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The "real-life Monopoly" is back again！Winners can get flight tickets and accommodation worth 150,000.
The "real-life Monopoly" is back again！This year, LDC Group has once again partnered with two major online community websites across the Taiwan Strait to select from over 44.9 million travel enthusiasts. Selected participants will have the chance to join the LDC Monopoly UNIVERSITY real-life game, traveling across major attractions in Taiwan by rolling dice, with the fastest player to reach the finish line winning prizes totaling up to 670,000.
Confirmed!“Meiji Japan’s Industrial Revolution Heritage Sites” inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage
Following Mount Fuji and the Tomioka Silk Mill and Related Sites, Japan has added another historical landmark to its list of World Heritage Sites. The UNESCO World Heritage Committee, meeting in Germany, decided on the 5th local time to designate the “Meiji Japan’s Industrial Revolution Heritage Sites”—which include 23 facilities such as Gunkanjima (Battleship Island) in Nagasaki—as a World Heritage Site.
Nostalgic literary youth vibes are all the rage！Top 10 must-visit historic streets in Taiwan recommended by netizens
Summer vacation is here, and you want to go out with family, friends, or your partner, but if you're tired of malls and night markets, where else can you go? Literary youth style is trending—why not stroll through historic streets and enjoy the nostalgic charm away from the city's hustle and bustle? DailyView’s Online Thermometer has compiled a list of the top 10 most beloved historic streets in Taiwan. Grab your camera and start your pilgrimage now！
Sheraton's Near-Ten-Thousand-Yuan Wagyu Pair Meal: A Luxurious Combo of Kumamoto and Australian Wagyu
What kind of steak set costs nearly ten thousand yuan? Starting July 6, the Anton Room at Taipei Sheraton presents a luxurious combination of USDA Prime Black Wagyu striploin, wagyu short ribs, and Australian wagyu ribeye—offering the “Wagyu Gastronomic Delight” duo meal for 8,200 NTD + 10% service charge. The set includes 6 oz of USDA Prime Black Wagyu short ribs, 4 oz of USDA Prime Black Wagyu striploin, and 4 oz of Australian M9-grade ribeye, allowing you to savor different top-tier beefs in one go. Beyond the delicious beef, Chef Anton has also curated dishes such as “Chef’s Special Classic Seafood Salad,” “Beef Consommé,” “Alaskan Crab & Spinach Patty,” and the light summer dessert “Coconut Pudding with Lychee Cup.”
The Baixian Dust Explosion Triggers Public Safety Concerns; Tourism Bureau Launches Expanded Inspections Starting with Six Flags Amusement Park
Around 8:40 PM on June 27, a dust explosion occurred at Baixian Amusement Park, resulting in nearly 500 casualties among visitors in a major public safety incident. In response, the Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications has launched its annual supervision, assessment, and competition for all tourist attractions and amusement parks across Taiwan starting today (July 6), with the first expanded inspection targeting Six Flags Theme Park.
The Zhongliao Skywalk Opens for Trial Operation – A Breathtaking View Over a 50-Meter-Deep Valley
The trial operation of the Dragon-Phoenix Waterfall Skywalk in Zhongliao Township, Nantou County, began on the 6th. Vice President of the Legislative Yuan Hung Hsiu-chu, accompanied by County Magistrate Lin Ming-tseng, legislators Hsu Shu-hua and Ma Wen-chun, as well as Zhongliao Township Chief Chang Yong-hui, visited the skywalk on the first day of its trial to enjoy the scenery. The trial operation will continue until the 19th, with the official public opening scheduled for the 22nd.
Should you persevere? The July 12 Zodiac Travel Horoscope under Saturn Retrograde (Part 2)
Saturn, which began its retrograde from Sagittarius back to Scorpio on June 14, will continue to influence the 12 zodiac signs throughout July. During this period, we will start to reflect and reconsider—were our past judgments about the situation overly optimistic? Were the outcomes and benefits of our choices insufficient to justify continuing to persevere?
Should you persevere? The July 2024 Travel Horoscopes for All 12 Zodiac Signs During Saturn Retrograde (Part 1)
Saturn, which began its retrograde from Sagittarius back into Scorpio on June 14, will continue to influence the fortunes of all 12 zodiac signs throughout July. During this period, we may start to reflect on whether our judgments about the situation have been overly optimistic, and whether the outcomes and benefits resulting from our choices are sufficient to justify continuing to persevere.
Taichung also has traditional British-style brunches here too — featuring specialty baked beans, bacon, and oatmeal.
The selection of brunch spots in downtown Taichung is so vast that you could probably eat a different one every weekend for a whole year and still not run out. They’re really everywhere on every street, but this time I made a special effort to wake up early around 7 a.m. and head to the Hanxi area. I used to only come here late at night when the night market was open — it’s the first time I’ve seen Hanxi under the blue sky, and the view is actually pretty nice XD.
