Travel
Flash Sale: Lio Ocean Hot Spring Hotel in Yilan – Debut on Shopping Channel at Over 90% Off
When was the last time you had a proper break or vacation? Want to enjoy nature’s embrace, relax your body and mind at ease, and clear your cluttered thoughts? Opting for a resort-style hotel has become the top choice for many people during holidays.
Battle of the Floral Goddesses Begins – Chicken Cutlet Girl Shows Cleavage, Ah Xi Holds Flowers with a Smile, An Xiaoqiao Looks Dreamy
Internet idols Ah Xi, Chicken Cutlet Girl, and An Xiaoqiao dressed up as sexy floral goddesses, competing to see who’s the ultimate “Dream Floral Goddess”! As the three goddesses stood on stage, the audience of otaku went wild — they couldn’t tell who was flashing cleavage, being funny, or showing off sexiness, let alone who deserved their vote. Want to figure out who these three fierce “Dream Floral Goddesses” really are? Keep reading.
Female flight attendants' desk calendar goes on sale; TransAsia Airways promotes "friendly smiles"
The beautiful flight attendants' desk calendars launched by airlines always attract large crowds eager to snap them up every year. TransAsia Airways has released its 2013 calendar, featuring 12 themed photos centered around the concept of "friendly smiles." Using velvet-film matte processing to highlight quality, the inner pages come with colorful activity tab stickers that allow users to clearly mark their personal schedules on the calendar—both aesthetically pleasing and practical.
Exclusive / Chiang Kai-shek and Soong Mei-ling "liberated" with a "pink toilet" — bidet-equipped for posterior pampering
The military strongman Chiang Kai-shek and the timeless beauty Soong Mei-ling had unusually distinctive taste in toilets — theirs was an exceptionally rare pink color. Next to the toilet was also an American-style bidet device. Both suffered from "constipation issues." During his lifetime, Chiang was assisted by his aide Qian Rubiao in using glycerin suppositories to relieve constipation, while Soong Mei-ling had a dedicated person administer enemas. This mysterious pink-toned bathroom is located within the Cihu Mausoleum, but very few people have ever seen it.
All-star lineup alert！New Taipei City Christmas Concert: Cyndi Wang, S.H.E take turns performing
The festive New Taipei City Happy Christmas City will host the “Happy Christmas Concert” on December 22 and 23, featuring the most star-studded lineup to date — S.H.E, Rainie Yang, Cyndi Wang, Crowd Lu, Yoga Lin, and more artists. With dazzling light and stage effects, and paired with the “Christmas Street Parade Carnival,” it’s set to be a joyful celebration of the season.
Too cold to move but still worth it for the snow viewing experience – a special roundup of Japan’s winter festivals
As December arrives, various parts of Japan enter the snowy season. Under the glow of white snow, the earth appears pure and immaculate, and the glittering snow holds a magical charm. In addition to skiing, Japan’s winter activities also include having snowball fights, building snowmen, playing in the snow, riding snowmobiles through the mountains, or even putting on snowshoes to stroll through forests blanketed in thick snow – all experiences unique to the winter season. With the bitter cold setting in, winter festivals are about to kick off.
Winter Getaway in Taoyuan: Enjoy Stunning Lake and Mountain Scenery
The year’s coming to an end. Besides rushing from one party to another, have you started planning a trip to reward yourself for a year of hard work? Why not take a relaxing two-day, one-night winter mini-vacation with your loved one or family, and enjoy the warmth of happiness even in the chilly weather?
Pursuing "Pore-Rich Greasiness" to Become a Famous Shop – The Unbelievable Story of a Daxi Time-Honored Establishment
From today on, stop chasing pore-tight, smooth, and flawless skin. In Daxi, Taoyuan, there’s a long-standing shop that specializes in the uniquely “pore-rich and greasy” experience. Not only does it rake in tens of thousands a day, but it has also successfully risen from a roadside stall under a banyan tree to a trendy hot spot, drawing crowds every day. What’s the unbelievable secret behind it?
Top 10 Nightlife Cities in the World – The Big Apple New York Tops the List for "Fun"
Which city in the world has the most exciting nightlife? Hotels.com conducted a survey on nightlife in cities around the globe, and New York was ranked as the top choice for enjoying nightlife. The survey polled 27,000 travelers worldwide, and the Big Apple New York was voted the number one "fun city" for nightlife, followed by the gambling capital Las Vegas, with London coming in third.
Taipei-Singapore from NT$3,700 TransAsia Airways launches early-bird ticket promotion
An airfare promotion even cheaper than low-cost carriers is here. TransAsia Airways has introduced an early-bird ticket promotion for various international scheduled routes departing between March and the end of October next year. Tickets are available for purchase on the official website. Flights from Taipei to Osaka start from NT$6,000, while Taipei to Singapore offers an even more attractive round-trip economy class fare starting from NT$3,700 (14-day validity, excluding taxes and fees)—a discount of up to 65% off the face value.
