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Stay overnight at a shrine / Experience ascetic practice in the Togakushi Mountains & enjoy delicious soba noodles
Stay at Yukisuke Ryokan, which recommends its guests the “Togakushi Five Shrines Pilgrimage” itinerary. The five shrines are located not far from each other on Mount Togakushi, and circling to visit all of them allows you to stamp your shikishi paper with the vermilion seals of each shrine in turn.
Travel Weekly / Haven’t planned for Christmas yet? Come to the carnival and gift factory
Travel Centre / Taipei Report The end-of-the-world prophecy has been debunked. With Christmas just around the corner, have you decided how you’ll spend it? Even though you still have to work an extra day this weekend, why not plan ahead for the upcoming Christmas to relax and enjoy the festive cheer? Whether it’s joining a carnival, watching movies, or visiting museums, there are plenty of Christmas-related events happening all over Taiwan.
Tainan Zhengxing Old Street’s “Christmas Revolution”: Cones and Rice Hanging on Trees Create a Unique Festive Vibe
Where is the most festive place to celebrate Christmas? Tainan’s Zhengxing Old Street has recently launched a “Christmas Street Closure Party,” uniting businesses along the entire street to set up Christmas trees of all sizes. These trees are decorated with unique items such as rice and ice cream cones, and when paired with nighttime lighting, the whole street is transformed into a delightfully charming holiday scene. The area is also adorned with red and green national flags, turning this old neighborhood into a lively and joyful festive hub.
Chicken Cutlet Girl Wins Crown as “Dream Flower Goddess” in Sexy Floral Outfit Debut as Tour Guide
Internet idols Axi, Chicken Cutlet Girl, and An Xiaoqiao dressed up as sexy flower goddesses, competing to see who would be the best “Dream Flower Goddess”! As the three beauties stood on stage, the otaku in the audience were instantly dazzled—unable to tell who was the busty one, who was the funny one, and who was the flirtatious one. Who should they vote for? The results are in. Let’s find out who claimed the championship throne.
New Year's Day flag-raising ceremony to feature Taitung hot air balloons, ushering in a year full of passion and hope
Taitung’s hot air balloons are back in action. This time, these beautiful balloons once again soared the skies over Luye Gaotai early this morning (21st). This was a simulation flight and training session conducted by the Taitung County Government’s hot air balloon team, invited to participate in next year’s New Year’s Day flag-raising ceremony at the Presidential Office. On New Year’s Day, Taitung’s vibrant, romantic, and passionate hot air balloons will also take to the sky, presented as a gift to the people of the nation.
New Year's Eve won't be cold～Get 20% off on takeaway coffee
New Year's Eve won't be cold～Get 20% off on takeaway coffee
The Tiancheng Hotel Group kicks off the festive season "gift" battle early!
The Tiancheng Hotel Group kicks off the festive season "gift" battle early!
Foodies, take note: A look back at 7 major food events in Taiwan this year
Foodies, take note: A look back at 7 major food events in Taiwan this year
With celebrity endorsements, these 3 humble snacks have gone viral
Former President Ma Ying-jeou and his wife Christine Chow were recently spotted dining at Kaohsiung Yuanxiang Beef Noodles. Photos taken by the public went viral on LINE groups, and the restaurant’s popularity has since skyrocketed. In addition to Kaohsiung Yuanxiang Beef Noodles, two other eateries have also gained fame thanks to celebrity visits — Beitou Jinchunfa Beef Noodles, made popular by Chairman Terry Gou, and the Hakka handmade glutinous rice balls frequented by Hong Kong actor Shawn Yue, which have seen an even bigger surge in customers.
Cruise industry hits one million passengers – 6-day, 5-night itinerary given away for free
Cruise industry hits one million passengers – 6-day, 5-night itinerary given away for free
Borrow 600, repay 600,000? Five devotees at Zinan Temple generously repay gold; the Earth God stays humble and avoids expansion
Nantou’s “Zinan Temple” has set a new record for gold repayments. Last year, a young man in his 30s borrowed 600 dollars, and a few months later, he returned to the temple with 674,000 dollars in cash — a “profit” of over a thousand times. Director Zhuang Qiuan said that in the past, it wasn’t uncommon for people to repay 300,000 or 400,000 dollars, but in the last two years, there have been several who repaid 600,000 dollars suddenly, with about five cases so far. The small Zinan Temple actually has substantial funds — so why not expand? “We asked the Earth God. He’s very humble and insists on not showing off (seeking attention), saying ‘small but beautiful’ is good enough.”
