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Can colorful light sculptures bring a centuries-old castle back to life? Japan's top three castles for night scenery, as voted by locals
Which ancient castle best showcases the charm of Japan's four seasons at night? Selected by 4,300 night view connoisseurs from the Japan Night View Tourism Promotion Office, Osaka Castle, Kochi Castle, and Takada Castle have been honored as the "Japan's Top Three Night Castles."
The Ultimate Hidden Gem: Palawan’s “Magical Twin Lakes” You Can Only Reach by Swimming Through a Cave
Recently named “The Best Island in the World,” the Philippines’ Palawan archipelago boasts breathtakingly pristine landscapes, especially its hidden treasures waiting to be discovered by travelers. Located in the northern Coron Island—one of the most famous spots in all of Palawan and already frequented by many Western visitors—lies what is known as the hidden gem among hidden gems: the “Twin Lakes (Twin Lagoon).” These two lakes are divided by a towering rock wall, with a smaller lake tucked deep inside, surrounded by steep cliffs.
Michelin-starred chef apprentices create Taiwanese-style Christmas recipes featuring sweet potatoes and sorghum
Christmas is just around the corner, and you want to cook a festive meal but find it too daunting? The French food brand "Héfǎsòng," exclusively available at Carrefour Taiwan, has specially invited three-Michelin-starred chef Jo
Unusual Taiwanese Glory: Black Bridge Sausages Listed in the World’s Top 10 Weirdest Food Museums
The UK’s Daily Telegraph recently announced the “World’s 10 Weirdest Food Museums,” featuring items you might never have even imagined. Surprisingly, Taiwan also made the list—can you guess which museum it is? No… not the National Palace Museum, nor the Chi Mei Museum, but… first, take a look at some of the world’s quirkiest museums, and soon you’ll spot the “Taiwanese pride” in the museum world below.
Airfares Drop Along with Oil Prices – Airlines Launch Early-Bird Tickets Starting at 50% Off
Recently, due to the continuous decline in crude oil prices, the Civil Aviation Administration has coordinated with airlines to expand the implementation of off-peak early-bird discounted ticket measures for domestic routes starting from December 15, 2014, offering limited early-bird tickets with discounts starting as low as 50%.
Japanese netizens list 5 grievances: "Refusing Taiwanese in Asakusa" — Taiwan netizens: Japanese do it too
Are Taiwanese people’s manners really getting worse? A well-known blogger recently published an article on their personal blog titled “‘Refusing Taiwanese in Asakusa’ – Secrets Taiwanese Don’t Know,” claiming that many restaurants in Asakusa have privately agreed not to welcome Chinese people, including Taiwanese, and even bluntly stating that “Taiwanese people are troublesome.”
Conquer a 100-meter cave adventure tunnel—Asia’s first caving experience launches in Tainan!
Asia’s first-ever caving adventure is set to debut in Tainan’s Beitou District. Slated to open in 2015, this innovative caving system will offer the public an entirely new and thrilling adventure experience!
12 hidden teddy bears have appeared at the Taichung Teddy Bear Exhibition in Zhongxiao Tingzhen and Civic Square!
The ongoing "Taichung Teddy Bear Happy Lifestyle Carnival" is now complete with all its bears in place. On the 9th, 12 hidden family-themed teddy bears made their debut at Civic Square and Zhongxiao Tingzhen, giving enthusiasts hoping to collect all 100 sets—200 bears in total—a chance to fulfill their collection dreams!
Tim Ho Wan’s Second Branch Opens in Xinyi District – Official Grand Opening at Shin Kong Mitsukoshi A8 on 12/17
Since the arrival of Hong Kong’s Michelin one-star restaurant “Tim Ho Wan” in Taiwan, the queues have never subsided. To allow even more people to enjoy its delicacies, following the recent announcement of its takeaway outlet, the second branch will officially open on December 17 at Shin Kong Mitsukoshi A8. To secure a spot in the highly competitive food scene of Xinyi District, Tim Ho Wan Taipei Xinyi will introduce exclusive chef’s specials.
Nearly 100 flights delayed due to runway testing today; delays to end Jan. 8
Between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. today (Dec. 11), nearly 100 flights at Taoyuan Airport were delayed due to flight testing operations, with delays of around 20 to 30 minutes. Taoyuan International Airport stated that the delays were mainly caused by flight tests, which will continue until Jan. 7.
