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A must-visit at Christmas！The annual champion of amusement parks offers thrilling high-altitude photo ops
A must-visit at Christmas！The annual champion of amusement parks offers thrilling high-altitude photo ops
A favorite among ladies who lunch!“TWG Tea’s Christmas Joy Tea Limited Edition Set” Taps into Holiday Shopping Opportunities
A favorite among ladies who lunch!“TWG Tea’s Christmas Joy Tea Limited Edition Set” Taps into Holiday Shopping Opportunities
World’s Safest Airlines in 2013: EVA Air Ranks Eighth
With as many as 448 airlines worldwide, which ones are the “safest”? The international airline rating website Airline Ratings recently released its 2013 list of the world’s safest airlines, with Qantas of Australia taking the top spot, while Taiwan’s EVA Air also earned the honor of eighth place.
This is where winter idol drama scenes are filmed—come here to shoot your next project among Taichung’s white birch and golden maple trees in a double-tone romance.
If you enjoy being outdoors and connecting with nature on holidays, winter is the perfect time to visit Taichung for flower viewing and scenic landscapes. Located in Taichung, the Muxinquan Leisure Farm sits at an altitude of 600 to 900 meters, where the mountain air is fresh and the scenery is delightful. The annual golden needle flower season always attracts large crowds of pilgrim-like visitors, and this winter, the romantic golden maple and white birch walking trails are waiting for travelers.
New York Times' 52 Places to Go in 2014 – Taiwan Ranked 11th
Editors from the travel section of The New York Times selected 52 must-visit destinations for 2014, with Taiwan ranking 11th. The article noted that although Taiwan is roughly the size of the Netherlands, it offers travelers a diverse range of experiences. With its convenient transportation network and high-speed rail, visitors can travel from Taipei to Kenting in just four hours, experiencing both urban and outdoor adventures.
Tainan’s “Konomokuken” Pet Café – A Little Paradise Where Fur Babies Make New Friends
The café name “Konomokuken” is actually a deconstruction of the Chinese character for “Shiba Inu” (柴), and I initially thought the place kept Shiba Inus. But to my surprise, the greeter dog was a Maltese named Maaahhh~ The location is somewhat hidden—Lane 227, Nanmen Road, is roughly opposite Chenghua in the alleyways near Jinyutang Bookstore.
2014 Japan cherry blossom forecast released: Fukuoka March 19, Tokyo March 24, Sendai April 10
The Japan Meteorological Corporation recently announced the 2014 cherry blossom front in Japan. According to the data, northern Japan was warmer than average last December but colder than usual this January. Based on temperature trends, the blooming period is expected to be similar to previous years. Additionally, in eastern and western Japan, although October last year was very hot, November turned cold again with temperatures lower than average, so blooming is also expected to proceed as forecast.
Another collapse: Daye Travel Agency takes deposits then vanishes, leaving 20 travelers stranded
Another collapse: Daye Travel Agency takes deposits then vanishes, leaving 20 travelers stranded
Tainan's 3D Floral Festival Kicks Off on the 23rd – “One Million Carats of Love” Spreads Happiness
Although the weather in northern Taiwan remains cold, the warmer climate of southern Taiwan has already brought a touch of spring. The annual “Tainan Floral Festival,” which takes place just before Lunar New Year, kicks off this year on the 23rd — and there are new floral art installations to check out this time around. Not only are all the floral designs this year “3D-ized,” but there are also various themed displays. Among them, a giant diamond light made up of one million carats placed amidst flowers will even sparkle at night, creating a sense of romantic love for couples.
Business Weekly / Senior Korean Grandpas' Tour Sparks a 'Taiwan Craze' Among Koreans
A group of Korean grandpas with an average age of 76 traveled around Taiwan, sparking a wave of enthusiasm among Koreans to visit the country. This was thanks to the Korean travel show "Grandpas Over Flowers," which documented the experiences of four elderly men backpacking — unexpectedly igniting a tourism boom to Taiwan.
A dreamlike sea of clouds, with billowing clouds flowing as if alive
Actually, I wanted to come to Yundong Mountain Villa to see the sea of clouds last year, but just never got the chance because it’s really quite... far from us. Autumn and winter are the best seasons to view the sea of clouds, but it still depends on the weather and luck. This time, we only came to take photos and didn’t stay overnight.
