Travel
Enjoy cycling under blue skies and seas: Guam’s Iron Horse Tour kicks off on November 20
Have you ever experienced the thrill of cycling under blue skies and seas? The “Ride Through Guam: Iron Horse Journey,” to be held in Guam on November 20, invites Taiwanese cycling enthusiasts to join in the fun, enjoying a bike trip that combines cycling with in-depth travel and features blue seas and skies, traditional culture, and historic routes.
Quiet, leisurely, and designed — a hidden gem of a grocery-style café
Nestled on the lakeside opposite Bihu Park in Neihu, be be cafe (贝贝咖啡) is a beloved spot for those who enjoy soaking up the afternoon sun. Designed by a creative mind, this grocery-style space is exceptionally quiet, secluded, and uniquely charming, making many people willing to travel far just to experience this artful blend of coffee and design. It’s not a restaurant — it’s a café.
The joy of running through muddy fields and ridges — the difference between me and my parents’ generation
Early Taiwan was an agricultural society, with most families relying on their parents’ hard work in the fields as their main source of income. As a result, those born in the 1940s and 1950s — my parents’ generation — often said, “We all went through hardship.” In contrast, children born in the 1980s and later came of age during Taiwan’s economic boom. They may have seen rice paddies, but it’s hard for them to truly grasp the meaning behind the sweat of farmers.
The Mysterious Cave Dwellings of Spoon Spoon Guests & Frontier Cuisine with Desert Flair
China is vast in territory, and its diverse climates and customs have given rise to distinct regional cuisines. Shaanxi cuisine is one delicious gem worth trying. Nestled in a lane on Ren’ai Road in Taipei, Spoon Spoon Guests serves authentic Shaanxi dishes. With its unique “fragrant and sour” flavor profile, it offers an entirely new culinary experience, while the cave-like interior design lets diners fully immerse themselves in the bold spirit of the desert.
Yuanshan, Qingguang Shopping Area, and Huashan 1914 Creative Park together compose the "Greater Zhongshan Humanities & Aesthetics District"
The "Northern Region International Light Spots Project," jointly promoted by the Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications and South Village, grandly unveils its fifth installment, the "Greater Zhongshan Humanities & Aesthetics District," starting on the 16th.
Thailand’s Koh Samet Fireshow by Hunky Men – If You Haven’t Seen It, You Haven’t Really Been to Koh Samet!!!
Do you know what the most popular nighttime entertainment on Koh Samet is? It’s this — the fireshow torch performance. In Taiwan, cool guys might show off by breakdancing, skateboarding, or doing magic tricks, but on Koh Samet in Thailand, the hunks love to show off with “torches.” Not only do the hunks love playing with fire, even the kids are copying them — learning the ropes and building their skills from a young age, oh my~ However, the fire in the torch show is ignited with gasoline, so if you get too close, there’s a bit of a pungent gasoline smell.
Wonder！See Lava Erupting Up Close on Hawaii’s Big Island
To avoid confusion with the name of the entire state, the island of Hawaii is commonly referred to as the “Big Island”! The Big Island is nearly twice the size of all the other Hawaiian Islands combined and is brimming with ecological activities. Visitors can explore flowing molten lava at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, admire the picturesque Rainbow Falls that shine year-round, wander through the historic and cultural charm of Hilo town, or experience the world’s rare black sand beaches—all worth savoring in detail.
Not losing to New Taipei’s Happy Christmas Town—Tamsui Customs Wharf’s “Sea of Lights Tunnel” is incredibly dreamy
No need to squeeze through the crowds at New Taipei Christmas Town—now Tamsui Customs Wharf also has a Sea of Lights Tunnel. Lighting up every evening from 5 PM until midnight, it will shine all the way until January 7th next year.
Welcome the First Dawn of the New Year – The East Coast Is the Most Popular
Welcome the First Dawn of the New Year – The East Coast Is the Most Popular
The Yellow Rubber Duck "Enters the Harbor from the Sky" – 20,000 LED Lights Illuminate Kaohsiung’s Night Sky
The Yellow Rubber Duck won’t officially enter the harbor until the 19th, but its glow is already lighting up Kaohsiung’s night sky. A high-end department store in Kaohsiung has created a nighttime LED light show featuring the Yellow Rubber Duck using 20,000 bulbs. At nightfall, the giant duck appears to swim directly into the city from the sky, and passersby watching the duck “enter” Kaohsiung can’t help but exclaim, “It’s really so cute!”
Dadaocheng Hosts Its First “Miaohui” – Experience a Century of Life Stories Together
The first-ever lifestyle and creative exhibition in Dadaocheng’s history, “Miaohui,” debuts on Mid-Autumn Festival (the 19th). It invites 12 creators and designers to capture the stories of 20 local businesses, including cartoonist Mickey Yen, who has participated in the Angoulême International Comics Festival in France. In addition to the static themed exhibition, a live mass creative activity is planned, aiming to collect 10,000 encouraging cards to be displayed as well.
