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Korea's Must-Visit New Attraction: The Running Man Experience Hall Lets Fans Play the Game Themselves
Korea’s popular variety show Running Man enjoys high popularity across Asia—even non-fans have likely heard of it, and there’s even a Chinese mainland version called “Keep Running,” which shows just how huge its fan base is. ...
There are photo spots everywhere along the way! The Tainan Canal cruise recreates a scenic journey along the waterfront
Since its opening in 1926, the Tainan Canal has inherited the commercial transport function of Taiwan’s historic Fucheng Canal for nearly two hundred years, becoming an important channel for trade and passenger transport in the Tainan area, while also carrying the development of Tainan city and even Taiwanese history...
Collaborating with MOMO Bear, three must-visit queue-worthy drink shops that are super Instagrammable
Carrying a cup of bubble tea has become an iconic part of Taiwanese culture. Following our annual list of viral bubble tea drinks, here we’ve rounded up three other hugely popular hidden gems. From high-quality artisanal beverages to the one-and-only exclusive shop in all of Taiwan, each is a must-visit for any drink enthusiast.
The colorful flower sea transforms into a Christmas duck-themed riverside painted landscape, becoming a popular photo spot.
The New Taipei City Government has set up a duck-themed landscape art park in the riverside park under the Zhongxing Bridge along the Tamsui River. Viewed from the nearby embankment, the giant duck sculpture comes into view, hence it is also known as the "Duck Duck Theme..."
Taiwan’s Longest Maple Forest Bike Tunnel – A New Maple Leaf Viewing Spot You Can’t Miss
With recent waves of cold fronts, the sweet gum trees in the Danongdafu Plain Forest Park have turned red. The best time to view the autumn foliage lasts until the end of December. Visitors can leisurely bike along the crimson forest cycling trails and pass through the romantic maple tunnel...
Star Wars, Marvel, DC – it’s all here at the Movie & Toy Expo, a must-visit for figurine fans
The U.S. has SDCC (San Diego Comic-Con), Japan has Wonder Festival, and so on. Leading the anticipation of movie and toy fans across Taiwan, the highly anticipated 2017 end-of-year movie & toy event...
It’s not just about historic sites and light art—the cruise terminal’s Christmas light sea is the new IG hotspot.
Tamsui is not only known for its stunning sunsets; at night, it dazzles with romantic twinkling lights. Adorned with these radiant illuminations, the Tamsui Customs Wharf transforms in winter. The “2017 Tamsui Customs Wharf Light Sea Festival,” running from now until January 7, 2018...
Taipei also has a bald cypress wonderland theme park that transforms into a mini Cloudy Mountain scenery.
As cold air sweeps across Taiwan, bald cypresses have begun to turn red one after another. In addition to well-known bald cypress spots in Taoyuan, Yilan, and Hualien, there is also a postcard-perfect hidden bald cypress park in downtown Taipei...
Desserts Transformed into Christmas Wreaths: Eight Winter-Limited Sweets That Will Make You Happy to Receive
As Christmas approaches, the streets are beginning to transform into vibrant and romantic holiday decorations. In addition to admiring the dazzling Christmas lights and festive displays, you shouldn’t miss the winter-limited sweets. Below is a list of eight Christmas-exclusive desserts...
Kids and adults alike can upgrade their adventure in Powerland’s “Little Heroes Big Adventure” mission.
Rated as the best “fun” theme park in 2016, this time it comes with the theme of “Little Heroes Big Adventure” and welcomes back the most popular star among kids, POLI (波力)! Not only has the scale been upgraded, but the 700...
All-inclusive resort service is available here too!Club Med Tomamu Hokkaido grandly opens
Want to explore the snowy wonderland without a worry in the world, allowing the whole family—from skilled skiing enthusiasts to first-timers stepping into the snow for the very first time—to enjoy the snow, savor delicious food, and discover the silver-white...
Kaleidoscope Hiding Inside Christmas Tree Creates Most Fantastical Holiday Display, Drawing Tourists from Around the World
When traveling to Hong Kong, besides shopping and strolling, every Christmas brings a particularly vibrant and glamorous atmosphere to the city streets. Located in the Wan Chai district, the historic Lee Tung Avenue shopping district, which has a long-standing tradition...
The stylish edition of cola is a hot collectible with its limited-edition Spring Festival packaging featuring plum blossoms against falling snow — perfectly festive.
Every season, Japan’s Coca-Cola Company rolls out ingeniously designed new packaging and flavors that never fail to surprise consumers upon launch, sparking waves of excitement, trial purchases, and collection frenzies. Their design-forward packaging has also become highly collectible...
Stay in the World’s Most Beautiful Bookstore’s First Tsutaya Apartment—A Must-Add to Every Literary Traveler’s List
In recent years, the bookstore hailed as the world’s most beautiful—Tsutaya Books—not only sparked a new wave of reading enthusiasm but also expanded into a diverse range of business ventures. Following the 2015 launch of the bookstore-style capsule hotel BOOK AND BED TOKYO...
World-class large-scale scenes can also be captured here — Taiwan’s top five pyramid-themed landscapes
Whether it’s the world wonder of Egypt’s pyramids or the glass pyramid of the Louvre, their unique triangular designs attract travelers from around the globe. Now, you don’t need to go abroad to see them — you can find them in Taiwan. Below is a list of five pyramid-shaped buildings...
Each one makes you want to check in—Taiwan’s top five dreamy homestays
Dreamy homestays not only feature stunning architectural exteriors but also boast breathtaking scenery. Below is a list of five such homestays across Taiwan, including pastoral rainbow houses, fairy-tale mountain scenes, and lakeside vacation villas...
The world's first MUJI HOTEL debuts—take an exclusive sneak peek at the real hotel interiors
In recent years, Muji has expanded into various fields, and in 2017 decided to build the world’s first Muji Hotel. Surprisingly, the location chosen was not Japan, but Shenzhen, marking the brand's first step in expanding the MUJI Hotel presence. It was also announced that MUJI HOTEL would officially open on January 18, 2018. Recently, interior photos of the hotel have been released ahead of time, showcasing the familiar minimalist style and warm wooden tones.
13 routes starting from as low as TWD 99 — Tigerair launches Christmas flash sale
To celebrate the upcoming Christmas season, Taiwan’s Tigerair has launched a limited-time Christmas flash promotion, offering discounted round-trip tickets on 13 routes to Japan, South Korea, Australia, and Thailand for 24 hours only. Passengers who book round-trip flights on these promotional routes can enjoy a Christmas special price with return legs starting from as low as...
Another must-queue dessert: Japan’s custard apple pie makes its overseas debut in Taiwan
The custard apple pie, which achieved monthly sales of 250,000 units in Hokkaido, has arrived in Taiwan just in time for the Christmas season. This marks the first overseas store of RAPL Pōng Pai Lìng Guǒ, and is also the third dessert brand launched by BAKE.Inc after BAKE cheese tower and ZAKUZAKU stick puffs...
The Library Transforms into a Romantic New Hotspot: A Stained-Glass Church with Over-the-Top Charm
Besides offering a place to browse books and absorb knowledge, libraries have also become new dating hotspots for photos. The Wufeng Yiwen Branch of Taichung Municipal Library, with a history of over 50 years, not only features a historic building but also...