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The King Cherry Blossom of Alishan in Full Bloom – Seize the Golden 7 Days to Witness the "Cherry Snow" Scenery
Seize the golden 7 days！Alisha's floral season indicator, the “King Cherry Blossom,” has entered its peak blooming period, with nearly 100% of the flowers in full bloom. From now until around April 5th is the best time to admire the blossoms. Visitors note that the area is currently covered with Yoshino cherry blossoms, and when the breeze blows, the sight of petals fluttering resembles a “cherry blossom snowfall.” The Chiayi Forest District Office stated that children under 12 years old will be granted free admission from April 4th to 6th.
The cake that was stolen and eaten by Xiao Jiaqi comes from Pingtung County – the super popular "Heart Harmony Bakery"!
On a sunny weekend holiday, we headed to Chaozhou to find the "Heart Harmony Bakery," which has won the U.S. Cheese Creative Baking Competition champion title for two consecutive years. The Foodie Show has also featured Heart Harmony. This quiet little village becomes quite lively thanks to the bakery’s presence.
Starting from 2015, regardless of peak or off-peak seasons, the daily limit for Mainland Chinese tour groups is set at 5,000 visitors.
During the morning session of the Executive Yuan's administrative meeting, which heard a report from the Ministry of Transportation and Communications on tourism carrying capacity assessment and international market development plans, Premier Jiang Yi-huah stated that tourism should prioritize quality over quantity. Starting in 2015, regardless of peak or off-peak seasons, the daily limit for Mainland Chinese tour groups visiting Taiwan will be 5,000 people.
Handsome female winemaker Liu Fanghua: Asians face discrimination in the world of wine
China Airlines recently announced that, for a limited time, it will offer Shiraz red wine and Antigo sparkling wine from Australia's Hunter Valley Tcilk Estate in first and business class. The mastermind behind this winery is actually Taiwanese winemaker Liu Fanghua.
"Star" Takes You to Petite France Village – Transparent Stairs Let You Become Jun Ji-hyun
In the hit drama "My Love from the Star," the male lead Do Min-jun’s "selfish kiss" uses his superpowers to lift the female lead Jun Ji-hyun into the air before they share a passionate embrace, confirming their feelings. This romantic scene was filmed in Korea’s Gyeonggi Province at the "Petite France" village. Fans of the show flock here, and the park has even installed transparent stairs so visitors can become "Jun Ji-hyun" and experience this otherworldly romance.
Taipei Sherwood Hotel has been awarded five stars in the star-rated evaluation conducted by the Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications.
Taipei Sherwood Hotel has once again received the five-star accolade in the star-rated hotel evaluation by the Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications this year. To uphold the quality of Taiwan’s tourism industry and ensure strict standards for travelers, the bureau initiated a high-spec, high-standard star-rated hotel evaluation program in 2000, with re-evaluations conducted every three years. At the 12th star-rated hotel emblem award ceremony held by the Tourism Bureau on March 26, Taipei Sherwood Hotel was once again honored with a five-star rating.
Is unlimited drinks available at brunch? Le Bar at The Regent Taipei launches holiday cocktails
The term "Brunch," combining the words "Breakfast" and "Lunch," gets its name from being served between breakfast and lunch hours. Starting April 4th, the outdoor bar "Le Bar" on the sixth floor of The Regent Taipei will offer Taiwan’s only holiday boozy brunch every Saturday, Sunday, and public holiday. Guests can enjoy classic main courses from 10:00 to 14:00 on weekends, along with unlimited drinks featuring a colorful selection of cocktails and a buffet spread.
Get full for just ¥30！Taichung traditional market: fist-sized steamed pork buns & golden scallion pancakes
As a kid, my mom and grandma loved taking me to traditional markets. Though my role was usually just carrying stuff and bearing the weight, I always found the bustling, noisy, sweat-drenched markets surprisingly warm and fun. As an adult, I still enjoy hunting for food at night markets—many cheap and delicious street food stalls are hidden within the lively chaos.
Sword Lake Mountain Launches Children's Day Promotion: Free Entry for Kids Under 12
With Children's Day approaching, domestic theme parks are also rolling out special offers. From April 4 to April 6 during the three-day Tomb Sweeping Day holiday, Sword Lake Mountain is launching a "National Children's Day" event. Children under 12 can enter for free when accompanied by one paying adult, while adults enjoy a 3.3-fold discount, with tickets priced at just NT$299 (original price NT$899)!
Firefly season is approaching！ Alishan unveils four most beautiful firefly trails
Firefly season is approaching！ On April 19, 26 and May 3, 10, four sessions of the “Firefly Stroll Trail & Firefly Watching Tour” will be held respectively, inviting the public to come together for a night-time encounter with fireflies. The event features popular firefly gathering spots such as Guanghua Dingbanzi Recreation Area, Yuantan Ecological Park, Fengshan, and Ruili, along with guided walks along renowned trails including the “Youth Ridge Trail,” “Wild Ginger Flower Trail,” “Fengshan Viewpoint,” and “Yaums Trail,” offering a firsthand experience of the beauty of Alishan.
