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Golden needle flowers are in full bloom—no need to dance your way to Hualien or Nantou
August and September are the peak months for golden needle flowers, when vast yellow blooms blanket the nearby slopes and distant valleys, creating one of Taiwan’s most dazzling summer landscapes. Besides the famous Liushishi Mountain and Chikeshan in Hualien, flower enthusiasts can also...
Chiseled hunks make Tainan’s popular milk tea sell out in five minutes
Not only does Taipei have “hunk tofu pudding,” but now Tainan has also introduced “hunk milk tea.” The shop fills milk tea into plastic bottles featuring muscular male torsos. The bronze-toned figures even appear to sweat under the blazing sun, looking...
Popular dessert PABLO’s new limited-time grape tart is juicy and full
Japanese popular dessert PABLO has launched another limited-time new product starting September 1 — the grape cheesecake tart. It features specially selected seedless Sunshine King grapes from Okayama Prefecture paired with their signature cheesecake tart, creating an unexpectedly delicious flavor that delights fans...
Disney to Launch Star Wars-Themed Park: Board a Galaxy Starship for an Adventure
"Star Wars: The Force Awakens," the highly anticipated film, is set to hit theaters by the end of this year, exciting countless Star Wars fans. Disn...
7 Hidden Beautiful Spots in Taiwan You Probably Don’t Know About
As the summer holiday arrives, many people take advantage of the hard-earned long vacation to travel abroad with a few close friends. But if you don’t have the chance to go overseas, don’t feel too bad — there are still many unknown beautiful sights in Taiwan waiting to be explored...
The super-cute opening of Yellow Duck Cafe in Macau
Artist Florentijn Hofman’s Yellow Rubber Duck once sparked a “duck-chasing” craze in Taiwan. The plump oversized duck with its innocent gaze was incredibly therapeutic and arguably one of the most talked-about news stories at the time. If you still...
Waves of dengue fever outbreaks in Tainan – travelers should stay vigilant
By / Compiled and reported by the editorial team of MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Life Network. Travelers planning to visit Tainan recently, take note Up!The dengue fever situation in Tainan City has seen multiple waves. As of August 26 this year, the number of dengue fever cases in Tainan City...
The Spectacular Ghost King Tide of the Qiantang River Returns
Around the 18th day of the seventh lunar month each year, many tourists flock to Hangzhou to witness the annual Qiantang River tidal bore, also known as the Ghost King Tide, renowned worldwide for its awe-inspiring power and magnificent sight. Its “line across the river” charges forward with the might of a thousand armies...
Stargazing and Skydiving on a Cruise: Asia’s Largest Ship Arrives in Taiwan
By / MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Life Network Editorial Team Compilation Report Nowadays, luxury cruise ships—top-tier accommodations, swimming pools, and other entertainment facilities, along with gourmet dining—are already standard offerings. With advancing technology...
Southeast Asia’s largest shopping mall, CentralPlaza WestGate, opens in Bangkok
Besides the exciting performances and distinctive street food in Bangkok, the city's malls also offer a wide array of creative trinkets and design goods that are hard to resist. Bangkok is home to numerous department stores, including Siam Pa...
Starbucks goes beyond coffee, transforming into a restaurant and bar
Enjoying a cup of Starbucks during a busy workday is a small joy in many people’s lives. Now, Starbucks plans to extend this joy by no longer just offering coffee and snacks—it’s moving toward a bar-style business model. Recently, the U.S....
Nissin Cup Noodles Museum unveils a quirky new treat: instant noodle ice cream!
Once ranked as Japan’s coolest attraction by foreign travel websites, the Nissin Cup Noodles Museum—themed around "creative thinking"—guides visitors through rich interactive experiences to rediscover the history of instant and cup noodles, making it a favorite among both domestic and international travelers...
Eat whatever you want—Taiwan’s first ever coin-operated hot pot restaurant!
As the weather cools down, it’s once again hot pot season. To stand out among the many hot pot restaurants, you have to pull out all the stops. In Kaohsiung’s Qianjin District, Taiwan’s very first “coin-operated hot pot shop” has appeared. Want to eat wha...
Cosmos flowers bloom across fields and mountains in their season.
Starting from late August, Japan gradually sees vibrant fields of cosmos flowers unfurling their smiles, setting the most beautiful prelude to the arrival of autumn. Cosmos, also known as the autumn cherry blossom, is one of the most representative...
It's not just the Sun Cake—Top 10 Taichung Souvenirs Revealed by Public Vote
What else can you buy in Taichung besides the Sun Cake as a souvenir? Last weekend, a vote for the Top 10 Taichung City Souvenirs was held in Taichung Park. A total of 132 vendors participated in the event, attracting tens of thousands of visitors in just two days...
Hear the Call of Mountains and Seas: 5 Must-Visit Nature-Inspired Homestays
When work and life get too hectic, sometimes you just want to find a quiet corner to enjoy a few peaceful days. To that end, we’ve specially curated five nature-inspired homestays where fans can immerse themselves in carefree mountain and sea views...
Travel to Macau More Affordably – The New Power Card Exclusive Banyan Tree Macau Package Now Available at an Unbeatable Value
From September 1 to December 20, Bank Sinopac, the Macao Government Tourism Office, Banyan Tree Macau, and Klook Travel have jointly launched the “Experience Macau: Luxury Banyan Tree 3-Day Free & Easy” promotional package...
The world’s cutest typhoon with innocent eyes and a sweet smile
The mysteries of nature are always full of surprises. On the morning of the 3rd, Zheng Mingdian, director of the Central Weather Bureau’s Forecast Center, shared a satellite image of a typhoon on his personal social media. The image shows Typhoon Kiro, No. 17, which had already crossed the International Date Line...
Autumn Leaves Herald the Diverse Beauty of Kyushu’s Maple Colors
In Japan, the autumn foliage front slowly moves southward from the northernmost Hokkaido to Kyushu, typically arriving in Kyushu around late October to early December. The leaves in mountainous areas turn earlier, while the plains see peak colors from mid to late November. In...
Foreigner’s Aerial Footage Uncovers Taiwan’s Own Jurassic Park in Xitou
By MOOK Travel Life Network Editorial Team, compiled and reported. Martin Dyrvang, a student from the University of Copenhagen in Denmark, participated in the “Taiwan Natural Treasures…”