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Lunchtime diners / The seafood risotto is packed with ingredients and has a refreshing texture — you can taste the sweetness of the seafood
“Yishu Space” is famous for its affordable, free-spirited, and diverse menu options. With over 10 years of culinary experience, the chef crafts every dish as a piece of “art.” The popular signature “Creamy Baked Seafood Risotto” is loaded with ingredients, letting you enjoy the natural sweetness of the seafood. The risotto has a refreshing texture, bursts with creamy richness, and the cheese offers an irresistibly stretchy melt.
Creative "Salt-Grilled Pork Belly Slippers Burger" – Make Your Day Extraordinary Starting with Breakfast
This brunch spot located in a quiet residential alley has only been open for just over ten days, yet it’s already bustling with customers during breakfast hours. Offering a variety of “signature dishes” such as the Slippers Burger and Royal Platter, these creations stem from the owner’s experience and creative vision, making your day extraordinary starting with breakfast.
Traffic control during the snow season on Hehuan Mountain to begin December 30
Traffic control during the snow season on Hehuan Mountain to begin December 30
High-Speed Rail & Tour Buses Team Up: 34 Travel Routes with 20% Discount
High-Speed Rail & Tour Buses Team Up: 34 Travel Routes with 20% Discount
Mainland cruise ship arrives in northern Taiwan; maiden voyage brings 200 mainland tourists directly to Taipei
Fujian’s high-speed passenger ferry "Haixia" officially set sail today (the 9th), marking the launch of the Taipei Port to Pingtan, Fujian route. The maiden voyage carried over 200 passengers, departing from Pingtan, Fujian at 9:00 AM and arriving smoothly at Taipei Port at 12:00 PM. To welcome the inaugural voyage, the port held a water-spraying ceremony for the arrival of the "Haixia," marking the first time Taipei Port has activated its “passenger transport” service mechanism, as well as the first entry of a mainland-operated passenger ferry into northern Taiwan.
4 Imaginative Worlds in Taichung That Awaken Your Inner Dreamer
Did you once dream of becoming an astronaut? A few years later, your dream may have shifted—how about becoming a basketball player shining on the court? Taichung’s five imaginative worlds will take you back to the outlines of your dreams.
The Scent of Ducks in Duck Country – Come to Yilan to Chase Little Ducks and Taste Cherry Ducks
Yellow rubber ducks have made their way to Yilan. Starting November 2, Yilan County is launching the “Duck Country, Duck Aroma” event, where guides will lead participants to experience authentic duck farming culture. Visitors can head into the fields to chase ducks and get up close with the little ones, learn how to hull rice, make red-clay salted duck eggs, and enjoy the renowned Yilan cherry duck.
Even if I run out of ammunition and supplies, I must try it — Li Fangyu falls in love with a bowl of noodles at Okinawa’s Kishimoto Shokudo
Okinawa, a place just a 75-minute flight away from us (even faster than taking the high-speed rail to Kaohsiung), is somewhere I, an on-location host who travels all over both sides of the Taiwan Strait, have never been to before. This time, with a three-day-two-night holiday, without any further ado, I booked a flight-and-hotel package tour, and within moments we were in Okinawa before even getting warmed up in our seats.
The “Super-Sturdy” Yellow Duck Embodies Hakka Spirit, Set to Float in Taoyuan’s Ponds on the 26th
The Yellow Duck craze heads northward! After drawing over 2.3 million visitors at Kaohsiung’s Glory Pier, the Yellow Duck is making its way directly to the Taoyuan Xinyi Land Art Festival on October 26. To ensure this “Taoyuan Duck” can withstand the strong coastal winds in Xinyi, the special production team commissioned by the Taoyuan County Government has crafted an extra “super-sturdy” duck. This ensures that even in the face of fierce winds, the Yellow Duck will embody the unyielding spirit of Taoyuan’s Hakka people and remain standing tall.
No need to jostle with the crowds！ 4 hotels in Yilan to welcome the first sunrise — enjoy the dreamy view of Guishan Island at dawn
With just two weeks left until the end of 2017, if you're tired of the loud fireworks, why not quietly welcome the first sunrise of the new year with family and friends? Known as the backyard garden of Greater Taipei, Yilan boasts the famous Guishan Island sunrise, making it a top choice for travelers to greet the dawn. This article rounds up 4 hotels in Yilan where you can directly enjoy the Guishan sunrise, allowing you to admire the dreamy scenery across Lanyang Plain without the crowds.
International Travel Expo / Up to 83% Off on Accommodation Vouchers – Top 10 Hotel Deals Rounded Up
The Taipei International Travel Expo will take place from the 18th to the 21st. This year’s expo features 1,350 booths, with numerous attractive discounts on hotel stays. Among them, Hsian-Hsin International Hotel is offering up to 83% off on presidential suite bookings—the best deal at this year’s expo. Other hotels are also providing special travel expo discounts. Those looking to snag domestic hotel accommodation vouchers should take this opportunity to compare prices.
