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Taipei's Ningxia Night Market Gains Fame in China’s Ningxia, Prompting Special Autonomous Region Image Store in Taiwan
Taipei’s Ningxia Night Market has become so popular across the strait that even the “authentic” Ningxia Autonomous Region is leveraging its name. The Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region Tourism Bureau has selected Ningxia Night Market to jointly run marketing activities. Shoppers at designated stalls can enter a lucky draw to win travel vouchers and receive special travel packages to Ningxia.
Sweet beauty becomes train conductor for a day Sunshine Tingting helps with ticket punching
The popular train conductor election for Nantou Train Festival has concluded. Sunshine Tingting from the Brother Elephants cheerleading squad "Elephant Young Girls," who has gained attention recently with the baseball craze, narrowly beat last year’s fan favorite, Jacqueline "Jelly" (Tiger Teeth). The title of most popular child icon went to Honey Bee from the children’s TV channel. Honey Bee and Sunshine Tingting will serve as conductors for the afternoon steam train services on July 28 and August 4, respectively, helping passengers with their tickets.
The lazy Aegean Sea — Head to the relaxing town of Oia at the northern tip of Santorini
I’m in the dreamy town of "Oia, Santorini"!!! Finally, finally, I’m going to write about my Santorini travel diary~~~~'d Today we left Mykonos Island, where we stayed for 3 days, and arrived in the blue-and-white world of Santorini!!! So excited!!! Ever since stepping onto the real island of Santorini, those fake Greeces in Taiwan have completely lost their appeal to me~
No need to go via Kaohsiung or Taoyuan Airport anymore — Direct flights between Tainan and Hong Kong now available
Traveling from southern Taiwan to Hong Kong will soon become more convenient. A national airline launched the Tainan–Hong Kong route today (18th), marking the first time a Taiwanese carrier has offered international scheduled flights from Tainan Airport. This new service allows travelers from southern Taiwan heading to Hong Kong or transiting to various destinations in mainland China to save time that would otherwise be spent traveling to and from Kaoh
The golden needle flowers in Taimali have bloomed!
The golden needle flowers in Taimali have bloomed!
The fragrance of wild ginger flowers is so intoxicating even cyclists lose themselves — the flower season in Peony Township, Pingtung County, has begun!
Every year when the wild ginger flowers bloom, the roads leading to Peony Township in Pingtung County become the most “fragrant” roads in the nation, with the air filled with the enchantingly fresh scent of wild ginger blossoms. As a result, it’s been rated by cycling enthusiasts as one of the best “pilgrimage routes.” In line with the seasonal blooms, the Peony Township Office in Pingtung County has specially organized the “Fragrant Encounters in Peony” event, featuring a two-week flower season starting on the 27th.
Going to Kenting isn’t just about banana boats — spend the whole day in a kayak or snorkeling to find secret beaches
Summer is here — are you ready for a holiday in Kenting? The sunny Hengchun Peninsula, with its beaches, is a favorite summer destination for many to enjoy the waves. For a long weekend, it’s recommended to plan a two-day, one-night trip to kick off beautiful summer memories with bright sunshine, fresh air, white sandy beaches, and azure waters.
Soft stinky tofu, rice vermicelli without soy sauce — the owner’s dedication creates “the ultimate flavor”
It’s easy to spot Peng Ji Stinky Tofu on Lane 30, Yongji Road, packed with customers. The owner sells only two items: fried stinky tofu and oyster-intestine rice vermicelli. But come mealtime, the line never stops — and there’s a reason. The owner pours his heart into these two dishes, earning fame for this tiny space of less than 2 square meters.
The "Starry Sky Cottage" is arranged as if time has frozen, with anticipation for its continued story in the movies.
The Starry Sky Cottage was built for the 2011 film *Starry Starry Night*, where the scene of the grandfather’s wooden cabin was shot here. This movie is adapted from Jimmy Liao’s picture book of the same name, *Starry Starry Night*, and is a comprehensive film that blends science fiction, family, parent-child themes, warmth, and inspiration. From the weathered exterior to the exquisitely detailed interior, every aspect of this blue cottage is well worth a visit.
The cruise ship features an open-air starry sky cinema Unveiling the luxurious interiors of the Sun Princess
There is a wide variety of cruise ships, and their onboard facilities continue to be updated and become more luxurious year by year. Princess Cruises, affiliated with the world's largest Carnival Corporation & PLC, recently announced its official entry into the Asian market, with future routes covering Taiwan. Weighing 77,000 tons and capable of carrying nearly 2,000 people, what secrets lie within the interiors of this Princess cruise ship that attract people from all over the world to come aboard like pilgrims?
Beat the summer heat with icy treats！Taipei’s Eastern District’s Saotofu is a favorite among Japanese foodies
Remember the tofu pudding carts that used to appear near your childhood home, serving handmade tofu pudding with sweet syrup, ice, and boiled peanuts—a single bowl could banish the summer heat. In a small alley in Taipei’s Eastern District, there’s also such deliciousness hidden away, and the fruit tofu puddings co-developed by the owner and her second-generation successor have not only gained local fame but are also beloved by foodies from Japan and Hong Kong.