Light typhoon "Linfa" approaches Taiwan: List of closed national trails and suspended flights
Light typhoon "Linfa" issued a sea typhoon warning at 8:30 a.m. on the 6th. Given the approaching storm and in consideration of traveler safety, the Forestry Bureau reminds visitors to temporarily avoid national forest recreation areas, mountainous scenic spots, and managed trails.
Refreshing kaiseki in Tokyo: A Michelin-starred vegetarian haven by the "God of Eastern Vegetarian Cuisine"
If France’s three-Michelin-star chef Alain Passard of L’Arpége is hailed as the god of vegetarian French cuisine, then Japan’s Chef Eisuke Ezaki deserves to be called the god of Eastern vegetarian cuisine. Like Alain Passard, Chef Ezaki has elevated vegetables from their usual role as “side dishes” to the starring role, dedicating years to perfecting how to extract the very essence of vegetables—resulting in the unique, light, healthy, and delicious Japanese kaiseki that defines “Ezaki” (青山 えさき).
Are Osaka's "blue tears" appearing for Tanabata? The river near Tenmabashi is sparkling with blue lights
"Blue tears" phenomenon spotted in downtown Osaka, Japan!* Today (7th) marks Japan's Tanabata (Star Festival), and romantic celebrations are being held across the country. In the Tenmabashi area of Osaka, a "blue tears"-like spectacle lit up the night as fluorescent blue lights floated on the river, creating a magical atmosphere.
The first orchestra from Taiwan to perform there — the Evergreen Symphony Orchestra is heading to the Sydney Opera House!
From July 12th to 14th, the Evergreen Symphony Orchestra will embark on a tour of Australia, performing at the Sydney Opera House and Brisbane City Hall. Today (the 7th), the orchestra held a pre-tour press conference, where visually impaired dizi (bamboo flute) player Mu Qilin and violinist Xiong Tianwen performed “Bamboo Flute Concerto” and “Butterfly Lovers Violin Concerto” live.
The Oyster Season at La Farfalla, Heyi Hotel — Three Limited-Time Oyster Dishes Available
Summer is seafood season!* From now until July 31, Heyi Hotel’s Italian restaurant, La Farfalla, is offering unlimited Pescadores oysters during weekday dinners and all day on weekends and holidays. Served in a semi-buffet style, the meal costs from NT$1,380+10% per person, including a main course. The three limited-time oyster dishes include Oyster Quiche, Spiced BBQ Oysters, and Oyster Mojito Aspic with Mango Salad.
“Stuart boarded before me!” Minions fly high with Vietjet
Remember when Vietnamese low-cost airline Vietjet announced its Minions-themed livery plane? To give passengers and fans even more chances to get up close with the Minions, Vietjet not only painted the aircraft but also arranged for Kevin, Stuart, and Bob to board the inaugural flight alongside travelers, allowing everyone to take photos together. Watching the three Minions line up and wait for boarding is simply adorable—you can’t help but exclaim, “So cute!”
Is giving up your seat always the right thing to do? Japan’s “seat-offering techniques” – timing it right is key to being polite
A woman in Taichung recently took a BRT ride and sat in a priority seat because she wasn’t feeling well due to her period. An elderly man saw this and started scolding her, sparking heated online discussion. The original good intention behind priority seating seems to have been misunderstood. While “offering your seat” is considered basic etiquette in Taiwan, in Japan – a favorite destination for Taiwanese travelers – offering a seat isn’t so straightforward. It even requires certain skills to do it politely while also considering the other person’s feelings and successfully giving up your seat.
Yilan’s “Coolest-Looking Island in the World” Increases Daily Visitor Cap to 1,800
Guishan Island in Yilan, recognized by foreign media as one of the “12 Coolest-Looking Islands in the World,” has raised its daily visitor limit to 1,800 people starting July. However, applications for visiting the 401 Highland have been temporarily suspended due to safety concerns.
Wang Yinping leads the runway show as Leofoo Resort unveils five new “scout-style” uniforms
On July 7th, Leofoo Resort presented its newly designed staff uniforms, led by model Wang Yinping. The new uniforms come in five different color series—orange, green, blue, and more—each tailored to different job roles. Meanwhile, singer and this year’s event ambassador Chen Mengchen performed an energetic dance at the launch event, joining in the celebration of the fresh new look.
Recruiting 900 Flight Attendants: EVA Air’s Rare Large-Scale Hiring Campaign
EVA Air is embarking on a major recruitment drive this year. In the first half of the year, it has already hired 400 flight attendants, and another wave is set to recruit 500 more. By the end of 2016, the airline aims to select around 900 flight attendants in total—marking an unusually large-scale hiring effort in the nearly ten years since its establishment.
New Japanese dessert shop makes debut: A dreamy combo of matcha and Castella cake
The shop caught Meiji’s eye during its renovation phase. We initially thought it would be a Japanese restaurant, but when the sign went up, we realized it was a new brand from the Amo Group, specializing in Japanese desserts. After a long wait, they finally began their soft opening on July 1st. On the first Friday evening of the trial period, Sister Laok, Laok, and Meiji came to explore this hidden gem. When the lights were turned on, the shop gave off the illusion of being in Japan.