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Hong Kong’s No.1 Noodle Shop – Kau Kee Beef Brisket Has Been Fragrant for 90 Years
Kau Kee Beef Brisket is a favorite among big stars such as Leslie Cheung, Tony Leung, Carina Lau, Chow Yun-fat, Stephen Chow, Eason Chan, and Chapman To. Its tender beef brisket in clear soup served with egg noodles (similar to spaghetti) is arguably its signature dish, ranking as the No.1 restaurant in Hong Kong for many food lovers. It is also highly praised and strongly recommended by major media outlets and food influencers.
Hotel reunion dinners sell the festive vibe with daily lion dances to celebrate the New Year
Hotel reunion dinners sell the festive vibe with daily lion dances to celebrate the New Year
Don’t Miss These Winter Christmas Events at Universal Studios Japan – Must-See Attractions and Shopping Guide Revealed
Don’t Miss These Winter Christmas Events at Universal Studios Japan – Must-See Attractions and Shopping Guide Revealed
Pingxi and Enoshima One-Day Pass Exchange is a Hit!
Do you remember the “Pingxi and Enoshima Free One-Day Pass Exchange” campaign launched in May this year through a collaboration between Taiwan Railways (TRA) and Japan’s Enoshima Electric Railway? Due to its overwhelming popularity over the past six months, TRA has recently set up “Joint Pingxi Line and Enoshima Electric Railway Tourism Exhibition Areas” at Ruifang and Taipei Stations. Enoshima Electric Railway has also introduced a “One-Day Pass and Admission Ticket Four-Stations Four-Colors Limited Edition Set” for railway enthusiasts to collect.
Enjoy autumn flavors with great coffee！ The Sandimen Coffee Series Events in Pingtung Kick Off on the 28th
Sandimen Township in Pingtung County, one of Taiwan’s coffee bean producing regions, will host the “Taste the Original Flavor” series of events on October 28. In addition to sampling the area’s signature Davin coffee, there will be activities such as raw coffee bean evaluation workshops and hands-on roasted coffee experiences. Sandimen is home to the Paiwan people, so visitors can also learn more about and connect with Paiwan culture while enjoying their coffee.
Hold your breath!“Zombie Taoist Priest” appears at Yuanshan MRT Station
Remember the scene in the movie “The Serpent and the Rainbow” where zombies in ancient official costumes march in a line, “bouncing” down the street? Today (25th), that actually happened at Yuanshan MRT Station, with a yellow-robed Taoist priest leading the pack, leaving bystanders exclaiming, “That’s terrifying!! What’s going on?”
News Flash / Three lines on Yellow Duck’s head – Taoyuan County Magistrate: Hofmann says it’s perfect
The Yellow Duck is set to make its debut at Houhu Pond in Xinzhuang, Taoyuan, tomorrow (the 26th). Today’s press conference offered an early sneak peek, drawing thousands of visitors despite strong winds, all eager to catch their first glimpse of the duck. Regarding the “three lines” appearing on the duck’s face, Taoyuan County Magistrate Wu Zhiyang stated, “Hofmann is actually happy about the three lines, saying they give a very natural look.”
Yellow Duck Loves "Peach" – Come to Taoyuan to See the Duck, Enjoy Delicious Food, and Admire the Scenery
The Taoyuan Land Art Festival officially kicked off on the 26th. In addition to admiring the adorable yellow duck, visitors might as well take a one-day trip around Taoyuan. After enjoying the cute pose of the yellow duck, you can also explore the local scenery of Taoyuan. For an even more enriching experience, savor the famous Xinyi goose meat, enjoy seafood at Yong’an Fishing Port, or head to the Easton Mountain Forest Hotel to take in the beautiful views while indulging in a Thai-style BBQ buffet dinner.
Dismembered limbs hang in mid-air – A quirky roundup of Halloween hotel events across Taiwan
With one week to go until Halloween, pumpkin-themed lights and decorations are already popping up on the streets, creating a festive vibe across Taiwan. To celebrate the spooky season, hotels nationwide are rolling out ghostly-themed dishes and activities. If you haven’t decided where to spend Halloween yet, check out the list compiled by ETtoday EBC News for a wild Halloween carnival at hotels around the country.
Hsinchu City’s Love Ducks Avoid the Strong Northeast Monsoon, Relocated to Leichi in Hsinchu Park
The two love ducks originally stationed at Hsinchu Fishing Port were temporarily deflated and stored due to the impact of the northeast monsoon. After consideration, the Hsinchu City Government has decided today to relocate them to Leichi in Hsinchu Park. The public is encouraged to continue showing their support.