Incredible — Haidilao now allows customers to bring their own ingredients and drinks, with no extra charge at all
Haidilao Hotpot, famous for its over-the-top service, has done it again with a surprising move. On the 12th, its official Facebook page announced that all Haidilao branches in Taiwan will fully allow guests to bring their favorite ingredients to enhance their meals — whether it's food or drinks, you can bring them in. Even items that the restaurant itself sells can be brought from outside. The best part? There’s absolutely no additional fee charged for this. This service could be a first in Taiwan’s spicy hotpot scene.
If you could only choose one place to view cherry blossoms, Japanese people say: Daigo-ji Temple in Kyoto
Japan has entered cherry blossom season, with blooms gradually appearing from the south. Whether at tourist spots or along streets and riversides, everywhere is adorned with the pink-and-white splendor of cherry blossoms. But where do Japanese people most want to go for hanami (cherry blossom viewing)? The Japanese website “Walkerplus” has been conducting an ongoing online poll asking netizens about their “most desired cherry blossom destination this year.” As of the 26th, the World Heritage-listed “Daigo-ji Temple” is temporarily leading and has taken the top spot.
Take the highway directly to Shenkeng in New Taipei Take bus 949 to enjoy tofu super quickly
Traveling to Shenkeng is now more convenient! The New Taipei City and Taipei City Transportation Bureaus have jointly launched the new Bus Route 949 “New Taipei City Shenkeng District – MRT Guting Station,” which began service on March 29. The entire journey takes just 30 minutes. The first bus departs at 6:00 AM, and the last bus at 10:00 PM. During weekday peak hours, buses run every 10 to 15 minutes; off-peak, every 15 to 20 minutes; and on weekends, every 20 to 30 minutes.
PAUL Mother's Day cakes pre-sale starts on 3/28 — buy 2 and get 10% off
As the warm and grateful Mother’s Day approaches, PAUL bakery has specially launched two Mother’s Day cakes under the theme of “Maman de mon cœur!” (“Mom, my love!”), including the “Berry Charlotte” and the “Floral Mom Chocolate Mousse.” This year’s Mother’s Day cake pre-orders start on March 28, and customers who order two or more cakes will enjoy a 10% discount.
Spring Travel Exhibition Kicks Off on the 28th – Complete Roundup of Travel Agency Package Deals
The Taipei International Spring Travel Exhibition will be held from March 28 to 31 at the World Trade Center Hall 1. Whether you're planning a weekend getaway, getting ready for the upcoming spring break, or booking your joyful summer vacation in advance, visitors are encouraged to check out the event in person and see if they can snag any surprisingly good deals. ETtoday EBC News has also compiled a list of discounted package tours offered by various travel agencies at the exhibition for readers’ reference.
The LinTian Mountain Forest Farm Transforms into a Cultural Park — Legacy Buildings Narrate the Past
On the morning of the second day in Hualien, I drove to Fenglin Township, home to the LinTian Mountain Forestry Culture Park, one of Taiwan’s four major forest farms. The drive from Hualien City to Fenglin takes about an hour. The LinTian Mountain Forest Farm preserves the cultural history of early Taiwanese forestry and logging. Thanks to the efforts of relevant organizations, it has become a well-known tourist attraction in eastern Taiwan.
Do delicious fish balls need borax to taste good? Fish ball expert: The key to their springy texture lies in the fish and salt
Many people, when tasting springy and delicious fish balls, immediately think, “This fish ball must have borax in it!” But Lin Guofeng, a seasoned fish ball expert and director of the Tamsui Dengfeng Fish Ball Museum, says the secret to creating tasty and springy fish balls that are also healthy is “actually the fish and salt!”
Stay at a Taipei City hotel & enjoy discounted boat rides from Dadaocheng Wharf
Historic Dadaocheng is a must-visit destination in Taipei. The Taipei City Department of Rapid Transit Systems has partnered with local hotels to offer boat ride discounts at Dadaocheng Wharf for guests staying at over 300 hotels in Taipei. The department has also produced the "Explore Dadaocheng" tourist map, distributed to hotels citywide, helping visitors navigate and explore nearby attractions.
Run away to the moon together — massive moon-themed restaurants, mysterious cosmic towers: 4 cosmic-level attractions across Taiwan
What do mysterious cosmic planets really look like? Recently, a moon craze has swept across Taiwan — from the wildly popular glowing moon in Tainan to the Dream Village exhibited at the Christmas Village in Qianmei, Taichung. These mysterious cosmic installations make you feel as if you’ve stepped into a dream. ET Travel Cloud has compiled 6 cosmic-level scenic spots. This time, skip the overseas trip and run away to the moon together.
Visit the UK’s Hogwarts Castle filming location & beware of Northumberland’s Poison Garden
If you visit the lush Alnwick Gardens in Northumberland, northern England, don’t happily touch everything around here at will—because there’s a Poison Garden growing a variety of deadly plants here!