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Long time no see—the delicious flavors of Xiangji City are back!
Xiangji City, once a shared memory for many born in the 1960s and 1970s, has reopened, beginning trial operations on August 6 in Tamsui’s Bali area. Now managed by the third generation of the founding family, it is the only direct-operated Xiangji City store in all of Taiwan...
A 2-Day 1-Night Light Trip to Chiayi: Explore Attractions & Savor Local Delicacies
Chiayi is one of the hottest travel destinations lately, boasting beautiful spots like the High Heel Wedding Church and Crystal Church, as well as the newly opened Southern Branch of the National Palace Museum, which attracts many visitors. If you want to fully explore Chiayi, besides...
Must-try matcha desserts at Kyoto's renowned Itoh Kyuemon, now available via direct delivery from Japan
Itoh Kyuemon, a popular Kyoto matcha shop with over 180 years of history, officially opened its first overseas flagship store on July 27. Located in Zhongshan District, Taipei, the store offers a daily limited supply of "matcha parfaits,"...
A suitcase that can be ridden transforms into an electric scooter in seconds.
Dragging a heavy suitcase through the airport to catch a flight is probably a nightmare for many travelers. A well-known international crowdfunding site has featured a suitcase with electric scooter functionality called “Modobag” that you can ride...
High temperatures across Taiwan as Typhoon Mirinae forms
This year’s third typhoon, “Mirinae,” formed on the 26th in the waters east of Hainan Island, located about 1,300 kilometers southwest of Eluanbi. Its center has already moved away from Hainan Island and continues to head west-northwest, having no direct impact on...
Historic Old Houses and New Attractions: The Past and Present of Tianmu White House
Once a dormitory for U.S. military personnel stationed in Taiwan, Tianmu White House is located at the entrance of Tianmu Park. It is the only remaining U.S. general’s residence in the Tianmu area. The white rain-shedding wooden siding on its exterior bears witness to the history of U.S.-China defense cooperation and stands as one of the landmarks of the Tianmu district...
The latest Japan-exclusive hair dryer wonder: the NA98
Many tourists to Japan consider the Panasonic negative ion hair dryer a must-buy. In September, a brand-new model, the EH-NA98, was launched, featuring exclusive nanoe nano water ion technology. The nano water ions emitted by the NA98 have...
Five Best Asian Cities for Bicycle Tourism – Taiwan Also Makes the List
Cycling is extremely popular in Taiwan and has become the go-to leisure activity for many during holidays. Recently, a U.S. media outlet ranked the top five Asian cities for bicycle tourism, and one Taiwanese city made the list. You might also want to...
Flash Tokyo in Two Days and One Night: Three Must-Try Routes
Tokyo has long been a beloved travel destination for Taiwanese, and with the rise of low-cost airlines, visitors now have more flexible scheduling options — some can even snag round-trip flights to Tokyo for less than NT$2,000. ...
2016 Taipei Riverside Music Festival & Dadaocheng Lover’s Day Fireworks
The highly popular Taipei Riverside Music Festival has expanded this year to incorporate the much-anticipated “Dadaocheng Lover’s Day.” This edition welcomes renowned artists such as Chen f, Chairman Band, and Matthew Lien for lively performances. On the evening of August 6th...
Asia’s first Arthas statue unveiled on Taichung’s Calligraphy Greenway
In collaboration with a major gaming company, the Taichung City Government commissioned renowned Hollywood-based Taiwanese sculptor Sam Wang to meticulously craft a statue of the popular character “Arthas” from the Warcraft series, creating a new landmark on the Calligraphy Greenway. It is expected to...
Aerial view of waterfall beauty: Rui Long Scenic Spot, a new attraction in Nantou
Known as the most beautiful waterfall in Zhushan Township, Rui Long Waterfall stands approximately 30 meters tall and boasts abundant water flow throughout all four seasons. Coupled with the unique rocks around it, it forms a spectacular landscape. To allow visitors to get a closer look at the waterfall’s beauty, the Nantou County Government invested 28...
Enjoy Waterfalls and Scenic Views: 15 Mountain Forest Trails Across Taiwan
Taiwan is home to towering and rugged mountains with abundant forest resources. It also offers numerous forest trails, providing visitors with a safe and comfortable leisure option to explore hidden forest realms, breathe in the cool, refreshing phytoncides, or...
New Guide to Cosmetic Shopping in Japan: Six Popular Products Voted by Japanese Consumers
Traveling to Japan, shopping for cosmetics is a key activity for many, but with Japan’s ever-evolving beauty products and an overwhelming array of functions, it can be hard to know where to start. Japan’s largest makeup and skincare forum has released the most popular cosmetic products among netizens in the first half of 20...
Want to try the new Starbucks Frappuccino without flying to Japan? The new limited-edition drink is now available.
Taiwan’s Starbucks is not falling behind. Starting July 27, it has launched two fruit-flavored Frappuccinos — “Strawberry Yogurt Frost Frappuccino” and “Mango Yogurt Frost Frappuccino” — aiming to capture summer sales. ...
CNN's World's Coolest Department Stores: This One in Taiwan Made the List
The American media outlet CNN Travel has released its list of the "World's Coolest Department Stores," featuring 14 renowned department stores in major cities such as Tokyo, Paris, London, and New York. Among them, Taiwan’s “Eslite Spectrum Songyan Store” has been included—this marks another accolade following Eslite’s previous recognition as the “World’s Most Unique Bookstore.”
Taoyuan Airport Adds 500 Charging Stations — Charge for Free at These Spots
During layovers at the airport, many travelers take out their phones to pass the time, but often end up with a dead battery and struggle to find an available power outlet. To address this, Taoyuan Airport has installed over 500 free charging stations across its Terminal 1 and Terminal 2...
Green Circle Art Festival: Creative Grass Turned into a Swimming Pool
The 2016 "Green Circle Flip Action ReadyGo" kicked off on Lushui Road, running from now until September 4. In collaboration with surrounding commercial districts and heritage buildings, the entire city has been transformed into a large-scale outdoor exhibition space, also...
Duffy-themed store opens with the debut of cat artist Little Tony
Duffy fans can fully immerse themselves in the world of Disney bears!The brand-new Duffy-themed store “Town Square Theater: ‘My Adventure with DUFFY’” has officially opened at Hong Kong Disneyland, located in the United States...
This summer’s legendary extravaganza is here—Universal Studios Japan × ONE PIECE Weekly Shōnen Jump
Celebrating its 15th anniversary, Universal Studios Japan is kicking off with the theme “RE-BOOOOOOOORN (Reborn in a Big Way)! Come on, let’s party and be reborn!” It’s bringing a variety of “over-the-top” entertainment experiences...