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Get a sneak peek at the hidden ice crystal Christmas tree at the Disney Frozen Festival — take it home with you!
Authorized and guided by The Walt Disney Company Taiwan, and co-hosted by Beast Kingdom and Taipei 101, the “Disney Frozen Festival” has unveiled for the first time real photos of the completed Frozen Magic Photo Studio within the festival grounds...
New Pink Dream Christmas Attraction: Chibi Maruko-chan & Hello Kitty Here
The romantic and heartwarming Christmas season is coming again, and festive decorations are popping up all over Taiwan. Following the Christmas Village at Tainan Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Xinyi Store, Taichung Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Zhonggang Store has now unveiled the “Chibi Maruko-chan x Hello Kitty...
The Netherlands' tulip seas have a limited-time new flower-viewing hotspot in Taiwan too
When it comes to tulips, one thinks of the Keukenhof Gardens in the Netherlands, where the vast expanse of lawns is filled with a stunning sea of vibrant tulips that captivate and enchant. Now, you don’t need to fly all the way to the Netherlands—Taiwan also has its own tulip fields...
Taipei also boasts five hidden flower-viewing spots rivaling famous attractions
Always perceived as a bustling metropolis, Taipei actually has many worthwhile flower sea attractions. Here’s a list of five lesser-known flower-viewing areas in Taipei City—each as stunning as the renowned scenic spots in other regions. Visitors might want to consider them for their next trip...
Admire the Envious Views: Top 5 Popular Hotel Breakfasts Across Taiwan
Taiwanese travelers love food-themed tourism. In addition to arranging food-related activities during their trips, they also consider hotel breakfast as one of the key factors when choosing accommodation. Below, we’ve selected five hotels across Taiwan that offer lavish breakfasts — not only do they feature visually stunning, aromatic, and flavorful spreads, but they also boast breathtaking views. Moreover, in line with the healthy eating trend, all emphasize fresh, natural, and diverse local ingredients.
It's not just about reading—relaxing and healing reading spaces are becoming a trend.
Recently, comfortable spaces that offer relaxation, reading, and entertainment have become very popular. They provide consumers with a cozy environment for reading, surfing the internet, and enjoying audiovisual content. In addition to books and magazines, self-service bars with drinks and light snacks offer basic options for customers. Not...
Global cartoon stars are here—snap endless photos in this Christmas-themed scene
The romantic and cozy Christmas season is coming again, and places around the world are starting to deck out with festive decorations. In Hong Kong, every year to celebrate Christmas, major malls and popular attractions roll out Christmas displays, including large shopping complexes such as Harbour City and Whampoa Garden...
A Special Exhibition Celebrating the 15th Anniversary of Makoto Shinkai’s *Your Name*: Six Animated Masterpieces in One Show
Makoto Shinkai, the animation director behind the box office sensation *Your Name.* in Taiwan, is bringing his 15-year career journey to Taiwan. The overseas premiere of *Makoto Shinkai Exhibition: From *Voices of a Distant Star* to *Your Name.* will showcase...
The Taichung Opera House lost out on Taiwan’s top architecture award to this place.
The “2017 Taiwan Architecture Award” previously selected 12 outstanding shortlisted works, and after a three-day on-site inspection tour, held the final selection meeting. The “Taipei Tennis Center” was awarded this year’s “Taiwan Architecture Award”; two public buildings in Yilan—“Sanzhi Township Office” and “Zhongshan Dome”—received honorable mentions. Among them, the National Taichung Theater stood out due to challenges distinct from other entries, cross-border conceptual integration, and design and construction techniques that set multiple international collaboration records, earning the prestigious “Taiwan Architecture Special Award.”
Paris’s Best Croissant GC Opens Third Store in Taiwan with Limited-Time Pop-Up to Attract Customers
Last year, Gontran Chérrier (GC) officially launched operations in Taiwan. Not only was it selected by The Wall Street Journal as one of the best croissants in Paris, but its first store in Taiwan also became hugely popular. This year, after opening its second branch at Taipei’s Dayeh Takashimaya in Banqiao...
Weekly Weather Forecast: Don't pack away your short sleeves just yet—high temps return, with brief showers to watch out for
Affected by the northeastern monsoon, northern and northeastern Taiwan have seen overcast and rainy weather for several days. As the monsoon weakens, conditions gradually turn sunny, with only mountainous areas experiencing localized brief showers. From the 28th to the 29th, the whole island will be mostly cloudy to sunny,...
McDonald’s festive Christmas limited-edition cups make their debut — adorable snowmen and Christmas trees spread warmth
McDonald’s McCafé has been continuously innovating its coffee cup designs, from the previous dialogue bubble-style cups that conveyed messages. This Christmas, they’ve unveiled a new look featuring fresh holiday-themed prints of snowmen, Christmas trees, and Santa Claus...
Tsutaya Bookstore Opens in Japan’s Most Desired City to Live — Another Must-Visit New Attraction
Japan has another fantastic new attraction to explore. Rokkomatsu in Fukuoka was once voted one of the most desirable areas to live, and recently, a large commercial complex facility called “Rokkomatsu 421” opened. In addition to preserving the original brick-red buildings,...
It feels like stepping into a comic book world — Korea’s latest must-visit 2D cafes for amazing photo ops
Korea has many unique cafes, and they’re a must on everyone’s travel bucket list. However, “CAFE 硼皑迟 239-20,” located in the Hongdae area of Korea, is unlike your typical café...
Top 100 Chefs Worldwide: André Chiang Selected Again for the Fourth Consecutive Year
France’s LeChef Announces the “2018 World’s 100 Best Chefs” List, with Taiwanese Celebrity Chef André Chiang Once Again on the Roster—This Marks His Fourth...
Taipei’s Most Exciting New Year’s Eve: The Unique Long-Light Display on Taipei 101 Draws Attention
The highly anticipated annual event “Taipei’s Most Exciting New Year’s Eve” was held on the evening of December 31st at the Civic Plaza in front of the Taipei City Hall. The evening gala featured hosts Zeng Baoyi and KID, along with appearances by well-known...
Korean girls are also scrambling to collect the new SNOOPY calendar set launched by Korean convenience stores – a must-buy for fans
Korean convenience store GS25 frequently introduces various new products, ranging from food to daily necessities, which are loved by many. Even overseas travelers often specifically ask shopping agents to purchase their favorite items from GS25. This time, GS25 has just launched a new S...
Must-See Christmas Decorations at 12 Department Stores in Xinyi District – Super Cute Holiday Walnut Bears Limited Edition for Collection
This Christmas, in addition to taking photos with dreamy decorations, you can also go on a treasure hunt around the city. The 2017 Taipei COOL Christmas event integrates 12 department stores across the city, connects four distinctive commercial districts, and involves over 80 businesses in total...
New Colonial-Era Attraction Added: Imperial Sugar Factory Transformed into Eco Park
Taichung is set to welcome another new attraction: the city’s historic building, the “Taichung Office of the Imperial Sugar Factory,” which records the development history of Taiwan’s sugar industry. The municipal government has carried out restoration work to preserve its original structure and plans to repurpose it as the “Taichung Industrial Story Museum,” injecting new vitality into the revitalization of the old city...
Japan’s popular convenience store dessert, GODIVA cake, launches its fifth edition
Lawson, Japan’s leading convenience store brand, frequently offers delicious snacks and sweets, making it a must-visit spot for travelers. Whether you’re looking for unique Japanese snacks or beverages, you can find your favorite treats here...