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Purple Wisteria Waterfall: Chiayi’s Wisteria Flower Season Begins
March is not only a great time to visit Alishan and admire the delicate beauty of cherry blossoms, but also the best season to enjoy wisterias. From now until April 16, the Chiayi Rui-Li Wisteria Flower Season kicks off, inviting everyone to Chiayi to experience the charm of spring...
Super cute giant rice dumpling head photo spot at Disney’s Tsum Tsum Carnival – get an early look!
Officially launched on January 25, the “Tsum Tsum Party Carnival,” authorized by Disney and co-hosted by Beast Kingdom and Taipei 101, is the first large-scale...
The splendid Penghu Maritime Fireworks Festival kicks off this spring
The annual "Penghu Maritime Fireworks Festival" will light up the night sky of Penghu from April 18 to June 23. During the event, fireworks shows will be held at 9:00 PM every Monday and Thursday at the Guanyin Pavilion Park in Magong City. On May 16 (…
Must-try street food spot in the twin cities – dumpling lovers can't miss this
Honestly, it's quite rare for me to recommend street snacks. But I just had to check out "Hong Dumplings & Beef Noodles" after seeing so many strong recommendations. So I made a special trip one day. It seems they’re not open during the day – my friend Pipi and I came in the morning but couldn’t find them. Thankfully, we came back at night and spotted them right away. They’re actually not hard to find, as there’s always a crowd of people picking up takeout around their stall. The Hong Dumplings stall is mainly located in front of the Shabu-Shabu Ichidai shop.
Doraemon Fans Must Know: 10 Must-See Details at the Fujiko F. Fujio Museum
Everyone dreams of having a Anywhere Door, and it’s this very door that welcomes you to the world of the legendary manga artist Fujiko F. Fujio. This magical journey begins with the iconic Anywhere Door that opens up to the museum nestled in Tama New Town...
Starbucks Korea’s cherry blossom series products feature stunning “dancing cherry blossoms” designs
During the cherry blossom season, every year Starbucks Japan launches special cherry blossom-themed merchandise to match the season, becoming popular souvenirs sought after by many tourists visiting Japan to view the blossoms. Starbucks Korea has now followed suit, launching its annual cherry blossom series products on March...
A Blue-Violet Fairy Tale: Belgium’s Hyacinth Forest
As March comes to an end, a dreamy blue-violet spectacle is about to emerge in Belgium. Located near the capital city of Brussels, Hallerbos forest bursts into bloom with hyacinths every April and May...
The first run of the New Taroko Hello Kitty painted train saw passengers take seat headscarves
The first run of the New Taroko Hello Kitty painted train took place on March 21. After departing from Shulin Station, it successfully arrived in Taitung. Aside from the train’s exterior attracting fans’ attention, the interior and surrounding facilities—including anything featuring...
Must-See Spring Beauty: The Laomei Green Reef Slots Appear Seasonally
The seasonal scenic wonder "Laomei Green Reef Slots," located along the Tanjin Highway on the Northern Coast, turns a vibrant emerald green every spring, resembling a coastal green carpet that attracts numerous visitors and photography enthusiasts eager to witness its beauty. The Laomei Green Reef Slots are...
Cherry blossom viewing is followed by azalea blossoms—thousands of blooms at Tokyo shrines!
Tokyo’s cherry blossoms began blooming early on the 21st, officially kicking off the romantic spring scenery, with full bloom expected in late March to early April. And besides cherry blossom viewing, visitors to Tokyo in the near future can also enjoy...
The Dogo Onsen Honkan, inspiration for Spirited Away, is closed
The Dogo Onsen Honkan, the inspiration for scenes in Studio Ghibli master Hayao Miyazaki’s animated film “Spirited Away,” is expected to temporarily close from autumn 2017 for seismic reinforcement work lasting a minimum of five years and up to seven years. Travelers wishing to visit the site in person should hurry.
A chance encounter with first love in the romantic comedy *Enjoy Rome!* reignites fiery passion
A solo trip to Rome might just rekindle unforgettable first love flames!*Enjoy Rome!* is directed by Ella Lemhagen and entirely filmed in Rome. It’s a new-generation...
Cold front hits as snow falls on Yushan
The Central Weather Bureau reported that snow began falling on Yushan at 10:02 AM, with temperatures at 0.5°C. In addition, affected by a continental cold air mass, the bureau issued a low-temperature warning for 17 counties and cities. From the evening of the 24th until...
The Most Beautiful Wisteria Feast: The Ashikaga Flower Park’s Great Wisteria Festival Begins
The “Ashikaga Flower Park,” once ranked among CNN’s World’s 10 Most Beautiful Places by CNN, will host the “Wisteria Story – Great Wisteria Festival” from April 16 to May 22. During this period, visitors can admire a massive wisteria display covering an area of one thousand square meters...
Special Tokyo Tower lighting for full moon limited edition & cherry blossom season dazzling night show debuts
Tokyo Tower’s events are getting even more exciting. On March 21, to coincide with the announcement of “Tokyo’s cherry blossoms have bloomed,” a one-day-only cherry blossom-colored illumination was unveiled. Recently, a monthly full moon special lighting—“Full Moon Limited Diamond Special...”—has been launched.
Ultra-exciting!Universal Studios unveils a new The Walking Dead maze
Universal Studios Hollywood has announced the launch of a “The Walking Dead Maze” this summer, inviting the popular TV series’ special effects makeup artists, producers, and other crew members to design the experience, bringing iconic scenes and costumes from the show to life...
Belgium Brussels Terror Attack: Taoyuan Airport Tightens Security, Advises Passengers to Arrive 2.5 Hours Early
On March 22, a series of explosions occurred at Brussels Airport and a metro station in Belgium, resulting in heavy casualties and drawing international attention. Travelers planning to visit Belgium are advised to stay alert—Belgian authorities have deployed military and police forces on the streets and...
Online shopping just got more convenient as Japan Post opens package pickup service
Many Taiwanese tourists place orders on Japanese shopping websites before traveling to Japan and have their purchases delivered to their upcoming hotels, but things can get tricky if the hotel doesn’t offer package holding services. Now you don’t have to worry...
It’s peak cherry blossom season now — the King Cherry Tree at Alishan is in full bloom!
The Chiayi Alishan Flower Festival kicked off on March 10th, with various beautiful and colorful cherry blossoms blooming one after another. Among them, the famous cherry blossom spot at Alishan — the “King Cherry Tree,” a Yoshino cherry tree — was announced to be in full bloom on the 21st. Those planning to visit Alishan for the cherry blossoms...
Taiwan Taoyuan Airport Ranked 3rd Best Airport Globally in 2016
The UK-based independent non-profit research organization Skytrax announced the results of its 2016 World Airport Survey on the 17th, with Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport retaining its title as the 3rd best airport in the world (for airports handling 30–40 million passengers annually)...