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Taipei’s second branch coming soon — Haidilao expands to Taichung and Hsinchu
Haidilao, China’s famous Sichuan-style hotpot known for its exceptional service, is set to open new branches in central Taiwan’s Hsinchu and Taichung this July, following its first overseas outlet in Taipei. ...
The Wisteria Waterfall Dream Tunnel – Taiwan’s Most Beautiful Secret Garden
Spring is the season when flowers bloom in full splendor. Besides admiring cherry blossoms, why not opt to enjoy a waterfall of purple blooms? In Tamsui District, New Taipei City, there’s a Wisteria Café Garden — Taiwan’s only wisteria garden — and its breathtaking wisteria arbor is one of its most standout features...
2017 Alishan Flower Festival – Book Shuttle Transfer in Advance for Discounts
The 2017 Alishan Flower Festival kicked off on March 10, 106 (2017), and ran until April 10. To enhance the quality of flower viewing and sightseeing, the Directorate General of Highways, Chiayi County Government, the Alishan National Scenic Area Administration under the Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications...
A submerged eighth continent discovered on the ocean floor after 85 million years
Future geography textbooks may be rewritten as a result. The latest research reveals the existence of an unknown new continent beneath the seas southeast of Australia and centered around New Zealand. Scientists have tentatively named this continent Zealandia. This landmass...
The white cube houses are a highly photogenic art village — a new IG hotspot for check-ins
Themed attractions created through artistic installations are becoming increasingly diverse and abundant in Taiwan. With the rise of social media, these spots have also brought an alternative wave of tourism to local areas. Recently, a new check-in hotspot has emerged in Taichung City, located at the intersection of Xitun Road and Hongxiao Road...
Japan's Only Super-Effective Luck-Dispelling Shrine for Making Dreams Come True!
Japan's uniquely distinctive shrines have always been one of the important sites that travelers visit for worship. Many also collect amulets, ema prayer plaques, and shuin temple stamps from shrines, adding unique wishes to their travel souvenirs...
Taiwan’s RAW Named Best Restaurant in Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2017
The fifth annual "Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants" list was unveiled at an awards ceremony held at Bangkok’s W Hotel. Meanwhile, Bangkok’s GAGGA...
A Hidden Gem: Vintage Mansion & French Pastry Boutique with Nostalgic Flair
Old houses and merchant shops are iconic scenes of Taiwan’s bygone eras. Over time, these historic buildings have faded, but some residents strive to preserve their former glory by renovating and redecorating, breathing new life into these old structures...
A vibrant palette of nature: A secret sea of flowers all year round
In Taitung’s Chishang Township, the most well-known attractions are undoubtedly the golden Beilang Boulevard, the Tree of Christopher Doyle (Jinchengwu Tree), and the serene Dapo Pond. However, Chishang actually hides a lesser-known gem that rivals these scenic spots—and offers breathtaking flower seas you can enjoy in every season...
Taiwan’s only overwater stilt house — the newest IG hotspot
Located in Tainan City, Taijiang National Park is Taiwan’s eighth national park. Owing to its unique geographical ecology and location, Taijiang has nurtured internationally significant wetlands and abundant ecological resources. To meet the needs of recreation, conservation research, and management...
The Myth of the Raven Settling at Yang’s Burial Site in Tainan – The Former Residence of Gong Lianzhen
Gong Lianzhen was born five years before the founding of the Republic of China in “Touchiangzai” (now Xintouchiangzai in Xuejia), located on the northern shore of the Beimen Peninsula at that time. It was the first harbor after entering the Daofeng Inner Sea, with only thirty to forty households residing there. ...
Complete Guide to Holiday Trips & Flower Viewing Spots Across Taiwan
As spring arrives and flowers bloom across the nation, various regions in Taiwan are covered in a riot of colors. In addition to popular cherry blossom spots, there are also many great flower viewing destinations worth visiting in the north, central, and southern parts of the country. Here’s a roundup of the best flower spots around Taiwan—perfect for enjoying during your consecutive holidays...
The century-old Tainan Railway Station bears witness to a better Tainan
Tainan Railway Station, opened during the Japanese colonial period (May 1900), originally featured British classical architecture. However, just over 20 years later, it was demolished and rebuilt due to insufficient capacity. The current station building, made of reinforced concrete, is...
Essential Travel Info for the 228 Holiday Amid Late Winter’s Damp and Cold Air Masses
As we gradually move toward the end of winter, cold air masses from the higher northern latitudes remain active. According to the Central Weather Bureau, starting tonight, the northeast monsoon will slightly intensify along with the southward movement of the continental cold air mass, leading to a sharp drop in temperatures. The cold air will only gradually weaken after the 28th...
Steve Jobs' Final Masterpiece: Apple's Office Campus Spanning 85 Football Fields
It has been five years since Steve Jobs passed away, yet he was still involved in unfinished projects before his death. Now, one of them is set to be completed. Human imagination drives technological advancements at an unprecedented pace—sci-fi scenes once only seen in movies are now...
The blue nemophila sea becomes a highlight as Ibaraki's charm is rediscovered
Japan’s stunning flower fields are beloved by Taiwanese travelers, from cherry blossom spots across the country to the vast flower farms of Hokkaido, the pinkish-purple Kochia flowers at Mount Fuji, and the wisteria blooms in Ashikaga. In recent years, the expansive blue nemophila sea at Hitachi Seaside Park in Ibaraki has also...
The Eiffel Tower upgrade plan will be temporarily closed for 15 years
The Eiffel Tower in Paris is a world-famous tourist attraction and one of the must-visit sites for travelers to Paris. Its classic symmetrical steel design, which protects against strong winds, combines practicality with beauty, and at night, it looks especially romantic under the lights...
Depart from Tokyo ! Top 5 Must-Visit Highlights in Tochigi
Day trips from Tokyo are becoming increasingly popular. With convenient transportation and abundant sightseeing resources, the natural and cultural attractions of Tochigi have become must-visit spots for Taiwanese travelers. From historic sites to vast flower fields, from fruit-picking experiences to brewery tours...
Breathtaking lakeside scenery — Taiwan’s most poetic hidden paradise
With landscapes reminiscent of ink-wash paintings, mirror-like lakes, and classic Chinese pavilions, this serene escape helps you forget all worries and find inner peace. Such stunning scenery can actually be found in Taiwan — there's no need to travel to China to experience a fairy-tale wonderland...
Absolutely don’t want to put the book down — Taiwan’s most stylish Nordic-style library
School libraries generally evoke a serious atmosphere and monotonous vibe, where people come and go to browse and borrow books, and they’re not usually the first place most students want to go after class. But Zhongxīng Junior High School in Taichung City...