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Kaohsiung’s Big “Ice Review” Votes on Top 10 Ice Desserts
Summer just isn’t complete without a cool bowl of ice to beat the heat. What’s your favorite kind of ice dessert? On the 20th, the Kaohsiung City Government Tourism Bureau held the Kaohsiung Big Ice Review voting event, inviting food bloggers to recommend 30 unique ice desserts in Kaohsiung. The public then voted online to select the top 10 most delicious ice treats in the city. The event also featured many kids dressed as Minions, whose overwhelming cuteness was super healing.
Seeing strong demand from Chinese travelers to Japan, AirAsia announces: Taipei–Tokyo route to launch in 2016
AirAsia launched the Taipei–Kaohsiung route on January 19 this year and its inaugural flight on the Kaohsiung–Kuala Lumpur route on July 16. Together with the existing Taipei–Kuala Lumpur and Taipei–Kota Kinabalu routes, the airline now operates a total of four routes in Taiwan. AirAsia also revealed plans to launch a Taipei–Tokyo route in early 2016.
10 Terracotta Army statues make an appearance in Taichung — enjoy all-you-can-eat sukiyaki with them!
The “Spring and Autumn Warrior Hotpot” offers a unique Chinese ambiance, complete with red lanterns, Terracotta Army statues, war drums, and antique decor, whisking diners away to an ancient feast. Although it's an all-you-can-eat sukiyaki experience, the meat, tableware, and plating are nothing short of exquisite. Featuring a yin-yang hotpot setup with six carefully selected meats and a variety of vegetables, it’s a feast for the senses. Especially notable is the General Wagyu beef, which makes a grand entrance — delivering both a visual and flavorful extravaganza. And the pricing is very reasonable: NT$399 for lunch, NT$439 for dinner and holidays, plus a 10% service charge. Incredible value for money. Without further ado, let’s dive into what makes the “Spring and Autumn Warrior Hotpot” so impressive!
Tokyo’s Tsukiji Market is history — moving and renaming to “Toyosu Market” in November next year
Tsukiji Market, a must-visit destination in Tokyo, will close at the end of 2016. The Tokyo Metropolitan Government announced that Tsukiji Market will move to Koto Ward next November and be renamed “Toyosu Market.”
Top 10 Most Popular Taiwanese Restaurants Online: Din Tai Fung Ranks First, Mao Yuan Restaurant Second
It’s no exaggeration to say Taiwan is a melting pot of cuisines. In Taiwan, you can find Japanese, Western steakhouse, Thai
Great Stays / School’s out for summer！Recommended family-friendly camping sites across Taiwan to like!
As July arrives and the post-summer solstice weather turns clear, the mountains hum with cicadas, forest streams babble softly, and coastal beaches offer fine sands — the perfect season to take the kids out. This issue carefully selects well-equipped camping sites across Taiwan where, besides setting up tents, you can also play soccer, enjoy the sand, pick fruits, and do DIY crafts. There’s a full range of parent-child activities, and the little ones will surely cheer, “Camping is so much fun!”
New Taipei’s First Riverside Self-Service Visitor Service Center Opens
New Taipei’s first riverside self-service visitor center officially opened on July 20, located in the Xindian Sunshine Sports Park. It provides New Taipei tourism brochures, pamphlets, displays of photography competition works from the park, as well as basic first aid kit services. The center operates on a self-service basis, offering a space for the public to rest and browse information.
Traveling is all about taking photos to mark the moment—here are 9 popular selfie styles you often see on trips!
Posting your travels on Facebook is common sense, right? Here are some typical travel photos I often see ↓
Expand into the New Zealand and Australia markets！ China Airlines launches Taipei-Melbourne flights starting October 25
China Airlines is expanding its New Zealand and Australia services, launching Taipei–Melbourne flights from October 25, with extensions to Christchurch, New Zealand, operating as a seasonal scheduled service with three weekly flights to provide passengers with convenient options. Following its Sydney and Brisbane routes, China Airlines extends its passenger service network in Australia to the country’s second-largest city, further completing its New Zealand and Australia route map.
Sweet and tangy fruits, tapioca pearls paired with handmade grass jelly — “Buddha Capital” retains its crown in the Grass Jelly PK Competition
The 2015 “Taiwan Summer Solstice 235” series of events, organized by the Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications, announced today (July 21) the results of the nationwide “Healing Grass Jelly” selection. Among them, Buddha Capital Grass Jelly stood out with its chilled dessert “Beloved Lovers,” featuring strawberries, Yulan pomelo lychee tapioca pearls, and passion fruit, successfully retaining its championship title.
