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A World Wonder in Tainan: An Earth-Core Adventure Only Visible in Dry Season
A winding, towering canyon tunnel, as if a silk ribbon had been cast carelessly, with massive cliffs rising abruptly from the ground. The streamlined, knife-like striations of the rock faces are naturally formed, and the magical sight of nature’s creation spanning over a hundred feet is truly astounding—comparable to a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site.
Supporting Taiwan’s small farmers beyond fair trade – a brunch café that pursues your passions
Start your day with a fresh and delicious brunch at “hi, 日楞!” As you step inside, you’re greeted by a vibrant garden full of herbs and vegetables, alongside a rainwater collection barrel. A small wooden sign displaying the solar term hangs on the door, while a blue sign reads “hi, 日楞 RYOU CAFE.”
Book Excerpt / Refreshing and Nutritious: Enjoy a Hundred Elegant Tofu Dishes All Year Round
Tired of the rich meats from holiday feasts? Try some light and nutritious tofu instead. Don’t assume tofu has no flavor or that there are limited ways to cook it. With the right ingredients and cooking methods, tofu can be enjoyed elegantly, luxuriously, and without guilt. The delicate, snow-like delicacy of the Edo period—tofu—has seen its culinary techniques passed down for 300 years. Originally a high-end cuisine for nobles and monks, it gradually became a nutritious food for common people.
A bit greasy and salty — the noodles in the Yuli Noodles are tender, the sauce juicy, and adding green onions makes it even more delicious.
There are quite a few shops in Yuli sporting signs for “Yuli Noodles,” and you’ll find even more around Hualien City and County bearing the same name. But supposedly the most highly rated online is “Qiaotou Yuli Noodles.” Unfortunately, when we arrived that day, it wasn’t open (we later found out they only operate in the evening), so we headed to the busiest one — just another “Yuli Noodles.”
Ingredients delivered fresh daily, all-you-can-eat meat and veggies！High-value shabu-shabu & sukiyaki
Since I (Mite) easily get full or hungry from sweet food, I haven’t been to many sukiyaki restaurants. Among them, momo left the most memorable impression. This time, I visited [Honban Yasai Nōen] near Taipei Metro Zhongshan Station. The special feature of same-day, locally sourced ingredients delivery was impressively fresh. Both the popular sukiyaki broth and the freshness of vegetables and meat were top-notch.
Kaohsiung Lantern Festival "Happy Horse" Mini Lantern Distribution Info on 2/8 & 2/14
The 2014 Kaohsiung Lantern Festival, which kicked off with a lighting ceremony on January 28, will run until February 23. In addition to the expanded lantern displays attracting visitors, the adorable "Happy Horse" mini lanterns have also become a highlight of the event. The Kaohsiung City Government stated that this year's "Happy Horse" mini lanterns feature a dual-color scheme of peach pink and powder blue, paired with Hakka floral fabric rich in local character, embodying the festival spirit of "love" and "happiness." The public is welcome to come and collect them.
Take 3D photos at 393 meters above ground – Must-visit Hong Kong attractions for Chinese New Year
This year’s six-day Chinese New Year holiday, followed by Valentine’s Day (which falls on a Friday), means you can enjoy a romantic mini-trip to Hong Kong with just one day off. Then comes the 228 consecutive holiday period, which is another peak time for traveling to Hong Kong. The Hong Kong Tourism Board has specially recommended great deals, plus two new interesting attractions. Travelers planning to visit Hong Kong may want to check them out.
Kuala Lumpur Cycling Tour – Explore 22 Cultural Heritage Sites and Eco Parks
In Taipei, you can easily enjoy the city’s scenery by riding a YouBike. This year, in Kuala Lumpur, you can explore charming attractions in the same way. The Kuala Lumpur Cycling Tour officially launched this year, allowing visitors to cycle along dedicated bike paths to discover 22 hidden gems, including local historical and cultural heritage sites as well as natural ecological landscapes.
“Taiwan’s Nara” – Lujing Ecological Park! Meet adorable sika deer & even feed Bambi
No need to fly all the way to Nara Park in Japan to see deer! Located in Kenting, Pingtung, the deer-themed ecological park “Lujing” is home to an incredibly cute herd of sika deer. The open farm space allows visitors to get up close with Bambi, feed them, take photos, and more, causing animal lovers to absolutely melt—and earning it the nickname “Taiwan’s Little Nara.”
Queensland's Seven Dreamy Wedding Destinations – The Lover’s Walk Witnesses "Love for a Lifetime"
Valentine’s Day 2014 holds special meaning for couples, and Australia’s Queensland has long been known for its romantic vibe, attracting many lovebirds to spend their honeymoon or hold their wedding here. The Queensland Tourism Board recommends several perfect wedding venues, hoping to draw travelers to witness "love for a lifetime."
Sapporo Snow Festival kicks off – feast your eyes on 198 colorful snow sculptures
The 2014 Sapporo Snow Festival in Hokkaido opened on the 5th, featuring a total of 198 snow and ice sculptures displayed across three venues in Sapporo. Taiwan presented ice sculptures themed “Taiwan – Tradition and Modernity,” including models of Taipei 101 and the National Palace Museum. Currently, the Hokkaido region is experiencing freezing weather and snowfall, offering visitors the rare opportunity to admire snow sculptures in the snowy landscape.
