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The Hidden Swamp Secret of Hokkaido’s Second Blue Pond Park Unveiled
In recent years, Japan’s stunning hidden gem—the Blue Pond—has gained immense popularity. With the rise of social media and its selection as one of Apple’s desktop backgrounds, this secret spot has gone viral online. Located in Biei Town, Hokkaido...
Top New Attractions in Community Revitalization: Five Unique Parks Across Taiwan
In recent years, community revitalization and renovation have become quite popular in Taiwan, ranging from colorful alleyways to the transformation of old houses, injecting new vitality and elements into aging communities and residences. This time, SpotTown is introducing the revitalization of unique parks. More and more people are working hard to promote Taiwan’s park spaces, transforming them from generic playgrounds with just slides, swings, and seesaws into wonderful destinations for family outings. SpotTown specially recommends five distinctive parks across Taiwan that travelers might want to visit during holidays for photos, check-ins, and fun.
Cherry, plum, and peach blossoms vie in beauty—don’t miss the lawnhead cherry blossom season during Spring Festival
Nantou offers diverse and rich travel experiences, with countless natural wonders, making it one of the best holiday destinations. In addition to famous cherry blossom spots like the Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village and Sun Moon Lake, the Lawnhead Yushan Sightseeing Tea Garden in Xinyi Township...
Okinawa boasts breathtaking scenery and delicious cuisine. The Okinawa Tourism Multilingual Information Center is incredibly convenient for travel inquiries.
Okinawa tourism remains highly popular. In addition to being a favorite summer destination for Taiwanese travelers, many also choose to visit Okinawa in winter. With the increase in flights in recent years and the added convenience of cruise ship travel, there are even more ways to explore...
Free trial rides for six must-visit attractions before Lantern Festival
The long-awaited Taoyuan Airport MRT will finally open for a one-month free trial ride after the Spring Festival and just before the Lantern Festival. Many people have expressed their excitement, as they will no longer need to drive or take a bus to travel from Taipei to the airport by MRT...
A massive cotton candy chocolate DIY kit as a custom Valentine's Day gift at Harbour City, Hong Kong
Valentine's Day isn't complete without chocolates that symbolize love, sweetness, and romance—perfect for expressing boundless affection to your sweetheart. From now until February 19, Harbour City in Hong Kong is hosting its annual large-scale event "Love. Seek Chocolate," with this year's theme being...
Emirates Airlines' Croatia Route Promotion: Limited-Time Discounted Fares Now on Sale
By / MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team Compilation and Reporting Croatia, home to many stunning hidden gems, has in recent years become a top choice for Taiwanese travelers visiting Eastern Europe. Emirates Airlines officially announced that starting June 1 this year...
Two places in Taiwan make the list of Asia’s top 10 emerging travel destinations
The world’s largest travel review website TripAdvisor has announced its 2018 list of emerging travel destinations in Asia, with Nantou County and Tainan ranking fifth and seventh in Asia respectively...
Spring Festival Highway Garden Blooms in Changhua – “Prosperity of the Rooster Year”
The “2017 Flowers in Changhua – Prosperity of the Rooster Year 17 Comes” event was held for nine consecutive days during the Lunar New Year period from January 28 to February 5 (Lunar New Year’s Day to the ninth day), at Xizhou Park, Tianwei Highway Garden, Pitou Treasure Village, and the Old Street of Beidou Town.
The Taipei Lantern Festival is a must-visit with ten top photo spots during the Spring Festival
In 2017, the Taipei Lantern Festival moved to the western district for the first time. More than just a traditional lantern-viewing event, the festival’s ten highlights promise a brand-new lantern experience—and it’s also a hot spot for photos during the Spring Festival holiday.
Five Must-Visit Boutique Lifestyle Stores in Tokyo for Stationery Lovers
Japan offers an incredibly diverse range of thoughtful everyday items. For many travelers visiting Japan, one essential activity is shopping at stationery and lifestyle stores. In addition to purchasing all kinds of practical goods, the beautifully crafted stationery is also irresistible, often leading to hours of browsing. It's safe to say that the Japanese excel in the field of small-item design.
The Kaohsiung Lantern Festival’s Dagang Fireworks Show and the Lucky Chicken Mini Lanterns with Chicken Crowing Sounds
The Kaohsiung Lantern Festival and Art Festival will be held from January 30 to February 12 along both banks of the Love River (from Kaohsiung Bridge to Qixian Bridge), spanning a total of 14 days. Themed “Happy Rooster Standing,” it features a series of festive and playful lantern decorations inspired by the Year of the Rooster...
The ultra-popular blue shipping container ice drink spot is a huge Instagram hit
Recently, an ice drink shop on IG has sparked a check-in craze, featuring a striking blue shipping container and a variety of colorful, dreamy beverages. The popular Cuboid ice drink shop in Taichung became an instant photography hotspot as soon as it opened, with its eye-catching blue...
Bestselling Drinks from Japan and Korea: The Pride of Taiwan's Bubble Tea
Bubble tea shops can be found everywhere in Taiwan, offering a diverse and rich variety of unique beverages. Amidst such fierce competition, one bubble tea brand has not only thrived in Taiwan but also become a huge hit in Japan, Korea, and beyond. Gong Cha, since its establishment in 200...
Japan's Top 4 Historic House Cafés – Must-Visit Spots for Culture-Loving Travelers
One of the most important activities when traveling in Japan is experiencing the local culture. By engaging with food, clothing, housing, transportation, and entertainment, you can immerse yourself in different customs, traditions, and history, and also gain an understanding of the world’s diversity through cultural differences. This time...
Step into the forest maze – Hsinchu’s hidden gem, the Mangrove Ecological Area
Mangroves are an indispensable part of Taiwan’s ecosystem. In addition to the mangrove area in Tamsui, there is also a vast mangrove ecological zone in Xinfeng Township, Hsinchu. The Mangrove Recreation Area located in Hongsing Harbor, Hsinchu, covers approximately...
The world's smallest kingdom, Tavolara, ruled by a king with 11 residents
The world is always full of wonders. Even in today’s digitally advanced era, there are still tranquil havens untouched by the hustle and bustle. Located in the southern part of Italy’s famous Emerald Coast on the southern edge of Europe, a stunning isolated island rises above the azure horizon...
Cherry blossoms in Tokyo this year will bloom earliest in Japan; late March is the best time for hanami
Cherry blossoms in Tokyo this year will bloom earliest in Japan; late March is the best time for hanami
Exclusive phone-only instant printing: A new way to capture travel photos
Taking photos with your phone is one of the must-do activities when traveling. Fewer and fewer people choose to have their photos developed and printed. Traditional instant cameras are often bulky, making them inconvenient to carry for some. Japan has just launched...
The spectacular new landmark on Mount Taiping, the Duowang Suspension Bridge, offers breathtaking views of the coastline
Located in Yilan, Mount Taiping National Forest Recreation Area boasts Taiwan’s rich natural ecology, with stunning mountain scenery and majestic valleys that leave visitors in awe. Recently, a new landmark has been created here—a Duowang Suspension Bridge built at an altitude of 520 meters within the park...