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“Beef and lamb tripe mushrooms” added to rice dumplings create a multi-layered texture with glutinous rice
As the weather begins to feel the heat of summer, it also signals the approaching Dragon Boat Festival. Hotels and major restaurants are creating a variety of innovative rice dumplings, ensuring consumers enjoy a “different” version every year. One domestic hotel has even incorporated “lamb tripe mushrooms” from France into their dumplings, blending traditional Chinese flavors with Western elements.
Everyone’s Likes Decide Low-Cost Airline Ticket Prices – Fly to Five Popular Destinations Anytime You Want!
The trend of low-cost airlines has gradually spread from Europe and America across all of Asia. There are now 11 low-cost airlines operating in Taiwan. In addition to constant rumors that traditional airlines are planning to establish their own low-cost carriers, the Civil Aeronautics Administration (CAA) under the Ministry of Transportation and Communications recently submitted a draft proposal to lower the barriers for launching low-cost airlines.
Discover "Richard Parker"！Seven Tigers Appear at Scenic Spots in Pingtung County
The ending of the globally successful film "Life of Pi" by Oscar-winning director Ang Lee leaves much to the imagination—where exactly did the tiger go after reaching land? Pingtung County Government has launched the "Fantastic Journey to Find Richard Parker" campaign, offering rewards such as cash bonuses and hotel vouchers, inviting everyone to play detective and follow Richard Parker’s trail for a chance to win prizes.
Free flights, accommodation, plus travel cash giveaway – budget airline seeks “dream destination”
What’s your most desired trip? A budget airline in Taiwan has launched a “challenge” themed around the belief that everyone has a most cherished moment, place, person they hope to find, and experience they wish would happen. The airline is selecting two Taiwanese winners online to make their travel dreams come true.
Delicious noodles without an alkaline taste—Grandma Wu’s Yuli noodles with rich pork ribs are absolutely “soul-stirring”!
If Tainan’s iconic street food is danzai noodles, then when you visit Hualien, you must try a bowl of “Yuli noodles.” In Hualien, there’s a hidden gem of a traditional eatery that serves “Yuli pork rib noodles” made with Yuli-style noodles. From the texture of the noodles to the flavor of the broth, even a photographer who’s visited Hualien many times said, “It’s absolutely amazing—it’s the best I’ve ever had!”
Firefly Watching / Don’t Ignore Their Habits — Never Use Flash!
Late spring to early summer is the peak season for fireflies, as the entire island of Taiwan enters a "firefly-watching craze." The forests and mountains glow with tiny lights, and many people head to light-pollution-free areas after dark to catch a glimpse of the graceful fluttering of "fireflies" (known locally as "huo jin gu"). It's also a favorite time for photography enthusiasts who love capturing their beautiful forms through their lenses.
Dragon Boat Championship Training Begins – Even an 18-Year-Old Girl Joins the Team
The Dragon Boat Festival is approaching, and the "2013 Taipei International Dragon Boat Championship" will grandly take place on June 8, 9, and 12 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM on the Dajia section of the Keelung River in Taipei City. To give all teams ample opportunity to practice, the Taipei City Government Sports Bureau has opened the area under the Dazhi Bridge on the left bank of the Dajia section of the Keelung River for training from now until June 6. Surprisingly, a group of female rowers with an average age of under 20 has been spotted, making this year’s event even more exciting to watch.
China’s first “natural landscape resort” in Guilin – the park looks like an “ink painting”
Traveling abroad and enjoying an all-inclusive resort vacation has become a travel trend in recent years. A world-renowned resort brand has set foot in “Guilin, China” in the Asia-Pacific region, packaging Guilin—famous for its reputation as “Guilin’s scenery is the best under heaven”—as a “natural landscape resort,” delivering a brand-new luxury experience.
Serious landslide at Taroko Tianxiang Unidentified Creature: Do not force entry into Hualien
Continuous heavy rainfall in the Hualien area has caused a landslide on the Taroko Tianxiang section of the road. It is currently known that the road damage is severe, with a large volume of collapsed earth and rocks. The road repair is expected to take two weeks to a month. Travelers planning to visit Hualien or celebrate Mother’s Day there must pay special attention to the road conditions. The “Unidentified Creature,” who manages the Su-Hua Highway real-time traffic fan page, specifically reminds travelers not to force entry into the Hualien area unless absolutely necessary.