So hot—but no fear of the cold for Christmas joy as 120,000 light up the night in high spirits
With Christmas approaching, New Taipei City’s “Dream&Love Christmas Street Festival” made a dazzling debut yesterday (23rd) afternoon. The tallest full-color LED Christmas tree in Taiwan also debuted as expected, putting on a spectacular 3-minute-and-50-second light show that captured everyone’s attention in the square. The beautiful lights drew all eyes, and everyone took out their cameras to capture this touching moment.
Travel in a Hotel Room / Koh Samui’s “The Library” Hostel Blood-Red Pool Sets the Tone
I can’t be sure if the hostel owner has read this Murakami book, but naming it The Library almost certainly ties it to books. This hostel, built on Thailand’s Koh Samui island, centers around the very library where I’m now lying and reading; and it just happens to sit right on the beach, making it hard not to think of Haruki Murakami’s novels.
Is comparing low-cost airlines super easy? Peach Aviation’s website lets you see the “lowest prices” all in one place
As low-cost airlines continue to innovate, booking websites are also upgrading. Japan’s first LCC low-cost airline, Peach Aviation, has added a “Lowest Price Overview” feature, making it easy even for first-time low-cost airline ticket bookers to get a handle on fares.
Shaanxi’s Eight Eccentricities March into Taiwan: Noodles as Wide as “Belt”
Have you ever heard of a type of Shaanxi noodle that’s as wide as a “belt,” about a meter long, and one single strand is enough for a full meal? Now, you can enjoy this kind of noodle in Taiwan too. At “BiangBiang Noodles” in the Sichuan cuisine restaurant on the 12th floor of Taipei’s Ambassador Hotel, each noodle can be two to three inches wide. When thick, it’s about the size of a coin; when thin, it can be as delicate as a cicada’s wing—just one noodle is enough for a whole meal.
Stars warm up for action at the Australian Open — the “Sports Capital” Melbourne kicks off the event
Melbourne, Australia is gearing up for its annual sporting extravaganza. The 2013 Australian Open will take place from January 14 to 27 at Melbourne Park. As the largest sporting event in the Southern Hemisphere each year, the Australian Open attracts a global TV audience of 240 million.
Only by "holding hands" with a geisha can you go upstairs: lifting the veil on the mystery inside Kanazawa's tea houses
"When a geisha and a guest hold hands and walk up these stairs, it marks the beginning of a glamorous evening." On a rainy day, I took off my boots and clattered up the red staircase. This is an Edo-period tea house that’s been around for 192 years. The waitress meant for me to tread lightly—because behind this vermilion staircase, which I had just "sprinted" up, lies what used to be an exclusive private playground accessible only to samurai and merchants.
Top 5 Unique New Year’s Celebrations Worldwide – Miami’s Most Luxurious, Edinburgh’s Marathon-Style
As the world counts down to the new year, various cities roll out unique parties and events to welcome 2013. Hotels.com has recommended five of the most distinctive New Year’s celebrations globally, spotlighting an interactive light show, the largest open-air party, the highest fireworks display, the most luxurious nightclub countdown, and the most marathon-like New Year’s event.
Classic National Geographic Programs & Top 10 Celebrity-Marathon Recommended Shows
At the end of 2012, National Geographic Channel selected ten outstanding programs of various genres from hundreds of brilliant documentary films, inviting ten celebrities to each recommend one. These selected programs will be aired on National Geographic Channel every weeknight at 9 PM starting today until the 28th. On December 31st, a special marathon will begin at 2 PM, featuring all ten shows back-to-back for an uninterrupted 10-hour broadcast.
Film » 2018 Lucky “Most Beautiful Finale” — Sunset Reflections at Beimen Salt Fields
Film » 2018 Lucky “Most Beautiful Finale” — Sunset Reflections at Beimen Salt Fields