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Master the South District at the Distillery Workshop – A Super Fun One-Day Town Stroll
As the name suggests, the South District is located in the southern part of Taichung and is the earliest-established municipal district in the city. With institutions such as the National Library, courts, and the Cultural Heritage Administration, it has cultivated a culturally rich living environment. Set aside some time to explore the South District with your family...
Ultra-trendy!The Wanliqing Yue Lao Temple has a "Cupid, the God of Love" even the {J is heart-shaped
Most people seeking love visit traditional matchmaking temples, which usually don’t have anything particularly special. But the "Wanliqing Yue Lao Temple" in Jinshan breaks the mold with its non-traditional image—from Cupid statues and a magpie bridge to heart-shaped archways, and even the {J are heart-shaped!Love-themed elements are everywhere, unexpectedly making it a new hotspot for photos.
Enjoy 12 varieties of specialty soups available here—try the refreshing, slightly sweet signature burdock vegetable soup!
I’ve never been too picky about food, and how healthy it is has never been a huge priority for me—what matters most is that it tastes good. BUT if it can be both delicious and healthy without costing a fortune, why not? Right? Right? Right? And this place called “Shuang Yue,” not far from Shandao Temple MRT Station, is quite famous—it’s long been on my must-visit list, especially for its chicken soup and fried rice, which have received rave reviews from many friends.
Local's guide: The top 10 must-try street snacks in Kenting Street, Pingtung, Taiwan
When visiting Kenting, besides enjoying the beaches during the day, you absolutely have to stroll through the lively Kenting Street at night. But with so many food stalls around and every one of them looking delicious, which are the must-try treats you just can’t miss?
Saudi Arabia plans to expand its coffee industry to lay the foundation for moving away from an oil-based economy
According to foreign media reports, in order to further diversify its economy, Saudi Arabia is increasing coffee production to achieve a relatively balanced ratio with high-return crops. The Saudi Press Agency reported that the country plans to cultivate 1.2 million coffee trees by 2026. Saudi Arabia's economy is primarily dependent on oil development, the
Typhoon "Sanba" hits Guangdong, Zhanjiang flooded into a 'Venice of the Sea'
What? Another typhoon? Around 09:00 on October 19, the center of this year's 16th typhoon "Sanba" (tropical storm level) made landfall along the coast of Dongfang City, Hainan Province, with maximum winds of 8 on the Beaufort scale (20 meters per second) near the center and the lowest central pressure at 998 hPa. It is expected that "Sanba" will move at a speed of 10 to 15...
Did an airline leak personal information, leading to someone being scammed out of 110,000 yuan? Beware of flight-related telecom fraud!
The day before yesterday, a well-known blogger posted about being scammed out of 110,000 yuan and detailed the process and their state of mind at the time. “A scam that I would have spotted in a calm state in a second, I failed to recognize when I was being manipulated and frustrated. I just felt very angry, thought they were absurd, but didn’t stop midway.” In the post
Nestlé and Blue Marble to Provide Weather Insurance for Indonesian Coffee Farmers
Recently, Nestlé and Blue Marble launched a pilot weather insurance program in Indonesia aimed at providing financial protection to over 800 smallholder coffee farmers against unpredictable abnormal weather conditions. The weather insurance uses satellite-based climate data to determine when coffee yields may be affected during the crop cycle
Arabica prices fall, Brazilian coffee exports decline
The statistics report from the Brazilian Coffee Exporters Council (Cecafé) shows that in September this year, Brazil exported a total of 3,294,315 bags (each bag weighing 60 kilograms) of coffee, a decrease of 5.3% compared to the same period in 2022, with the total value down by 23.3%. In the first nine months of 2023, Brazil's
Vietnam's coffee export prices continue to surge
According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development of Vietnam, from January to August 2023, the export value of Vietnam’s agricultural, forestry, and aquatic products reached $33.21 billion. The selling prices of many products hit record highs, among which coffee maintained a high level, with an average price of $2,455 per ton. As of the end of August 2023, Vietnam's coffee export volume
After the president fled and the country went bankrupt, Sri Lanka has waived visa fees for five countries. Can Chinese tourists 'revive' its tourism industry?
