The Shimen Songshan Terraced Fields are built using volcanic rocks from Yangmingshan and are the only stone terraced fields in Taiwan, boasting a history of over 100 years. From the “Three Visits to the Thatched Cottage” spot along the Tudi Gongling Trail, visitors can take in the entire view of the Songshan Terraced Fields. From now until the end of June, the cosmos flowers planted in the terraces are in full bloom—a perfect time for tourists to visit and enjoy the scenery.
E-DA Theme Park’s Ita-Con Festival has become an annual pilgrimage event for anime and itasha fans. This year (2014), it will take place this Saturday and Sunday. Visitors who dress up in complete cosplay outfits of any anime character can enter the park at a discounted price of 100 NT, while the general public can also enjoy a special ticket offer: two people enter together, with the second person paying just 100 NT.
Japan’s low-cost carrier “Peach Aviation” not only uses eye-catching peach and purple tones on its aircraft, but its merchandise also features a consistent pastel pink and purple color scheme. Among the most eye-catching items is the “Peach nanoblock,” which lets you assemble a miniature Peach A320 aircraft using the world’s smallest building blocks. In addition to the plane, you can also build a control tower and flight attendants—super cute.
The Tropic of Cancer is like a precious necklace around the Northern Hemisphere, passing through 16 countries including Myanmar, India, Bangladesh, Oman, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia, with Formosa—Taiwan being one of them. The Tropic of Cancer runs through Xiashia Village in Shuishang Township, Chiayi County; Wuhe Village in Ruisui Township, Hualien; Jingpu Village in Fengbin Township; and Huzi Islet in Penghu. Among these, Ruisui Township in the Huatung Valley area is like the homeland of the Tropic of Cancer.
The Tainan Crystal Hotel, which began trial operations on April 26, may not look particularly eye-catching from the outside. However, upon entering, guests are served a cup of handmade winter melon tea in a handcrafted ceramic mug — made personally by staff at a kiln, each mug bears the signature of its maker. The shaky, wobbly brushstrokes may seem imperfect, but they truly bring out a delightful sense of hospitality.
Chenglv Tourism’s professional brand hotel, Chenglv Jingzan Hotel in Taipei Luzhou, and its F&B brand, Jingzan Banquet Plaza, are celebrating the hotel’s win of two awards from the renowned international travel website TripAdvisor. To show appreciation to customers for their support and to offer great food and accommodation, they are launching summer dining promotions from July 1 to the end of August — enjoy 32% off all Hong Kong-style dim sum and receive a $2,000 gift voucher when your private room set menu order exceeds $8,000.
L’Amitié Beitou Hot Spring Hotel is currently offering a special “Serene Summer Getaway” promotion from now until September 30. For a couple’s mini-trip, on weekdays, the minimum cost per person starts at just NT$5,280 + 10%, and two people can travel together to enjoy the offer. Similarly, in late September, Grand Formosa Regent Kaohsiung is launching the “Summer Harbor View 235 Stay Package.” Before the end of September, guests staying in city-view rooms at the preferential rate for locals can upgrade to a romantic harbor-view room for an additional NT$235 per room.
A domestic web portal conducted a poll for the “Top 10 Vacation Islands in Southeast Asia and the Pacific,” with candidate islands being those reachable within a six-hour flight, totaling 33 islands. Netizens were invited to vote for their favorite island, and in the end, Boracay in the Philippines was voted the best vacation island.
The Kaohsiung Light Rail, currently under active construction, has recently unveiled photos of its first train. In addition to its bright green exterior as shown in earlier design sketches, the most impressive feature is the eight-in-one card reader installed on the train. Once officially operational, passengers will be able to ride using four types of cards, including EasyCard and iPass.
Summer vacation is here!To celebrate the season, Shoushan Zoo has launched a new night-time visiting activity. From the 28th until August 31st, the "Shoushan Nights Adventure" series of events will be held, with free admission for all children under 12 during this period!
Speaking of which, a few days ago, the sound of meowing suddenly came from Pinzang Café in Keelung. At that time, the owner and customers searched the shop but couldn’t find the source of the meowing. It turned out that two little kittens had fallen into a drainage ditch connecting the warehouse and the apartment behind the café. The staff had to put in quite an effort to rescue the two kittens. By the time they were saved, the kittens had meowed themselves hoarse and were too weak to even make a sound.
Japan’s 14-year-old “shogi prodigy” Fujii Sota achieved 29 consecutive wins, breaking a 30-year-old record and sparking a nationwide “shogi fever” in 2017. In Taiwan, the movie *March Comes in Like a Lion* also piqued public interest in the game. To truly immerse yourself in shogi culture, you must visit Tendō City in Yamagata Prefecture.
Cities with public bicycles are nothing new these days. But recently, the Paris government has introduced an interesting and thoughtful facility: public bikes that even 3-year-olds can ride. It’s the world’s first bike-sharing service designed specifically for children.
The "2014 Zhongli Parent-Child Carnival," held in Zhongli City, kicked off on the 21st at the local Zhongzheng Park. In addition to traditional markets and large-scale themed amusement facilities, the mascot of Janfusun World — the 18-meter-tall Lucky Dog, along with the Little Lucky Army — also made a special appearance at the park to spend a relaxing weekend with visitors of all ages.
What happened to the ultra-short mini skirts? Japan’s low-cost carrier Skymark Airlines announced earlier this year that with the introduction of new aircraft this year, its flight attendants would also don new royal blue uniforms paired with super short mini skirts that sit 25 centimeters above the knee. But on the 14th, the day of the new plane’s maiden flight, the beautiful flight attendants dressed in their new uniforms were seen wearing skirts that were longer than expected.
I don’t have any particular fondness for udon noodles, probably because they always make me feel like I’m not getting much for my money – just a few quick slurps and it’s gone. Otherwise, I actually really love the unique elasticity and chewiness of the noodles themselves. Who would’ve thought that after the wave of chain ramen shops flooding Taiwan, even [Marugame Seimen], a chain udon shop, has made its way to Taiwan?
According to an earlier report by China Times today, at the Taiwan-South Korea Tourism Exchange Association yesterday (20th), the Tourism Bureau stated that with the gradual launch of new routes and increasing flight frequency, there is a chance to reach the goal set by both sides this year of achieving a combined total of 1 million mutual visits.
Su Chia-hsien (pen name: Figure Dragon), the world’s first Chinese 3D spray painting artist, following the overwhelming response to his 3D artwork "Good Luck Taipei" exhibited in May at Taipei City Hall MRT Station, is now bringing his creativity to Taichung’s Yizhong Commercial District. Four large, fun pieces will be on free display in the area from today until July 20.
Summer is the perfect time for travel and also the best season for hot air balloons. The “Taiwan Hot Air Balloon Festival,” held at Luye Gaotai in Taitung, is in full swing. The festival recently kicked off with 18 colorful and creatively designed hot air balloons taking to the skies to welcome visitors, sparking a balloon-chasing craze. The event’s organizer, Taitung County Government, continues to roll out new balloon designs to attract travelers.
According to a recent report by Dailymail, Sarah Schenker, a leading UK nutritionist, said that many vegetable and fruit peels actually contain more nutrients than the flesh itself. They are rich in high concentrations of protective compounds like antioxidants and dietary fiber. Want to know which peels offer what nutrients and how to cook them? Keep reading below.