Fun and Healthy Travel for Seniors – Even the Elderly Can Explore All of Taiwan
With Taiwan’s rapidly aging population, the travel needs of seniors are also growing. To allow elderly travelers across the country to experience local highlights, the Tourism Bureau under the Ministry of Transportation and Communications has specially designed four regional itineraries in northern, central, southern, and eastern Taiwan based on the concept of “health and wellness,” enabling seniors to travel with ease and convenience.
Hands that once held hoes now pick up pens – Kinmen’s grandpas and grandmas sell natural “sorghum-pickled napa cabbage”
If napa cabbage is available everywhere in Taiwan, why should you specifically try the sorghum-pickled napa cabbage from Jinsha Township in Kinmen? The members of the Jinsha Township Vegetable Production and Marketing Group are a group of grandpas and grandmas. Thanks to their hard work and careful tending, this year’s heading cabbage has had a bumper harvest. In the first phase, 20,000 kilograms have already been harvested and are being turned into pickled cabbage. This weekend on the 11th and 12th, they will go to Taipei’s Hope Square for a sales exhibition.
Singapore Airlines offers limited-time 50% bonus miles & flies you to London & Southeast Asia
Join KrisFlyer before the end of February, book your ticket by the end of February, and fly with Singapore Airlines to any Singapore Airlines or SilkAir destination by the end of March to receive an additional 50% bonus miles. For example, if you purchase a round-trip economy class ticket from Taiwan to London, the extra 50% bonus miles will bring your total miles to enough for a reward economy class ticket from Taipei to any Southeast Asian destination (including Singapore).
Mind-blowing imagination!"Hello Kitty Buddha Jumps Over the Wall" served up in adorable style
As the festive season approaches, the takeaway New Year's Eve dinner business is booming, and Buddha Jumps Over the Wall is an indispensable dish for family reunions. One enterprising business quickly came up with the idea of incorporating elements of the cartoon character Hello Kitty into the dish. In addition to a Hello Kitty decal on the jar, there’s also Japanese fish cake designed in the shape of Hello Kitty, adding a touch of "kawaii" charm to the reunion meal.
New Highlight for Hsinchu Check-ins: Station Plaza Revamp Complete, Now Visually Open and Performance-Friendly
The first phase of the Hsinchu Railway Station plaza landscape renovation project was launched on the 15th. The station plaza has been transformed into a visually open space, with Zhonghua Road converted into a flat walkway. This not only enhances safety but also allows wheelchair users to easily navigate the wide, level sidewalk between Lin Sen Road and Zhongzheng Road. Additionally, a temporary pick-up and drop-off zone has been set up along the Zhonghua Road side to alleviate long-standing space shortages in the station’s peak-hour pickup and drop-off areas.
World’s Awkward Moment: Beijing Airport Nursing Room Located Inside Men’s Restroom
World’s Awkward Moment: Beijing Airport Nursing Room Located Inside Men’s Restroom
Keelung’s 110,000 Pinwheel Ducks Set Guinness Record, Adding 100,000 “Panda Pinwheels”
Despite ongoing controversies surrounding Keelung’s yellow rubber duck, the local Wenyongheng Cultural and Creative Park has officially received Guinness World Records certification for its “Pinwheel Duck” made from 110,000 pinwheels, earning the title of “World’s Largest Pinwheel Landscape Art.” Coincidentally, on the hillside next to the pinwheel duck, the park has arranged another 100,000 pinwheels into the currently popular panda design. The park now features a total of 210,000 spinning pinwheels.
Oakan "Renewed in Beauty" – Crimson Leaves Fall, Cherry Blossoms Bloom in Splendor
Oakan has a new look to offer this season. As winter deepens, the iconic crimson foliage of the renowned Oakan National Forest Recreation Area has mostly turned yellow and fallen. What follows next is the vibrant cherry blossom season. From now until the end of March, thousands of cherry trees in the park—including the Formosan cherry, double-flowered cherry, and Wushe cherry—will bloom in sequence. Travelers can start planning their cherry blossom viewing trips.
Taipei street food stall: Q-textured shrimp and chive wontons, hearty hot and sour soup!
A trusted foodie friend once said, "My favorite chive wontons," and ever since, I couldn't stop thinking about them until I finally got to try them today. The shop is called A’E, and it was the afternoon with no special crowd.