Taiwan’s First “Living” Christmas Tree — Moves, Flips, and Stays at a Constant Temperature
What? A Christmas tree that moves, sings, and even rolls? Taiwan’s first “living” Christmas tree made its debut today (the 13th). Not only can it adjust its height and perform dynamic movements, but the two half-floor-tall trees can also maintain a constant temperature of 37 degrees Celsius. Onlookers couldn’t help but marvel, exclaiming, “What on earth is this thing?”
S/O / Found heartwarming moment: Slovak youth says Taiwan’s Taitung has the world’s best police station
Slovak youth Miro sent a message: “I’m back home in Slovakia... Thank you once again!, It's the best police station in the world...”. Police Chief Chang Neng-wei, upon seeing Miro’s comment on Facebook, finally felt relieved. “Earlier, I saw him drenched in the rain and was worried he might suffer from hypothermia, so I invited him to take a hot shower at the police station.”
Resort Creative Fun & Celebrating Christmas & New Year with Guests
Want to celebrate Christmas joyfully without the crowds at parties? Plan a unique Christmas getaway at a resort where you can enjoy the festive atmosphere throughout the property, along with heartwarming performances like Christmas dance music that will get everyone in high spirits.
Where is the most beautiful place in Taiwan? Netizens: "Qigu o_Lake" is instantly touching.
How beautiful is Taiwan really? The Tourism Bureau recently hosted the themed photo contests "Travel Taiwan: The Most Beautiful Moment" and "Travel Taiwan: A Touching Moment Every Day," inviting the public to submit moving and inspiring photos. Through vibrant images, the contests aimed to capture the beauty of Taiwan. Among them, the photo of Qigu o_Lake, which received the highest number of votes, depicted overlapping golden and blue sea surfaces. Many netizens couldn't help but exclaim, "It's instantly touching—truly beautiful."
Kaohsiung’s hottest night view dating spots — 4 romantic bars you must visit
Weekends are definitely for relaxing and treating yourself. When great food pairs with fine wine and a beautiful view, that’s pure perfection. ShareLife has selected four must-visit bars in Kaohsiung to help you unwind and relieve the stress of a long, hectic routine.
Taiwan’s tallest Christmas tree transforms into a chameleon lady — 5 outfits in rapid “makeover” mode
Taiwan’s tallest Christmas tree, located in New Taipei City, has turned into a real fashion chameleon? Standing at 35 meters tall and adorned with over 97,000 LED lights that can produce more than 65,000 color variations, one moment Santa Claus is soaring across the sky on his reindeer sleigh, and the next the scene shifts to a star-studded night sky.
Book a cherry blossom viewing trip this spring & enjoy up to 83% off at Dongsen Mountain Villa
Every year from late winter to early spring, it’s cherry blossom season. Famous cherry blossom spots across the province are always crowded with visitors, leading to heavy traffic and potentially ruining the experience. To fully enjoy the beauty of falling blossoms without the crowds, you’ll want to know about these hidden cherry blossom gems—don’t miss out on the scoop！
How do people celebrate New Year’s in the world’s top 10 countdown cities? Edinburgh plays with torches, Kyoto rings in the new year with bell chimes
CNN has ranked the world’s 10 most distinctive New Year’s Eve cities, with Taipei City coming in at No. 9 for its spectacular fireworks show from Taipei 101. What is the fascinating charm of these “Top 10” countdown celebrations that compels people to spend on expensive flights and accommodations? ETtoday News Cloud has specially compiled details of the world’s 10 most unique New Year’s Eve events—so even if you can’t be there in person, you can still feel the excitement.
New travel option now available – AirAsia’s maiden flight from Taipei to Clark
Starting today, Taiwanese travelers have a new travel option. The first AirAsia (Asia Air) flight departing from Clark in the Philippines landed at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport at 2:27 p.m. yesterday (the 17th). A special water cannon salute was arranged at Taoyuan Airport to welcome the passengers of this inaugural flight. Taiwanese travelers now have another travel choice to explore the stunning natural beauty of the Philippines.
Travel in a lodge room / Village lodges in Nepal: The legendary space of old windows
Legend has it that thousands of years ago, this was a vast lake. When the bodhisattva Manjushri passed through, he split the mountains in two with his sword. The lake drained away, a basin valley emerged, and the civilization of Kathmandu gradually took shape. It’s hard to imagine that hidden within the narrow alleys of this quaint mountain city lies an authentically legendary lodge of great charm.