A one-day mini trip to Pingxi — explore hidden gems with Taiwan Tourist Shuttle and release an e-sky lantern
The year’s almost over—time for a relaxing getaway. This year, Taiwan Tourist Shuttle’s Muzha–Pingxi Line has launched a limited-edition e-ticket in line with eco-friendly trends. With just one card, you can explore Pingxi, immerse yourself in its laid-back lifestyle, sample local tea snacks, and even take part in releasing an electronic sky lantern.
Giant yellow rubber duck, Panda Cub sand sculptures — Dream Mall in Kaohsiung competes for attention with massive “sand” display
The yellow rubber duck arrives in port on the 19th! The Kaohsiung City Marine Bureau is also holding a sand sculpture festival to join the fun, taking place on the 19th and 20th at the plaza of Dream Mall. This event has brought in 300 tons of sand to create a super-sized duck sand sculpture standing 6 meters tall. The recently adorable giant pandas Yuan Yuan and Yuan Zai are also making an appearance. Other works include the adventurers’ favorite Dragon Quest, Star Cloud Mecha Battle, Crazy Giant Shark, and Zeus the God of Heaven.
Hot air balloons become kites? Zoumalje Farm launches Mid-Autumn “remote-controlled hot air balloon free flight”
While the hot air balloon craze is still going strong, Tainan’s Zoumalje Farm has put a creative spin on it by turning hot air balloons into kites. During the Mid-Autumn holiday, the farm is offering “remote-controlled hot air balloon free flight” as an alternative new experience.
Green Island’s First Duty-Free Shop – Selling Tobacco, Alcohol & Cosmetics, Up to 12 Purchases per Year
Green Island, with its blue seas and skies, now has a duty-free shop too！Green Island’s first duty-free store, “Pengfang Duty-Free Shop,” officially began operations in September. From now on, visitors to Green Island can not only swim and soak in hot springs but also enjoy duty-free shopping on par with international airports. The store offers items such as tobacco, alcohol, bags, and cosmetics, with a single purchase limit of NT$60,000 (limit of one pack of cigarettes and one bottle of alcohol per transaction), and up to 12 purchases per year.
Less than 45% remains untouched by human activity – Taiwan’s last nine major coastlines
Taiwan’s coastline stretches 1,200 kilometers, yet less than half of it has been spared from concrete destruction. Today (18th), the Taiwan Environmental Information Association released a list of the nine most precious coastlines worthy of protection, revealing that less than 45% of Taiwan’s coastal landscapes remain unspoiled by human interference. Sun Hsiu-ju, director of the Trust Center at the association, stated that many of Taiwan’s coastlines are dominated by breakwaters and seawalls. If this continues, we will lose these beautiful marine assets forever.
Hong Kong Ocean Park Goes Wild for Halloween: “Haunt Up Festival All-Day” Will Make You Scream Oh My
Can you see ghosts in the daytime? To celebrate Halloween, Hong Kong Ocean Park will hold the “Haunt Up Festival All-Day” from October 1 to 31, transforming the park into the largest magical pumpkin-themed ocean park in Hong Kong. Staff will also dress up as all kinds of monsters and ghosts, immersing visitors in a spooky and thrilling atmosphere even during the day.
Eye-catching！Giant yellow rubber duck and "Roundy" the panda kites take to the sky
The yellow rubber duck and panda Roundy soar in the sky！The New Taipei City North Coast International Kite Festival takes place on September 21 and 28 at Shimen’s Bai Sha Bay and Kite Park. To coincide with popular “animal stars,” the New Taipei City Cultural Affairs Bureau specially created nearly three-story-high kites of the yellow duck and Roundy, and invited kite masters from 20 countries—150 in total—to show off their skills. Limited free mini-kites will be given out both days.
The ultimate shopping paradise for girls – Japanese drugstores and 100-yen shops are unbeatable
Our April Kyoto-Osaka cherry blossom trip coincided with a drop in the yen, so we all prepared some spending money and were ready to shop seriously. With four of us, we were full of energy—aside from visiting attractions, shopping was our top priority!! We even ended up buying so much that our suitcases couldn’t fit everything, so we went to Universal Studios to buy huge bags to pack all our loot. Thankfully, we didn’t exceed the weight limit, or Jetstar would’ve made a fortune off our excess baggage fees!!!
Typhoon Approaching: Yellow Rubber Duck Activates Typhoon Response Mechanism Based on Weather Conditions, Deflates and Moved Ashore to Avoid Wind
As the threat from Typhoon Usagi intensifies, the Kaohsiung City Government stated that it has worked with the exhibition team to develop typhoon prevention measures for the duck. Once a sea typhoon warning is issued, professionals will assess the actual weather and wind speed conditions to determine the appropriate timing to activate the typhoon response mechanism. Once activated, the duck and its floating platform will be hoisted ashore and deflated. To avoid disappointing visitors, the city government recommends checking the official website first to see if the duck is taking a “typhoon day off.”