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Visit Tainan now—Tainan Luxe Hotel offers complimentary room upgrades on weekdays & afternoon tea for just NT$1
The ancient city of Tainan holds a magical allure that keeps travelers exploring nonstop. When planning a spontaneous weekend getaway, many choose to visit Tainan. Recently, as part of an end-of-year promotion, Tainan hotels have launched special offers, allowing guests to enjoy complimentary upgrades to stylish rooms on weekdays and add afternoon tea for just NT$1.
Cool Summer Getaway: A Collection of 5 Naturally Mystical Spots in Taiwan
Besides having a cold drink, the coolest way to beat the summer heat might just be getting a good scare—something that sends chills down your spine. Mysterious, eerie places with naturally cool vibes are perfect summer escapes. HowToTrip has rounded up 5 spiritually charged spots. If you're really feeling the heat and want to avoid the crowds, come here to enjoy a deeply refreshing coolness.
Tainan Qigu Clam Experience – o_ Lake Intertidal Zone “Digging for Clams While Washing Your Pants”
Tainan Qigu’s “Seafood Festival & Red-mouth Croaker Garden Clam Experience Event” took place as scheduled after a typhoon. As it was the final week of the event, yesterday (the 26th) attracted large crowds. Families came to Qigu to “splash in the water and dig for clams,” creating a joyful atmosphere.
270-degree sea view + stunning sunset + lush green turf – the latest Hong Kong Instagrammable photo spots guide
Here’s the newest Instagram hotspot in Hong Kong – “Harbour View Point” is a scenic spot that only opened in October in Hong Kong. Boasting a 270-degree view of Victoria Harbour and an unbeatable location surrounded by sea on three sides, it captures the full beauty of the sunset. Gaze across to Hong Kong Island and you’ll see IFC (International Finance Centre), the tallest building in Hong Kong. It’s a new go-to spot for night views and sunsets, and with free admission, it became an IG hot spot just one month after opening.
The crispy exterior and juicy, tender meat of the fried chicken are truly impressive—take a bite and it even squirts juice.
If you see a shop that’s always packed, even with a long line, do you expect it to meet a higher standard? This place on Yongkang Street is often bustling with customers. Every time my friend YouShang and I pass by, we say we’ll come eat here, but we always end up giving up because of the long wait. So, I have to admit—I had pretty high expectations before even walking in...
Taichung BRT Launches at Noon on the 27th – All Four Cards Accepted for One Year of Unlimited Free Travel
The Taichung BRT Blue Line officially launched at noon on July 27, with buses departing in both directions from Taichung Railway Station and Providence University starting at 12 PM, running every six minutes thereafter. Starting August 10, passengers will need to tap their cards to enter and exit BRT stations, but they can enjoy one year of unlimited distance travel for free. The four existing transit cards used on Taichung’s municipal buses — EasyCard, iPASS, TaiwanPass, and ETC Card — are all accepted.
Travelers dress up as ghosts to explore Xitou — Nantou’s Monster Village holds “spirits on the loose” event during Ghost Month
Starting July 27, which marks the beginning of the lunar seventh month, the “Taiwan Good Bus” scenic area shuttle bus line to Xitou has teamed up with Xitou Monster Village to launch a “Monster Good Bus.” Passengers riding the special bus on July 27 dressed up as the most unique and creative ghosts and monsters, all heading together to Xitou Monster Village to take part in the annual monster carnival “Mozu Festival,” creating a scene reminiscent of Taiwan’s version of Halloween.
Deciding to live together without even knowing each other’s names — the possibilities of travel with a British boy
On the bus, he cheerfully said goodbye to an Indian friend, holding a guitar we had searched high and low in towns big and small but couldn’t find (we later learned it was called a guitalele — no wonder no matter how we tuned it, the sound always felt a bit off). Immediately excited, he borrowed it and played for quite a while, and then we started chatting. We talked a lot about Taiwan and even taught him how to write Chinese characters.
Tokugawa Ieyasu rests at Toshogu Shrine in Nikko, where ancient towering trees abound.
It was supposed to be a trip to the northeast, yet we took a detour to Toshogu Shrine in Nikko, which belongs to the Kanto region—what a long way off the planned route that was. The reason? On this northeastern journey, we had originally planned to head to Lake Tazawa in Akita Prefecture, but it was raining there.
Australian media lists “10 Most Dangerous Festivals in the World” – Tainan’s Yanshui Beehive Rockets also make the list
Participating in various festivals that incorporate local traditional culture is one of the most wonderful travel experiences when visiting different countries. But Australia’s ABC TV is about to tell you where the world’s 10 most dangerous festivals are located – and Taiwan’s “Yanshui Beehive Rockets” have actually made the list too！
New Attractions in Bangkok: Simulated Real Flight to Paris!
