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It's not only Hualien and Taitung where you can admire Taiwan’s six major golden rice field wonders.
Endless stretches of golden rice fields, set against blue skies and white clouds, are so soothing to the eyes and uplifting to the mood. Capturing these scenic views through your lens brings an immense sense of achievement. Most of Taiwan’s rice paddies are second-season crops, typically planted from August to January of the following year. About a month before harvest...
Gudetama Dives into Soup: After Hello Kitty Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, Another Creative Noodle Dish Debuts
Taiwanese food heritage brand Lao Xie Zhen, following its collaboration with Sanrio to launch a Hello Kitty-shaped Buddha Jumps Over the Wall in an earthenware pot, has now introduced Gudetama’s Gudetama Simmered Noodles featuring the popular Sanrio character. These co-branded products are not only delicious but also highly collectible due to their cute cartoon characters, attracting many overseas tourists to place special orders.
One-second flight to the rural south of France: Five dreamy restaurants & homestays in Miaoli
Miaoli, a mountain city with a long and diverse cultural history, boasts rich hilly plateaus and mountainous landscapes that create a vibrant ecological environment. With abundant tourism resources, Miaoli is also home to many unique...
The weather forecast for the week shows high temperatures, mostly sunny days, and afternoon thunderstorms—stay alert.
From June 26 to July 2, most areas will experience mostly cloudy to sunny weather, with higher daytime temperatures. Maximum temperatures can reach 31–32°C. After Wednesday, the maximum temperature in Tainan, Kaohsiung, and Pingtung may hit 34°C—take care to avoid heatstroke.
8%ice ice cream specialty store closes with buy-one-get-one-free promotion
Taipei’s well-known ice cream specialty store 8%ice, due to the expiration of its lease, has announced it will cease operations at the end of June 2017. To thank customers who love 8%ICE, the store is offering a buy-one-get-one-free promotion, running from June 2...
The Taoyuan Hot Air Balloon Carnival’s Light Show and Fire Performance Rock the Night Away
The Shihmen Reservoir Hot Air Balloon Carnival allows many who want to admire and experience hot air balloons to do so without traveling all the way to Taitung, enjoying the novelty and fun of hot air balloons and light shows in the surroundings of Shihmen Reservoir. The event reaches its climax on June 25 and 2...
A limited-time new landmark: a 25-meter-high tiger wall mysteriously appears along Kaohsiung’s Love River
Kaohsiung’s must-visit mysterious new attraction — the most powerful urban extreme experience event ever to debut in Taiwan’s history. To perfectly embody Tiger Beer’s brand spirit of “Everyone has a tiger inside” and “Just Dare,”...
Kyushu Mochi Launches Curry Rice Taiwan-Limited Rice Menu
Originating in Japan, "Kyushu Mochi Café" has specially collaborated with the Kyushu Mochi Japanese cuisine team to develop a new and exclusive "Curry Series" for Taiwan, featuring four brand-new dishes — Kyushu Special Moonlight Pork Curry, ...
Snoopy Happy School Days Special Exhibition: Classic and Cute Photo Highlights
The classic American cartoon PEANUTS (Peanuts Comic Strip) has arrived in Taipei once again!The Snoopy – Happy School Days Special Exhibition opened on June 24 at the National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall. In addition to the large classic and adorable Snoopy cartoon character figures...
The new architectural landmark of castle buildings, Zhongpu Visitor Center, sparks a photo-taking craze
The Zhongpu Visitor Center of Siraya National Scenic Area officially commenced operations on June 9. It is a visitor center themed around a fairytale mountain city, featuring pure white walls paired with an orange-red tower top. From a distance, it resembles the giant's castle from "Jack and the Beanstalk"...
Zhongshe's Thousand-Ping Lotus Flowers in Full Bloom – A Colorful Summer Floral Sea with Viewing Discounts
Located in Houli, Taichung, Zhongshe Flower Market borders Huoyan Mountain to the north and connects to the Old Taian Railway Station, Taian Railway Cultural Park, Houli Horse Ranch, and others to the south. Each year from June to September, it offers a variety of seasonal floral experiences...
Fairy-tale Danish Architecture? Stunning Colorful Painted Restaurant Pops Up in Tainan
When Denmark in Scandinavia comes to mind, one can't help but picture rows of fairytale-like colorful houses — a romantic and mythical country that's a favorite travel destination for many. Recently, however, a...
A Low-Carbon Cycling Light Trip: One-Day Tour of Yunlin’s Four Major Attractions
As a county built on agriculture and spanning 20 townships, Yunlin has always taken pride in its naturally simple rural scenery and uniquely rich agricultural produce. But how can you truly experience the essence of Yunlin? Rush...
The passionate blooms of ginger lilies create a stunning pink sea of flowers with irresistible charm.
Recently, the golden rice fields in Wangyou Valley, Waipu, Taichung, have sparked a photography craze. Beyond admiring the lush green patchwork of the land, there’s also a small pink flower sea bursting into bloom beside the tung blossom trail at Shuiliudong, Waipu. This is the ginger lily farm of Chang Jianghe...
Taipei Riverside Music Festival’s Dadaocheng Lovers' Day Reaches a Climax
The annual "Taipei Riverside Music Festival" is back again, and this highly acclaimed event has added even more features this year. From the 17th until August 12th (postponed in case of rain), there will be activities every Saturday afternoon...
Stay in a Colorful World: Taiwan’s Top 5 Rainbow-Themed Homestays
Themed homestays are becoming increasingly common in Taiwan. With a variety of themes and styles, they not only enrich Taiwan’s accommodation options but also offer travelers more choices. Below are five colorful homestays across Taiwan. Their vibrant and dreamy hues blend seamlessly with the surrounding...
Watermelon wine barrel sparks new trend; fruit ice mountains become summer must-eats
As the scorching summer arrives, eating ice is a must-do activity to beat the heat. Maj.frutti Ice & Art Café in Taichung, known for its towering mountains of fruit-packed ice, has become a popular ice shop in the city. Many visitors and netizens have highly praised its great value for money. This summer, the café has launched a new product — the “Watermelon Wine Barrel” — which has caught the attention of many consumers with its unique preparation method and 100% fresh watermelon juice.
38 Travel Agencies to Avoid During Summer Vacation Trips
With the peak summer travel season approaching, to protect the rights and interests of tourists, the Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications has announced the operational status of travel agencies from January 10, 2017 (106/1/10) to June 23, 2017 (106/6/23), in accordance with Article 43 of the Development of Tourism Act...
Japan Railways Highlights Taiwan: San'yō Electric Railway Launches Limited-Edition “Taiwan Train”
In recent years, the Taiwanese government has been actively promoting Japanese tourism, and this month has further intensified its promotional efforts in the Kansai region by launching a marketing campaign featuring a newly decorated train with a full exterior and interior design. The Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Japan...
Seoul’s Popular New Attraction: A Library with a Stunning 13-Meter Book Wall
With the Korean Wave sweeping across the globe, South Korea has become one of Asia’s top tourist destinations. Recently, a brand-new cultural space has emerged in downtown Seoul—located within COEX MALL, the STARFIELD LIBRARY...