15TN Glowing Dumplings • February 14th: Let romantic hearts soar into the Pingxi night sky
The 2014 New Taipei City Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival kicked off on February 3rd. In preparation for the events on February 8th and 14th, the New Taipei City Government officially unveiled the "Giant Panda Dumpling Sky Lantern" on February 5th in the first-floor lobby of the city hall. The 4.5-meter-tall dumpling immediately drew gasps of amazement from the audience.
The 12-meter-tall God of Wealth rotating centerpiece at the Taoyuan Lantern Festival performs water dance and fireworks shows every night
As the Lantern Festival approaches, lantern displays across various cities and counties are kicking off one after another. The only "waterborne God of Wealth" centerpiece in Taiwan was officially lit up and inaugurated on the 8th at the Taoyuan Lantern Festival. The 12-meter-tall God of Wealth stands proudly on Longtan Pond, complemented by the surrounding pond and waterfront lantern displays, allowing visitors to enjoy a stunning spectacle of lights intertwining over water and land. Until the event concludes on the 16th, water dance performances will take place daily starting in the afternoon, followed by vibrant fireworks shows at 8 PM.
Kamakura — how can you only spend one day here?
“Young women in the Kanto region all dream of visiting Kyoto at least once; young women in the Kansai region will visit Kamakura at least once in their lifetime.” This is something my Japanese teacher once said that left a deep impression on me. My Japanese teacher was from Nara — a true Kansai girl. She recalled that when she was in girls' school, during a class vote on where the students wanted to go for a trip, Kamakura was always the top choice.
Five-star hotel’s special dumplings to celebrate Lantern Festival
Admiring lanterns and eating dumplings is a unique tradition among the Chinese. Sheraton Taipei Hotel’s Qiekou Restaurant has launched four creative dumpling flavors, with the highlight being a brand-new savory option—pork and morel mushroom dumplings. The outer skin is handmade from chewy glutinous rice flour, and the filling consists of minced pork belly mixed evenly with the precious morel mushrooms. Sweet options include brown sugar peanut dumplings, osmanthus mung bean paste dumplings, and sweet wine sesame dumplings.
The broth isn't overly salty yet perfectly balanced — AFURI Ramen, a popular hit in Tokyo
On the second day of our Tokyo trip, our schedule was packed. Exhausted, we returned to Harajuku and spotted a bustling AFURI Ramen just next to our short-term rental apartment. Deciding to grab dinner and a late-night snack there seemed like the easiest option — after all, it was right nearby. Little did we know, it would turn out to be the second-best ramen of our trip, only surpassed by Ippudo (Ichiran)!
Taiwan’s Provence – The Rinauli Tribe in Pingtung Reborn from Natural Disaster
The reborn Rinauli Tribe is dotted with European-style wooden houses, adorned with indigenous murals, and features a massive pangolin sculpture lying within. There's also an activity center that floats like a leaf in the blue sky. Strolling along, you’ll find a uniquely all-white church tucked away in the streets, cleverly combining stone slab house materials for a distinctive and exotic flair. The sound of hymns wafts through the air, and here, even breathing feels like a blissful luxury.
The Chiayi Lantern Festival features a maze and gives away horse-year mini lanterns
An extraordinary divine lantern festival in Chiayi!“2014 Divine Light Chiayi – Happiness is Here” prayer lantern festival will take place from the 8th to the 16th at the intersection of Minzu Road and Xinxing Road in Chiayi City (the former Taiwan Lantern Festival area), with trial lighting starting now. It invites the public to experience a unique Lantern Festival and Valentine’s Day, and to feel the true “illumination of Buddha’s light”; additionally, limited-edition horse-year mini lanterns will be given away.
The Taichung Veterans' Village Museum Reopens – Quaint Decor Makes Every Corner Picture-Perfect!
The Taichung Veterans' Village Museum has reopened, preserving four original village buildings. The new operator, Two Fruits Cultural Creatives, has designed areas including a Story Museum, Flying Ice Bar, Flying Space, and Fangzheng Valley Veterans’ Village Flavor Restaurant. Unlike typical museums focused solely on viewing, the Story Museum offers many cozy corners where you can sit and take photos—perfect for creating IG-worthy, artsy images. On either side are restaurants full of nostalgic veterans’ village charm and the Flying Ice Bar.
Shuiliu Light Sculpture Show at Pingtung Wannian River Bridge “Shines” Through Lantern Festival
The festive atmosphere continues into the New Year holiday season. To allow the public to keep enjoying the festive spirit, the night light sculpture show at Pingtung City’s Wannian River Scenic Bridge has been extended through the Lantern Festival. The colorful water cascade light show, held on the hour from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM every evening, has been extended from 10 minutes to 20 minutes. Aside from enjoying the light show at night, visitors can also admire the scenic beauty of Dawu Mountain on clear days during the day.