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The leaning postbox goes viral — businesses jump on the trend with themed cakes you can take home
Just after the typhoon passed, the super-cute leaning postbox has sparked a wave of enthusiasm, with large crowds flocking to take photos with it. Quick-thinking businesses have seized the moment to launch leaning postbox-shaped cakes, riding the “leaning postbox” craze and joining the public in showcasing some adorable charm.
The “Leaning Mailbox” will be relocated on the 13th—send a letter before 5 PM to get a commemorative postmark
In the future, those wishing to see the “Leaning Mailbox” will have to visit the Beimen Post Office. Chunghwa Post announced on the 11th that due to large crowds flocking to see the “Leaning Mailbox,” traffic at the intersection of Longjiang Road in Taipei has been significantly affected. As a result, the mailbox will be dismantled at 5 PM on August 13 and moved to the front of the Beimen Post Office.
Rustic countryside brunch in Tainan—seafood salad as big as your face!
I probably first discovered this place, ‘WOOW House 我屋,’ on Instagram. I was immediately drawn to its exterior—a one-story grayish-white old house. The windows on both sides are framed with light brown, and the entrance pillars are adorned with retro green ceramic tiles. There’s some open space all around the house, giving off a relaxed, garden-like vibe... It’s truly the kind of space that makes you envious.
Get 20% off Hong Kong Ocean Park tickets with a Cathay Pacific/Dragonair boarding pass
Cathay Pacific and Dragonair announced that from now until October 7, 2015, passengers traveling with Cathay Pacific or Dragonair can enjoy a 20% discount on Hong Kong Ocean Park tickets simply by presenting their boarding pass (issued within 7 days and for flights from Taiwan to Hong Kong) at the park’s ticketing window.
"Star of Taiwan-Matsu" Makes Maiden Voyage: Passenger Volume Doubles as Matsu Tourism Enters a New Era
The new passenger and cargo ferry "Star of Taiwan-Matsu," which cost over NT$1.327 billion, held its handover ceremony at Keelung Harbor on the afternoon of the 12th, hosted by the Maritime and Port Bureau. It made its maiden voyage from Keelung to Dongyin to Matsu that same evening at 11 PM, doubling the maritime passenger capacity between the two locations and marking a new milestone in Matsu tourism development. Like the currently operating "Taiwan-Matsu Ferry," the brand-new "Star of Taiwan-Matsu" will run one round trip per day in the future, with a sailing time one hour faster than the current ferry—approximately seven hours per trip.
Travel sightseeing combo deal: Thailand plans to launch a “multiple-entry visa valid for six months” from October
To expand its tourism market, the Thai government has announced it will introduce a “multiple-entry visa valid for six months” for travelers worldwide, with implementation expected to start in October.
More tempting than Japanese melonpan – Macau’s old-school café sells a 6cm “thick toast”
Macau’s old-school cafés have introduced a new way to enjoy “thick toast,” even more irresistible than Japan’s melonpan. Macau has long been known for its delicious food, ranging from traditional cha chaan tengs and Chinese restaurants to classic Portuguese cuisine. Among them, there’s an old shop in Macau that’s been around for over 20 years called “Sun Hing Fat Coffee & Food.” The owner created a “thick toast” twice as thick as traditional toast—reaching up to 6cm—thanks to his girlfriend. With a crispy outside and soft inside, it’s a bite that draws in many young diners.
Travelers make special trips just to stay here – Chengyi Cultural Tourism hotels "breathe"
Travelers visiting not for local attractions but specifically for the hotel’s unique features? A Taiwan hotel group has been making waves recently, expanding its presence in Taipei, Taichung, Chiayi, and other locations, with plans to open 10 cultural tourism hotels and "an unlimited number of youth hostels" in a short time. This is the impressively performing "Chengyi Hotels" in recent years.
Sungrace, under the Din Tai Fung Group, updates 70% of its menu but remains committed to using a variety of colorful vegetables and fruits
Sungrace, the vegetarian brand under the Din Tai Fung Group, is celebrating its 5th anniversary by launching a wide range of new, seasonal, and eye-catching dishes, updating nearly 70% of its menu. It continues to emphasize the use of a variety of colorful vegetables and fruits and Western cooking techniques. Highlights include the eye-catching “Clover Pizza,” the refreshing and appetizing “Spicy Mountain Truffle Cold Noodles,” the bear-shaped “Almond Coffee Jelly,” and the egg tofu pudding “When Red Beans Meet Soybeans.”
