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A new popular spot in Taichung’s Liuchuan rivalling the scenic beauty of Paris’s Seine River
In recent years, the government has continuously created fantastical landmarks and attractions across Taiwan. Aside from optimizing space utilization, these redevelopment projects emphasize energy conservation, environmental protection, and ecological friendliness—all aimed at building Taiwan into a green-energy city and an international destination. Recently, Taichung...
2017 Lunar New Year Travel Insights – Top 10 Most Searched Destinations in Taiwan
The 2017 Lunar New Year holiday lasted six consecutive days from January 27 to February 1. Many people planned trips abroad during this time to celebrate the festive season with family, friends, or loved ones, enjoying a unique and exotic holiday experience. During this peak travel period, well-known internet search engines compiled...
2017 Taipei Lantern Festival: Jiang Hongjie Films Promotional Video
The bustling 2017 Taipei Lantern Festival was held in Ximending from February 4 to February 12. After Mayor Ko Wen-je led the initial wave of publicity, a strong follow-up push followed as Jiang Hongjie officially became the spokesperson for the 2017 Taipei Lantern Festival...
The three major meteor showers of the year: the Quadrantids
The Quadrantids are one of the three major meteor showers of the year. This year, their peak is expected around 10:00 PM on January 3 (Tuesday), with the radiant point located in the head of the Boötes constellation, rising from the northeast around midnight. This meteor shower not only produces a high volume of meteors...
A Century-Old Scenic Spot May Go Dark: Alishan Forest Railway Faces Closure Crisis
Built during the first year of the Taishō era under Japanese rule (1912 AD), the century-old Alishan Forest Railway, also known as the Alishan Forest Railway Line or Sen-Tie Line, is Taiwan’s only still-operating high-altitude forestry railway system, with all its routes located within Chiayi County...
Nihonbashi Tamai’s Unagi Rice Debuts in Taiwan at Star Eel Specialty Restaurant
Recently, an increasing number of Japanese restaurants have been opening their first overseas branches in Taiwan, including conveyor belt sushi, tonkatsu rice bowls, and N...
Must-have new list for matcha lovers – these best-selling, incredibly delicious thousand-layer cakes sell out in seconds
With the wave after wave of matcha latte mania, the popular national drink of 2016 must surely be the 50Lan matcha latte. In addition to layered drinks, matcha thousand-layer cake was also one of the big hits of 2016, with many shops...
Experience Taiwan-style travel like a pro — Travel experts teach you how to live creatively on the road
When travelers are no longer satisfied with simply being passive observers, to meet the needs of in-depth tourism enthusiasts, it's not enough to just offer surface-level food, drinks, and entertainment. Many industries in Taiwan have also come to realize that...
Be cautious when microwaving LC cookware promotional bento boxes from convenience stores
Since late 2016, the convenience store points campaign has drawn significant attention. LC cookware, including utensils, bento boxes, and placemats, has been popular for redemption. Even travelers visiting Taiwan during the New Year period took the opportunity to earn and exchange points. However, due to the material of the bento boxes...
The Harbour Arts Center's Chinese palace style makes you feel as if you're in a poetic landscape painting
Built to promote Taichung’s rich cultural history, the Harbour Arts Center allows the entire country to experience its artistic charm. Located in Qingshui, the Harbour Arts Center sits amidst mountains and water, backed by Aofeng Mountain to the east, facing Taichung Port to the west, and...
The Aurora-Illusion Stonehenge — Star Wars Rogue One Filming Location
The Star Wars series has long been a classic masterpiece among sci-fi fans. Since its debut in 1977, it has opened up a new horizon of science fiction for the world. Besides its captivating special effects, the alien wilderness scenes are particularly eye-catching. In December...
The giant Gundam at DiverCity will be removed as one of Japan’s top three anime landmarks
One of DiverCity’s famous landmarks, the towering RG1/1 RX78-2 Gundam Ver.GFT standing in front of the shopping mall DiverCity, is a 1:1 scale real-life Gundam statue...
All-star lineup! A cross-boundary creative exhibition blending music, creativity, space, and AR
"STAYREALLIFE#Proof of Presence" invites seven representative cross-boundary creators, whether in music, popular aesthetics, trend design, street creativity, and other fields, to look back on their own creative journeys...
10th Anniversary Commemorative Ticket Card Set
Taiwan High-Speed Rail has been in operation since January 5, 2007, and this January 5 marks its 10th anniversary. To celebrate this joyous occasion, the high-speed rail company invites passengers and railway enthusiasts to share and preserve this once-in-a-decade memorable experience...
Taiwan’s first government-employed robot Pepper makes a delightful debut at its job interview
As technology trends sweep the globe, Pingtung County held a robot job interview on January 3rd, with County Magistrate Pan Meng-an personally serving as the interviewer. The moment the candidate appeared, it instantly became the center of attention under the bright lights — sleek lines, agile joints...
Renovation of Old Dormitory Complex at Shan-Hua Sugar Refinery Offers a New Leisure Experience
Renovation of Old Dormitory Complex at Shan-Hua Sugar Refinery Offers a New Leisure Experience
He turned a coffee exclusively served to British and Japanese royalty into an everyday brew in Taiwan.
He turned a coffee exclusively served to British and Japanese royalty into an everyday brew in Taiwan.
The Real Sky City: Hidden Gem Among Japan’s Three Famous Sea of Clouds Cities
Hayao Miyazaki’s classic animated film "Castle in the Sky" features a floating city soaring through the skies—a dreamlike place many people long to visit. But did you know there are real-world locations in Japan that resemble such mythical places? Nestled amidst misty mountains...
Seventy thousand pots of flowers bloom in unison at Yanping Riverside, creating a stunning sea of blossoms
The recent warm and sunny weather is expected to last until Saturday. Take advantage of the pleasant sunshine these days and head to Yanping Riverside Park. The flower sea at Dunhuang Wharf is in full bloom and absolutely beautiful. The flower viewing period starts on the 4th and continues after the Spring Festival (2...
Taiwan’s first art-tech fusion plaza—HowToTrip’s newest cultural and creative hotspot
The highly anticipated new cultural attraction—the DaliArt Art Plaza in the Taichung Software Park—grandly opened on the first day of 2017. This much-awaited cultural and creative landmark...