Vietjet’s Bangkok discount tickets go on sale on the 22nd – Round-trip for two, one-way from NT$1,888
From 09:00 on July 22 to 23:59 on July 26, Vietjet is offering discounted round-trip evening flights between Taipei and Bangkok, with one-way tickets starting at NT$1,888.
Enjoy the morning light through large floor-to-ceiling windows | Sunny Cafe’s charming owner is even more eye-catching
With its industrial vintage decor and expansive, bright floor-to-ceiling windows, even though it's located at the front of Zhonghua Road and a short distance from Ximending, Sunny Cafe still attracts many customers—especially travelers staying in Ximending who make a special trip here for breakfast. Additionally, the owner of Sunny Cafe is a graceful beauty who bears a slight resemblance to supermodel Lin Chi-ling, earning her the online nickname “wild Lin Chi-ling.”
It’s like stepping into a giant fairy tale world！ New Taipei Children’s Art Festival’s Fairy Tale Castle to Open in August
The New Taipei City Children’s Art Festival was previously suspended due to the Formosa Fun Coast dust explosion incident but has been resumed after coordination by the Cultural Affairs Bureau. Among its highlights, the “Fairy Tale Castle” will reopen from August 8 to 16 at Civic Square, while the “435 Creative Magic City” will run from July 21 to August 30 in Banciao’s 435 Art Zone. Children and adults alike are invited to make a wish and become the star of their own story！
Pikachu invades Yokohama!“The Pikachu Painted Train” makes its debut starting today
Yokohama will host the “1,000 Pikachu Flash Mob” event from August 8 to 16. Before enjoying the dance performance of 1,000 Pikachu plush toys, the Minatomirai Line has launched the “Pikachu Painted Train” starting today, along with the release of a Pikachu-themed one-day pass.
Want to introduce tribal life? Pingtung’s indigenous villages launch 9 themed routes
The Pingtung County Government is organizing “Leisurely South Pacific 'Mountain and Sea Journey─2015 Pingtung Indigenous Village Exploration,” as in-depth tribal tourism has gradually become an important choice for domestic travelers in recent years. As the southernmost county in Taiwan and a renowned domestic tourist destination, Pingtung aims to promote the cultural life of its indigenous villages by boosting tribal tourism.
Dazzling Fireworks Show! The Dadaocheng Music Valentine’s Day Kicks Off Romantically on August 15
Have you figured out how to spend your Qixi Festival yet? The 2015 Dadaocheng Music Valentine’s Day will grandly take place on August 15 at Piers 3 to 5 of Dadaocheng Wharf in Yanping Riverside Park. In addition to moon worshiping, receiving lucky bags, and getting various small gifts, there will also be an evening concert of love songs and a spectacular fireworks display.
Dissolvable in water: Xingren Night Market to switch entirely to eco-friendly "rice husk chopsticks" in August
When locals dine at night markets across Taiwan, they often use disposable bamboo chopsticks. However, the environmental impact and odor of these chopsticks have also become another common concern. As a result, Xingren Garden Night Market in Bade District, Taoyuan City, announced that starting August 1, all vendors in the market will switch to naturally biodegradable "rice husk chopsticks," making it the first eco-friendly night market in Taiwan to adopt such utensils.
Taitung Hot Air Balloon Festival: Free Flight for Those Born in the Year of the Goat
The Taitung Hot Air Balloon Festival officially took off on the morning of June 27 and has since attracted a large number of visitors. As this is the Year of the Goat, Taitung County Government has launched a special “Prosperity for the Goats” surprise event. Visitors born in the Year of the Goat who are 12 years old or above may have the chance to ride a hot air balloon for free.
Mid-Autumn mooncake gift boxes showcase creativity — carved wooden books and music-playing exteriors vie for customers
It hasn’t been long since the Dragon Boat Festival, yet hotel operators have already begun launching mooncake gift boxes. In addition to the flavors of the mooncakes themselves, many brands are also getting creative with the packaging. For example, Taipei W Hotel has hidden a music player inside its gift box — simply connect via Bluetooth to your phone to play your favorite tunes. Meanwhile, The Regent Taipei introduces the “Moon in a Book” mooncake gift box, packaged in an antique carved wooden book. Additionally, The House Group has collaborated across its hotels and external restaurants to jointly launch three types of mooncake gift boxes.
Beat the heat with Qingguang Market’s classic-style grass jelly ice topped with Beigang handmade rice noodles
After lunch, we dropped by Qingguang Market to see if we could find some ice to eat. We happened upon this Urban Grass Jelly place that had quite a crowd. Though it’s located in Shuangcheng Night Market, it’s actually open all day—the offerings vary slightly between morning and evening. Despite the name “Urban Grass Jelly,” they don’t only serve grass jelly ice—it’s just like regular shaved ice. A bowl costs 45 NT and you can choose 1 to 4 toppings, plus you can add lemon.