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Stop driving temporarily！Kenting’s “Crab Protection: Stop, Look, Listen for 120 Seconds” campaign kicks off on August 10
To ensure the safe passage of female land crabs heading to the sea to lay eggs within the protected area, Kenting National Park Headquarters has implemented the “Crab Protection: Stop, Look, Listen for 120 Seconds” measure for the first time this year. During regulated hours, all inbound and outbound inner lanes will be simultaneously closed for 120 seconds at every full hour—10, 20, 30, 40, 50, and 60 minutes—allowing the land crabs to safely cross the road to release their young into the sea. Drivers are urged to fully cooperate.
World’s Largest Floating Library: Logos Hope Carries 5,000 Books to Keelung
Do you know what the world’s largest “floating library” is? The answer is the Malta-flagged “Logos Hope.” Moreover, Logos Hope will visit Taiwan on the 22nd of this month and dock at Keelung Port for 18 days, open for public boarding.
It’s almost the size of a palm!! These generously stuffed taiyaki are bursting with fillings and priced affordably.
After finishing our meal at Soowoor Korean Cuisine, my husband still felt his stomach wasn’t quite full, so we started looking for our next stop. Right across from Soowoor, we spotted Shiao Xin Taiyaki. My husband mentioned seeing a friend post a photo of it on Facebook and thought it looked pretty tasty, so he insisted on buying a few to take home.
Steam locomotive CT273 makes its maiden voyage to eastern Taiwan, taking passengers to “unreachable little stations”
The steam locomotive “CT273,” nicknamed the “Grand Lady” of Taiwan Railways, will make its first journey to the eastern line today (the 7th) in the afternoon. From August 7 to 9, it will operate for three consecutive days as the “Midsummer Taiwan No. CT273” tour through eastern Taiwan. It’s a rare sight to see this vintage steam locomotive back in action on the eastern routes, and it will even venture into the “unreachable little station”—Shanli Station. Many railway enthusiasts are thrilled and full of anticipation.
Don’t let summer slip away—48-hour flash sale on Hong Kong & Macau stays with up to 40% off at 40 hotels
This summer (2014), Hong Kong and Macau are buzzing with excitement—the “One Piece” pirates have docked in Hong Kong, and the 30th-anniversary Transformers exhibition is on display at The Venetian Macao. With one month of summer vacation left, want to make the most of it with an overseas trip? Agoda.com is offering a limited-time 48-hour deal on flights under two hours to Hong Kong and Macau, with over 40 hotels in both destinations discounted up to 40%, available only until 11:59 PM tonight (the 7th)!
Traveling abroad during summer break can still be great value — HowToTrip General Manager Chen Yufeng shows you how
This year’s summer vacation is already halfway over. Have our readers seized the chance to travel abroad? Although summer travel prices are slightly higher than usual, for families and college students, it means skipping the hassle of taking leave, making summer still the peak travel season. Among the most popular options are 2- to 5-day trips suitable for students and family outings, which also receive the highest number of inquiries.
Abandoned Kyoto Elementary School Transformed into Art Center with a Hidden Nostalgic Café
Front Street Coffee Meirun Branch is a well-known café located within the Kyoto Art Center. The Kyoto Art Center was originally "Meirun Elementary School," established in Meiji 2 (1869). After the school closed in 1993, the building fell into disuse, but from 1996 plans were made to repurpose the vacant space as the Kyoto Art Center.
The Latest Dreamy Aurora-Watching Destination: A Floating Hotel in the Norwegian Sea to Open in 2017
Where in the world can you enjoy the aurora borealis to the fullest? Finland’s glass igloos might not be enough anymore. If you want to spend an entire night waiting for the aurora to dance before your eyes and get mesmerized by its magical beauty, a five-star floating hotel set to open in 2017—shaped like a snowflake and drifting on the endless sea—might become the next ultimate dreamy aurora accommodation.
Breeze Taipei Railway Station’s Christmas Limited-Edition Delicacies: Gudetama-Themed Lunch Box Is a Real Eye-Catcher
Christmas is just around the corner, and if you’d rather not battle the crowds in restaurants, why not take your holiday meal to go? To make dining more convenient for travelers, Breeze Taipei Railway Station has specially curated a range of value-for-money Christmas takeaway meals. Among them, Himeji Maneki Daily Lunch Box is launching a limited-edition “Gudetama-Themed Lunch Box” that’s super eye-catching. It goes on sale starting December 9 and will be available through January 3, 2018, with a daily limit of 30 boxes priced at NT$460. Not only is the container adorable, but the menu also changes with the seasons and occasionally features new flavors.
How beautiful—the yellow velvet blankets stretching across the mountaintops. Latest golden needle flower conditions in eastern Taiwan’s golden needle flower season
The most stunning summer scenery in eastern Taiwan—“golden needle flower seas” are dyeing the mountain summits yellow. Following the launch of the Taitung Taimali golden needle flower season, Hualien’s golden needle flower season officially kicked off today (the 8th), which is also Father’s Day. Currently, golden-yellow blooms have already appeared on the mountaintops of Chike Mountain, with even more expected to flourish next week. Meanwhile, in Taitung’s Taimali, the golden needle flowers have already covered the hills, thrilling visitors.