Malaysia’s “Jewel” Destination: Easy Access from Traders Hotel Johor to Legoland
“Johor” is located at the southernmost tip of the Malay Peninsula, and in Malay, Johor means “jewel.” This jewel-like destination is just a 10-minute drive from Singapore and has caught the attention of the Shangri-La Group. Last month (June), Traders Hotel Johor grandly opened its doors. Adjacent to the beautiful Puteri Harbour, the hotel features the Puteri Harbour Family Theme Park, which is Southeast Asia’s first integrated entertainment and cultural Hello Kitty play center.
Traveling to Tainan with Your Pet: Admire the "Golden Rain" and European-style Museums
Taking a large dog out isn’t easy, but the desire to share the beauty of the outdoors with furry companions keeps Yoyo’s mom taking her golden retriever Yoyo and mixed-breed Mei Mei out for walks every month. This June, the family embarked on a 3-day, 2-night trip to Tainan. Aside from visiting fellow dog owners, they also went to National Cheng Kung University to see the "golden rain" of the golden shower trees (Cassia fistula), and strolled through the Metropolitan Park and Qiaotou Beach to enjoy the scenery.
Traveling around Taiwan with "ghost eyes"? Fenglin's "Night Parade of One Hundred Demons" kicks off with playful hype
The 2013 "Lost in Tobacco Barns: Night Parade of One Hundred Demons" was a huge hit, and this year they've specially increased the number of haunted houses built from tobacco barns to three, while also inviting many performance groups to put on shows, aiming to make this year's event even more exciting than last year's. To promote tourism in Fenglin Township, Hualien County, the Beilin Community has recruited ten university students to embark on a one-week "Eyeball Ghosts, Let's Go!" island-wide tour, which will also include a stop at Nantou's Monster Village to exchange tokens.
A One-Day "Brick Love Tour": Experience the Century-Old Sanhe Tile Kiln Tradition in Dashu
The nearly century-old Sanhe Tile Kiln is part of Dashu District’s once-thriving tile kiln community in Kaohsiung. It produces bricks and tiles using traditional methods. In recent years, to promote this ancient industry, the Kaohsiung City Government Agriculture Bureau will launch the Dashu "Brick Love Tour" one-day trip on August 3 and 4.
The Miaoli Ocean Tourism Festival kicks off on the 20th — four weeks of non-stop fun
The 2013 Miaoli Ocean Tourism Festival will launch on the 20th at Yuanhang Fishing Port, featuring performances by well-known singers over four consecutive weekends at Tongxian, Houlong, and Zhunan Fishing Ports. This year’s theme, “Summer Breeze, Amazing Miaoli,” combines local fishing village culture to deliver touching and amazing experiences on Miaoli’s summer seas. Visitors can exchange receipts from on-site purchases for souvenirs or post check-ins from two festival events on Facebook for a chance to win a pair of round-trip cruise tickets to Okinawa on Star Cruises.
The Shenlong Gundam appeared at the 2013 New Taipei City Summer Arts Festival
The 2013 “Art Together Summer – 2013 New Taipei City Summer Arts Festival” was full of anime flair. The “Anime Heroes Park” located in Banqiao’s 435 Art Zone specially imported a 5.1-meter-tall Alien Queen from the U.S., along with Taiwan’s tallest “Shenlong Gundam” model and an original 3-meter-tall “Iron Hero.” Seven major original Taiwanese animation studios also jointly exhibited 2D, 3D, and puppet animation works. Next week on the afternoons of the 27th and 28th at 2 PM, the preliminaries and finals of the “Anime Rock Music Contest” will be held.
It's like traveling through Doraemon's time tunnel—experience rural life right in Taipei.
Taipei is a bustling metropolis filled with people coming and going, yet few notice that the city also has a centuries-old charm. Amid the dense commercial buildings of Neihu, you can experience rural life, while the historic irrigation fields of Shilin District are overshadowed by its lively night markets. The urban-rural contrast in Taipei is like stepping into a Doraemon time tunnel. With summer vacation in full swing, bring your family and kids on a journey through Taipei’s past and present.
Drink beer, enjoy rock music – The Kaohsiung Beer Festival features fiery performances by 15 hot girl bands
The Kaohsiung Beer Festival kicks off on the 19th and runs for three consecutive days at Dream Mall in Kaohsiung. This year, over 15 hot girl rock bands will put on electrifying performances. Acts include bands like Wan Fu, Girl, and Robot, “Party King” MC HotDog, internet idols Annier and Guo Shu Yao, as well as powerhouse vocalists A-Lin and Wei Ruoyun, making it one of the hottest events in southern Taiwan this week.
Lifestyle, arts, and historic sites – The charm of Taipei’s Gongguan area is waiting to be explored
When people mention Gongguan, they usually think of food and shopping, but they overlook the traces of time preserved within this bustling commercial district. The old history standing there awaits being revisited and rediscovered.