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A Culinary Hunt Near Zhushan Mazu Temple: Chilled Tofu Dessert to Beat the Heat
Aside from delicious temple fair-style rice balls and rice cakes near Zhushan Mazu Temple, there’s also a traditional old-school tofu dessert shop. The store is conveniently located right at the intersection, making it very easy to spot. After enjoying the rice balls and rice cakes, head here for a sweet treat. Dashun Old-School Traditional Tofu Shop looks no different from your average snack stand—it’s run by an elderly couple. Besides locals, travelers visiting the area also stop by this humble shop for a seat and a bowl of cool dessert before moving on.
Extra trains added during National Day holiday; early bird discounts on high-speed rail start on the 12th
During this year’s three-day National Day holiday, to meet travelers’ needs for returning home and tourism, both the high-speed rail (HSR) and Taiwan Railways Administration (TRA) have announced additional services during the holiday transport period. The HSR will operate 740 trains over five days and maintain both non-reserved seating and early bird discounts; the TRA will add 180 extra trains, with ticket sales expected to open on September 25.
Europeans love Taiwanese snacks German media: Taiwan is the
Although Taiwan's food safety issues are the subject of heated debate, for foreign tourists, Taiwan's cuisine remains the most attractive aspect. The German media outlet *Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger* recently stated: "Taiwan is the ideal travel destination for food enthusiasts and first-time visitors to Asia."
Red traditional totems color the entire area – The story behind Yunlin’s “Paper-cut Mural Village”
Without using cartoon characters or adopting a cute style, Yunlin’s “Paper-cut Mural Village” has gained notable recognition in recent years. Bright red paper-cut designs are painted on the walls of the small village and stretch along utility poles, covering the roughly 500-meter road with nothing but traditional red totems in sight. The “Paper-cut Mural Village” conveys a sense of tranquility, as if transporting visitors back in time to the early days when people celebrated the Lunar New Year with the sounds of gongs and drums.
Don’t miss it — it won’t come again next time！Hong Kong Disneyland’s fireworks show will be staged for the last time in January next year
Haven’t seen the fireworks show at Hong Kong Disneyland yet? Then you might want to book your flight right away. With the official launch of the new phase of expansion works at Hong Kong Disneyland, the iconic Sleeping Beauty (Cinderella) Castle at the heart of the park will begin a magnificent transformation starting early January 2018, and the Disney night’s grand finale, the “Ignite the Dream” fireworks show, will also be performed for the last time on January 1, 2018.
A diverse selection of steaks — choose your grade and cut to your heart's content
If you’ve been to Zhongxiao Night Market, you probably know it’s packed with steak restaurants, most priced around $130, and they even offer free salad bars. Back when I was in college, my friends and I often went to Zhongxiao Road for steak. So when I first came here, I thought this steakhouse in Yellowstone Park would be pretty similar to those night market spots — but boy, was I wrong. Keep reading to find out why.
Support Penghu — Please come for sightseeing. “Travel vouchers” to be issued in October
The TransAsia Airways plane crash severely impacted Penghu’s tourism industry during what should have been the peak summer season. In order to reignite travelers’ interest and enthusiasm for visiting Penghu, the Penghu National Scenic Area Administration of the Tourism Bureau under the Ministry of Transportation and Communications, the Penghu County Government, and TransAsia Airways have jointly launched the issuance of “consumption vouchers” starting October 1. Travelers staying in Penghu for two nights or more over a three-day period can receive a NT$500 discount voucher upon presenting their accommodation voucher.
The only place in all of Korea where you can see the horizon！ The Gimje Horizon Festival kicks off in October
Koreans often say, “No matter how many highly nutritious foods you eat, it feels like you haven’t had a full meal without rice,” which shows just how important rice is to Koreans. The “Gimje Horizon Festival” is a traditional Korean culture and farmland experience festival held in Gimje, known as Korea’s largest granary and “the only city in Korea where you can see the horizon.”
Abandoned Building Transformed into Five-Star Hotel: Chihpen Jinlian Century Hotel Opens on the 12th
In the past, many people entering the Chihpen Hot Springs area could see an idle hotel building near the entrance. After years of renovation, this abandoned structure has been transformed into the Chihpen Jinlian Century Hotel, built to five-star standards, and officially opened today (September 12).
The free "Yanshui Moon Harbor Stroll" guided tour kicks off on September 20 – Explore old streets and alleys
The free urban guided tour "Yanshui Moon Harbor Stroll" is expected to officially launch on September 20, offering free guided services every Saturday afternoon from 3–6 PM and every Sunday morning from 9 AM–12 PM. The Tourism Bureau stated that this is the first walking tour route in the northern part of the Chiayi River area in Tainan. The guided tour will lead visitors to uncover historical traces beneath the modern town’s appearance, strolling through old streets and alleys, waterfront parks, Japanese-style architecture, gourmet dessert districts, religious buildings, and Baroque-style archways.