A selection of 8 popular braised snack shops across Taiwan — eat to your heart’s content without spending over NT$900
The controversy over NT$1,000 braised snacks on Kenting Street in Pingtung has sparked ongoing discussion, with even other vendors being caught by the tax bureau for not issuing receipts. However, braised snacks have always been a staple affordable street food found all over Taiwan. Whether dry or wet, sometimes a simple roadside stall is the perfect late-night bite for many. ETtoday News Cloud has compiled a list of 8 popular braised snack shops across Taiwan for your reference. Of course, we’re sure you all have your own go-to spots that you instinctively head to when hunger strikes.
As the golden rice waves reach harvest time, the Taitung Good Rice Harvest Festival is set to kick off
The “2013 Taitung Good Rice Harvest Festival,” one of the Twelve Major Hakka Festivals, will be grandly held from November 17 to December 1 at the Taitung County Hakka Cultural Park and next to the Ruiyuan Flower Cloth Lantern Lifestyle Culture Museum.
A vast carpet of floral blooms — the ancient pavilion riverside park in late autumn is stunning
There’s still a sea of flowers to enjoy in late autumn ! Recently, Taipei’s Guting Riverside Park has been covered with a large floral-patterned carpet woven together by angelonia, gloriosa daisy, and scarlet sage. Without needing to go abroad, visitors can admire what looks like a vibrant lavender field in Hokkaido. Moreover, starting now, the floral display will last for two months — even as winter arrives, there will still be floral landscapes to see.
New Top 12 Attractions in Lukang Unveiled – LED Glass Mazu Temple Becomes a New Favorite
Lukang Town is not only home to famous historic sites such as Tianhou Temple and Longshan Temple. Recently, the Glass Mazu Temple (Taiwan Glass Museum), with the world’s only glass-built Mazu temple and dazzling LED lights at night, has become a new favorite among visitors. It has also secured the 4th place in the “New Top 12 Attractions in Lukang” list, announced through a public vote by a domestic online platform.
Pioneers of yuenyeung milk tea and instant noodle dishes — the classic Lam Fong Garden is loved by foodies
The 60-year-old Hong Kong eatery Lam Fong Garden is beloved not only by tourists but also by celebrities such as Alan Tam and Tony Leung Chiu-wai. According to mainland media reports, Alan Tam often visits the flagship store to order milk tea, scallion oil chicken chop instant noodles, and more, while Tony Leung frequently sends his assistant to take away the famous "silk stocking" milk tea. Lam Fong Garden is the birthplace of both yuenyeung milk tea and instant noodle dishes. If you visit Lam Fong Garden without trying the milk tea and scallion oil chicken chop instant noodles, you can't say you've really been there.
Don’t just look at the yellow duckling — Yayoi Kusama and Choi Jeong Hwa are the real classics.
The yellow duckling craze has swept through northern Taiwan. The “Taoyuan Xinyi Land Art Festival,” now on display until November 10, features not only the much-talked-about yellow duckling but also two other internationally acclaimed artworks: Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama’s dotted creation “Footprints of Life” and South Korean artist Choi Jeong Hwa’s “Lotus.” These three pieces represent the major international highlights of the festival and are the most noteworthy masterpieces on show in the Taoyuan Land Art Festival.
Is the yellow duck in Taoyuan peeling? Landscape art and ecological beauty outshine commercial flair
The venue for the yellow duck in Taoyuan has been widely criticized. Yes, you heard that right—the pond area has nothing much around it, because these ponds are meant for irrigating rice paddies, not serving as performance venues. Ponds are a major feature of Taoyuan County, and the reason the area doesn’t often flood is also thanks to the numerous large and small ponds scattered throughout, which at their peak numbered as many as 8,846 (both public and private).
Fashionqueen / A Palace-Inspired Concept Hotel – Relive the Time of Noble Privilege
Staying overnight in a royal palace is likely a dream for many. Numerous hotels adopt a palace-inspired design concept, ranging from romantic Baroque architecture and British classicism to Chinese imperial palaces as themes. Some even transform former palaces or mansions into hotel accommodations, gradually sparking a craze for royal experiences that attract enthusiasts from all over.
Yayoi Kusama’s works are more captivating than the Rubber Duck — Hofman: "Very interesting"
The Rubber Duck arrived in Taoyuan, attracting tens of thousands of visitors on its first day. However, besides the duck, another must-see is Yayoi Kusama’s dotted artwork “Footprints of Life,” just a 20-minute walk from the duck exhibition area. Fifteen dotted installations of varying sizes float on a pond, their reflections shimmering in the sunset water — many visitors couldn’t help but exclaim, “It’s even better than the duck.”
KIDS／Club Med Kids Club
Days after dropping the kids off always feel like a challenging mission for family trips? As the leading brand in all-inclusive holidays, Club Med offers two distinctively joyful options: bask in the sun on tropical beaches or enjoy a ski vacation on snowy slopes. With boutique-hotel quality, attentive service, and a professional Kids Club, parents can relax and enjoy every moment of their holiday worry-free.