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The themed restaurant Lisa and Gaspard is making a limited-time appearance in Xinyi District during its opening period.
Themed cartoon restaurants are booming. Following the openings of popular characters like HELLO KITTY and RODY the jumping horse, Taipei’s Xinyi District Hankyu Department Store is now offering a limited-time...
Beverages Go Creative: Light Bulb Bubble Tea Goes Viral
Taiwanese bubble tea has become a global sensation, almost a must-try delicacy for every international visitor to Taiwan. Now, Yilan has also unveiled the world’s first “Bubble Tea Culture Museum,” which features a light bulb-shaped bubble tea—full of gimmicks,...
Face masks for a lazy vibe: Egg Yolk Bro’s masks are a hit
Japanese character-designed face masks keep evolving, becoming one of the favorite souvenir choices for many Taiwanese travelers to Japan. In addition to finding masks featuring characters like Chibi Maruko-chan and Doraemon, since mid-January, Sanrio has also launched the “Po...
High travel season during winter vacation and Chinese New Year: 38 problematic travel agencies to watch out for
The high travel season during winter vacation is approaching. To protect the rights and interests of travelers, the Tourism Bureau under the Ministry of Transportation has announced a list of travel agencies that require caution to help consumers avoid damage to their rights when purchasing travel packages. The announcement covers the period from June 19, 104 (2015) to...
Want to eat but can't get a reservation at Taiwan's ten hardest-to-book restaurants
Taiwanese people love food and often wait in line for hours just to eat — the harder it is to get a reservation, the more delicious it seems, and the more exclusive it is, the more people want to try it. Below is a list of Taiwan’s most popular and hardest-to-book dining spots...
A perfect day! The most stunning sunset spots in Taiwan are revealed
After a long day, sometimes you just want to finish work early, find a nice spot to enjoy the beautiful sunset, and end your perfect day in a comfortable and wonderful state. Here are nine of the most beautiful sunset spots in Taiwan that have been carefully selected...
YungYung Car Rental spreads hope as Chen Wei-Yin leads the way in delivering love
By / MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Life Network Editorial Team compiled and reported. Following the “Making Memories More Beautiful” series of microfilms, YungYung Car Rental has now launched the public service short film “Delivering Hope, Letting Love Travel Along,” inviting Major League Baseball star...
A sand sculpture exhibition keeps up with current affairs as the newly inaugurated President Tsai Ing-wen makes an appearance
Shortly after the results of the 2016 presidential election were announced, the sand sculpture exhibition at Kaohsiung’s Pier-2 Art Center was promptly updated to reflect current events with a new sand sculpture portrait of Tsai Ing-wen. The lifelike likeness has attracted many visitors eager to take photos with it. The Pier-2 Art Center in Kaohsiung...
Taiwanese Food in Tainan: A Must-Try Restaurant Roundup
Tainan is undoubtedly Taiwan’s food capital, offering an endless variety of innovative desserts and traditional delicacies. Here, we’ve handpicked a list of must-visit eateries so that first-time visitors can fully indulge in...
The most beautiful abandoned station reopens after 70 years, drawing crowds
A long-abandoned station in Manhattan, USA, the "Old City Hall Station," has recently reopened after being unused for 70 years. The station retains the well-preserved urban design of its time and is hailed as the most beautiful station in Manhattan. The "Old City Hall Station" was...
Four Must-See Night Cherry Blossom Spots for Unforgettable Evening Romance
The 2016 Japan cherry blossom forecast has been released. According to the Japan Meteorological Corporation, cherry blossoms can be seen blooming in Tokyo and Nagoya starting March 22, and by late March they will be at their peak. Symbolizing...
600,000 tulips bloom in Peach Blossom Valley, creating a fairy-tale landscape
Spring has arrived, and not only are cherry and plum blossoms blooming one after another, but it’s also the season for tulips to flower. Starting every January, large swaths of vibrant pink tulips burst into bloom across Peach Blossom Valley. With shades of pink, purple, red, yellow... and more...
Cherry blossoms begin to bloom on Pingjing Street, heralding an upcoming craze for cherry blossom viewing
As spring approaches, the cherry blossoms on Pingjing Street have quietly begun to bloom. Lane 42 of Pingjing Street in Yangmingshan is a famous cherry blossom lane. When spring arrives and the blossoms are in full bloom, combined with the sunlight, even a casual snapshot can capture the dreamy beauty of the cherry blossoms. However, due to...
New Taipei’s First Wave of Flower Seasons: Three Scenic Spots to Colorfully Welcome the Year of the Monkey
To celebrate the arrival of the Lunar New Year, the New Taipei City Government has planted ornamental flowers at recreational sites such as the Sunshine Bridge, Crescent Moon Bridge, and Bali Old Banyan Fort. The flower season is expected to last until after the Lunar New Year, inviting everyone to come and enjoy the blooms to usher in the...
Must-try in Dongdaemun, Seoul: Kyochon Fried Chicken — even if it makes your lips numb from spice, you have to try it!
Kyochon Fried Chicken in Dongdaemun is really hard to find. I followed directions from other bloggers, but let’s just skip how I got there... I suggest using GPS to navigate instead of relying on your own sense of direction.
Taiwan's airlines rank third in the world's safest airlines list
EVA Air achieves another milestone in flight safety. The renowned German aviation safety data center JACDEC (Jet Airliner Crash Data Evaluation Centre)...
Essential Guide: Top 10 Traffic Hotspots in Taiwan to Know Before Traveling During Chinese New Year
This year’s Chinese New Year holiday lasts for nine days. In addition to returning home to reunite with family, many people also take advantage of the holiday to go outdoor sightseeing. To ensure everyone has a safe, smooth, and enjoyable Spring Festival break, the Tourism Bureau under the Ministry of Transportation and Communications...
Crazy Minions Photo Exhibition & Fan Festival
The whole world turns yellow — the adorable and healing leader of cuteness, the Minions, has landed at Taipei’s Huashan 1914 Creative Park for the *Crazy Minions World Exhibition*. Through immersive sets and character displays, visitors can follow Kevin, Stuart, and Bob as they...
First Look at Ticket Info for the Grand Opening of the Snoopy Museum in Tokyo
Attention all Peanuts fans! The Charles M. Schulz Museum & Research Center in California, USA, has collaborated with PEANUT’s Japanese operator, SONY CREATIVE PRODUCTS, to open the SNOOPY Museum in Roppongi, Tokyo, Japan...
Taichung’s Ultra-Luxurious Boutique Motel “One Room, One Garden” Takes You on a World Tour
Taiwanese motels pull out all the stops, with fresh and fun accommodation experiences becoming alternative tourist attractions. A boutique motel in Taichung City, resembling a European castle and named “Ballet Classic Motel,” has garnered attention for its “one room, one garden” super-sized themed...