Eating crabs in autumn? Don’t forget Taiwan’s sweet and delicious Wanli Crab
When autumn comes and thoughts turn to plump, juicy crabs, many people’s first reaction is Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs, Hokkaido king crabs, or San Francisco Dungeness crabs — but they often forget that Taiwan has its own “Wanli Crab,” known for its rich texture and sweet flavor. The New Taipei City Government hopes to use the “Wanli Crab” brand to promote local Taiwanese cuisine, reminding everyone that you don’t have to travel far to enjoy high-quality, wild-caught sea crabs — you can find them right here in Wanli.
New Big Mandarin Duck Pair in Hsinchu Paired with National Day Fireworks — Romance Level Off the Charts
Before the Yellow Rubber Duck heads north, Hsinchu City has taken the lead by launching a pair of 5-meter-tall, vibrantly colored giant mandarin duck balloons. The display location is at the starting point of Hsinchu’s 17-Kilometer Coastal Route — the old harbor area of Hsinchu Fishery Port, which boasts a Mediterranean vibe. Paired with the 36,000-firework National Day fireworks show on the 10th, the romance level is absolutely off the charts.
It took me 20 years to finally see clearly what those old Taiwanese trucks used to sell.
I remember after school in elementary, after running and exercising, I had to get home before five o’clock. The old man riding a tricycle would come by loaded with cool frozen treats, and I’d always order a bowl of tapioca ice, then chat with other kids from the neighborhood who came to buy ice too. We’d trade different flavors, pull out our “monster fighting game” to battle, or kick around a shuttlecock.
Lunchtime diners / The incredible chewy udon noodles – making secrets revealed
The recently arrived “Marugame Seimen” has already garnered many loyal fans. Is it really that delicious? Today, we’ll take you to explore it in Xinyi District. Just look at this huge crowd — can you feel how amazing this place is? Unlike typical ramen shops, you first get to choose your own tempura. The udon noodles are made from 100% Japanese wheat, and their texture can only be described as “incredibly chewy.”
Step into the film scenes of "Pulling a River" and discover the confidence and courage of Kaohsiung's Jiaxian
The documentary "Pulling a River," primarily filmed in the mountain town of Jiaxian in Kaohsiung, captures the touching and inspiring story of a tug-of-war team of children striving to uplift their hometown. Its realistic plot and authentic life scenes have also sparked a new wave of tourism in Jiaxian. On weekends, why not visit Jiaxian and explore the origin of the movie at Jiaxian Elementary School, where you can enjoy time with the tug-of-war team kids.
Standing on the Clouds to Overlook Hawaii — A Ninety-Minute Journey Through "Heaven on Earth"
When traveling to Hawaii, the most stunning sight isn’t the beach beauties, but the heavenly panorama above the clouds. Located on Maui Island in Hawaii, Haleakala National Park spans the southern and eastern coastlines of the island. It is the highest peak on Maui, and from the summit, you can witness the breathtaking view of the land blanketed in white clouds from the mountainside upwards. Walking atop the sea of clouds with your feet seemingly floating on the mist is like being in paradise.
Zhongli’s European-style snowy cabin village & super Insta-worthy polar bear — even dine under the Christmas tree!
As Christmas approaches, major department stores transform into themed Christmas villages. Taipei’s BELLAVITA luxury department store goes for a British retro vibe, while Taoyuan’s Zhongli District’s Dajiang Shopping Mall has unveiled a three-story-tall Christmas tree this year, where visitors can also enjoy meals right under the tree.
Three Lucky Winners of Free Flights to Gyeonggi-do, South Korea Receive Awards – Gather Your Group and Go!
The award ceremony for the "Team Up for Free Flights to Explore Gyeonggi-do, South Korea" free Asiana Airlines ticket raffle was held on December 18. In addition to the attendance of Jeon Dong-hyun, Director of the Taipei Office of the Korea Tourism Organization, and Kim Hong-soo, General Manager of Asiana Airlines Taipei Branch, Hong Seung-pyo, President of Gyeonggi Tourism Organization, also flew in from South Korea especially for the event in Taiwan. Together with the lucky winners, they celebrated and kicked off the Christmas festivities early.
Paddle bamboo rafts and make overnight-dried milkfish – Experience a day as a fisherman in Qigu
Roll up your sleeves and pants and head out fishing!\nStarting October 12, Tainan’s Qigu District is launching a series of “One-Day Fisherman” activities where visitors can experience firsthand pulling bamboo rafts, going into the fish ponds to catch milkfish, and making fish balls and fish sausages. Local fishermen will also teach participants how to prepare the “overnight-dried” milkfish, offering an authentic taste of Qigu’s fishing village culture.