustrations or themed spaces, they’ve driven fans wild, all flocking to these spots for pilgrimages and photo ops—giving them not only a satisfying meal but also a fun time...
Auntie Guo's Tea House, a long-established drink shop in Anping, Tainan, has relocated to the vicinity of Shin Kong Mitsukoshi and Big City in Taichung due to the expiration of its lease. Just days after opening, it has already caused a stir in Taichung, attracting many customers who came specifically for it, forming long queues...
Every June, when Hokkaido is at its most vibrant and colorful, Biei Town and Furano transform into a vast ocean of blossoms. Purple lavender blooms proudly, while a variety of colorful flowers create rainbow-hued hills that are simply breathtaking. Beyond the floral splendor...
As summer arrives and lotuses bloom, you don’t have to go far to admire these beautiful flowers. Just head to the Lotus Park within the Erchong Floodway in New Taipei or the Phase III Artificial Wetland of Xinhai in Banqiao. Since the end of May, lotuses have been blooming one after another, and now they have entered...
Since May, the original image & animation exhibition “Travel Between Bites” has officially kicked off at Red Barn. The exhibition invited 59 outstanding domestic and international artists from Taiwan, China, Japan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Ukraine, South Korea, and more...
As the seasons change, nature dons different hues—sometimes dazzling gold, sometimes delicate pink—adorning the land with breathtakingly beautiful scenery. Such stunning views don’t always require a long journey to faraway places...
Recently, Taichung Mayor Lin Chia-lung officially announced the removal of BRT facilities, replacing them with optimized bus-only lanes. The Taichung City Government’s Transportation Bureau has introduced 9 trunk bus lines, including Routes 300–308, operating on these dedicated lanes...
The most anticipated Yilan Children's Folklore and Folkgame Festival of summer returns from July 4 to August 23 at the Dongshan River Water Park Up!This year’s theme is “Fly,” with internationally renowned designer Aaron Nieh (Xiao Qingyang) crafting the festival’s main visual identity, using...
Kaohsiung is Building Another Scenic Platform and Skywalk
Taiwan’s first-ever Studio Ghibli flagship store is set to officially open in Xinyi District on July 2. In addition to purchasing a range of adorable Studio Ghibli merchandise, visitors will also be able to see a giant Totoro and the Catbus right inside the store...
May and June mark the blooming season of Japanese irises, and Ibaraki Prefecture hosts the "Suijo Itako Iris Festival" in celebration. In addition to seeing over five hundred varieties and one million irises swaying in full bloom, the local area also features...
Cycling tourism is popular in Taiwan—not only do locals love it, but many foreign visitors also enjoy getting to know Taiwan by riding a bike. Now, to make the island-circling route even better, the Ministry of Transportation and Communications' Institute of Transportation recently announced that Taiwan’s first...
Located in Dongwang Village, Xinghua City, Jiangsu Province, lies a world-class rapeseed flower sea landscape that allows travelers from around the globe to admire the breathtaking view of an endless golden sea of flowers. Since rapeseed flowers in Jiangsu typically bloom at the end of February, the best time to visit Dongwang Village...
Following its Taipei Main Station and Xinyi branches, Hong Kong’s Michelin one-star restaurant “Tim Ho Wan” has officially announced the opening of its third branch at Taichung Dayeh Changchun Department Store on June 12. In addition, ahead of the summer shopping season...
When visiting Korea, in addition to must-try specialties like kimchi bulgogi and spicy stir-fried rice cakes, what truly amazes visitors are the various imaginative desserts. The competition among Korea’s wide array of themed cafés and restaurants is fierce, and...
When visiting Tainan, you don’t necessarily have to head to crowded tourist spots. Finding a place to enjoy a cup of coffee, embracing the local rhythm and the art of living, and indulging in a blissfully lazy moment can also be a great travel idea. Below...
The allure of nature never ceases to amaze us all. Below are some rose-tinted wonders that are truly worth seeing in person in this lifetime, making one realize just how fantastical and dreamlike our planet can be. ...
On a hot summer day, biting into a big watermelon instantly cools you down — just the thought of it is refreshing. Recently, a bakery in Yilan launched an adorable watermelon toast. With its green crust featuring some black streaks, when you slice it open, you’ll find...