Travel
Macau Food: Big-Hearted Recommendations & Unforgettable Delights
The locally beloved 《A Baía New Bay Portuguese Restaurant》 is highly recommended by Macau residents. The owner is Portuguese himself, and his dedication to authentic Portuguese cuisine is beyond question. "Bacalhau" (salted cod) is the star of Portuguese cuisine. The term "Bacalhau" is translated from Portuguese and refers to salted cod.
Macau festivals are super fun to experience — a 3-day, 2-night package with flights and hotel at an unbeatable price!
Macau boasts the world’s cultural heritage site closest to Taiwan and over 400 years of East-meets-West cultural charm. Its food scene is incredibly diverse, ranging from traditional bakeries and street snacks to Chinese cuisine and Portuguese dishes — all mouthwateringly authentic.
Blogger Zhou Huahua: Explore Macau with Ease Without Breaking the Bank
Macau is a popular travel destination for many Taiwanese, not only because it’s less than a two-hour flight from Taiwan, but also because of its high-end hotels and diverse cuisine—both of which make Macau truly captivating.
Lady Gaga’s Designer Unveils ANA’s Latest Flight Attendant Uniforms
All Nippon Airways (ANA) unveiled its latest generation of cabin crew and ground staff uniforms on April 24. This new uniform collection was designed by Prabal Gurung, who has previously dressed U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama and pop star Lady Gaga, and marks the tenth-generation uniform for ANA.
A delicious companion for night owls!“Dian Xin” serves exquisite Hong Kong-style dim sum
Fans of Hong Kong-style tea restaurants are likely familiar with restaurants like Pújí Xiaochú, Jīngxīng, or Tángcháo. The most classic Hong Kong dim sum includes chicken feet, char siu buns, cheung fun, radish cake, and crab roe siu mai.
Vending machine portals and submarine sightings in Taoyuan—new restaurants packed with Instagram-favorite elements
Pink vending machines, submarine-themed corridors, graffiti-style giant suitcases, dried flower skies… all these ultra-photogenic features are condensed here!“You Shi Hou. Red Bean” has two branches in Zhongli and Taoyuan. After a complete renovation, the Taoyuan branch began soft operations on December 5 and will officially open on the 16th—it’s already become a must-visit new hotspot for influencers in just a few days.
The "Capital Gate" building is more tilted than the Leaning Tower of Pisa — one of the world’s top five leaning architectural wonders
Italy’s Leaning Tower of Pisa is world-famous for its noticeably askew structure. In recent years, Italian authorities have been working hard to “straighten” the tower to prevent it from tilting further. But besides the Leaning Tower of Pisa, there are actually several other leaning towers around the globe. Among them, Abu Dhabi’s “Capital Gate” building stands out as the most tilted man-made tower in the Guinness World Records, surpassing the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
Lion’s Head Mountain Hiking Event – Enjoy the Tung Blossoms and Embrace a Healthy Lifestyle on May 3
In early May, tung blossoms are in full bloom, dotting the forests of Shishan and Nanzhuang with patches of snow-white. The Shan Shan National Scenic Area Administration has specially organized the “Taiwan Tourist Shuttle Shishan-Nanzhuang Line – Artistic Tung Blossom Hiking” event on May 3.
Is V Air’s maiden flight headed to Osaka? Low-cost carriers reshape Taiwan’s travel landscape
Rumor has it that Taiwan’s homegrown low-cost carrier “V Air” will launch its first route to Osaka in September this year, operating one daily round-trip flight between Taoyuan and Osaka alongside group member China Airlines. V Air also hasn’t ruled out using Ibaraki, a Tokyo suburb, as an alternative to Narita to cater to the sharply rising number of travelers heading to Japan.
The football match is throwing the city into chaos！ Brazilians are going crazy for "escaping the World Cup" travel packages
The 2014 Brazil FIFA World Cup will kick off on June 12. To attract people who "don't like football or oppose the World Cup," Brazilian tourism operators have launched various overseas travel packages themed "Escape the World Cup." Iara Mansur, a 36-year-old market research analyst, and her boyfriend both dislike football.
EVA Air launches “Taoyuan–Okinawa” route — just 90 minutes to one of the world’s top four coastal destinations!
EVA Air announced today (24th) that it will launch the Taoyuan–Okinawa route starting June 17, with bookings now open. It is understood that last year, the number of Taiwanese travelers visiting Japan exceeded 2.34 million. EVA Air stated that it expects Japan’s tourism market to continue growing this year, hence the decision to launch the Okinawa route ahead of the peak summer travel season.
