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Top 10 Favorite Overseas Travel Destinations – U.S. Hotels Have the Highest Rates
According to the latest report from renowned booking website Hotels.com, revealing the top 10 favorite overseas travel destinations for travelers in 2016, Japan remains a hot spot, occupying three of the top five spots, which are...
The Kazura Cherry Blossoms on Alishan Are in Full Bloom—Travel Up the Mountain to See the King of Cherry Blossoms & Transportation Info
Alishan National Forest Recreation Area’s annual floral event runs from March 10 to April 10, lasting one month. The opening ceremony will be held on March 10 in Zhapoping Park within the recreation area to welcome the blossom season...
Top 5 Must-Try Foods in Japan’s Massive Underground Shopping Street
A massive underground shopping street in Osaka’s Kita Ward, home to over 200 shops offering food, women’s fashion, men’s fashion, jewelry, precious metals, daily goods, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and footwear. This labyrinthine...
A Century-Old Japanese-Era Residence Museum: A Micro Journey Through the Old Streets
Taoyuan’s Daxi District holds a two-century snapshot of history, featuring a long-standing woodworking industry, Japanese colonial-era cultural sites, and local community-based temple associations. The Daxi Timber Industry Eco-Museum, which preserves and documents all of this, was born out of the concept of safeguarding cultural heritage while engaging with the local community...
Pumpkin Carriage & Dreamy Flower Wall – The New IG Hotspot Café
Located within Jingqi Manor in Taoyuan County, there’s a newly opened dreamy café—HoneyWood Cafe—featuring expansive flower walls, a thousand-square-meter grassy field, a pumpkin carriage, and a romantic church among its scenic setups...
Nature’s Fantastic Art: Natural Canvas of Fantasy Landscapes in Unexpected Hidden Places
The outlet of Renyi Reservoir, which has recently sparked heated discussions among photography enthusiasts, is located at Renyi Reservoir in Chiayi County. Due to the astonishing natural beauty beneath the drainage channel, what was originally just an ordinary drainage ditch is now covered with aquatic ferns...
Complete Guide to Viewing Calla Lilies Along the Flower-Adorned Stream Trails During the Annual Calla Lily Season
The annual Calla Lily Season at Zhuzihu kicks off grandly on March 24. Many visitors flock to Yangmingshan’s Zhuzihu just to admire the beauty of calla lilies. To maintain the quality of the flower-viewing experience, it is recommended that you take the bus up the mountain and then stroll along Zhuzihu’s unique streamside trails...
The Qingshui Lantern Festival faces uncertainty; Tourism Bureau Director: Proceed as planned
The Qingshui Lantern Festival faces uncertainty; Tourism Bureau Director: Proceed as planned
Old Sugar Railway Gets New Life: Yanshui Green Corridor in Xinying Expected to Be Completed Before Lunar New Year
Old Sugar Railway Gets New Life: Yanshui Green Corridor in Xinying Expected to Be Completed Before Lunar New Year
Overweight Luggage? A Guide to International Mail in Japan
When traveling in Japan, it’s easy to end up buying more and more. Some friends have arrived at the airport only to find their luggage overweight and had to pay expensive excess baggage fees. Others have struggled to fit all their souvenirs into their suitcase even after packing frantically the day before departure, and had to...
2017 Jinhae Naval Port Festival: A Feast of Fireworks and Cherry Blossoms
South Korea’s most iconic cherry blossom festival, the “Jinhae Naval Port Festival,” is held annually for about ten days around early April when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom. The main events take place in the Jinhae district of Changwon, South Gyeongsang Province. ...
2-Day Mountain View & Bamboo Forest Adventure Tour with Phytoncide Bathing
The Ruili Scenic Area is located at the border of Meishan Township and Zhushan Township in Chiayi County. Ruili Village is one of the earliest developed areas in Alishan, situated at an altitude of 1,000 meters, where mountain streams have carved out three high plateaus. The area boasts abundant tourism resources, ...
Five Peaks Misty Secret Paradise: One-Day Tour to a Hidden World
Located in Wufeng Township, Hsinchu County, this area is shrouded in mist, boasts enchanting night views, and can truly be described as a hidden paradise. During cherry blossom season, visitors can also admire the stunning blooms, with pink hues dotting the mountains in the distance. Wufeng Township is...
Urban Charm × Historic Alleys: A Dual-Tower Day Challenge
Last year, Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je completed the ride from "Fugui Cape Lighthouse to Eluanbi Lighthouse" in 28 hours, successfully conquering the "Cycling Dual-Tower Day Challenge" and sparking a trend in the cycling community. However, the Dual-Tower challenge, which is difficult for the average person to accomplish, now has an "easy version" in Taipei City—taking just 2 hours to complete. Initiated by the social enterprise JoiiUp (Hong Ying Technology), which promotes healthy exercise, the "JoiiSports Taipei Dual-Tower" event invites Taipei residents and tourists to use the JoiiSports APP. By maintaining an average speed below 20 km/h along Nanjing East-West Road, participants will traverse the historic "Tower" City Street and "Tower" Leisure Road, experiencing Taipei’s unique cultural heritage and local culinary delights on foot.
A Hidden Paradise for Cherry Blossom Viewing – The Mysterious Bloom of Highland Cherry Blossom Garden
During the peak of the cherry blossom season, cherry blossom viewing has become a nationwide craze in Taiwan, with many popular spots drawing large crowds. If you prefer to avoid the hustle and bustle of holiday hotspots, consider visiting the Jian’an 131 Highland Cherry Blossom Farm in Sanxia, which boasts tens of thousands of cherry blossom trees—a hidden gem known only to locals. In recent years, it has been opened to the public through negotiations between the local village chief and the farm owner, offering a romantic scenery that’s truly captivating. Jian’an 131 Cherry Blossom Garden warmly welcomes visitors from January to the end of March each year to enjoy its beautiful sights.
Largest desert park surprises with sea of flowers as spring blossoms burst forth
Amidst a barren desert park, an astonishing sea of flowers has emerged. Located in California, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park is the largest state park in California and the second-largest in the contiguous United States, only behind...
The movie scenes of "Tomorrow, I Will Date You Yesterday" gather the beautiful sights of Kyoto
The movie [Tomorrow, I Will Date You Yesterday] was released in Taiwan on March 10th, touching audiences' hearts. The filming locations were in Kyoto and Osaka, Japan, and paired with the on-screen chemistry between Hiroshi Tamaki and Nana Komatsu, it has made...
Golden-Green Avenue: Low-Carbon Travel to the Most Beautiful Hidden Gem
Spring is in full bloom, and during this most pleasant season of the year, flowers are blossoming and birds and animals are bustling with life. It is also the time when pink cherry blossoms blanket Taiwan. Beyond the cherry blossoms, there is the County Highway 193 in the Chunshe Tribe of Hualien...
Top 10 Luxury Rental Castles for a Fairy-Tale Princess or Prince Experience
A unique accommodation experience is one of the highlights for many travelers when visiting abroad. In addition to immersing themselves in the most authentic local culture, they can also learn about the history of other countries. This time, we’re introducing stays in ancient noble castles—these ten...
The King of Azaleas in Wutai is in full bloom — now’s the perfect time to chase cherry blossoms
Located in Wutai Township, Pingtung, azalea trees have been planted since the Japanese colonial period, all of which are native Taiwanese species. Every spring and winter, the azaleas in Wutai burst into bloom, attracting numerous visitors. Among them...