The sea train from Studio Ghibli's 'Spirited Away,' the Eighth Wonder of the World — Sigiriya Rock Fortress, and the unique stilt fishermen... Even if you haven't seen these sights in person, you've surely heard of this island nation known as the 'teardrop of the Indian Ocean,' once ranked among the top 10 best travel destinations — the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.
Outrage!! Use of DSLR cameras restricted in Huangguoshu Waterfall Scenic Area, Guizhou; exposé video has been deleted
I’m sure many of you have seen paid photo services set up at scenic spots during your travels—usually on a voluntary basis. But have you ever heard of someone being stopped from taking photos with their own camera? On October 17, a netizen in Anshun, Guizhou, posted a video claiming that they were prevented from taking photos with a DSLR camera at Huangguoshu Waterfall...
A Guide to Chasing the Northern Lights: Unlocking the World’s Top 10 Aurora Viewing Spots
As the sweltering summer fades away, the Northern Hemisphere welcomes the crisp autumn and winter seasons, and the aurora viewing season quietly begins, stretching from October of the current year through March of the following year. Photo: tonald-soethje In simple terms, the aurora is essentially a “light show” created by the collaboration between the sun and the Earth’s atmosphere, consisting of high-energy particles from the sun...
Are broken glass panels on a cliffside walkway simply covered with a red carpet and kept in use? Scenic area responds: Only one layer is damaged and safety is not affected
On October 15, according to Jimu News, a netizen posted a video saying, "The tempered glass on the Hongyanling Glass Walkway is shattered like this, and they just cover it with a carpet and still want to keep using it. How thrilling is that?" In the video, on a glass walkway built precariously against a steep cliff, about 1 meter of the glass is covered with a red carpet.
Where is the Moushan Lake Hairy Crab Festival held? When is the Yuyao Moushan Lake Hairy Crab Leisure Festival?
As autumn winds rise, crab claws fatten. Well-informed food lovers in China all know that this is the season when hairy crabs are at their plumpest, with rich roe and delicious, tender meat. As the saying goes, good crabs come from good water. Moushan Lake boasts an excellent location, with its waters converging from multiple rivers and lakes including Moushan Lake, Hutang River, and Qingshan River. It is the second largest natural lake in Ningbo.
What impact does the EU’s “Deforestation-Free” Regulation have on the coffee industry?
To minimize the risk of deforestation and forest degradation associated with products placed on or exported from the EU market, the European Union proposed the “Deforestation-Free Products Regulation” in 2021, which was officially issued this year. It is the world’s first legislation of its kind. The regulation stipulates that no individual or business can place on the EU market...
Kenya plans to sell coffee to Starbucks and other foreign buyers through direct trade channels
According to foreign media reports, the Kenyan government is in discussions with the American coffee chain Starbucks regarding a U.S. government-backed deal. The Kenyan government stated that this is a milestone agreement, and Kenyan coffee farmers may soon be able to sell their coffee directly to the world's largest coffee chain, which would...
The Bulgari Hotel Shanghai is up for sale?! With rates as high as 300,000 RMB per night, people are still scrambling to stay there?!
Just six months after the sale of its apartment complex, the Bulgari Hotel Shanghai has also been publicly listed for sale. On October 11, Overseas Chinese Town (Asia) Holdings Limited announced that its indirectly non-wholly-owned subsidiary, Overseas Chinese Town Shanghai Land, plans to list the property on the Beijing Equity Exchange for no less than 2.43 billion RMB (including VAT).
Not eligible for tax exemption? Three Chinese nationals slapped with ¥25 million in consumption tax after splurging ¥250 million at Japanese duty-free shops
What?? Chinese nationals arrested for shopping at Japanese duty-free stores? According to Japanese media reports, recently, the Fukuoka Prefectural Police in Kyushu, Japan, arrested two Chinese international students and one Chinese freelance worker on charges that the Fukuoka National Tax Agency, through a tax investigation covering the past year up to last June, discovered the three had...
ICO releases September coffee market report: Robusta prices near historic highs, coffee market expected to face shortage
Recently, the ICO (International Coffee Organization) released its September coffee market report. The report compares price trends of major coffee categories and provides forecasts for coffee production and consumption demand in the 2022/23 season. Data shows that September spot prices for Robusta remained at historically high levels.