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Taiwan’s Largest “Golden Diamond Night Market” Opens Super-Luxurious Restroom Features a Fountain
Boasting the title of Taiwan’s largest night market, Kaohsiung’s “Golden Diamond Night Market” officially opened today (26th). The southern part of Kaohsiung has gained two new popular night market destinations—the Golden Diamond Night Market in Qianzhen District opened today, while the Triumph Night Market is set to open next Monday, the 29th. Both night markets are located near the former Blue Lagoon area on Section 4, Triumph Boulevard, housing nearly 1,000 stalls in close proximity. Among them, the Golden Diamond Night Market highlights its “super-luxurious restroom” comparable to those found in five-star hotels, which also features LED ambient lighting.
Hakka fabric dyeing colors the sky — create your own hand-dyed kite
Hakka fabric dyeing is renowned internationally, and there are many exhibitions showcasing it. Who would have thought that dyed fabrics could also take to the skies? The "Blue Fabric" event at the Taipei City Hakka Affairs Council’s Bike Station Holiday Cultural and Creative Market not only features the sale of exquisitely natural blue-dyed handmade goods and relaxing musical performances, but on July 27 and 28, there will also be a kite-painting activity. Decorate your one-of-a-kind dyed fabric kite and paint the sky with beautiful colors.
The 8 millionth lucky passenger on the Sun Moon Lake Gondola is born — lifetime free rides
The Sun Moon Lake Gondola in Nantou County has been in operation for four years, and its 8 millionth lucky passenger was finally revealed on the 26th. This lucky traveler is Zhou Yu, a female passenger who has settled in the Netherlands. She will receive lifetime free rides on the gondola, as well as exclusive Sun Moon Lake Gondola gifts.
Breaking News / Taiwan's Top 10 Happy & Fun Travel Itineraries Announced
The selection event for "Taiwan's Top 10 Happy & Fun Travel Itineraries" has announced its results today (26th)! There are 10 fun one-day and two-day itineraries each, aiming to promote the use of public transportation and relaxed travel. These itineraries offer both domestic and international tourists another option when visiting Taiwan, allowing them to experience the beauty of Taiwan at a different pace.
Been waiting so long!"The clown of seabirds" – Puffin chicks have been born!
Puffin chicks have finally been born！ At the National Museum of Marine Biology & Aquarium in Pingtung, over 10 eggs were laid by tufted puffins in late May. After more than a month of incubation, the first puffin chick has finally hatched. The aquarium announced that the adorable little puffin will meet the public at the World of Water exhibition area in August, and there will also be a daily puffin feeding and explanation session at 10 a.m.
【Editorial】Power outage in part of Terminal 2 at Taoyuan Airport on December 22 restored in the afternoon
Here is an explanation regarding the power outage in part of Terminal 2 at 10:45 AM on December 22: Today, due to an electrical commissioning project in the newly constructed area of EVA Air Catering, Taipower personnel were also present. However, during the power supply process, the system tripped, causing a voltage drop that led to a power outage in parts of the food court and departure hall in Terminal 2. Power was fully restored to all areas by 12:16 PM. The airport company will observe the stability of the power supply for 30 minutes before resuming normal operations.
I really want to travel abroad this holiday season—here’s your Lunar New Year flight booking guide, save up to 11% on international tickets on this day
I really want to travel abroad this holiday season—here’s your Lunar New Year flight booking guide, save up to 11% on international tickets on this day
Pretty girls can be train conductors too: “Bee Sister” punches tickets on the train
Pretty girls can be train conductors too！ On the Nantou Train Festival today (28th), the steam train DT668 ride event invited “Bee Sister,” the popular conductor chosen by online voting, to board the train and accompany passengers on their journey through the Nantou Train Festival. Using the train’s conductor broadcast system, she guided passengers along the scenic route and punched their tickets.
Hualien Sailing Race Kicks Off: A Splash of Colors on the Pacific
The 2013 National Sailing Championships and the 3rd HuiLan Cup Sailing Regatta kick off this weekend in Hualien, where a vibrant array of colorful sails dot the Pacific, creating a stunning and magnificent scene that adds unique charm to the region. Yesterday (27th), the Hualien County Government held the opening ceremony at the HuiLan Bay Special Area Sea Worship Site in Guanghua Lohas Park, Hualien County. Magistrate Fu Kun-chi, along with distinguished guests such as Tuntex Group Chairman Chiu Fu-sheng and Hualien County Council Speaker Yang Wen-chih, jointly raised the sails.
Free rides on Taichung’s new “express line”! Plus free theme park tickets
Summer travel gets a boost with a new “express line”! Taichung City’s fourth express bus operating on a national freeway, the “Route 155 Houli Express,” will launch on August 1. From August 1 to 4, the public can ride for free. The city’s Transportation Bureau is also distributing 240 commemorative EasyCard vouchers, 1,000 discount vouchers for water park tickets, and 30% off coupons for bicycle rentals. Passengers traveling this route to Houli Horse Farm will also enjoy free admission.
Nantou’s Sun Moon Lake’s Insanely Popular “Salt and Pepper Chicken” – You Can’t Get It Without a Reservation!
