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6 Must-Know Classic Halloween Celebration Destinations
Halloween is just around the corner. Which classic Halloween celebration spots around the world are you absolutely not allowed to miss? World Journal shared 6 highly atmospheric celebration destinations, including costume parties, parades, or allegedly haunted castles and towns. Whether you're here to trick or treat, these 6 most terrifying and Halloween-spirited celebration sanctuaries in the world are definitely worth knowing. Come celebrate the darkest 24 hours in the world at these places.
The "One-Person Hot Pot Combo" features richly flavored spicy broth and hearty bone broth—delicious for just around 200 NT dollars!
As autumn draws to a close and winter approaches, there's no better time to enjoy a hot pot feast to warm the body and soul—and the broth is truly the soul of any hot pot dish. Located near the Jing'an MRT Station in Zhonghe District, New Taipei City, this hot pot eatery operates as a small-pot style eatery but offers a wide variety of flavors. Cooked via the “kiln-fired pot” method, its signature spicy hot pot is brewed with aromatic medicinal herbs, delivering a bold, spicy, and deeply flavorful taste that locals praise as having "excellent value for money."
Singing for *Beyond Beauty – Taiwan from Above*: Rev. Lyin Sen-tai on the philosophy of a “non-greedy” life
The film *Beyond Beauty – Taiwan from Above* by director Chi Po-lin features several male vocal chants—deep, resonant, and touching the heartstrings. They come from the natural voice of Rev. Lyin Sen-tai, a pastor of the Atayal tribe, untouched by radiation or additives. Though audiences may not be unfamiliar with him, they know him best as the sharp-eyed “Mona Rudao” in *Seediq Bale*.
Beautiful flight attendant-turned-writer Lin Yaruo dies in solo cycling accident; dark bicycle and clothing main factors
Lin Yaruo, a former China Airlines flight attendant and popular writer who loved cycling trips, tragically died in a car accident on the 27th while undertaking her "A Girl's Australian Desert Cycling Journey" in Australia. She passed away at just 31 years old. It is understood that the accident occurred because she was cycling at night wearing dark clothing, making her difficult for the bus driver to see due to the darkness.
Taiwanese people love seafood — the crabs and sashimi at the Caesar all-you-can-eat buffet are the most popular
There's a new all-you-can-eat buffet restaurant in Banqiao, New Taipei City recently — the Caesar Hotels chain’s “Banqiao Caesar Hotel” officially opened on December 16. However, the buffet restaurant “Peng Pai Buffet” under the Caesar Hotel had already attracted nearby office workers and residents since its soft opening in October. Among the six food zones, the fresh seasonal seafood area and the live-cooked claypot and teppanyaki zone were the most popular, with diners often filling their plates with crabs and shrimp.
An incredible 4,491-kilometer cycling odyssey through breathtaking scenery!" "I left too late!" he says.
"I left too late!" — a sentiment that has lingered in the minds of many. With just a simple backpack, he embarked on a solo cycling journey, setting off from Xi'an and heading westward through Gansu and Xinjiang. Covering an astonishing 4,491 kilometers, the ride took him through golden poplar forests that shimmered under the light, reflecting off lakes and mountains. Along the way, he traversed plateaus, deserts, gobi, and icy plains — the stunning landscapes were beyond words or simple description.
“Colorful Bubbles in the Forest” – Mysterious Cabin in Yamanashi, Japan
The colorful wooden cabin nestled in the forest is also known as the “Bubble in the Forest.” It resembles a fairy’s home, brimming with adorable and mysterious imagery that sparks curiosity about what goes on inside.
Dreaming of Germany: German Men Are Not Just Stay-at-Home Dads—They Pee Sitting Down Too
What’s your impression of German men? Is it the thrilling German football matches or the hearty beer-drinking at Oktoberfest? Since having a child, I’ve started interacting with German dads, which has opened another window for me to understand German men up close.
U-Bike craze sweeps across Taiwan: New Taipei adds new stations, Pingtung to join next year
U-Bike craze sweeps across Taiwan!* The New Taipei City Government plans to set up a public bicycle system compatible with the U-Bike system. It's expected that one station will begin operation in either Xindian or Xizhi by the end of this year. Next year, Pingtung City will also have U-Bikes available for riding. Taoyuan County is currently considering implementing a U-Bike system as well, aiming to allow people to cycle through scenic areas such as Shimen Reservoir and Shimen Mountain.
“Happy Yilan” In-depth Tourism Attracts Mainland Tourists; Yilan County Magistrate Leads Delegation to Nanjing
To promote Yilan’s tourism, Yilan County Magistrate Lin Congxian personally led local tourism operators to Nanjing on the mainland to hold a tourism promotion event. The “Happy Yilan” in-depth tourism package highlights Yilan’s beautiful mountains and waters, as well as its rich agricultural specialties, aiming to attract mainland tourists for independent travel to Taiwan. Among them, the “Dongsen Marine Hot Spring Hotel,” known as the most beautiful private garden in the northeast coast, became the most inquired-about hotel.
