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Summer Travel Expo Offers Abound: Alishan Guest House Doubles with Two Meals for Just NT$6,999
Summer Travel Expo: Great Domestic Deals Await Too! Located at Taiwan’s highest-altitude forest retreat—the Alishan Guest House—there's an unbeatable doubles package featuring one night’s stay with two meals, all for just NT$6,999 to enjoy top-tier accommodation in Alishan.
Taipei Railway Station Totoro Bus Stop – Totoro Himself Appears Holding an Umbrella
Never taken a photo at the Totoro bus stop? The event has now entered its third phase. The iconic Totoro bus stop sign from the famous Studio Ghibli movie has appeared at Taipei’s Wutie Akihabara Plaza. In addition to the classic green foliage backdrop paired with the Inari Shrine-style sign, you can faintly make out the silhouettes of two sisters waiting for the bus in the heavy rain — and Totoro himself is here too！
Beef noodles are also available 24/7 here — 4 of Taipei’s favorite noodle shops for night owls
Feeling hungry in the middle of the night? Besides fast food joints, convenience stores, and soy milk shops, are there any other options? How about a steaming bowl of beef noodles? On Luoyang Street in Wanhua District, Taipei, there are three 24-hour beef noodle shops, and another one on Yanji Street in the Eastern District that also never closes. Though it’s mainly to offset operational costs, it gives many night owls more choices when hunger strikes.
The area near the high-speed rail station turns into a "golden avenue" as Jacaranda flowers bloom in Tainan
The Jacaranda trees are in full bloom, turning the area near the high-speed rail station into a golden-yellow avenue. Recently, Tainan has begun welcoming the "Jacaranda Flower Season," where beautiful scenes of golden showers can be seen in many areas. Along Gaofa Third Road and Dawu First and Second Roads near Tainan High-Speed Rail Station, the trees are completely covered in blooming Jacarandas. The vibrant yellow petals scatter across the ground, creating a vast golden carpet — an absolutely stunning sight.
Tokyo DisneySea's veteran attraction "Storm Rider" to end operations in mid-2016
Tokyo DisneySea's popular attraction—"Storm Rider"—will come to an end in May 2016 as the park prepares to unveil a brand-new ride. Visitors looking to experience it should seize the opportunity while they can.
Tokyo Michelin three-star restaurant: The castle dining experience of legendary chef Joël Robuchon
The legendary chef Joël Robuchon, who holds the most Michelin stars of any chef in history
Tigerair Taiwan Adds 3 More Weekly Flights to Tokyo Starting June
Following its announcement yesterday (19th) that it will launch three weekly flights on the Taoyuan-Okinawa route starting June 29, Tigerair Taiwan has now revealed it will add three more weekly flights between Taoyuan and Tokyo Narita from June 4 to June 28.
Malaysia Airlines’ Kuala Lumpur Gratitude Night – Liu Guohua: Taiwan Market Shows Significant Recovery
Malaysia Airlines today (21st) hosted the “Greater China Agency Appreciation Night” at Sunway Hotel in Kuala Lumpur, inviting senior executives from 59 travel agencies including Taiwan’s Lion Travel, Mountain-Fu, Southeast Travel, WuFu Travel, LiangYou Travel, Phoenix Travel, Dragon Travel, CanStar Travel, EasyTravel, Himan Travel, Hi-Tai Travel, Delta Electronics Travel, Fanta Travel, and K&M Travel, as well as agencies from Mainland China and Hong Kong. The event was attended by Liu Guohua, General Manager of Greater China, and Mr. Hugh Dunleavy, Chief Commercial Officer.
No need to go abroad for delicious food — Japan’s top-rated “Kaneko Hananosuke” coming to Taiwan in September
The first Taiwan branch of Japanese outlet developer Mitsui’s Linkou Outlet Park is expected to open in September. In addition to international luxury brands, Mitsui also plans to introduce more than 10 well-known Japanese eateries, including the must-visit Tokyo destination for Taiwanese travelers, the top-rated “Kaneko Hananosuke.”
Sample 16 Delicious Coca-Cola Flavors from Around the World in One Go – A Mysterious Flavor in Las Vegas Will Leave You Totally Baffled
In Las Vegas, there’s a “Coca-Cola World” where, aside from selling a variety of souvenir items, you can also sample 16 different flavors of Coca-Cola from around the globe. Some of the “special” flavors might just leave you exclaiming in disbelief, “What on earth is this?!”