Breaking News / Severe Landslide in Taroko, Hualien Mountain Moon Village Cut Off from Outside Communication
In the late afternoon approaching evening, a severe landslide occurred near Tianxiang Road in Taroko, Hualien. Photos posted by the Mountain Moon Village fan page show the scene looks extremely serious. The official fan page also urged people planning to visit Mountain Moon Village and local villagers to temporarily avoid entering Taroko National Park, as the road damage is currently quite severe and all outside communication with Mountain Moon Village has been cut off.
One-hour direct flight to Ishigaki Island – Queenie & Brother Hung lead the way to experience tropical charm
The newly opened Ishigaki Island International Airport in March (2013) is seen as a major boon by domestic travel operators, prompting airlines to actively launch direct flights. It has been confirmed that TransAsia Airways will operate one weekly flight from Taoyuan International Airport to Ishigaki Island every Thursday and Sunday starting May 23.
Firefly Watching / Signature Move: Mr. Candle Surrounded by Fireflies at Dongshi Forest Farm
Late spring to early summer is the season when fireflies glow, and it’s not hard to find photos of them taken by photography enthusiasts across the country. But one photo stands out from the rest — instead of just showing fireflies fluttering about, there’s a man doing a handstand right in the middle of them on the right side of the picture. That man is Mr. Candle, adding a touch of fun to this dreamy firefly season.
A "urban oasis" emerges in Bangkok, Thailand — a pool surrounded by skyscrapers
What?! An oasis has appeared in the heart of hot and bustling Bangkok, Thailand? When I first heard the news, I started wondering — what exactly does Bangkok’s “oasis” look like? Is it a precious pool of water in an otherwise barren land, or a “city oasis” carved out within a towering department store that seems to touch the sky?
The Opera House Becomes a Canvas: Sydney’s Creative Arts Festival Is Coming
Australia’s Vivid Sydney Creative Arts Festival is officially entering its sixth year this year. Over the past five years, it has drawn massive crowds to Sydney, with visitors from around the world marveling at the classic landmarks dazzlingly illuminated by colorful lights. Sometimes, these landmarks also present a huge visual impact through creative forms such as large-scale backdrops, transformed designs, or photographic displays.
A Taiwanese traveler lost their wallet in Hong Kong; Mong Kok Police Station tracked them down across the sea after two months!
A Taiwanese traveler surnamed Lin lost his wallet two months ago in Hong Kong. Recently, he received a notification from Mong Kok Police Station, relayed through the Commonwealth Bank, informing him that his wallet had been found. Since the wallet still contained valuables, he was asked to personally come and claim it. The traveler happily praised Hong Kong as a place full of human warmth, giving it a hundred likes and expressing deep gratitude.
Coffee? Tea? Or me? Pretty models demonstrate the "Air Hostess Fist"
According to a portal survey, the most popular destination for solo overseas travel is \Qingdao, which offers seafood and beautiful beaches, while many also choose "a long vacation." If you're rushing to book a trip before the holiday arrives, please stay tuned.
The "Matsu Burger" — Ji Guang Bing (Relief Cake), Char-Grilled to Retain Dough Aroma and Crispy on the Outside
When talking about Matsu’s cuisine, how can one not mention this simple yet historically rich delicacy — the Ji Guang Bing? Locally, this cake is not only a daily staple for residents but also an essential treat when hosting guests. Moreover, stuffing the Ji Guang Bing with various dishes offers yet another flavor experience.
Travel to the floating mountains of Pandora TransAsia Airways launches flights to Zhangjiajie
Another new route has just launched ! TransAsia Airways officially commenced its Taoyuan-Zhangjiajie route on June 2, marking the airline’s first new cross-strait route in 2013. With the addition of Zhangjiajie, TransAsia now operates a total of 24 cross-strait direct routes, serving 14 cities in China, making its cross-strait air network even more extensive and complete.
Firefly Watching / Shooting Fireflies | Expert Tip: Stacking Photos Yields Higher Success Rates Than Long Exposure
How to capture beautiful, touching moments in the dark with a camera? Fu Jiabao, a firefly photography expert, points out that taking photos of clustered light spots is generally beyond the capability of point-and-shoot cameras. Even DSLRs rely on post-processing techniques. “Fireflies’ flight paths are unpredictable. Do you think they’d gather right in front of your lens just for everyone to shoot?”
It’s like a kaleidoscope!“Magic Flower” tulip aerial photos are stunning
It’s a delight to be awed by nature’s wonders while traveling, but a visual feast of flowers might be relatively rare. Recently, a foreign website shared a photo of a “tulip garden,” where the colors of the flower sea were arranged in perfect order. The colorful and beautiful image was immediately shared by 4,000 netizens, who all commented: “What an astonishingly beautiful sight!”