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Top 6 Viewing Spots for the “Dadaocheng Fireworks” – The Best Photo Ops Are Around the Water Gate
The “2015 Dadaocheng Music Valentine’s Day” event will kick off at Dadaocheng Wharf on August 15. Based on past experience, the main fireworks display usually takes place over the river between Dadaocheng Wharf and Zhongxiao Bridge. This article rounds up six great spots to enjoy the fireworks:
Big portions and affordable brunch in Taichung—enjoy honey toast with the whole family for pure happiness!
After trying ‘Coffee+ Home’, I’ve started loving to bring my family along on holidays. Some brunch spots really thrive on their vibe, but this place is perfect for groups, spontaneous outings, or just stepping out your door to enjoy that feeling. The space and atmosphere feel relaxed, making it great for bringing elderly folks, parents, or kids. You could even come in flip-flops and be totally fine XD
Separated from mainland Europe at high tide – the sacred island sanctuary of Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey
Aside from the church about nine stories high built atop volcanic rock, France is also home to another monastery located on a unique terrain – Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey. Where is it? On an isolated island.
French-Vietnamese sandwiches from the U.S. make their debut in Taiwan — 32 flavors starting at NT$78
Following the successful introduction of Hong Kong’s Michelin one-star restaurant Tim Ho Wan, Heyi Lifestyle is now bringing in the American chain of French-Vietnamese sandwiches, Lee's Sandwiches. The first overseas branch will open on August 9 at HOYII Heyi North Station. Lee's Sandwiches offers a total of 32 sandwich flavors, divided into two categories: French-Vietnamese sandwiches and European-style sandwiches. Its standout feature is the use of a proprietary recipe for French baguettes. Pricing ranges from NT$128 to NT$188 for 10T sandwiches, and NT$78 to NT$108 for 5T sandwiches.
The leaf pad can support three children weighing up to 70 kg each — Kaohsiung’s Lotus Pond introduces the “giant water lily”!
During the peak summer vacation season, the Kaohsiung City Government Tourism Bureau has introduced the “giant water lily” to Lotus Pond for the first time. In conjunction with the current peak butterfly season at the Golden Lion Lake Butterfly Garden, the bureau is specially recommending a “Lotus Viewing & Butterfly Appreciation” city mini-trip this summer. Interested travelers are welcome to come and enjoy the experience.
Regent Expands in Harbin! Partners with Huahong to Build New Hotel
Pan Siliang, Chairman of Regent Hotels & Resorts (a division of Silks Hotel Group), and Zhang Hongshan, Chairman of Harbin Huahong Real Estate Development Co., Ltd., signed an agreement on the 5th to jointly develop the Regent Harbin Hotel.
The world’s largest floating library, “Logos Hope,” is coming again！ Its first visit to Taichung on August 13
The world’s largest floating library—“Logos Hope (MV Logos Hope)”—will visit Taiwan once again this year！ From August 13, it will dock at Berth 5A of Taichung Harbor for 12 days and open its doors to the public for onboard visits. This marks Logos Hope’s first visit to Taichung.
Claimed to be the best restaurant in Thailand！A finger-licking experience you can’t miss when visiting Bangkok
On the last day of our trip in Thailand, Unrestrained and D decided to treat themselves to a nice meal！Actually, they ate well every single day in Bangkok—breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, snacks, dinner, and even late-night meals were all covered, and they were stuffed to the brim daily. Most of the spontaneous street food stalls or small eateries they visited were also quite good.
Super thrilling！Taiwan’s most beautiful waterslide in the farmland ditches of Yuli, Hualien
During the peak summer season, various water activities are available across Taiwan. Recently, the irrigation ditches in Yuli Township, Hualien County, have become the ultimate natural summer waterslide. A well-known local passionate farmer, Hsieh Hsiao-chien, led a group of university students from Taipei who were doing summer work-exchange stays, to squeeze through ditches less than a meter wide and film the experience. The thrill has left many netizens saying they were thoroughly entertained. Hsieh Hsiao-chien said, “We made this video to encourage everyone to cherish our existing environment.”
Artist's Studio Café in Xinyi District – A Blissful Brunch with Paninis, Cakes & Coffee
In the bustling Xinyi District near Taipei City Hall MRT Station, if you're looking to enjoy coffee and brunch with your girlfriends, Pingzi recommends NOT ONLY CAFE. It’s not just a cozy café serving delicious food and drinks—it’s also an art studio. The spacious venue offers tasty paninis, expertly brewed smooth coffee, power outlets, and free Wi-Fi. Pingzi highly recommends stopping by for a relaxing visit.
