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Most beautiful beach landmark becomes a lost sightseeing spot – The Sunset Tower on Yuguang Island has really been demolished!
Yuguang Island is known by netizens as the most beautiful beach in Taiwan due to its stunning sunset views. The beach features numerous land art installations for travelers to take photos at, but the most famous one — the Sunset Tower — has indeed been torn down!
The Taipei Lantern Festival's Dual Main Lights Make Their Debut: East and West Districts Shine Together for the Lantern Festival
The 2020 Taipei Lantern Festival kicks off on the evening of February 8th, the Lantern Festival, in both the eastern and western districts of Taipei. This year marks the first time the event features dual main venues connected in a special collaboration. The two main lanterns, "Unleashing the Wind Spirit" and "Hide-and-Seek," had their trial lighting on February 6th, simultaneously illuminating Nangang and Ximending...
Starbucks doubles its buy-one-get-one-free promotion for two more days and introduces brand-new e-gift cards
Besides using stored value cards and credit cards, Starbucks announces that LINE Pay is now accepted at all of its Taiwan stores starting today. Moreover, the buy-one-get-one-free promotion has been extended for an additional two days...
Land typhoon alert extended to Hualien! Will there be a holiday? Check the wind & rain forecast.
Typhoon Danas, No. 5, is currently located about 370 kilometers southeast of Eluanbi. The Central Weather Bureau has issued both maritime and land typhoon alerts. Classes and work have been suspended in the afternoon in areas such as Green Island and Orchid Island, and the land alert has now...
Typhoon Danas heads northward as 15 counties and cities brace for heavy rain
The path of Typhoon Danas (No. 5) has shifted eastward. The Central Weather Bureau lifted the land typhoon warning at 8:30 p.m. yesterday, and the typhoon is currently located to the northeast of Eluanbi, continuing to move northward. ...
A must-visit dreamlike wonderland in your lifetime！ Breathtaking lakes resemble angel’s tears
Taiwan, located on a tectonic belt, has developed remarkably diverse terrains over years of plate compression. Its compact landmass boasts varied landscapes, with rich mountain ranges and hiking trails attracting numerous travelers. Among them, stunning lakes are must-visit hidden gems in a lifetime....
The Overreacting Cat's Super Cute Café – Classroom-Themed Pop-Up for a Limited Time
Japan’s super-popular sticker star, the Overreacting Cat, is celebrating its third anniversary and has also gained huge popularity in Taiwan. In addition to hosting a large overseas solo exhibition at the National Science and Technology Museum, there’s also a pop-up...
Summer Island Travel: 5 Luggage Packing Tips
With summer vacation here, many people have already planned a relaxing island getaway. But packing your suitcase before departure is an art in itself. Travel expert "Caiyu Lifestyle" has compiled five top packing tips based on consumer feedback to make your overseas trip more enjoyable.
Sailor Moon Pop-Up in Taichung: Super Dreamy Scene for Free Photos
The Sailor Moon Dream World held in Taipei at the end of 2018 attracted a huge number of fans. This year, it’s making a pop-up appearance in Taichung from July 18 to August 11, located on the 10th floor sky theater of Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Zhonggang Store in Taichung...
A Dreamy Summer Afternoon Tea Feast: Refreshing Iced Tea & Tea-Infused Mooncakes
On this scorching summer afternoon, embark on a delightful tea journey with your close friends. Enjoy a selection of premium teas paired with elegant tea sets and a variety of tea-flavored delicacies, and experience TWG Tea’s globally renowned iced tea feast. ...
Ancient trail ruins & pristine mountain forests—embrace nature in the urban wilds
As summer holidays begin, the Taipei City Government’s planned Taipei Grand Hike has become hugely popular, with its super-popular eco-guided tours always fully booked. The third event of the year will take place on July 27—adventure seekers, hurry and sign up now！
Typhoon Impact on Japan Travel: Stay Alert！Kyoto Arson Incident Draws Global Attention
Typhoon Danas (No. 5) has shifted its path eastward, affecting regions including Japan and South Korea. Travelers planning to visit or return from Japan and South Korea in the near future must stay updated on weather developments. ...
Attention single folks: stay away from these seven lovey-dovey hotspots on Valentine’s Day
After the Lunar New Year comes Western Valentine’s Day, when couples around the world pour out into the streets, publicly flaunting their sweet romance and blinding passersby with their affection. And if you’re single and don’t want to witness these painful sights...
Eye-catching Hello Kitty bouquet plush toys and chocolates make sweet Valentine's gifts
With Valentine's Day on February 14th approaching, 7-ELEVEN has planned a series of exclusive products for this year’s Valentine’s season, featuring limited-edition fine candies and portrait chocolates to help you confess your love and give thoughtful gifts, and to celebrate the romantic occasion with your beloved...
70% full of goodness—Hsinchu’s “Old-School Brown Sugar Drink” is just a coin away!
Tired of trendy, visually flashy drinks? How about a classic, hearty “filling-style bubble tea”? Located in Hsinchu, “A-Mei Yi’s Old-School Flavors” serves drinks loaded with tapioca pearls, sweet potato starch noodles, grass jelly, mini taro balls, and perilla leaves, paired with old-school brown sugar syrup. The toppings alone take up 80% of the cup. A 700ml drink costs just NT$50 and fills you right up.
A magical forest-themed wonderland for stunning photoshoots — the 2020 Artistic Light Spectacle Taiwan Lantern Festival
The 2020 Taiwan Lantern Festival was held in Taichung. This year’s festival featured three major exhibition zones, with the auxiliary zone at Wenxin Forest Park lighting up on December 21 of the previous year. The main zones — Houli Forest Park and Horse Ranch Park — also grandly opened on February 8, the day of the Lantern Festival...
Let’s dig in at Yongchun Station—locals’ top pick for dreamy sesame oil pork kidney
The area around Yongchun MRT Station is packed with residential and commercial buildings, but it also hides some truly amazing street food. This long-standing sesame oil pork kidney spot on Linkou Street is a must-try local favorite. Today, we’re joining netizens and our food scout...
Traveling the World for Love: Turkish Chef Anping Harbor Composes an Exotic Reverie
This small Turkish eatery has been open for less than a year, and many of its patrons are foreigners. “Turkish cuisine is labor-intensive and not cheap in Europe, so they’re surprised to find authentic Turkish dishes in Tainan.” Ye Yiqing developed a refined palate dining with her mother-in-law. “Yunus’s mother is a master chef—she makes everything from scratch, and meals often take two or three hours to prepare.”
Magical Golden Rat X Japanese Nebuta – A Prayer Lantern Festival Across Five Dazzling Zones for Stunning Photos
The 2020 New Taipei City Lantern Festival lasts for 24 days. This year, it features large traditional festival lanterns handcrafted by master lantern artist Lin Chien-er, alongside the richly Japanese-inspired Nebuta from Aomori and paper balloons from Osaki City, as well as 2020...
Cruise ships banned from docking again as Kinmen-Matsu small three links suspended
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, heightened alert measures have been enforced. The Kinmen and Matsu regions have proposed suspending the small three links passenger ferry services. The Mainland Affairs Council stated that prioritizing epidemic prevention, after discussions with the Central Epidemic Command Center, the suspension will take effect starting February 10, 2020...