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Shock level through the roof—Hong Kong theme park revives Saw for Halloween to test your heart
Shock level through the roof—Hong Kong theme park revives Saw for Halloween to test your heart
Must-have Pocket List: Top 10 Tokyo Youth Hostels – Enjoy Exclusive Skytree Views from the Rooftop
Must-have Pocket List: Top 10 Tokyo Youth Hostels – Enjoy Exclusive Skytree Views from the Rooftop
Worth the trip across the entire island to try it — Guam’s oldest city hides an authentic “Guamanian” breakfast
Worth the trip across the entire island to try it — Guam’s oldest city hides an authentic “Guamanian” breakfast
Is hitting on someone during your trip really a romantic encounter? Essential safety tips for traveling in Turkey
Is hitting on someone during your trip really a romantic encounter? Essential safety tips for traveling in Turkey
Five Must-Knows About Soaking in Japanese Onsen: Tattoos Not Allowed & "Soaking in Hot Springs" Might Be Misunderstood
In Chinese, soaking in hot springs can also be called "soaking in hot water" (泡汤), but in the eyes of the Japanese, these two characters carry different meanings. In Japanese, "湯" (yu) generally refers to "hot water" (お湯), while "泡" means "bubbles." So if you show the Japanese the term "泡汤," they might think you're looking for hot boiled water instead of a hot spring bath. If you don’t speak Japanese, just write "温泉" (onsen) or "入湯" (nyuuyu), and they’ll understand.
Promoting the Beauty of Travel & Tourism!"Fukuoka AKB" Rev. Appears at Ximending Red House
Japan has always been a top travel destination for Taiwanese, and if you've visited Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, and other places, Fukuoka in Hakata Bay, Kyushu, is another excellent choice. To promote tourism in Fukuoka City, the Fukuoka Municipal Government held a series of "Stars & Fun" events at Ximending Red House on the 18th, hosted by well-known bloggers Shiu-Hsiung and Xiao Sha, who shared travel and food information about Fukuoka City.
Take the 3rd-generation solar-powered Love Boat for a sweet river cruise and onboard party on the Love River
There’s a new way to enjoy the Love River! The popular solar-powered Love Boats in Kaohsiung have now added two new 3rd-generation vessels, officially launching a “sunshine fleet” of 12 boats. On the new solar boats, dining seats can be converted into tables, allowing visitors to enjoy buffet-style meals on board and even invite their own band to perform for a river party.
Free refills and takeout for duck blood tofu cubes too—a spicy-soup hotpot for one in Taipei!
This year after Japan’s wagyu beef was introduced to Taiwan, many restaurants started offering various dishes, but most are quite pricey. However, tucked away in an alley in Taipei’s Dongcheng District, “Qing Ma La” takes advantage of its background in the meat trade to offer affordable wagyu combo hotpots at lower prices—letting fans of spicy-soup hotpots enjoy the flavor of wagyu for under NT$1,000 on their own!
Dine by the European-style lake in the beauty of a bald cypress forest — a scene straight out of Europe
Jingfang Garden is a scenic restaurant located in Tianwei, Changhua, covering an area of approximately 6,740 square meters. Its entrance is diagonally in front of the “Flower Lodge Homestay.” The restaurant generally offers buffet (Buffet) meals at lunchtime, afternoon tea-style dishes in the afternoon, and a main course plus semi-buffet (Semi Buffet) in the evening.
Cultural Asset Lost: Historic "Xi Fo Guo" in Tainan’s Shennong Street Robbed, Losses Estimated at Tens of Millions
Using ancient Quanzhou sculpting techniques passed down to its fourth generation, Tainan’s Shennong Street “Xi Fo Guo,” recognized by Taiwan’s Ministry
Sip a Refreshing Cup of Tea in Dadaocheng & Indulge in Fragrant Street Food
Dadaocheng developed rapidly in the mid-19th century and is one of Taipei’s important historical birthplaces. Its central thoroughfare, Dihua Street, flourished alongside Dadaocheng as foreign trading companies gathered and commerce thrived. It remains a popular spot for people to shop for Lunar New Year goods. In recent years, like Tainan, Dihua Street has seen many examples of old buildings being revitalized, bringing a fresh new vibe to the area that’s well worth exploring.
