Huatan is the hometown of jasmine, and the Jasmine Huatan Dream Museum was created in 2013 when the Huatan Township Farmers' Association transformed a 75-year-old disused granary into Taiwan’s only jasmine-themed “Jasmine Huatan Dream Museum...”
Daxi was one of the earliest developed areas in Taoyuan. Small sailboats on the Dahan River facilitated trade along the Tamsui River with mainland China, leading to the prosperity of many businesses and merchants. During the Taisho era under Japanese rule, Baroque architecture became popular, and the Daxi Old Street commercial area...
Reasons for the drop in night market crowds: Brother Jie says food is expensive, bad, and not filling!
Waters converge and peaks surround — a painter crafts a plum blossom viewing haven
From brilliant golden hues to dazzling orange-reds, the romantic scenery is like a slice of heaven on earth. This isn’t Europe or Japan, but Taiwan’s newest hot spot for photography — the Tanshui Metasequoia Forest. Although this place has already attracted large numbers of visitors, the privately owned estate is actually still...
It has been five years since Steve Jobs passed away. Before his death, he was still involved in unfinished projects, and now one of them is set to be unveiled. Apple's brand-new headquarters in California has recently been completed. This posthumous work of Jobs—Apple...
It’s the season of the golden shower tree, with “golden rain” falling across Taiwan, making this early summer flower spectacle a nationwide craze. But beyond the golden blooms of the golden shower tree and daylilies, it’s also the season for sun hemp flowers. Unlike...
The Universiade held in Taipei in August 2017 had its teaser promotional video unveiled on the evening of May 25 on the official Universiade Facebook page. It received high praise from netizens and sparked a wave of shares and discussions on social media. In just 1 minute and 3...
The Dragon Boat Festival holiday is here, and the aroma of zongzi fills the air across Taiwan. This year’s holiday is different from previous ones, as a new tourism highlight—the first barrier-free high-altitude mountain skywalk in Taiwan, the Qingjing Farm High-Altitude Viewing Walkway—will hold its grand opening ceremony on May 27 (Saturday), the first day of the holiday...
Travel enthusiasts who love independent trips are in luck. The mobile app "MOOK Pocket World," created by the renowned Chinese travel media house Mook Publishing and featuring content from thousands of travel books and tens of thousands of attractions, is now available for free on both iOS and Android systems...
The ice cream brand SWEETMONSTER from Seoul, South Korea, is making its first pop-up appearance in Taiwan at the bustling Shin Kong Mitsukoshi A11. From now until June 13, SWEETMONS...
Xianxi Township in Changbin is a laid-back little town rich in local charm and with a strong fishing village character. Though it may be quite unfamiliar to many, it is one of the favorite photography spots for enthusiasts. There are many worthwhile places to visit in Xianxi Township...
Lifestyle and fashion brands have been branching into food and beverage operations, such as L’OCCITANE Café and Roots Café. Now, the New York-based skincare and beauty brand KIEHL’S has also...
The Internet of Things (IoT) was once seen as a far-fetched fantasy — a network that connects all ordinary objects capable of independent function through various information carriers. Many believed it was just the brainchild of daydreaming engineers...
A newly popular drink that has been generating a lot of buzz online recently—Mumuyuanjue—has taken IG by storm thanks to its transparent double-layered glass bottles filled with vibrantly layered beverages. The drink shop is located on Wux...
Dong Yangzhi creates the character “Fu”! The Year of the Dog’s top-scholar cake has artistic flair
Hidden street food gems in Fengjia Night Market: traditional Puli rice cakes
The Russian poet Fyodor Tyutchev once said: "Russia cannot be understood with the mind alone, nor measured by a common yardstick." With its rich cultural heritage, great musicians like Tchaikovsky, literary giants such as Tolstoy...
In addition to the New Year’s Eve fireworks, another annual must-see event in Australia — the Sydney Light Festival (Vivid Sydney) — kicks off from May 27 to June 18, spanning 23 days. In addition to projecting...
In recent years, travelers have been increasingly seeking unique accommodation experiences. Online booking platforms have specially launched a “Best Treehouses” category, featuring a list of the top ten treehouse hotels globally based on real guest reviews, offering everyone a chance to enjoy a dreamy “tree-traveling” experience...