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Persians Welcome the New Year at Spring Equinox: Goldfish, Colored Eggs, and Seven Dishes for a Reunion Feast
The Persian word "Nowruz" means "new day." At 12:57 PM on this year’s spring equinox (March 20), as the sun crosses the celestial equator, millions of Iranian families will gather around a ceremonial table (haftseen). Young and old hold hands to count down to the new year, and every family prepares a variety of ingredients along with newly sprouted green shoots to create mouthwatering dishes.
Children's Day holiday: Kids can play at Kaohsiung E-Da World for “free”
With the upcoming Qingming Festival and Children’s Day holidays, Kaohsiung E-Da Theme Park has launched an enticing “free entry” promotion to attract visitors. During the three-day Children’s Day holiday (April 4–6), children can enter for free. Additionally, starting in April, every weekend, the second student ticket is free. E-Da World estimates that visitor numbers during the holiday period will exceed 30,000.
It's not just the U.S. with high tips — a map helps you instantly understand the tipping culture in "50 countries"
Taiwan doesn't have a tipping culture, yet many restaurants add an extra 10% service charge. But when traveling abroad, it's essential to follow local customs. Not only in the U.S., but many other countries also have tipping cultures you might not know about. Foreign media has specially created an interactive tipping map where you can simply click on a country to find out how tipping works there.
Ranked as a "Best Hotel" by a renowned international booking site — a Mediterranean-style homestay in Kenting
With the Spring Scream music festival approaching, hotels around Kenting are fully booked, but a simple homestay by the sea along Kenting Main Street, decorated with vibrant colors, was one of the first themed accommodations to sell out for the music season. It has also been recognized by a well-known international booking website as one of the world’s best hotels. Its clean, simple yet distinctive style is highly eye-catching.
French restaurant Sel Fleur has moved to Taichung’s 7th Redevelopment Zone — an ever-changing à la carte dining experience
Taichung’s top French fine-dining restaurant Sel Fleur has relocated. The new venue is situated in the newly developed commercial district of the 7th Redevelopment Zone, yet the standalone white building, inspired by salt crystal designs, is tucked away among a Starbucks, Texas Roadhouse steakhouse, and Taiwan’s largest relaxation spa KARUIZAWA l⒅?. It offers a more exclusive and intimate vibe.
Enjoy the perk: Airlines launch complimentary luxury car airport transfer service for passengers
Emirates Airline, which officially launched its direct Taipei–Dubai route on February 10, announced that it has partnered with AVIS International Car Rental to provide chauffeur-driven car transfer services for first and business class passengers traveling from Taiwan, effective immediately.
Washington D.C. enters cherry blossom season: White and pink Yoshino cherries bloom along the pond
Cherry blossom viewing is not exclusive to Asia. Every spring, the cherry blossom trees around the Tidal Basin near the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. gradually come into full bloom, set against the backdrop of the towering Washington Monument. The beautiful scenery attracts large crowds of blossom enthusiasts every year around late March to early April.
Raise environmental awareness: Five-star hotels join the "Earth Hour" lights-off campaign
The global "Earth Hour" one-hour lights-off initiative, launched by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), will take place this year at 8:30 PM on March 29. Domestic five-star hotels are also participating by turning off exterior lighting and encouraging guests to step out of their rooms to save energy.
Get a 50 NTD discount on your ticket with "Crayon Shin-chan eyebrows"！People's eyebrows are super dramatic
The Crayon Shin-chan special exhibition has been running since January and will continue until April, with just two weeks left before it ends. Today (23rd), the organizers launched the "Tribute to the Honorary Citizen Crayon Shin-chan’s ~Eyebrows~" campaign. Visitors who buy tickets on-site at the Crayon Shin-chan exhibition and have "eyebrows as expressive as Crayon Shin-chan’s" can enjoy a 50 NTD discount on their admission. This has led to many people imitating Crayon Shin-chan’s iconic brows.
The Miaoli Hakka Tung Blossom Festival kicks off in April, with each tung blossom showcasing its own form of landscape art.
When the “April snow” begins to fall over Miaoli, you know it’s once again tung blossom season. Miaoli’s annual Hakka cultural highlight — the Miaoli Hakka Tung Blossom Festival — will officially open on April 19 at the Tung Blossom Park in Tongluo Township. The event will also feature a tung blossom music concert and, for the first time, include landscape art, blending music with the scenic beauty of the mountain town. Visitors can fully enjoy the splendor of the tung blossoms and even create their own “landscape art” using the flowers.
Gazing into the distance — the God of Cold Single Man (Han Dan Ye)! Photography competition, photo “Crowd” wins gold
The photography competition for the “2014 Lantern Festival Folk Carnival – Galloping Horses Greet Spring & Fried Han Dan Ye Series of Events,” hosted by Taitung City Government, has announced its winners. This year, the city government offered twenty awards with incentive bonuses, selecting one gold, one silver, and one bronze award winner, five merit award recipients, and twelve honorable mention winners.