Would you have the heart to eat these unbearably cute little pig steamed buns? Creative buns and steamed buns from the Tsai family
This little piggy locked in a cage is just too adorable~~~~>< I saw a friend share it and was instantly drawn to it. I immediately asked where it was and rushed over to find it. This cute little piggy is located near Little West Gate, you know~~
Pig’s trotter vermicelli soup boiled with traditional Chinese medicine at Wumiao Temple — greaseless, healthy, and nourishing
Wumiao Temple snacks are somewhat well-known in Kaohsiung. Following our previous introduction of Xiao Lai’s rice cake, we’re back at Wumiao Temple to feature the pig’s trotter vermicelli soup we originally wanted to try last time but arrived after it had closed. Many people come to Wumiao Temple to pray and then have a bowl of pig’s trotter vermicelli to ward off bad luck. Though the shop hasn’t been open for long, on this street, it’s the only place that sells it — and it quickly became popular. It has even been featured in media reports since then.
"Taiwan's Closest-to-City Sunrise" in Erliao, Tainan Has Crowd Control and Ticket Requirement
As 2015 rapidly approaches, various New Year's Eve events across Taiwan are being unveiled one after another. The "Erliao Sunrise Festival" in Zuozhen, Tainan, now in its second consecutive year, has introduced new measures this time — crowd control will be implemented, and visitors must have tickets to enter.
Top 10 Food Keywords of 2014: Netizens’ Favorite Is “Café”
A food website has released the top 10 most searched food-related keywords by netizens in 2014, revealing that the top three most searched types of restaurants are: afternoon tea (cafés), brunch, and Italian restaurants.
Christmas is here！ Tainan’s Xinying Cultural Center lights up a 15-meter-tall Christmas tree
The Christmas season is approaching. Following the lighting of the Christmas tree in front of the Cultural Heritage Bureau Plaza on December 7, the Tainan City Government has now, on the 12th of this month, collaborated with the Tainan Diocese of the Catholic Church to illuminate a 15-meter-tall Christmas tree standing at the Xinying Cultural Center.
The World’s Best Island: Palawan Will Be the Next Boracay
The Philippines and Taiwan are separated only by the Bashi Channel, and tourism exchanges between the two have been frequent. Recently, the Palawan region of the Philippines was named the world’s best island by Condé Nast Traveler magazine, leading to a surge in interest and growing awareness among Taiwanese travelers. Yesterday (the 12th), the Philippine Department of Tourism’s Taiwan Office, together with hotel operators in Puerto Princesa in central Palawan, held an information and exchange briefing.
Additional free shuttle routes during Sichongxi Hot Spring Festival connect Kenting and Mudan
This year, visitors to the Sichongxi Hot Spring Festival have more options. From December 13 to January 31 next year, Pingtung County Government has added free shuttle bus routes, operating every Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and during the four-day New Year’s holiday period. These shuttles transport visitors between Kenting and Sichongxi in Checheng. Combined with the existing shuttle service from Checheng Sichongxi to the hot spring area in Mudan, the routes now form a continuous line, allowing tourists to easily plan a full tour of the Hengchun Peninsula.
Authentic Hong Kong-style meals in the alleys – the glutinous rice chicken from Harbour City has a delicate lotus leaf fragrance
Perhaps the heavens heard that I hadn’t eaten zongzi this year, so I got the chance to try something similar like glutinous rice chicken. While heading north for a class, Xiao Hu took me to Da Lao Er Gourmet Restaurant near the classroom. Hearing the name of the shop, I really had no idea what kind of food they sold – turns out they specialize in roast meats~ Located near Nanjing East Road, taking a bus might be more convenient. Even if you take the MRT to Nanjing East Road Station, you’ll still need to walk a short distance...
Intense hotel competition heats up: Taipei’s Far Eastern invests NT$1.5 billion in renovation, set to complete by March next year
The fierce competition in the hotel industry that began in 2014 will continue into 2015. New hotels are opening one after another in Taipei, while long-established ones are actively carrying out transformation and renovation plans. Examples include the recently extensively renovated Grand Hotel Taipei, the Dynasty Hotel undergoing refurbishment after the holidays, and the Shangri-La’s Far Eastern Plaza Hotel Taipei, which completed a full-scale makeover last October.
Take live fish on the go—Taoyuan Maple Stone Gate Picnic Day introduces live fish picnic packs
Live fish dishes to go anywhere—The 2014 Taoyuan Stone Gate Tourism Festival launched the "Maple Stone Gate" Picnic Day on the 13th, where eight local live fish vendors around Shimen Reservoir got creative, designing picnic packs featuring flavors like squirrel-shaped sweet-and-sour fish, fish harbor steamed dumplings, fish scale jelly, and sushi fish rolls. These allow you to enjoy table-worthy live fish dishes packed into picnic sets while admiring the maple leaves and butterflies.