"A Feast for the Five Senses" — A Hakka Culinary Experience Where Life Should Never Be Insipid
The owner says her dishes will have you going back for bowl after bowl of rice — dieters, stay away. Hakka Stir-Fry, Ginger-Sautéed Intestines, Kumquat-Glazed Cold Chicken... blending tradition with a touch of innovation, and innovation with confidence.
A light meal bistro that offers tranquility amid the hustle and bustle—croissants, sandwiches, and focaccia that hit all the right notes
The entire commercial hotel, named HOTEL COZZI, features earthy tones such as blush pink, brown, and gray as its main color scheme, presenting a simple yet elegant atmosphere. Especially in the first-floor COZZI KITCHEN, the sense of space is quite comfortable, and the floor-to-ceiling windows are especially adorned with green landscaping that screens out the bustling traffic outside. Being there feels incredibly relaxing.
The Miaoli Ginger Festival kicks off for 2 days: Horse-drawn carriage weddings and Hakka ginger celebrations
The Miaoli Ginger Festival will take place this weekend on November 2 and 3. This year’s theme is “The Crimson Horse Meets the God of Wealth,” featuring a highly traditional Hakka-style horse-drawn carriage wedding and ginger-themed delicacies. Additionally, the event will offer Hakka pickled vegetables, ginger tea, and other local treats, along with a variety of engaging activities.
60 Years of Heritage: Old Beitou’s Penglai Crispy Spare Ribs – Crispy Skin, Tender Meat, Sweet Flavor
“Every guest is a VIP at Penglai.” The Penglai crispy spare ribs, known to all locals in Beitou District, was established in 1954 and is a long-standing restaurant. In the early days, when the Japanese developed the local hot spring area, with numerous nightclubs and bars around, the founder, Mr. Chen Liangzhi, not only served both domestic and international travelers who visited the store but also personally delivered the restaurant’s crispy spare ribs and Buddha Jumps Over the Wall to hotels, nightclubs, and inns via motorcycle.
The yellow rubber duck remains a hit — the Taoyuan Land Art Festival attracts over one million visitors
On the sixth day of the 2013 Taoyuan County Land Square Art Festival, nearly 130,000 people visited the venue on the 30th, bringing the cumulative attendance over the first five days to over one million. The musical staff-themed duck officially said goodbye, and from the 30th onwards, you can take uninterrupted photos of the adorable duck even without going up the embankment.
“The more local something is, the more valuable it becomes.” Take the time to become an anthropologist of your hometown.
“I’ve walked into many cities, yet it felt like walking into a mirror. In my mind, I felt like I’d been here before. I step out, only to end up in the same place again.” These few short lines were jotted down in a travel notebook. The world looks so similar because this is the version most people prefer.
Lunch Spot / International Eatery “Xiangyuan Cuisine” — A Whiff of Myanmar, Thai, and American Flavors
Step into Zhonghe’s Huaxin Street, Taiwan’s largest enclave of Myanmar Chinese, and you’ll feel as though you’ve stepped into a foreign land. Run by Myanmar immigrants, Xiangyuan Cuisine serves up a “Spicy Numbed Chicken” made with boneless chicken thigh meat tossed in a sweet-and-sour sauce that pairs perfectly with rice. The “Yunnan Steam Pot Chicken Soup” features a rich yet not greasy broth, with tender chicken that melts in your mouth without being dry. Every dish lovingly prepared by the owner is filled with the deep flavors of home, hoping to delight your taste buds！
A pizza topped with shredded ginger, salted egg, and corn is like an explosion of East-meets-West flavors on the tip of your tongue.
Have you ever tried the ingenious combination of Eastern shredded ginger and salted egg with a Western-style thin crust in one bite? A customer who tried the "Ginger Superman" once aptly described it: "It's as if Eastern and Western cultures collide on your taste buds."
Lucky Air’s maiden flight to the mainland – Kaohsiung–Shanghai three times weekly
Shanghai-based Juneyao Air launched direct flights from Shanghai to Kaohsiung, Taiwan on November 1, and plans to begin direct flights from Shanghai to Taipei one month later on December 1. To celebrate the new routes, Juneyao Air will also launch a series of promotional campaigns including discounted tickets, giveaways, and lucky draws on its official website, official Weibo, WeChat social platform, and Sina.com.
Not just starring Lin Chi-ling — China Airlines showcases calendars from 1990 to present
Remember the year when Lin Chi-ling’s calendar became the must-have collectible gift for Taiwanese? From today (1st) until November 3rd, China Airlines is holding the “That Year, Our China Airlines Calendar Special Exhibition” on the first floor of the North Tobacco Factory at Taipei’s Songshan Cultural and Creative Park, looking back at calendar memories from 1990 to 2013, as well as the story of Taiwan.