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Strawberry season is here: A light travel itinerary to pick strawberries and soak in hot springs in Miaoli, plus a weekend market visit
Winter is made for strawberry picking in Miaoli. The Dahu Strawberry Season in Miaoli attracts large crowds of tourists every year. A big, bright red strawberry bursting with sweet-and-sour flavor in your mouth is a little winter-only happiness. The Miaoli County Government’s Culture and Tourism Bureau has combined hot spring tourism with local fruit and agricultural specialties to launch the “Strawberry Hot Spring Season” event, aiming to attract weekend light travelers.
2017 Taichung International Flower Carpet Festival – A Golden Transformation from a Landfill
The “2017 Taichung International Flower Carpet Festival” has kicked off Upwards™️！ Running from now until January 7 of next year at the Houli Flower Field Green Corridor, this year’s event is themed around “The Sound of Blooming Flowers.” The main flower carpet features a giant dynamic floral music box titled “Sakura Blossoms,” with 3 hectares of vibrant flower fields and whimsical three-dimensional floral installations shaped like insects and animals to accompany visitors through a beautiful New Year’s celebration.
With its plump body and sticking-out tongue, New Taipei City’s Lantern Festival main lantern “Green Little Dragon” makes an early debut
From traditional to heart-shaped and pumpkin-shaped lanterns, we’ve seen all kinds of sky lantern designs—but have you ever seen a snake-shaped one? The highly guarded main lantern of the 2013 Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival in New Taipei City, the Lantern Festival main lantern “Green Little Dragon,” was unveiled today (5th). With its round, coiling body spiraling upward, half-closed eyes, and a small red tongue sticking out, it looks adorable and endearing.
Asteroid Approaching Earth — Visible During Spring Festival
An asteroid will approach Earth and can be seen in Taiwan during the Spring Festival holiday. The approximately 45-meter-diameter asteroid 2012 DA14 will pass extremely close to Earth at 3:26 AM Taipei Time on February 16, coming within just about 34,100 kilometers from Earth’s center and roughly 27,700 kilometers from Earth’s surface. This is the closest approach of an object of this size since systematic monitoring of near-Earth objects began in the 1990s.
Let’s go firefly watching！ Online poll reveals Taiwan’s top 10 best spots to see “fireflies”
“Little firefly, flying east to west, shining here and there, like little lanterns” — this nursery rhyme also piques the curiosity of the younger generation. Nowadays, children can only read about fireflies in textbooks and rarely get the chance to observe them in the wild at night. In recent years, many places across Taiwan have launched firefly conservation programs to bring back their glow and fill the blank memories of these little creatures from childhood songs.
Yadu’s “Heavenly Fragrance Exquisite Supreme Bowl” uses premium ingredients to the utmost luxury.
Yadu’s “Heavenly Fragrance Exquisite Supreme Bowl” uses premium ingredients to the utmost luxury.
Play all the way into the new year! 2017→2018 "Universal Studios Japan New Year's Eve Entertainment Guide"
A new year is about to begin. This year, Universal Studios Japan attracted over 2 million overseas visitors. What exciting new rides and events will there be in 2018? ETtoday Travel Cloud has specially compiled the “Universal Studios Japan New Year’s Eve Entertainment Guide from 2017 to 2018.” Take notes quickly—and don’t miss the limited-time rides that will only appear in the new year!
Cruise Sport Style: A Brand-New Juventus Football Experience with Costa Cruises
Cruise Sport Style: A Brand-New Juventus Football Experience with Costa Cruises
Tourism Industry Alliance MOU Pioneers New Approaches to Inbound Tourism
Tourism Industry Alliance MOU Pioneers New Approaches to Inbound Tourism
“Sightsee the flower carpets by day, ring in the New Year by night” — the most convenient way is to take the free shuttle buses.
“Sightsee the flower carpets by day, ring in the New Year by night” — the most convenient way is to take the free shuttle buses.
Japanese Wagyu no longer out of reach – enjoy Wagyu udon for just around 400 NT
Japanese Wagyu no longer out of reach – enjoy Wagyu udon for just around 400 NT
The Sun Moon Lake Cable Car’s “Crystal Clear Cabin” Welcomes New Year’s Eve – 360-Degree Panoramic Views with Zero Blind Spots
For those afraid of heights, the scariest things aren’t roller coasters or free-fall rides, but cable cars and Ferris wheels that slowly ascend while offering stunning views. This December, the Sun Moon Lake Cable Car has introduced an all-new “Transparent Crystal Cabin” – just looking at it makes your legs go weak. It officially began operations today (the 29th), and its transparent body allows visitors to take in the panoramic views of Sun Moon Lake from high above with zero blind spots.
Japan’s cherry blossom front is here — pink “battle” begins at the end of March
After the beginning of spring, cherry blossoms in many parts of Taiwan have also started to bloom. Have you planned a short spring trip to enjoy the flowers? Japan has recently released its “cherry blossom front forecast,” with cities such as Fukuoka in Kyushu and Nagoya in the Chubu and Hokuriku regions expected to see blossoms by the end of March. Travelers planning an overseas cherry blossom trip may want to check out this update and catch the best viewing period.
Combining French and Chinese cuisine, Muyue’s Vietnamese dishes also feature truffles and foie gras
Wang Group invested 20 million NTD to create the new brand Muyue Vietnamese Cuisine with a French ambiance, which officially opened on December 28 at Section 1, Fuxing South Road, Taipei. The standalone two-story building offers 60 ping (approximately 198 m²) with 80 seats. Its French colonial-style dining environment is completely different from the common street-side Vietnamese snack shops, and it serves over 70 authentic Vietnamese dishes. Among them, truffles are added to the classic Vietnamese dish of freshly brewed beef pho, elevating the humble noodle soup to a higher level of deliciousness.
Hidden “Cherry Blossom Secret Spot” — Resort 2-Day Tour at 72% Off
As spring approaches, cherry blossoms are blooming all over Taiwan. Many tourists are taking advantage of the good weather to rush to popular spots for hanami. But if you want to leisurely enjoy the beauty of cherry blossoms, you’ll need to seek out hidden secret spots away from the crowds, making your floral experience much more relaxing.
The Tsutaya Books team designs Bangkok’s minimalist reading mall
Travel today is no longer just about food, fun, and entertainment—it also values deeper experiences like culture and design. Of course, it’s even better when you can have both. Surprisingly, you can enjoy this experience at Open House, a hybrid bookstore in Bangkok.
Snack shop notice: “Dumplings have quit their job!” Netizens uncover the surprisingly heartwarming twist
Snack shop notice: “Dumplings have quit their job!” Netizens uncover the surprisingly heartwarming twist
Crystal Glass Floor Gondola at Sun Moon Lake: See Through Scenery & Test Your Courage
Crystal Glass Floor Gondola at Sun Moon Lake: See Through Scenery & Test Your Courage
Live Loudly This Autumn & Explore Golden New Zealand
Seasons are opposite in the northern and southern hemispheres, so New Zealand’s autumn is always particularly anticipated. From late March when leaves gradually turn yellow until May, places like Lake Wanaka and Arrowtown are draped in golden hues. If every country had its own signature season color, New Zealand’s autumn would undoubtedly be a brilliant gold.
Experience the Seasonal Dutch Tulip Festival & Stroll Through Quaint European Countryside
After the depths of winter and the changing of seasons, vibrant spring is just around the corner. With the arrival of spring in the Netherlands, flowers such as tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths in the Keukenhof Gardens will awaken one by one, blooming into endless seas of color that are sure to amaze every visitor.