Where can you enjoy delicious sushi? Just follow “Otaru Sushi Hon” and you can’t go wrong!
Otaru is a must-visit city for many travelers to Hokkaido. In addition to the Otaru Canal, which has its own unique charm all year round, Otaru’s sushi is also famous far and wide. There is even a sushi street lined with over 20 shops. Many travelers may have the dilemma of not knowing which shop to choose for a great sushi experience. The city of Otaru and SAPPORO Beer collaborated to publish “Otaru Sushi Hon,” carefully selecting 26 sushi restaurants in Otaru City.
Five-country flavors: Korean, Japanese, Taiwanese, Thai, and
Recently, thanks to Korean dramas, Taiwan has seen a surge in the popularity of Korean-style fried chicken, with Korean fried chicken shops popping up all over the country. However, at first glance, Oba Mama Fried Chicken, located at the entrance of Tonghua Street Night Market, may seem like just another Korean fried chicken joint. In reality, it offers not only Korean-style fried chicken but also a variety of choices including Japanese, Taiwanese, Thai, and American-style fried chicken. There’s even stir-fried noodles and fried rice on the iron pan to satisfy all kinds of cravings in one go.
Busan’s super-popular stone pot spicy Korean beef intestines stir-fry—bold flavors that pair perfectly with rice!
I really have to recommend this place near Nampo-dong in Busan. I’m not sure how to translate the name properly, so let’s just call it the Pohang Stone Pot Beef Intestine Grill. It’s seriously delicious, and the restaurant uses domestically produced Korean beef (I’m not sure about the grade, but they do indicate where the intestines come from), and it’s really tasty—I personally love it!
Pipe bookshelves, concrete bar counters, and oil drum tables—HowToTrip’s super cool industrial-style café near Fu Jen University
This “Gongyu Café,” located near Fu Jen University and open for less than three months, was designed with an industrial style by its owner, whose family works in the construction industry and who personally loves rugged, vintage aesthetics. Materials such as construction site metal sheets, oil drums, water pipes, and cable reels were creatively repurposed by the owner into unique interior elements, resulting in a one-of-a-kind industrial café.
Stroll through the classic charm of old Taipei & savor 60-year-old pork knuckle rice
For those who love old Taipei, simply wandering around the area near the train station can bring immense satisfaction. The old Taipei City from the Qing Dynasty had four city gates. Shortly after their construction, Taiwan was ceded by the Qing Dynasty to Japan, and the city walls were later demolished. Fortunately, the beautiful city gates have been preserved to this day. Except for the West Gate, which was torn down, the others remain standing.
Vietjet increases Taipei–Ho Chi Minh City flights to one daily; one-way fare starts at NT$350 (excluding taxes)
Vietjet announced on the 21st that starting June 18, the frequency of Taipei–Ho Chi Minh City flights will increase from five times a week to one flight per day, with one-way fares starting at NT$350 (excluding airport fees, fuel surcharges, etc.).
Tons of themed activities and endless play zones—Florida's LEGO-themed hotel opens!
Travel businesses are targeting the family market, actively developing services themed around cartoons and animations, such as the “LEGO Hotel” at the LEGOLAND Florida theme park in the U.S. Kids can play during the day and stay in themed rooms at night—it’s simply amazing!
Eastar Travel Summer Travel Expo – Big Savings Await
The “2015 Summer Travel Expo” will kick off on May 22 at Hall 1 of the Taipei World Trade Center. Eastar Travel, known for its consistently competitive prices, will be offering even more unbeatable travel deals at the expo that break market norms.
Popular Italian Restaurant in the East District: A Refined Feast of Pan-Seared Lamb Chops and Tiramisu
There are really quite a few restaurants in the East District that make you want to check them out. I booked this fairly popular Italian restaurant two weeks in advance. Upon arrival, we were immediately seated at a cozy window table for two — a little “escape from the hustle and bustle” is always nice.
Most loved by netizens！10 stunning riverside cycling routes in Taipei and New Taipei
In recent years, there has been a cycling craze. Modern bikes are not only great as accessories but also perfect for commuting and exercise, all while being eco-friendly. Besides urban commuting roads, where else in Taipei City and New Taipei City is suitable for cycling? DailyView’s online thermometer has ranked the 10 most popular riverside cycling routes. Topping the list is the Golden Waterfront Bikeway in Tamsui, followed by the neighboring Bali Left Bank Bikeway.