Taitung’s “Chen Jianwu Boulevard” Applies for Cultural Landscape Status – Hopes to Preserve Beauty with “Love”
The vast expanse of emerald-green rice paddies surrounding Taitung’s “Chen Jianwu Boulevard” has long been a picturesque sight and a popular tourist destination. Recently, local residents have expressed concern that future buyers of the farmland might construct farmhouses, thereby damaging the original landscape. The Chishang Township Office has urgently applied to preserve the area as a cultural landscape. However, the township office stated that even if the application is approved, it cannot restrict farmers from buying or selling their land—only appeal to “love and persuasion” to keep this pristine land intact.
Find a traffic light to get online? 250 Taitung Free hotspots offer free Wi-Fi
Travelers visiting Taitung are in luck. The Taitung County Government is planning to roll out a free Wi-Fi service with 250 wireless hotspots — “Taitung Free.” This not only benefits local residents but also allows tourists visiting Taitung to access the internet on their smartphones outdoors, making it easier to get information. Netizens are saying: “So thoughtful!”
“80 minutes is a beautiful distance” – Hong Kong travel special edition embraces a literary and artistic vibe
“80 minutes is actually a beautiful distance.” The flight time from Taipei to Hong Kong is just 80 minutes. This year (2014), the Hong Kong Tourism Board has adopted “2014 Hong Kong – Full of Surprises” as its promotional theme. As part of its first wave of activities, it launched an exquisitely designed travel brochure. With a lyrical tone, paired with a literary and artistic design and new elements, it interprets Hong Kong Island travel routes, allowing travelers to experience the stylish voyage of an international metropolis within just an 80-minute journey.
Over 3,000 meters high, the alpine rhododendrons are stunningly beautiful — Flower season in full bloom on Hehuan Mountain and Little Qilai
As the weather warms up, flowers are blooming all over Taiwan, and even the high-altitude flora on Hehuan Mountain are gradually coming to life. Within the Hehuan Mountain National Forest Recreation Area, the Yushan rhododendrons located 700 meters above Little Qilai have entered their peak blooming period, with pink, white, and red flowers covering the mountainside. The Dongshi Forest District Office reports that the best time to view the flowers is from now until the end of May.
Taiwan's first light rail transit line lays tracks; Chen Chu: First phase aims for test runs in September
Taiwan's first "circular light rail transit system" began laying tracks today (24th). Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chu stated that after the track laying, various electrical, signaling, and communication projects will follow in succession, marking a major milestone for Kaohsiung’s waterfront light rail. She expressed hope to advance toward the goal of launching the first phase for test operations in September, ushering in an era of a comprehensive public transportation network.
EVA Air Adds More Flights to Mainland China in May: Taipei to Jinan & Zhengzhou Four Times a Week
EVA Air announced that starting in May, it will increase the frequency of some flights to mainland China. Specifically, the Taipei–Jinan route will go from three flights per week to four; the Kaohsiung–Jinan route will increase from one to two flights per week; and the Taipei–Zhengzhou route will adjust from two to four flights per week.
The Songshan-Fuzhou flight is about 80% full — passenger list surprises with Mazu Lin Mo-niang
What!? Mazu Lin Mo-niang is also flying? This is definitely not a prank, because Fujian Province is the origin of Taiwan’s faith traditions, and as Fuzhou’s customs and lifestyle are relatively similar to those in Taiwan, there is also a large Taiwanese business community in Fuzhou. Therefore, before the direct Songshan–Fuzhou flight began on February 18 this year, traveling to Fuzhou mostly involved flying from Taichung or taking a boat. Chen Chih-che, general manager of Mandarin Airlines’ Fuzhou office, said that currently, almost 80% of the seats on each Songshan–Fuzhou flight are sold.
Emerging from the Financial Crisis: The Once Most Profitable Restaurant in the U.S., Tavern on the Green, Reopens
Tavern on the Green, once one of the most profitable restaurants in the United States, located in Manhattan’s Central Park, New York City, was closed for nearly five years due to operational issues in 2009, but reopened on April 24 this year. Tavern on the Green was at its peak during the 1980s, and with its reopening now, it is bound to attract food lovers from around the world once again.
A representative of Tainan’s banquet cuisine: Presidents Chiang Ching-kuo and Lin Yutang were both guests at A-Xia Restaurant
From its origins as a street stall to its current form, Tainan’s A-Xia Restaurant has always insisted on using high-quality local ingredients and preparing handmade dishes with the utmost care. You can taste the flavor of Taiwan—and the love for it—in every bite. In the past, it even hosted President Chiang Ching-kuo and his officials for meals in the countryside on three separate occasions; the