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Opposite Taipei Songshan Cultural and Creative Park — Time-honored Taoqun Hakka Restaurant
This Taoqun Hakka restaurant has actually been here for over a decade. Back when I was in high school, I used to play basketball at Songshan High School and had seen it, but for some reason never got around to visiting. This time, my dad happened to mention he wanted to eat Hakka food, and I suddenly remembered this place. So, without any prior plan or expectation, we ended up here!!
The results of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications’ Tourism Bureau “Taiwan’s Top 10 Happiness & Fun Travel Itineraries” selection have been announced!
To promote low-carbon tourism and enhance a friendly travel environment, the Ministry of Transportation and Communications’ Tourism Bureau, in collaboration with all 22 counties and cities across Taiwan, organized the “Taiwan’s Top 10 Happiness & Fun Travel Itineraries” selection event. This initiative utilizes a variety of low-carbon transportation methods to connect delicious, unique, heartwarming, and fun attractions and culinary experiences throughout Taiwan — such as traveling by bus across Taiwan, taking ferries in Kaohsiung, riding electric scooters in Penghu, cycling in Hualien, and riding hot air balloons in Taitung...
The affordable and hearty cheese milk hot pot at Taichung Yizhong Street is a favorite among students
Milk hot pot with its rich, smooth, and fragrant broth has long been popular among female foodies, but the signature "Cheese Milk Hot Pot" at "Jiting" hot pot restaurant on Taichung Yizhong Street is highly recommended online and loved by many teenagers. One customer even said, "If you haven't tried the cheese milk hot pot at Jiting, you haven't really been to Jiting!"
A must-visit pink café for cherry blossom girls near Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium
“okinawasun” is a cute shop spotted by a friend on Instagram. Located near Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium (the stunning Churaumi Aquarium), okinawasun features a pink and white color scheme both inside and out. Its charming, colorful decor attracts many girls who come here specifically to take photos, making it a popular “Instagrammable” spot.
Canada’s Maple Magic: A Natural Palette Along the St. Lawrence River
With September’s arrival, autumn’s footsteps draw near, and international fall travel is quietly kicking off. Canada, with its enchanting “maple charm,” is especially popular for fall foliage tours—particularly in Eastern Canada. From mid-September to mid-October, the entire region transforms into a riot of yellow, orange, and red, painting the valleys and mountainsides. The scenery shifts from golden velvet carpets to wildfire-like spreads, which is why travelers flock here every fall to “chase the maple.”
Quick note down: Capture the longest fireworks show in history in 2018 – 6 top viewing spots on Elephant Mountain recommended
As we bid farewell to 2017, the much-anticipated New Year’s Eve fireworks are about to light up the sky too. When it comes to the best spot to watch the Taipei 101 fireworks, many people choose Taipei’s Elephant Mountain. Whether you’re a photography enthusiast or just an average person, you’ll likely head up the mountain early on that day to secure your spot. To help the public catch the best views of the longest fireworks show in 2018 history, the Taipei City Government’s Public Works Department, Bureau of Urban Development, has recommended six fireworks viewing spots on Elephant Mountain. With their elevated vantage points, you’re guaranteed a breathtaking view of the spectacular display.
The inner harbor of Anping Fishing Port will be developed into Taiwan’s largest comprehensive marina, set to be completed in 2020
The inner harbor of Anping Fishing Port will be developed into Taiwan’s largest comprehensive marina, set to be completed in 2020
Who’s the next Kenting? Netizens: The “food capital” has already fallen.
Who’s the next Kenting? Netizens: The “food capital” has already fallen.
Christmas-exclusive “Bunny Snowball” is irresistibly cute Tainan’s super-popular dessert is only available by pre-order
What kind of ultra-adorable dessert can you not buy even if you have money? A brunch and dessert shop in Tainan is on the must-visit list of many foodies. Although the shop mainly serves brunch and mille-feuille cakes, its actually hidden best-seller is “it” — the super-cute bunny series. The adorable designs sold out instantly upon launch, so if you want to try them, you’ll need to pre-order ASAP.
Traveling with a Wheelchair: New Taipei Launches Accessible Travel App
Families with mobility-impaired members are in luck. To address the challenges faced by people with disabilities when traveling, New Taipei City Government has launched the “Active New Taipei – Barrier-Free Travel Guide” app, allowing users to check the accessibility features of various tourist spots across the Taipei-Keelung-New Taipei area from home.