The dishes at this upscale restaurant are flavorful — the most expensive ribeye steak in the house is tender and juicy.
It’s family gathering time again. Last time we had Chinese food, so this time let’s try something different and go for Western cuisine. We found a place with a nice vibe called Ju Sixteen G16. Although it’s located in downtown Yilan, it offers parking, which is quite convenient. Every family gathering is always extra joyful when we chat and laugh together, and the best part is seeing the elders satisfied — that makes us even happier.
News Flash / Celebrating the Debut of the Corporate Mascot "Wei Bear" – Vanilla Air: Giving Away 10 Free Flight Tickets First
Taiwan’s first homegrown low-cost carrier, Vanilla Air, unveiled its corporate branding identity inspired by the Formosan black bear for the first time on March 24, and announced that Long Chang-chi has been appointed as the airline’s General Manager. Chairman Lin Ming-fu also stated that in addition to the recent naming competition, Vanilla Air will hold a celebratory event on its Facebook fan page where participants can upload photos to win free flight tickets. It is estimated that 10 Vanilla Air flight tickets valid for any destination will be given away, with more regular promotional activities to follow in the future.
Latest Update: Free Admission to All Taiwan Children's Day Holiday Attractions
As the Children's Day holiday approaches, amusement parks, museums, and other venues across Taiwan are offering free entry for children and other promotions. ETtoday EVA Air Travel Cloud has compiled a list of Children's Day deals at recreational spots nationwide, inviting everyone to take advantage of the three-day break, get out and enjoy the spring sunshine.
Revisiting Little Snail Kitchen: Searching for the Slipper Bread Praised by Wu Pao-chun
I remember first learning about Little Snail Kitchen from Chef Wu Pao-chun’s book “A Taste of Inspiration.” The book introduced his favorite eateries for various types of food in Taiwan and around the world.
“Four Ways to Enjoy Crispy Roast Goose” features glossy duck skin with fruity aroma and the chef’s exclusive flavor
The sizzling roast goose on the grill takes time and effort to achieve its coffee-colored, glossy skin. Following the grain, the chef delicately slices the skin—this is the “first way to enjoy.” Served with sliced cucumber, celery, and apple, the freshness of the vegetables subtly balances the richness of the skin. Paired with truffle sauce, tomato, apple, and a tangy sauce, the dish bursts with layered flavors. Whether paired with wine or enjoyed solo, it’s utterly delightful.
Give the perfect Christmas gift — Regent introduces the "Queen of Desserts" shaped chocolate gift box
Christmas is just around the corner. Are you looking for a warm and sweet gift? Taipei Regent Hotel has collaborated with Singapore’s Huang Hui Xian, the two-time winner of Asia’s Best Pastry Chef and known as the “Queen of Desserts,” to exclusively import three shaped chocolate gift boxes from Singapore: Box of 9, Box of 16, and Box of 25. These include a special milk tea-flavored chocolate created for Taipei Regent Hotel, along with eight varieties of shaped chocolate lollipops and the renowned Janice Wong Christmas gift basket.
18-meter-high snow walls at the "Snow Valley" offer a stunning visual spectacle; Mt. Tateyama & Kurobe Gorge opens in April
In Japan during April, aside from cherry blossoms gradually reaching full bloom across the country, one of the most unmissable travel destinations is the "Mt. Tateyama & Kurobe Gorge Opening." Walking between the towering 15 to 20-meter-high snow walls formed by accumulated snow on both sides, the breathtaking scenery—no matter when you visit—attracts an increasing number of tourists every year. This year, the opening of Mt. Tateyama & Kurobe Gorge is expected to begin on April 16.
How long has it been since you traveled with your parents? The “Evergreen Getaway” offers historic site tickets and Japanese cuisine.
How long has it been since you last traveled with Mom and Dad? Tainan’s Grand Formosa Regent Hotel is now offering the “Evergreen Getaway” accommodation package from now until June 30. If one of the guests is aged 60 or above (including 60), the package includes a Japanese cuisine meal set from Takegawa (based on room type). The Elegant Double Room is NT$6,999 on weekdays and NT$8,899 on holidays, while the Deluxe Family Room is NT$10,999 on weekdays and NT$13,999 on holidays.
Hundreds of entertainers head to Taitung to spread love — Mandarin Airlines’ “Micro Love Flight” takes off in April
The “Love in April” gala, now in its sixth year, is being held this year not only in Kaohsiung but also in Taitung to support the city described as “Taiwan’s most under-resourced.” Mandarin Airlines has dispatched a “Micro Love Flight,” with hosts He Rong, Kelly, Peng Wen-zheng, and Chen Wei-ling dressing up as pilots and flight attendants to join hundreds of entertainers in hosting the event in Taitung. At the press conference, three exceptional high school girls who recently helped clean up an elderly person on the street were also invited to take part.