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More convenient to buy electronics in Japan: BicCamera opens store at airport
If you often travel to Japan, you’re likely familiar with BicCamera, the well-known Japanese electronics retailer. Now, BicCamera has announced the opening of a duty-free store at Tokyo Haneda Airport in 2016...
Complete Guide to Transportation for Taiwan’s Longest Mountain-River Glass Suspension Bridge
Southern Taiwan’s most anticipated new attraction, the “Mountain-River Glass Suspension Bridge,” officially began its trial operation on December 26. The Pingtung County Tourism Bureau announced that from the opening day (26th) at 2 PM until February 29, 2016...
Stunning creativity!The dazzling suspended giant Christmas tree takes everyone's breath away with its beauty
To welcome the arrival of Christmas, shopping malls have rolled out colorful holiday decorations. The Christmas tree and festive displays at IFC in Hong Kong are uniquely charming, featuring a suspended hanging-style Christmas tree with soft, vibrant colors. The eight to thirteen-meter-tall Chr...
The straw scarecrow art festival's Christmas tree, the Earth God, and scenic land art are worth seeing.
The Changhua County Government subsidized the "2015 Tianzhong Straw Scarecrow Art Festival," hosted by the Tianzhong Township Farmers' Association, which kicked off in full swing on December 19. Recently, there have been many events in Tianzhong, making tourism more vibrant. Through straw-made...
Top 10 Must-Visit Attractions Near the New High-Speed Rail Stations
The three new high-speed rail stations in Miaoli, Changhua, and Yunlin were officially launched in December. To help everyone adjust to the new stations in advance, the high-speed rail operator not only held guided tour events early but also offered a "buy one, get one free" promotion, sparking a tourism boom...
The world's largest MUJI flagship store opens to huge crowds with long queues forming
Claimed to be the world's largest MUJI Uniqlo flagship store, it opened on December 12th on Huaihai Road in Shanghai. On the first day of opening, it attracted queues stretching over a hundred meters, with people waiting up to 80 minutes just to get inside...
Japan’s Ramen King Champion Must-Try Nantsutteng Opens in Taipei
Taipei has a new ramen shop in town. “Nantsutteng,” which has won multiple food awards in Japan, is opening its first overseas branch in Taipei’s East District, located on Lane 216. The official opening is scheduled for December 28. Foodies planning to visit should note that Nantsutteng does not accept reservations—diners must line up on-site.
Time-Traveling Imperial Banquet: A New Media Art Exhibition Featuring Emperor Qianlong
A grand art spectacle spanning five millennia and traversing a hundred thousand miles across East and West, where time and space intertwine and reality blurs—follow the "Perfect Elder" and ever-versatile Emperor Qianlong through the imperial court, unveiling a series of fantastical and delightful artistic feasts. Within the colossal Treasure Maze...
Complete Guide to New Year's Eve Events Across Taiwan in 2016
As the year comes to an end, it's time to get ready to welcome the new one. Local governments across Taiwan have prepared lively New Year’s Eve celebrations. Have you decided where to ring in the new year yet? Here’s a roundup of the 2016...
New shopping choice in Bangkok: CentralFestival Eastville offers fashion and food all in one
Bangkok, Thailand, is beloved by international tourists for its distinctive street food, vibrant culture, and an endless array of eye-catching design items and goods. In addition, in recent years, Bangkok’s fashion and consumer scene has developed rapidly. To provide visitors with a more diverse...
Japan’s Coolest Library Where Coffee, Music, and Books Come Together
Daikanyama T-Site, once named one of the most beautiful bookstores in the world, is a popular attraction for many Taiwanese visitors to Tokyo. With its design-forward space and warm wooden interiors, it combines reading, coffee, and music...
The Voice of Women Filmed on Location at Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey can be considered the most important building in the UK. Almost all major official events of the British royal family take place here, including, most importantly, the coronation of the British monarch. Since Edward I (1066), with only two exceptions, all kings and queens of England have been crowned here. Most have also been laid to rest here after their deaths. Westminster Abbey faithfully records every chapter of the rise and fall of the British royal family.
A VIP flight experience featuring a 360-degree fully transparent observation deck
Many passengers prefer window seats to enjoy the stunning views of the clouds outside the cabin. But if you find the view through the small window somewhat limited and unexciting, then get ready for the upcoming...
Riverside Christmas Gets a Makeover — Four Romantic Spots
As the season of year-end gratitude arrives, festive Christmas cheer fills the air. To welcome the holiday season, New Taipei City Government continues its 2014 tradition of decorating areas such as...
Kaohsiung Light Rail Experience Upgraded: No Reservation Needed, Free to Ride
Kaohsiung Light Rail Experience Upgraded Again! To meet the demand of a series of festive events along the light rail line such as Christmas, New Year's Eve, and New Year’s Day, the Kaohsiung City Government has specially changed the current trial operation mode (C1~C4) from “stop but no boarding or alighting” to...
Complete Guide to the Best Spots to Watch the Taipei 101 New Year’s Eve Fireworks Show
As 2015 comes to an end, Taipei 101 has unveiled this year’s theme “Nature is Future – Return to Simplicity, Embrace Nature,” presenting the longest fireworks display in its history at 238 seconds. The dazzling fireworks...
CNN Recommends 2016 Emerging Travel Destinations with Taiwan on the List
On the 23rd, CNN recommended 16 “2016 Emerging Travel Destinations
The illuminated Christmas tree at Kyoto Station is a magical nighttime sight
Every year, the Christmas tree at Kyoto Station Building is ranked as one of the must-see Christmas displays by tree enthusiasts. Along with nearby hotels, shopping malls, underground streets, and more, it forms a cozy Christmas town, complete with various related events that bring joy to visitors and create unforgettable holiday memories.
Afternoon Tea’s Christmas Limited Menu, Light Show & Romantic Dinner
The festive atmosphere of celebration fills the entire country. In 2015, Taipei Hankyu Mitsukoshi Dream Mall and Kaohsiung Dream Mall separately hosted the “Love’Sharing” Christmas series of events centered around love and sharing in northern and southern Taiwan...
The frozen land of Hokkaido sees diamond dust snowscapes, incredibly dreamy
On the 22nd, Taiwan experienced its warmest winter solstice in 67 years, while on the 23rd, Hokkaido, Japan, entered the coldest day of winter so far, with temperatures in Furano City and Asahikawa dropping to minus 21.5 and 17...