This time, we stayed at the home of a friend of a friend in Yuchi Township, Nantou. They told us there was a salt and pepper chicken stall on Yuchi Street called “Lifeng Salt and Pepper Chicken.” Apparently, due to coverage on the “Foodie Show” TV program, it had become so popular that you had to call ahead to reserve your order before picking it up. We called around 7 p.m. on the first night, but were shocked when the person who answered said we’d have to wait four hours!
Hot air balloons take off at Clear Lake — a “polar bear” soars into the sky
The hot air balloon event at Clear Lake in Kaohsiung continues to draw huge crowds. Yesterday (27th), a “polar bear” surprisingly appeared on site, flying into the sky with lucky members of the public and the polar bear mascot to enjoy breathtaking aerial views of the lake. The extraordinary sight of a polar bear soaring through the sky left onlookers amazed and feeling incredibly fortunate.
Singapore Airlines announces increase in flights to New Delhi
Singapore Airlines has announced that following the start of the Northern Hemisphere winter schedule (October 27, 2013, to March 29, 2014), its flight services between Singapore and India’s capital New Delhi will be expanded to three daily flights. The airline currently operates two daily flights between Singapore and New Delhi using Boeing 777 aircraft. The newly added third daily flight will also be operated by a Boeing 777.
Passenger spots skin crack on aircraft; China Airlines flight grounded
Did China Airlines skip pre-flight checks? Last Thursday, China Airlines Flight CI502 was preparing to take off from Shanghai to Taoyuan. Just as the air bridge had been retracted and the plane was about to depart, an eagle-eyed passenger noticed an “M”-shaped crack above the engine. The captain assessed that the skin of the engine inlet cowl had been damaged. The flight was grounded immediately and a replacement aircraft was dispatched. However, passengers still experienced a delay of nearly 10 hours, sparking complaints.
The Frontier Anime Festival and Comic Expo Kick Off – Anime Fans Go Wild!
Packed to the brim: The "Frontier Anime Festival," a themed event showcasing domestic anime merchandise, kicked off on the 27th and 28th at the National Taiwan University Sports Center, attracting over 40,000 anime fans. The queue stretched from the Xinhai Road entrance all the way to Xinsheng South Road, taking around 4.5 hours for everyone to enter. A National Taiwan University student surnamed Chen said that people had started camping out as early as Tuesday (the 23rd). The upcoming "Comic Expo" in mid-August at Hall 1 of the Taipei World Trade Center is sure to drive anime fans into a frenzy again.
Business Weekly / Enjoy Top Tokyo Restaurants Without Breaking the Bank
In Tokyo, affordable B-grade cuisine is already great value, but with the recent depreciation of the yen, once unattainable and splurge-worthy A-grade options—like Michelin-starred restaurants—have suddenly become incredibly wallet-friendly. Hu Jiawen, the Tokyo editor of “Ai Fan Tuan” (a foodie community), who has been immersed in Tokyo’s food scene for 15 years and is well-acquainted with many renowned chefs, says that if you’re aiming to try a star-rated meal, lunch is the way to go. In fact, you can achieve that dream for less than NT$2,000.
Launch My Fantastic Planet – A DIY Hand-Painted Experience at the Ceramics Museum
Everyone has their own fantastic planet. What color is yours? The Yingge Ceramics Museum in New Taipei City has launched a “My Fantastic Planet – DIY Painting” experience course, where you can hand-paint your very own little planet. Once you attach an LED light, you can activate your own fantastic planet. The activity runs from now until August 15th, with a registration fee of NT$150. You can sign up online or register in person at the counter 30 minutes before the session.
Take a photo with the "Wind-Lion God" & Get Free Ceramic Wind-Lion God Chess Sets
Kinmen County’s Jinsha Township, the hometown of the "Wind-Lion God," has launched the Wind-Lion God Tourism Passport and the Sorghum Old Street Culture Festival. In addition to receiving a free Wind-Lion God Tourism Passport, visitors who collect stamps from 50 Wind-Lion God statues will have the chance to win a specially crafted ceramic Wind-Lion God-themed chess set worth NT$2,000, as well as receive related Wind-Lion God souvenirs.
The biggest in Asia! The luxury cruise ship "Voyager of the Seas" visits Taiwan
Asia’s largest international luxury cruise ship, the VOYAGER OF THE SEAS, carrying 2,675 passengers from China, Europe, and the United States, visited Taiwan. On the 26th, its first stop was Port of Hualien, making it the largest tonnage and most passenger-carrying cruise ship to ever dock there since the port opened. After leaving Hualien, it continued on to Keelung Port and Taichung Port.
Go try your luck now—China Airlines’ Christmas Dream Prism is here for 4 limited days, with daily draws for direct flights to London!
Christmas is just around the corner. To celebrate the festive season, China Airlines has specially created the “2017 China Airlines Christmas Dream Prism” in front of Taipei’s Breeze Songgao Plaza in Xinyi District from December 22 to 25. The transparent glass structure combines light, shadow, and music for a truly romantic experience. Visitors can activate the “Dream Booster” on-site for a chance to win round-trip direct flights to London, a commemorative painted umbrella for the London inaugural flight, an A350 model airplane, and other exciting prizes.