Breaking the "Physical Form": Taiwan's Food Exhibition Combines Attractions with Online Discounts
This year, Taiwan's classic food exhibition has broken away from traditional formats, venturing outside physical venues for the first time. Themed "Fortune Turns with Travel Across Taiwan," the event collaborates with national scenic areas, tourist hotels, and major restaurants to launch an "Exhibition of Classic Taiwanese Cuisine Integrated into Travel Itineraries." The goal is to offer the public a deeper culinary experience across Taiwan’s famous attractions.
Popular stinky tofu on Yizhong Street sells out just 3 hours after opening
Stinky tofu has long been a unique part of Taiwan’s food culture—pungent when raw but deliciously fragrant when eaten. Located on Yizhong Street in Taichung, “21 Stinky Tofu” doesn’t have a big flashy sign or a well-known name. The owner simply sets up a frying station and a few tables, opening only at 5 p.m. every day, yet still draws huge crowds eager for a taste. Often, the stinky tofu sells out before 8 p.m.
There are still 3,000 masters keeping the craft alive—Naples pizza is now an Intangible Cultural Heritage
Pizza is no stranger to most of us, and thanks to globalization, enjoying foreign cuisine is not difficult. But did you know that this familiar food has recently become a world heritage item? The latest list of intangible cultural heritage published by UNESCO includes Naples pizza.
Birdwatching in the city and observing water buffaloes: Taipei’s newest wetland, Guandu Nature Park
Guandu is Taipei’s largest wetland, but many people may not know that within this wetland lies Guandu Nature Park, which is dedicated to protecting water birds and preserving natural ecosystems. It allows urban children to experience a rare green space in Taipei without having to travel far to the countryside, where they can observe seldom-seen city dwellers such as water buffaloes, mudskippers, and fiddler crabs.
Top 10 Must-Visit Homestays in Taiwan – “Yu Shui Zhi Huan” Is Highly Praised
The portal website “Yam.com” has announced the results of its poll for Taiwan’s Top 10 Must-Visit Homestays, with “Yu Shui Zhi Huan” in Taitung taking the top spot. Its prime location by the mountains and sea offers breathtaking mountain and ocean views, and its open surroundings allow guests to enjoy a star-filled night sky—qualities that helped it stand out. The second and third places went to “Pingtung - Baisha 15” and “Hualien - Slow Stone Steps Terrace” homestays, respectively.
News / Yilan Children's Folk Games Festival to Close on the 25th with Joint Performances by 7 International Groups
The Yilan Children's Folk Games Festival will close tomorrow (the 25th). Since its opening, it has attracted over 500,000 visitors. On the closing day, continuing a long-standing tradition of the festival, seven dance troupes from around the world will perform in a “Closing Joint Show,” featuring events such as the Wujie Wanggong Fire-Walking Ceremony, Toucheng Ghost-Catching Festival, and Taiwanese Opera. The Lanyang Dance Troupe is responsible for choreography, with foreign groups performing cultural customs and dances full of local flavor.
Hidden Gem in Kenting: The Breathtaking Scenery of Longkeng Sea Cliffs
Beyond playing on the beach or strolling along Kenting Night Market, visitors to Kenting have a new option to explore. The “Longkeng Ecological Protection Area” is surrounded by coral reefs and features unique landforms such as cliffs, reef clusters, and canyons. Especially striking is the sea cliff right next to the ocean, where the sea and sky blend into one mesmerizing view. Additionally, 215 species of coastal coral reef plants thrive here, making its rich ecological resources another highlight of Longkeng.
Taiwan’s Top 10 Iconic Rice Dishes — Chiayi Chicken Rice Is the Best!
Chiayi Chicken Rice Is the Best!“The Results of the Taiwan Top 10 Iconic Rice Dishes Public Vote Are In!” Chiayi City’s chicken rice made a stunning comeback to claim the top spot with an impressive 440,000 votes, while Kaohsiung’s Yuhuabao Sausage Rice came in second, and Chiayi County’s Golden Croaker Roe Fried Rice took third place. Chiayi dominated the list by securing both 1st and 3rd places, earning recognition for its local delicacies.
Indonesian dancers stage a flash mob in Taipei, filling the streets with Southeast Asian flair
Yesterday (23rd), heavy rain poured down in the Taipei area, but in the Xinyi District, a group of dancers in vibrant costumes were twirling beside the road, sparking curiosity about where they came from. It turned out to be a flash mob event organized by an Indonesian airline to introduce Taiwanese people to Indonesia’s unique culture and celebrate Indonesia’s National Day on the 23rd — one of today’s trendiest forms of public performance.
Robot greets visitors Haneda Airport to erect 20-meter "Gundam"
Gundam fans, rejoice！ Following the 18-meter-tall Gundam in Odaiba, Haneda Airport will feature a 20-meter-tall Gundam, allowing passengers to spot the giant robot waving from the sky even before landing.