Grilled pork skewers over charcoal for just 15 yuan each—honey-glazed or salt-and-pepper, both uniquely delicious.
On my first day in Tainan, I went on a street food frenzy—it’s probably the umpteenth stall of the night. Yao Yakitori is a grilled skewer shop I found online. It’s not very famous, and not many people seem to know about it, but the best part? The prices are insanely cheap, all pocket-change level.
A typhoon is approaching！ The Miyajima Water Fireworks Festival has been postponed to the 13th.
Due to the approaching Typhoon Halong (No. 11), the executive committee of the "Miyajima Water Fireworks Festival" held an emergency meeting and decided to postpone the event from the 11th to the 13th. The Miyajima Water Fireworks Festival is one of Japan’s major summer fireworks events, often attracting many tourists to enjoy the spectacle. This postponement is bound to affect the travel plans of many people.
Hualien Soaring Season Takes Flight from the 9th to Admire the Beauty of the Huatung Valley & Experience Local Culture
Entering its second year, this year’s Hualien Soaring Season has moved to the Fenglin Environmental Technology Park, featuring 18 venues including 20,000 parking spaces, an Agricultural Museum, the Guangfu Specialty Pavilion, and the Fenglin Culture Pavilion, offering visitors a rich and colorful summer experience.
Seize the summer vacation opportunity！ Macau’s four themed routes offer gifts, plus the Lion Biennale
With one month left of summer vacation, do you want to plan a short trip to cap it off perfectly? Come stroll along Macau’s four 《Discover Macao》 themed routes, escape the hustle and bustle of the city, stamp your passport for great gifts, and take home limited-edition souvenirs！ While exploring, don’t miss the “Lion Biennale,” where artists showcase the rich facets of the lion — a symbol of prosperity and protection — through the fusion of art and creativity.
Kyoto’s Century-Old Machiya “Ajiki Rokujō”: Young People’s Cozy Nests Showcase Creativity
A machiya townhouse over a century old has managed to blend old-world charm with modern creativity, becoming a unique cultural hub. Nestled in a Kyoto city neighborhood, the machiya “Ajiki Rokujō” sits down a narrow alleyway. Walking along the lane, within the highly traditional old house, each wooden door on either side—opening into spaces no larger than 10 tsubo—reveals handmade creations by young people from various Japanese cities, alongside their deep appreciation for Kyoto.
Both the lake and the sky are a beautiful shade of blue — the Wakatipu Lake shore is so stunning it feels as if time has stopped.
The breathtaking scenery of Queenstown, New Zealand, made Xiongmao (our panda mascot) never want to leave. It’s truly one of the most livable cities on Earth. Choosing the Raymond Tour allowed us to enjoy a variety of activities. The jump photos we took in New Zealand will be cherished memories for life — (big thanks to Yunxuan and Ruibin, this adorable newlywed couple, who added so much joy to our trip).
6-story artificial waves, 17-meter water slides — Thailand’s must-visit new top three theme parks
The summer vacation is halfway over — have you traveled abroad yet? The Tourism Authority of Thailand officially recommends three new theme parks located in Phuket and Hua Hin’s Cha-Am. In addition to the thrilling 17-meter-high water slides and the refreshing 6-story wave pool, the amusement park near Cha-Am Beach features 140 boutique shops, making it the most recommended new theme park this summer. Travelers still planning a trip to Thailand may want to take note.
Making a strong comeback after 20 years！ Air France to launch direct flights from Taipei to Paris starting April next year
There's a new option for direct flights from Taipei to Paris, France！ After a 20-year hiatus, Air France (Air France Asia) has officially announced its return to the Taiwanese market, with direct flights between Taipei Taoyuan Airport and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport starting April 16, 2018. The route will operate three flights per week on Boeing 777 aircraft. Air France previously operated the Taipei–Paris route under the name Air France Asia in 1993 but withdrew from the market in 1997. This comeback will further boost competition in Taiwan’s direct flight market to Europe.
"There are ghosts on the train!" Japanese female tourist is left stunned
During Ghost Month, "ghosts" actually appeared on a Taiwan Railways train in broad daylight. Today (the 9th), a group of Chinese and Western mythical creatures and ghosts simultaneously showed up at Taipei Railway Station and even boarded the train with passengers. A beautiful Japanese female tourist stared at the ghosts in amazement, exclaiming how unique it was.
Extremely popular — to see the super-cute "Shiba Inu" taking a bath in milk tea, you’ll have to queue up.
The adorable "Shiba Inu" floating on top of milk tea is the recently Instagram-famous "Minister Fresh Milk Tea." Due to the immense popularity of this drink at Mr. Yutian’s Hand-Brewed Beverage Bar, crowds of buyers have flocked in. If you want to see the super-cute "Shiba Inu" bathing in the milk tea, be prepared to wait in line. Though the crowd varies, expect at least a 30-minute wait. Friends who want to buy the "Minister Fresh Milk Tea" or "Minister Cotton Candy" should first get a ticket at the counter before joining the queue. Once the tickets are gone for the day, that’s it — the Minister drinks are sold out.