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Chimney Tower X Mega Slope Slide! New Attraction at Nearly 4,000-Ping Grassland Playground
The Taipei City Government has created an inclusive playground at the Central Cultural Park next to Huashan 1914 Creative Park, guaranteed to bring joy to children. The Huashan Grassland Playground began trial operations on June 26. Parents and kids are welcome to...
Not just lotus viewing and photo ops—ride a giant water lily and float on water!
Many lotuses are planted in Guanyin, Taoyuan. Summer is the peak blooming season. The 2019 Taoyuan Lotus Festival runs from June 29 to August 25. In addition to enjoying the beautiful sight of numerous blooming lotuses, you can also have the rare opportunity to experience riding a...
Tokyo’s Rainbow Digital Greenhouse Features an Alternative Exhibition – Even the Vegetable Varieties Can Be Heard
Although it’s hard to find green spaces in Tokyo, a “greenhouse” has now emerged right in the city center. Tokyo has recently launched a highly futuristic exhibition called “Digital Vegetables,” which showcases the city’s diversity and experimental spirit. Visitors can step inside to smell, touch, and learn about vegetables, gaining insight into agriculture.
Lie on the beach, listen to music, and watch the sunset—how CHILL is the Summer Ocean Music Festival!
This year, the Ocean Music Festival has teamed up with the Fisherman’s Stage Original Music to create the brand-new 2019 New Taipei City River & Sea Music Season. Starting on July 27th, it kicks off at the Tamsui Fisherman’s Stage, the original music base in Tamsui, and will keep the energy going all the way...
Buy one get one free on Iced Coffee Latte Frappuccino for three days only！ Eye-catching beer gift box commemorating 30 years of Chinese Professional Baseball League
FamilyMart has long partnered with Lamigo Monkeys to presell home game tickets, providing fans with a convenient and fast way to purchase them. In 2019, the Lamigo Monkeys won the first-half championship of the 30th Chinese Professional Baseball League, and FamilyMart...
EVA Air Teams Up with Thai Airways for Joint Flights Starting Oct 30 — More Options to Thailand and North America
EVA Air announced that starting October 30, it will partner with Thai Airways under a codeshare agreement to jointly operate the Taipei Taoyuan–Bangkok route; from November 2, Thai Airways will also place its code on all of EVA Air’s North American flights. With this collaboration on Thailand and North America routes, passengers will have a total of 34 weekly flights to Thailand and 80 weekly flights to North America to choose from, with bookings now open.
Turns out we’re so close to each other!“New Taipei City Bird-Watching Cheat Sheet” – 4 Top Spots Revealed
Bird-watching right here in New Taipei City? The city boasts a rich diversity of wild birds, with up to 466 species observable year-round. The New Taipei City Agriculture Bureau has compiled the “New Taipei Bird-Watching Cheat Sheet,” highlighting 4 prime bird-watching locations. It includes answers to 9 common bird-watching questions, information on Taiwan’s protected bird species, characteristics of different birds, top bird-watching spots, and related websites for more birding info.
5.5-meter-tall Salt Giant Impresses Visitors – One-Day Tour of Tainan’s Four Must-See Attractions
A stunning Salt Giant has appeared on the Qigu Salt Mountain in Tainan, with its 5.5-meter-high massive form becoming a hot topic and a popular spot for social media check-ins. ...
Escape to the mountains to beat the heat！ Enjoy a tranquil, shaded walk with million-dollar healing views
Escape to the mountains to cool off, where shady paths offer million-dollar healing scenery. Take a weekend trip with your family up to the hills！...
Colorful IG photo spots galore！Rain umbrellas bloom under the blue sky
In reds, blues, oranges, greens, and pinks, patterned umbrellas sway gently in the breeze against the winter blue sky of Kaohsiung, reminiscent of the quaint town of Agueda in Portugal, transforming the Houyi commercial district into...
The world’s largest eco-friendly whale art installation: Carp Leaping Over the Dragon Gate, Whale Leaping into the Love River
The world’s largest eco-friendly whale art installation has officially been unveiled in the Love River. Following the 2018 “the Bruges Whale” in Belgium, the whale sculpture project moves to Kaohsiung, created by SudioKCA environmental artists Jason Klimoski and Lesley Chang...
Hurry up and take photos – the demolition date of the Zhongshan Overpass featured in movies is set
Located in Keelung, the Zhongshan Overpass, with its nostalgic retro ambiance and illuminated corridor scenery, has been the filming location for many well-known movies. The most famous one is when Golden Horse-winning actress Shu Qi walked across it in the movie "Millennium Mambo," which made it widely known...
New regulations take effect on July 1st: Four key rules for dining and transportation to note
Many people may have noticed that when dining out, fewer and fewer establishments provide plastic straws with drinks—often replacing them with glass, stainless steel, or paper straws, or simply not offering straws at all. On July 1st, there are several new regulations related to dining out and transportation that you need to be aware of.
Giant Land Art for Stunning Photoshoots: Steel Maze Hides in Park Sanctuary
A massive photo-worthy attraction hidden in a park sanctuary—the steel land art has become an ultra-popular check-in spot. Perfect for a weekend outing here. ...
Celebrate Romantic Valentine’s Day: Lady M Launches 3 Qixi Festival Limited-Edition Items
To celebrate the romantic Qixi Festival, Lady M has launched three limited-edition Qixi items: the Heart-Shaped Crown Chocolate Cake, Heart-Shaped Square Cheese Sponge Cake, and Heart-Shaped Chocolate Éclair. These will be available in limited quantities at the Taipei flagship store and the Regent counter from August 18 to August 28.
Seven Romantic Date Spots in New Taipei City – A Perfect Day Trip for Couples
Struggling to plan a date? Bring your crush or significant other for a romantic one-day getaway in New Taipei this Valentine’s Day—these seven secret spots are perfect for creating unforgettable memories...
Breeze Plaza rumored to lay off staff amid COVID-19 impact on department store performance
After the opening of Breeze Nan Shan in early 2019 and reports of tenants pulling out, Breeze Plaza has recently been hit by layoffs. Observers believe different locations of the plaza face varying rental pressures, while Breeze Plaza stated...
Get a buy-one-get-one-free deal on Zhenzhudan drinks now—show your ID with these three digits for discounts!
The well-known beverage brand Zhenzhudan, famous for its brown sugar tapioca pearls, has recently launched a special Valentine's Day promotion to celebrate the occasion. In addition to a buy-one-get-one-free offer, there’s also a “second drink at half price” deal!
One more dreamy pink cherry blossom photo spot added to the list！A hidden mountain enclave boasts breathtaking cherry blossom views
Right in the peak season of cherry blossom blooms, cherry trees across Taiwan are blossoming one after another, with those in Alishan being one of the island’s most famous viewing spots. The entire Greater Alishan National Scenic Area features a variety of stunning cherry blossom scenes.
Explore the Riverside Old Street in Dali for a Fun Day Trip!
Located southeast of Taichung, Dali borders Wuri and the Taiping District in the southern part of the city. It sits at the junction of the plains and mountain foothills. The flow of the Dali River once brought early prosperity to the area. Take a weekend getaway with your family and explore Dali!