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The Ultra-Dreamy Rainbow Wooden House: Yilan Sky Island Homestay
Another unique homestay has made its debut—nestled in the rice fields of Dajia, Yilan, eight colorful wooden cabins have emerged, appearing like floating islands in the farmland. Surrounded by lush green fields and hills, this...
Breathtaking Must-Visit Scenic Spots: Japan’s Three Sacred Mountains
Visiting Japan to admire the snow-covered beauty of sacred mountains can help you forget your worries, making your troubles feel small through the grandeur of nature. The sacred mountains of ancient Japanese mountain worship were believed to possess divine power, and thus...
Selected as one of the world’s most beautiful trails — three stunning hiking paths in Yilan
Yilan boasts breathtaking natural scenery, including the forested splendor of Taipingshan, the lush expanse of the Lanyang Plain, and the pristine beauty of Mingtan, known for its rich natural ecology. It also features a deep-rooted traditional arts and cultural heritage, and with increasingly convenient transportation, Yilan has become one of Taiwan's must-visit destinations.
New Vacation Choices in 2017 – Unbelievably Beautiful Asian Islands
As the new year arrives, many people begin planning their travel itineraries for the year ahead. The islands of Southeast Asia and South Asia are world-renowned vacation destinations where it’s always the perfect season to escape. With azure seas and clear skies...
"The Working Diary of Passionate Cat Professionals" – A Perfect Day in the Life of Cat Professionals
This is a healing book: using cats as proxies for professionals, it metaphorically portrays the daily grind of work (for us humans) — with its stresses, laughter, learning, and scoldings... Through the cats, we release stress and find the motivation to start anew...
Taiwan High-Speed Rail Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Interactive Discovery Museum Opening
Taiwan High-Speed Rail has marked its 10th anniversary with a special event, the “10th Anniversary of Operation & Discovery Museum Opening Ceremony.” Premier Lin Chuan, Minister of Transportation and Communications Hochen Tan, Taoyuan Mayor Cheng Wen-tsan, and THSR Chairman Chang Yaw-tsung jointly unveiled the “Taiwan High-Speed Rail Discovery Museum.” The museum aims to systematically showcase precious artifacts from the planning, construction, and operation of the high-speed rail, honoring the perseverance of those who built bridges and roads and completed the project on schedule.
Six pairs of golden shoes steal the spotlight as Taiwan’s largest Jordan flagship store opens
Taiwan’s first-ever Jordan brand flagship store, JORDAN 16 Songgao Store, grandly opened on the 7th at Breeze Songgao in Xinyi District, attracting over a thousand sneaker enthusiasts to the Xinyi shopping area. Spanning two floors, it is also the largest...
Floral Art × Jewelry & Dessert: A Girlie Dreamy Afternoon Tea
What kind of amazing spark would emerge if floral art were infused into desserts? Located on Daxing Road in Taoyuan, there is a café that combines floral art with coffee, attracting many visitors with a love for all things cute. This GA Flower Café...
Over 300 Delicacies to Celebrate at Tokyo Dome in Grand Food Festival
Japan’s annual food extravaganza is coming back, gathering over 300 local delicacies from across the country — from delicious crab in Hokkaido to awamori in Okinawa — all converging at Tokyo Dome. The Hometown Festival Tokyo 201...
Easily Capture Stunning Wilderness Scenery: Top 5 Hidden Grassland Spots Across Taiwan
Lying on the vast, boundless grasslands, basking in the sunlight and feeling the gentle breeze, you can forget all worries and completely relax your mind. Taiwan also boasts many expansive wild grasslands where you can escape the hustle and bustle of the city, and...
A Day in the Life of an Urban Literary Guy: URBANSELECT’s Healing-Style Grocery & Gourmet
In mid-September this year, during the autumnal equinox, a new URBANSELECT quietly opened in Taipei’s Zhongshan District. Nestled within an alleyway on Zhongshan North Road, the two-story white building features floor-to-ceiling windows that, from afar, resemble decorative house motifs...
From chasing snow to chasing cherry blossoms: Flight + hotel deals and top attractions revealed
Cherry blossom season is one of Japan’s biggest tourism events. With spring just around the corner and cherry blossom viewing tours about to begin, some travelers are already planning their trips—while others are eyeing the Sapporo Snow Festival in Hokkaido. Since launching the “Taipei–Sapporo” route, Scoot has been offering unbeatable...
Asia's First Monchhichi Café Debuts in Macau’s Taipa Village
Asia’s first Monchhichi (MONCHHICHI)-themed sago pudding café has officially launched in the historic district of Taipa Village, Macau. This limited-time pop-up shop, running for four months, features its signature attraction—a sago pudding crafted in the adorable likeness of Monchhichi...
The viral hidden gem: a vertical 90-degree stone stairway ladder
Taiwan's beautiful hidden gems are incredibly diverse and abundant. Especially in recent years, with the trend of IG check-ins, more and more unknown mysterious spots have been discovered by netizens. Examples include the abandoned flue in Keelung, Eagle Stone Peak in Yilan, and Bayan Shuizhong, all of which...
China's Atlantis: The Thousand-Year-Old Lion City Submerged for Half a Century
Atlantis is a legendary highly advanced civilization that mysteriously sank into the sea overnight twelve thousand years ago, and to this day, the reason remains an unsolved mystery for archaeologists. The disappearance of ancient civilizations is not limited to Atlantis...
Iron Man Experience grand opening at Hong Kong Disneyland on January 11
After three years of conceptualization and development, the world’s first Marvel-themed attraction in any Disney park — “Iron Man Experience” — officially opened on January 11 in Tomorrowland at Hong Kong Disneyland. This is the first time Disney has...
Latest Bald Cypress Wonderland: Must-Visit Setups at Yunlin Cultural Relics Museum
Strolling along the vibrant avenue of red, orange, and yellow trees feels like stepping into a romantic movie scene, with the tall and stately bald cypress trees exuding a strong exotic charm. Thanks to viral online attention, the bald cypress trees—transforming from green to red—have become a popular attraction. Across Taiwan...
2017 Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival Shines Brightly During Lantern and Mid-Autumn Festivals
The Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival in New Taipei City, which has a century-long history, is a celebration held to mark the Lantern Festival. Each year around this time, it attracts over 100,000 visitors who come together to enjoy the spectacle, as thousands of lanterns rise slowly into the night sky,...
The popular dessert LadyM has come to Taiwan not just with a counter but also a flagship store.
Selected as one of "America's Top Ten Cakes," the renowned New York dessert brand LadyM launched a limited-time dessert service at the Regent Taipei in April 2016, achieving outstanding sales during Mother's Day. In January 2017...
A Fairytale Wonderland: Nantou’s Dreamy European-Style Café
Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tales are childhood memories for many. Amid the hustle and bustle of city life, sometimes we long to escape into a dreamlike world, enjoying a moment of peace and leaving all worries behind. Nestled in Nantou, Wenxin Garden Café...