An artwork that will disappear in a year? A two-story “soap” sculpture satirizes eternity
This sculpture might vanish in a year！ In front of the plaza of Taipei Museum of Contemporary Art stands a 3-meter-tall “Duke on Horseback” statue, entirely crafted from soap and displayed outdoors in all weather conditions for a full year. The museum states that during the one-year exhibition period, the public can witness the statue’s continual transformation—“the Duke’s hands and feet may disappear, and it might even vanish completely in the end!”
Record-breaking number of Japanese tourists; Booking site offers discounts at 40 hotels
Japan is the top overseas destination for Taiwanese travelers, and the depreciation of the yen has pushed the number of Taiwanese visiting Japan to a new high. In 2013 alone, over 2.1 million people chose to travel to Japan. A well-known booking site has taken the opportunity to offer discounts of up to 50% off at more than 40 hotels across Japan, including Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Sapporo, Fukuoka, Hakone, and Mount Fuji.
10 Cherry Blossom Trails in New Taipei City – A Flutter of Petals Until March
As cherry blossom season unfolds across Taiwan, New Taipei City has handpicked 10 cherry blossom trails from its 29 districts, featuring over 150,000 blooming cherry trees. These include Taiwan mountain cherries, double-flowered yaezakura, and Yoshino cherries, which will bloom successively from now until the end of March—two full months of stunning petal showers for everyone to enjoy.
Airport spotting and terminal exploration – An alternative prelude to your grand Roman adventure
The long-awaited big trip has finally arrived. This journey to Rome involved two layovers: first from Taipei to Tokyo, then to Abu Dhabi, with Rome as the final destination — a total of about 22 hours. Things didn’t start off smoothly, though. Our originally scheduled 14:40 departure was delayed by over an hour, putting us at risk of missing our connecting Etihad flight.
Celebrating Lunar New Year in the Air: Buddha Jumps Over the Wall & Cuttlefish Roe Served on Flights
In 2014, China Airlines and The Ambassador Hotel collaborated for the second time, incorporating several classic Lunar New Year dishes into their in-flight meals. Dishes such as “Black Diamond Clay Pot Buddha Jumps Over the Wall,” “Sea-Braised Dry-Fried Shrimp Balls,” and “Cuttlefish Roe Egg Rolls,” all rich in festive flavors, were offered to first-class passengers on all China Airlines routes from noon on January 30 (Lunar New Year’s Eve) to noon on February 1 (the second day of the Lunar New Year). Starting April 1, these dishes will become officially available in business and first class on selected routes to mainland China, Japan, and more.
A netizen bought hot pot beef slices from Costco to eat at Haidilao, and the staff even helped plate them with ice cubes.
Recently, Haidilao Taiwan announced that all its outlets are now fully open to customers bringing their own favorite ingredients to add to their meals, whether food or drinks, with no extra charges. One netizen went to Costco and bought boneless hot pot beef slices, frozen cooked scallops, a mushroom combo, and baby corn. After entering the restaurant, they handed the items to the staff, who reacted as if it were totally normal, then processed, cleaned, and plated the brought-in ingredients before serving them.
“The airplane is my office.” A sweet flight attendant standing just 158 cm tall travels the world with her national flag
Shattering your image of flight attendants. Li Ting-ying from Tainan, who stands only 158 cm tall, beat over 1,500 competitors with her confidence and sweet smile to land a job as a flight attendant for a Middle Eastern airline during her interview. Beyond that, whether working or traveling in different countries, she always takes photos with her national flag at scenic spots, taking
A Centennial Banyan in Changhua: The Majestic Nine-Dragon Banyan Feels Like an Air-Conditioned Room Under Its Shade
Netizen Xiao Jie PaPaZou shared on the community group "Travel Is So Much Fun!" about the must-visit Zhutang Nine-Dragon Banyan in Changhua, stating that aside from the Tongliang Ancient Banyan in Penghu, the Nine-Dragon Banyan in Changhua is the most spectacular old banyan he has seen on the main island—its main trunk is so thick that ten people can't encircle it together.
Black swans make their first appearance in Kinmen at the mouth of the Wujing River
As the cold northeastern monsoon sweeps through Kinmen in winter, it also brings flocks of migratory birds. With over 300 species of birds arriving here each year, Kinmen has earned the reputation of being a "paradise for feathered visitors." Last week, a pair of black swans made their first-ever appearance at the mouth of the Wujing River, astonishing local birdwatchers.