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Popular Accommodation Hot Picks! List of 150 High-Value Hotels Released
The Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications held an online voting event titled “The Heroes of Accommodation: Fighting Back Against Daily Rentals,” which closed at dawn on January 7, 2016. A total of 172 accommodations across Taiwan with 428 legal rooms competed for a spot on the Heroes of Accommodation list...
Must-visit matcha shops in Japan: Mitsui Outlet Park sets up shop
Mitsui Outlet Park Linkou officially opened on January 27, with as many as 220 brand stores and restaurants setting up shop. On its first day of operation, it attracted a large number of consumers coming to pay homage, with Japanese brands making up the majority of the mall, which also...
Eslite Enters Mitsui Outlet’s Largest Children’s Section with Treehouse Debut
The Linkou Mitsui Outlet officially opened on January 27, 2016, featuring up to 220 brands, including many luxury, Japanese, and highly popular dining options, attracting numerous consumers to visit. In addition to clothing...
Asia’s first-ever LEGO museum in Taiwan deconstructs the legendary world of bricks, drawing global attention
The Yilan Brick Ark Museum began trial operations on January 13, 2016, and has since become a must-visit destination for LEGO fans and a great place for family outings. With over a million LEGO bricks and more than a thousand exhibits...
First Look at the Opening of Linkou Mitsui Outlet: Japanese Brands Move In for a Fun Shopping Spree
The Linkou Mitsui Outlet officially opened on January 27, 2016, featuring a variety of premium goods, Japanese brands, and popular dining options, drawing large crowds of shoppers. Among them, many Japanese brands—previously prompting numerous Taiwanese travelers to make the trip to Japanese outlets—
The house is upside down—come daredevil your way through the inverted house and walk on walls and ceilings!
Building an upside-down house is no longer just a dream. The inverted house trend, which originated in countries like Russia, Germany, and Japan, has now swept Taiwan. The debut of the “Inverted House Special Exhibition” at the National Science and Technology Museum features six major themes: the Upside-Down Inverted House...
8% ice limited-time all-you-can-eat ice cream party for just NT$100
Feeling down about having to work on Saturday (January 30)? To show appreciation for long-time customer support, popular Italian gelato shop 8% is hosting a special “all-you-can-eat ice cream party” at its Yongkang flagship store at 7 PM on the 30th...
The Red-faced Duck and Blue Orca Make Their Debut at the Hualien Pacific Lantern Festival
The annual Hualien Pacific Lantern Festival will once again light up the town just before Lunar New Year, running from January 30 to February 29. In addition to tens of thousands of bright red lanterns illuminating the main streets of Hualien’s 13 townships, major light zones will also be set up in the Sixth Redevelopment Zone of Hualien City and at Liyu Lake...
Complete Guide to Cherry Blossom Viewing in Kyoto: Eight Must-Visit Spots
The 2016 cherry blossom forecast for Japan has been released. Blooming begins across the country from March 22, and Kyoto—the most popular destination for hanami—will likely see full bloom during the first week of late April. Also...
Tokyo is swept up in a green whirlwind as the Matcha Food Festival takes over taste buds
Fans of matcha, take note: Tokyo’s “DiverCity Tokyo Plaza” hosted a grand matcha event, the “Matcha Food Festival,” from February 1 to 14, which includes the Lunar New Year holiday.
Sensational Before Launching – Adorable Moai-Themed Drinks Limited Release in Tainan
The Tainan Zhang San Feng Ice-Fire Pineapple Bun Specialty Store, famous for its cute "little fresh meat" and "fairy" themed milk teas, has recently developed and launched a new product called “I Love Zhang San Feng Muah Muah” Moai-themed drink, featuring the iconic Moai statues from Easter Island, Chile,...
Mountain cherry blossoms bloom as birds sing—immerse yourself in a romantic forest bath to welcome spring
In early spring, mountain cherry blossoms burst into full bloom across the Baxianshan Forest Recreation Area, painting the landscape in vibrant hues. The resplendent blossoms, coupled with the chirping of birds in the treetops, herald the arrival of spring in the once wintry Baxianshan. The Baxianshan Forest Recreation...
Bring Lele home - Lanterns for the Yuanxiao Festival available for pickup
The 2016 Taipei Lantern Festival is about to begin, and the highly anticipated lanterns have been unveiled!“Lele” is a playful, adorable, and agile little monkey designed by designer Lin Jiawei, featuring two designs — a somersaulting monkey and one riding a treasure-hunting boat...
Is a skywalk or a spiraling roller coaster ride more thrilling?
Whenever a brand-new skywalk attraction is launched in Taiwan, it always sparks quite a bit of discussion. Aside from offering views from high altitudes that are different from what people are used to, the thrill of being up high might also add a touch of...
Mitsui Outlet’s Top 9 Must-Try Restaurants Make Their Debut in Taiwan
The Linkou Mitsui Outlet officially opened on the 27th. Although the first day of operation was not a holiday, the number of consumers coming to visit was still quite astonishing. Not only were the brand stores crowded with people, but the food and beverage shops were also packed...
Top 10 Dreamlike Snow Festivals in Japan: A Romantic White Wonderland
In the past decade, the strongest cold wave has just swept through Taiwan, where rare snowfall occurred in many areas, sparking a nationwide craze for chasing snow. Japan, which has also recently experienced heavy snowfall, is no exception, rolling out a series of grand snow festivals to celebrate the best snowy conditions of winter...
2016 Taipei Lantern Festival Info: Fulu Monkey Main Lantern Design Sparks Discussion
The 2016 Taipei Lantern Festival was held from February 20 to February 29. The most eye-catching main lantern design featured an unprecedented irregularly curved light sculpture lantern called “Fulu Monkey,” created by internationally renowned multimedia art master Lin Shumin...
Enjoy the Warmest Sea of Flowers: Thailand’s Sunflower Season in Full Bloom
As spring arrives, if you’re looking for the warmest flower-filled holiday, now is the perfect time to plan a trip to Thailand. In Thailand, besides visiting the most popular nearby cities around Bangkok to experience...
The Ultimate Travel Guide to Boost Your Luck in the Year of the Monkey
As the Year of the Monkey arrives, where should those born in the Year of the Monkey travel to ensure good fortune this year? To welcome the Year of the Monkey, a global online hotel booking website has partnered with Master Tin Yat, a renowned Feng Shui expert from Hong Kong, to launch the “2016 Monkey Year...
The most joyful "RODY Fantasy Journey" special exhibition kicks off with jumping horse racers zooming through Italy
RODY the jumping horse, bringing joy and happiness to everyone with its unique, adorable, and colorful appearance and perfect golden ratio, will meet the public at Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Taipei Xinyi New World from February 5 to March 2...