Bangkok, Thailand has long been a familiar city to travelers. With the peak summer travel season upon us, the Tourism Authority of Thailand recommends several new attractions for visitors to explore, such as the thrilling "High Altitude Flight Experience" where you can simulate being a pilot, the "Bangkok Siriraj Medical Museum" housed in a historic building, and the wildly popular "KidZania Children's Theme Park" that delights kids.
Russia’s Latest Train Design: A High-Tech Look Like a "Transformer"
A new train design was recently unveiled at the Innoprom 2014 industrial expo in Russia. This new Russian train features a sleek black glass exterior and touch-screen panels for operating the doors, and it’s called Russia One (R1). R1 was designed by Uralvagonzavod (UVZ), a Russian company specializing in tank design.
Fine Wine with Breathtaking Views: Three Stunning Rooftop Bars Around the World
Humans have always been fascinated by grand architecture and large-scale building complexes — perhaps it’s the idea that beauty lies in abundance. And more rooftops mean more rooftop bars coming to life. Sipping drinks and chatting on a rooftop terrace might just remind us of the many beautiful things that still exist in our busy lives. Here are three rooftop bars loved and adored by travelers around the world, as compiled by CNN.
Free "Bald Cypress Secret Spot" in Taipei City – Over 10 Bald Cypress Trees Are Changing Color by the Lake!
No need for a long journey – you can find a bald cypress secret spot right in Taipei City. The bald cypresses in the Indigenous Peoples Park opposite the National Palace Museum are turning red, with about 10 trees gradually changing color. Amidst the vast greenery, hints of yellow, orange, and red emerge, with gradient hues highlighting the beauty of the season. Reflecting off the emerald lake, it looks like a European oil painting.
Where to go for New Year's 2018? Booking site stats show solo bookings up 30%, with most from Osaka
The booking platform "AsiaYo," dubbed the "Taiwanese version of Airbnb," analyzed nearly 5,000 New Year's Eve booking records at the end of this year and found that the proportion of Taiwanese travelers going solo for New Year’s has significantly increased, indicating that carefree backpacking trips have gradually become a trend. The top three international destinations for New Year’s bookings are Osaka, Tokyo, and Seoul in Japan.
"Thai" horror tourism is all the rage now—backpackers' top picks: the Ghost Wife Temple and the Museum of Death
Visiting the Museum of Death to see the mummified remains of serial killers, or exploring the Ghost Wife Temple where "Nang Nak" is said to reside—this spine-chilling travel itinerary is sparking an alternative wave of horror tourism in Bangkok, Thailand. Many backpackers couldn’t care less about touching on taboo topics, even during the seventh lunar month. Fueled by curiosity, they flock here to experience it firsthand.
The "Lin Ben Traditional Chinese Medicine Shop" in Dapu Township has been abandoned for 40 years; after restoration, it has been transformed into a visitor center
The "Lin Ben Traditional Chinese Medicine Shop" in Dapu Township, which had been abandoned for 40 years, has been renovated with the help of local residents. It will now sell locally made agricultural specialty gifts, including Qiao Bao beans, driftwood cultural and creative products, bamboo charcoal goods, and handicrafts. The center will also offer services such as guided tours, itinerary planning, and DIY activities. The building retains the historical charm of the former traditional pharmacy. The "Siraya Dapu Lohas Network - Lin Ben Traditional Chinese Medicine Shop" officially reopened on July 25.
Old Hong Kong Classics, New Culinary Twists: Fun & Flavorful Hong Kong Restaurants
When char siu meets burgers, and cheese meets hot pot… This feature selects several restaurants that build on Hong Kong’s traditional food culture but incorporate Western ingredients, creating not only indescribably fresh and delicious flavors but also highly photogenic dishes—delicious and Insta-worthy alike！
Ghost Month Opens: Xitou Monster Village Invites Japanese Spirits for a “Night Parade of a Hundred Demons”
As the gates of the underworld swing open during the lunar seventh month, Xitou Monster Village hosted its grand “Monster Carnival” on the 27th, featuring a spectacular monster parade. Not only did all the monsters from the village come out in full force, but special guests—Japanese monsters from as far as Kyoto—also joined in the fun. Visitors were encouraged to let loose and celebrate without any taboos alongside these spooky yet playful creatures.
Tainan’s Zuozhen “Pipe Hotel” Opens on August 3rd – NT$600 per Night
Tainan’s camping pipe hotel has been completed and will officially open on August 3rd. The former “Zuozhen Elementary School Ganglin Branch,” which was shut down in 2006, has been transformed into the “Zuozhen Moon World Eco-Park.” It now serves as a venue for ecological workshops and scout training, and features five “camping pipes” made from large 2-meter-diameter concrete tubes for visitors to use.