V Air’s inaugural Taipei–Busan flight on August 24, with tickets starting as low as NT$199
V Air announced today (August 5) that it has successfully obtained an operating permit issued by the South Korean Civil Aviation Administration and a route certificate approved by Taiwan’s Ministry of Transportation and Communications Civil Aeronautics Administration. It will launch its inaugural Taipei (Taoyuan)–Busan route on August 24 and begin ticket sales on August 6. On August 10, it will also release 4,500 special promotional tickets priced at NT$199 and NT$666.
Japan Airlines Offers "Katsu Sando Sleeping Bags" – Only 10 Lucky Winners
Japanese low-cost carrier Solaseed Air is holding a raffle to celebrate the 10th anniversary of its domestic flight route between Nagasaki and Tokyo, with the prize being a sleeping bag designed to resemble a "katsu sando."
China’s Most Scenic Railway – The “Hefu High-Speed Railway” & An Inside Look at the Harmony Train
The Hefu High-Speed Railway offers four types of seats: second class, first class, special class, and business class, with significant price differences. Fares from Xiamen to Wuyishan East Station are RMB 175, 260, 325.5, and 541.5 respectively. Second-class seats have five seats per row (3+2), with seating and space configurations similar to those on Taiwan’s high-speed rail. There are charging ports under the seats, allowing you to use your phone freely during long journeys.
Typhoon Soudelor Approaches Taiwan: List of National Parks and Scenic Areas Temporarily Closed
Dubbed by foreign media as the strongest typhoon of the year, "Soudelor" is approaching Taiwan. The Central Weather Bureau issued a land warning at 8:30 PM on the 6th and urged residents in Hualien, Taitung, and Yilan to stay alert. The current opening status of national parks and scenic areas across Taiwan is as follows:
How to celebrate Qixi Festival? A roundup of hotel dining and stay offers
Do you have plans for this year’s Qixi Festival yet? Still undecided? Here’s a compilation of Qixi dining and stay promotions from various hotels for your reference.
The best pork ribs in all of Korea are right here—water beef ribs in Suwon, Gyeonggi Province, that are tender, juicy, and full of flavor.
In Suwon City, Gyeonggi Province, Korea, the most famous local dish is pork ribs. But since Suwon hasn’t yet seen many international visitors, it’s considered a hidden gem known mostly to Koreans. For them, not having tried Suwon ribs is like not having been to Suwon at all. Hong Seung-pyo, the head of the Gyeonggi Tourism Organization, says that while visiting Seoul, you must make a trip to Suwon to try the ribs—and he also highly recommends experiencing the city’s laid-back atmosphere.
The exclusive machine was air-freighted from Japan to Taiwan. At Yoshiba, a pork cutlet only takes 3.5 minutes to cook.
The largest affordable pork cutlet specialty chain in Japan, "Yoshiba," officially opened on August 8. For the first four days of the opening, four flagship items—"Yoshiba Pork Cutlet N<," "Yoshiba Sauce Pork Cutlet N<," "Yoshiba Pork Cutlet Curry," and "Tenderloin Pork Cutlet Set Meal" (medium)—are all on special for just NT$150. Customers who spend over NT$300 before the end of August can also enter a lottery to win a round-trip flight to Japan. "Fast, delicious, and affordable" are Yoshiba’s three core principles, which is why they introduced the world’s only automatic pork cutlet frying machine to Taiwan—cooking a pork cutlet in just 3.5 minutes and serving up a bowl of Pork Cutlet N< in just 5 minutes.
The Super Cute Cube Youth Hostel in Rotterdam, Netherlands, Starts at Just 700 per Night
The Netherlands' second-largest city, Rotterdam, has recently infused a lot of creativity into its regional development, such as an ultra-stylish food market and a Scandinavian-style McDonald's, which have added to the city’s visual appeal and travel experiences. In fact, Rotterdam boasts many classic attractions, including windmills, Kinderdijk, the harbor, and the iconic Cube Houses built in 1984 that sparked widespread discussion—extremely modern in design.
ETTV Travel Autumn Travel Expo: Buy One Get One Free for Overseas Trips
The “2015 Autumn Travel Expo” will kick off on August 28 at Hall 1 of the Taipei World Trade Center. ETTV Travel, committed to offering customers great value and cost-effective travel packages, has specially prepared attractive travel deals across various destinations. Daily designated product discounts will also be available at the event. Everyone is welcome to come and check it out!
Adorably Over-the-Top: A Must-Visit Kyoto Hello Kitty-Themed Restaurant for Fans
Opened last November, はろうきてぃ茶寮 (Kyoto Ninenzaka) serves super cute Hello Kitty meals and sweets. In addition to tea and snacks, they also offer full meals, which are said to be very popular. When visiting Kyoto, be sure to stroll through the quintessentially Japanese Ninenzaka area and stop by はろうきてぃ茶寮 Hello Kitty Saryo for some tea. Right next door is the Totoro Republic (Dongurikyōwakoku Ninenzaka Store), where you can also go on a little shopping spree (haha).