What to do in Kinmen this autumn and winter? Explore the off-limits tunnel war zones
In addition to watching cormorants and searching for wind lion gods, winter travelers to Kinmen should also experience its unique war zone mysteries. To this end, the Kinmen County Government has organized a series of tourism events, including the "Sorghum Old Street Wind Lion God Culture Festival" from September 20 to October 20 and the "War Zone Tourism Art Festival" from October 15 to November 30, aiming to attract visitors even in the colder months.
A budget-friendly hot spring guide to Yangmingshan and Beitou—dine and soak for as low as NT$400
With cold fronts hitting, nothing beats soaking in a warm hot spring. The Beitou and Yangmingshan area has no shortage of affordable hot spring resorts, many of which also offer meals. ETtoday Travel Cloud has rounded up six hot spring resorts in Taipei where you can dine and soak for as little as NT$400.
Osaka Castle to Unveil a "Kingdom of Light" – Japan’s Largest Illumination Show Debuts in December
Do you remember the spectacular and luxurious "Osaka Castle 3D Projection Mapping Show" that made its debut at Osaka Castle last December? This year, Osaka Castle has once again partnered with Huis Ten Bosch, not only bringing back the show but also simultaneously presenting what is claimed to be Japan’s largest illumination event at Nishinomaru within the castle grounds. The dazzling display will run from December 13 through March 1 of next year (2015)!
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Traveling abroad sometimes means encountering strange people and things — it’s all just part of the normal distribution.
When you’re out and about, the journey is inevitably adorned with inexplicable encounters. Some are amusing, others unavoidably frustrating. Whether good or bad, when they happen, I always think, “I could’ve run into this back in Taiwan too.” Just stay alert, smile, and move on. Oh well, life is full of ups and downs — it must follow a normal distribution, right? XD
Pingxi Mini-Trip Launches Again in September Sales Start Online on the 17th Morning
The “Pingxi Mini-Trip” program launched earlier this year by the New Taipei City Government’s Department of Tourism was well-received during its initial launch. In response, the department is once again offering 500 spots in September, giving interested individuals the chance to experience the in-depth travel pleasures of the Pingxi Mini-Trip.
Explore Six Major Amusement Parks in Taiwan and Korea with "Running Man"
The Korean variety show "Running Man" recently visited Taiwan for the first time to film an episode of the "1470 Amusement Park" special, causing a sensation among Taiwanese fans with their whirlwind itinerary. In the amusement park special, the hosts and guests first took on challenges at five famous amusement parks in Korea before concluding their journey at Taiwan's Leofoo Village Theme Park to complete the final mission. The thrilling and adrenaline-pumping challenges had the celebrities screaming in fright. Now, let’s take a look back at the six amusement parks featured in the "Running Man" special.
1 cm of snow on the road surface!\nThe Hehuanshan Mountain is snowing – an awe-inspiring, dreamy world of pure white.
The Hehuanshan Mountain is snowing!\nStarting from the early hours (5th) today, ice pellets began to fall at Wuling. At 11:07 AM, the Taroko National Park Administration Office posted photos on its Facebook page, indicating that snow had started falling on Hehuanshan. From the forests to the roads, everything has turned into a dreamlike silver-white world. The Puli Maintenance Section of the Second District Maintenance Engineering Office under the Directorate General of Highways also reminded mountain-goers that due to icy road conditions, only vehicles equipped with tire chains are allowed to pass from now on.
Traffic control on Jin Chengwu Boulevard has been lifted; Chihshang Loop Bus service to be suspended on September 14
Due to the boost from Takeshi Kaneshiro, many visitors flocked to Chihshang Township in Taitung, creating crowds of pilgrims and heavy traffic that interfered with local farm machinery during the busy farming season. As a result, at the end of June, Chihshang Township announced traffic controls on local farm roads from July 1 to August 31. The Chihshang Loop Bus, sponsored by EVA Air during this period, is also scheduled to be suspended on September 14.
So cute!"Taiwan Dar" appears on the streets of Taipei, hailing taxis to rush between fan events
The mascot "Taiwan Dar," specially designed by Japan for Taiwan, made its first return home and held three exclusive fan meet-and-greet photo sessions for long-awaited fans. Early this morning (the 13th) at around 9 AM, it appeared at the main entrance of National Taiwan University, delighting fans.