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The Formosa Fun Coast Dust Explosion leads to the first cancellation in 16 years of the Gongliao Ocean Music Festival
The 16th New Taipei City Gongliao International Ocean Music Festival has been called off in response to the dust explosion at Formosa Fun Coast. Many young people are still fighting for their lives in hospitals, and considering the current social atmosphere is not suitable for holding large-scale celebratory events...
Where to go in summer? Taiwan’s Top 10 Most Charming Water Bodies — Kenting Only Ranks Sixth
With the arrival of summer, it’s once again the season for water activities. To promote safe and legal water recreation, the Chinese Taipei Sports Federation recently held the “Top 10 Most Charming Water Bodies Voting Campaign,” which ran for a month. With over...
Limited-time Text Pharmacy to Cure Literary Youth's Loneliness
Nowadays, many common issues can't be solved even by visiting a hospital—ailments like being a "moonlight clan" member, having a princess syndrome, or a fragile heart. These "modern diseases" now have a cure. Taipei’s East District is home to the “KOKO Text Pharmacy,” which breaks away from traditional bookstore concepts...
The infinity mirror pool offers mountain views — a top choice for a resort stay at Kaohsiung’s Beauty Spring Inn
If you want to escape the hustle and bustle, admire breathtaking scenery, and enjoy the pleasure of soaking in hot springs, consider visiting the Orchid Garden Villa in Kaohsiung. Perched on a mountainside, the Orchid Garden Villa boasts panoramic mountain views and features sodium bicarbonate springs...
Five Dreamy Cherry Blossom Trails to Enjoy the Blossoms Without the Crowds
Many popular cherry blossom viewing spots have seen early blooms, attracting large crowds of flower enthusiasts. If you prefer to enjoy the blossoms without the hustle and bustle, consider visiting Xinshe District in Taichung. In many areas of Xinshe, cherry trees have already begun to...
Head here for summer waves – Top 10 most romantic beaches in Taiwan
When summer heat and the holiday season arrive, the first thing that comes to mind is planning a little beach getaway — hanging out with friends, a lover, or family, splashing in the water, riding the waves, soaking up the sun, and enjoying carefree, beautiful moments. Recently, an online survey...
World’s First of Its Kind: California’s Glass Beach in the U.S.
Located in California, USA, not far from Fort Bragg, the ‘Glass Beach’ was originally a large local landfill. Over the years, due to the effects of the ocean and weather-related wind and rain erosion, the local waste...
The Serpentine Gallery in London unveils a colorful cocoon-themed summer pavilion
Since 2000, every summer, London’s Hyde Park has invited architectural design teams from around the world to create a three-month-long summer pavilion in front of the contemporary art gallery “Serpentine Gallery” (Serpentine Gallery)...
The Lu Dong marathon – bless you with fortune and riches
Road running events in Taiwan are booming, and now even the Earth God is joining in. On October 17, 2015, the Hulongdi Earth God Temple in Zhonghe District, New Taipei City, will host its first “Fei Long Cup Hulongdi Marathon.” The event combines...
Disney Serves Up Ramen with a Cup Noodles Chicken Bun That’s Becoming a Hot Topic
The chubby, adorable Baymax cup noodles from Disney’s animated film “Big Hero 6” have won over fans. Now, this super-popular cup noodle character has also made its way onto the menu at Hong Kong Disneyland, where...
Enjoy a multi-layered, super satisfying cool ice cream donut this summer!
Summer vacation is here, and it's time to beat the heat with some icy treats. Donut brands Krispy Kreme and Mister Donut have both launched new summer products — including the Krispy Kreme Kool Kreme Coolatta that combines a donut with ice cream for a multi-textured indulgence...
Tokyo Banana x Hello Kitty Ultra-Cute Apple Cake – A Must-Grab Limited-Edition Souvenir
One of the must-buy souvenirs for travelers visiting Japan is the famous Tokyo Banana dessert. In addition to the classic banana cake with its rich banana custard filling, there are also numerous limited-edition designs that fans of Tokyo Banana just love to collect...
Taiwan’s first unmanned convenience store with facial recognition checkout technology
Following the buzz created by unmanned convenience stores launched in places like South Korea and Shanghai, Taiwan’s leading convenience store chain 7-ELEVEN has announced the launch of its first unmanned store “X-STORE” in Taiwan. Not only is it the country’s first unmanned convenience store, but the entire store...
The hidden underground shrine in Tokyo you never knew about, guarding the city
No one would have imagined that amidst Tokyo’s developed architecture, there lies a mysterious and serene underground space, where over fifty massive pillars stand in orderly rows. Standing quietly beside these pillars highlights both the vastness of the space and your own...
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With summer vacation here and the yen depreciating, Japan has become the top choice for Taiwanese traveling abroad. Apple reseller STUDIOA, following its collaboration with Japanese telecom operator NTT Docomo in early May to launch...
What a huge book!\xa0Taipei’s new attraction is full of literary charm
Planning a long holiday and wondering where to take the kids? Besides water activities, you can also take them on an educational journey. In Dali, Taichung, there's the “Taiwan Printing Exploration Museum,”\xa0a building constructed from giant books that is quite eye-catching...
Taiwan is truly beautiful! Five foreigners’ picks of the most stunning scenic spots
With its unique seascapes, fairy-tale beaches, and dreamlike mountain areas, Taiwan boasts many breathtaking natural attractions. It was even named “Ilha Formosa” (Beautiful Island) by Portuguese explorers when they first discovered it. The Ministry of Transportation and Communications of the Republic of China’s Tourism...
FUN4 brings four major theme parks in Hualien to life simultaneously!
No worries about having nowhere to go in Hualien this summer. This year, the Hualien area has launched the “FUN 4” themed park campaign, featuring a 3D water park for kids, the Dongmen Night Market, Zhikaxuan Green Forest Water Park, and the Pacific Park...
Come to Dajia for water fun with 20 water play facilities including canoes, water rollers, and eye-catching attractions
The “Dajia Kids' Fun – Summer Water Play” event, which just kicked off on July 4th, features a venue spanning 3 hectares, making it Taipei’s first large-scale riverside water park. The park offers nearly 20 different play facilities, as well as...
How Many of These 7 Cruise Etiquette Tips Do You Know?
In recent years, cruise travel has become increasingly popular, but during a trip not long ago, I witnessed several cringeworthy scenes. In fact, cruise travel is different from regular travel, with many etiquette rules to follow. To avoid embarrassing yourself, it’s a good idea to...