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Round-trip flights for just NT$10—low-cost airlines launch shocking Valentine’s Day deals
With Valentine’s Day (Qixi Festival) approaching, in addition to traveling domestically, many people also choose to spend the occasion abroad. As a result, various low-cost airlines have rolled out special Qixi promotions, among which Hong Kong-based low-cost carrier HK Express...
National Day Holiday Leave Strategy: Top 10 Domestic and International Travel Recommendations
Double Ten National Day is one of the most anticipated holidays of the year for locals. This year’s National Day holiday spans four days, including flexible leave on Monday, from October 7 to October 10. However, four days may not be enough for those planning to travel abroad...
Countdown to free Thai visa applications – want to save 1,200 yuan? Prepare your flight proof first
To boost tourism, Thailand has extended its policy of waiving visa fees for single-entry visas from March to August 31, 2017. Since August, the visa office has seen long queues every day. To save the 1,200-yuan Thai tourist visa fee...
Popular marble wall check-in spot: Sweet confession drink sparks conversation
Opened just in early June this year, "Like You, Like Me" features an eye-catching full marble wall outside the store. This ultra-creative new juice drink turns heartfelt confessions into slogans that appear on the bottle labels—combining deliciousness, health, and a hipster vibe all in one...
New floral spectacle to explore: The breathtaking blooms at Mother Farm
Located on the Bōsō Peninsula in Chiba Prefecture, Japan, "Mother Farm" is Japan’s first-ever farm-themed amusement destination. In addition to animal parades and up-close interactions, visitors can enjoy the farm’s original cuisine and seasonal flower displays...
Sweet Valentine’s Deals in Kaohsiung: Top 10 Attractions & Rooftop Bars
To welcome the arrival of Valentine’s Day, the Kaohsiung City Government Tourism Bureau has launched ten romantic spots, paired with this summer’s highly popular “Sweet Meet Summer” light travel experience. Kaohsiung offers plenty of perfect places for couples, especially those who enjoy a more artistic vibe...
Top 5 Best Viewing Spots for the Tamsui Fisherman's Wharf Qixi Fireworks Show
Taiwan’s most romantic and dazzling annual Qixi Festival fireworks show at Tamsui Fisherman's Wharf is back. Looking for the best viewing spots? Want to experience the breathtaking power of the fireworks like never before? Here are five top picks for the best fireworks viewing locations. Visitors who want to enjoy the show should definitely do their homework first.
Don't fall behind—check out these eight must-visit exposed concrete buildings across Taiwan
Recently, there's been a surge in photography interest for exposed concrete architecture, with many netizens eager to capture the most artistic and stylish moments. Below are eight recommended spots across Taiwan featuring exposed concrete structures. Each location boasts design-forward spaces and exteriors that, against the backdrop of blue skies and white clouds, make for incredibly artistic photos—perfect for a minimalist urban getaway.
Rilakkuma Japanese-style Tea House: Adorably Designed Meals (Food Edition)
Rilakkuma, beloved worldwide, has opened its first overseas Japanese-themed restaurant, Rilakkuma Tea House, in Taiwan. The Rilakkuma Tea House retains a strong traditional Japanese ambiance,...
Wuling Farm Cherry Blossom Season & Traffic Control from February 16 to 25
Wuling Farm Cherry Blossom Season & Traffic Control from February 16 to 25
Taipei Can Now Enjoy August Hall’s Legendary Croissants
The cult-favorite croissants “August Hall,” which have taken Central and Southern Taiwan by storm, have finally made their way to Taipei! A collaboration between a Taiwanese baking brand and Japanese techniques, they are known for being baked fresh on the spot with limited daily production. Made with French butter and crafted using a multi-layered lamination technique...
Don’t just take photos of the flying broom—these are the five must-shoot installation artworks at Chaojing Park
Facing the vast, boundless sea always has a healing effect on the weary soul, as if both body and mind are cleansed by the rolling waves. Recently, Keelung’s Badouzi Bay has become a hotspot...
Monkey waiters serving tea and drinks? A cat or dog as the shop manager isn’t unusual, but how about monkey staff? This quirky restaurant is making headlines.
The Japanese tavern “Kayabukiya” in Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture, employs macaques as waiters, paying them with delicious bananas. The monkeys have been working at the tavern for 29 years, dressed in checkered uniforms...
A Self-Immersive Literary Journey: Five Breathtaking Hidden Spots on Orchid Island’s Longmen Tribe
Besides its iconic traditional Tao (Yami) culture, Orchid Island is also one of the potential UNESCO World Heritage sites, boasting rich marine erosion landscapes and island scenery. Here are five distinctive spots in the Longmen Tribe, including stunning hidden gems...
Catch the Global Craze: Three Avocado Dishes Sweeping Taipei
Avocado isn’t a traditional ingredient we’re familiar with, and it might be hard to find delicious avocado dishes in Taiwan, but for foreigners, almost no one would say no to it. Avocado is great for women’s skin—it’s not only delicious but also...
Hidden Urban Charm: Four Ancient Japanese-Style Buildings
Taiwan is a place rich in history, bearing the marks of its colonial past. Ancient Japanese-style buildings have been preserved since that era, carrying the weight of time and many meaningful stories. These hidden Japanese-style old houses tucked away in the city...
Qingshui Sawmill 2.0: Top 5 Recommended Attractions in Longjing, Taichung
The coastal area of Taichung boasts stunning seaside scenery and a charming fishing port atmosphere. In addition to the internationally renowned Gaomei Wetlands, Longjing District, also located by the sea, is home to many distinctive attractions worth visiting, including a university chapel designed by internationally acclaimed architects...
Relive the Glory Days: A Visit to Xinfangchunxing in Dadaocheng
With changes in the economic structure, Taiwan’s tea exports gradually declined, leading to the closure of the over 200 teahouses that once flourished in Dadaocheng during its prime. Xinfangchunxing is the only one still standing—a century-old...
A hidden canyon paradise in the suburbs of the city—Earthworm Pit, with astonishingly beautiful scenery
The hot weather makes many people think of playing in the water at the beach, enjoying the passionate beauty of the bay under the bright sunshine. However, besides the beaches, Taiwan also has mysterious canyons that offer a cool escape from the heat. Located in Shiding District, New Taipei City, Earthworm Pit is...
Hualien also boasts a photogenic landmark — the Danongdafu Plain Forest Park, where you won’t be able to stop pressing the shutter.
Hualien has another hidden paradise away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Located along Provincial Highway 9, the Danongdafu Plain Forest Park lies in a secluded spot nestled between the Central Mountain Range and the Coastal Mountain Range. After a decade-long afforestation project by the Forestry Bureau, it has become the country’s first plain...