Affected by the depreciation of the RMB? Tourism Bureau: The tourism industry remains relatively stable
The RMB has recently depreciated, affecting the entire Asian region. As for whether the depreciation of the RMB will impact Taiwan’s tourism industry or the willingness of mainland Chinese tourists to visit Taiwan, the Tourism Bureau remains optimistic.
Under NT$900 – All-you-can-eat at 8 shops in Osaka’s Chayamachi Alley
Spending nearly NT$900 for a three-hour all-you-can-eat meal isn’t exactly cheap in Taiwan, but when you can dine at eight different restaurants and enjoy nearly 500 dishes, it’s an absolute “bargain”! A food street in Osaka’s Umeda Chayamachi district (Chayamachi Yokocho) has recently launched a “Drink & Dine All-You-Can” event, where you can eat to your heart’s content at any of the eight participating shops for three hours. The options include shabu-shabu, skewers, robatayaki, yakiniku, vegetables and more. The fee is just ¥3,500 (less than NT$900), which is an incredible deal.
HowToTrip Launches "Leaning" Promotion: Win a Free Trip to Hong Kong!
Riding on the popularity of the leaning postbox, HowToTrip Online Travel Agency is offering a special "Leaning" travel promotion. From now until 00:00 on the 16th, travelers who visit HowToTrip’s official Facebook page and share the promotion details as instructed can stand a chance to win round-trip economy class tickets from Taipei to Hong Kong — a free trip to Hong Kong!
New uniforms' shoes fade in rain and cause foot odor; China Airlines employees start refusing to wear them
Controversy continues over China Airlines’ new uniforms. On the third day since the uniform change started on August 10, a China Airlines employee said on Facebook today (12th) that there are numerous issues with the new uniforms. Aside from the issued stockings being too tight to pull up, turning into a “under-buttock storage compartment,” the shoes also fade in the rain, and name badges break apart. The employee decided to initiate a refusal to wear the harmful stockings and tights that irritate crew members’ legs, as well as the shoes that cause pain while walking.
Tucked away in the "Corner. Blue Café" in Tianmu &
Nestled in an alleyway opposite the Tienmu Baseball Stadium and behind the American School, “Corner. Blue Café” is a versatile café offering a diverse selection of coffee, main courses, light meals, and beer. The owner, Lin Yongxiu, who majored in nutrition during his university years, places great emphasis on ingredient quality—most ingredients are imported from abroad—ensuring that customers not only enjoy their meals but also savor the thought and care put into every dish.
Top Late-Night Bites in Tainan: Savory-Sweet Flavors of Pork Fried Rice Cake and Oyster Omelet
Finally made it to the third visit to Hǔdǒu in Jinhua Road Battle Zone. Since its opening, it has expanded from a small shop to merging with adjacent spaces, and the tables and chairs set up from inside all the way to the front porch show just how popular its late-night offerings are.
New low-cost airline booking platform officially launched; travelers can now purchase tickets from 5 budget carriers at once
According to statistics from the Civil Aeronautics Administration, as of the end of 2014, the number of passengers traveling on low-cost airlines in Taiwan had reached 3.2 million. To meet the growing demand for budget air travel, EVA Airways’ online travel agency, EasyFlyer (易飞网), officially launched its “Easy Low-Cost Takeoff” (廉航易起飞) low-cost airline booking platform today (August 12). The platform integrates five domestic and international budget airlines, making it easier for travelers to search for and book flights.
A Japanese restaurant tucked away in a Shilin alley brings hometown flavors to Japanese visitors
Located on Hougang Street in Taipei’s Shilin District, there is a Japanese-style eatery with a particularly amusing name: “Result Restaurant.”
Record 13 "mythical birds" spotted in Matsu – birdwatching countdown begins
Every summer, the arrival of terns to Matsu is one of the most anticipated events and a thrill for bird lovers. Today (13), the Forestry Bureau announced that this year’s bird population is excellent, with as many as 13 black-naped terns—known as the "mythical birds"—being observed.
Chow Yun-fat loves it to death — Singapore’s “Founder’s Bak Kut Teh” with three-layer pork belly and marbled fat
There are many famous eateries serving bak kut teh in Singapore, such as Ng Ah Sio, Song Fa, Ah Wah, Yong Cheng, and Founder’s — proving each has its own delicious appeal. But among them, “Founder’s Bak Kut Teh Restaurant” is a favorite of Hong Kong star Chow Yun-fat. It’s said that Brother Chow never misses a chance to have Founder’s bak kut teh whenever he visits Singapore, and the celebrity endorsement has helped this humble eatery gain even wider fame.
World's Largest Single-Tower Cable-Stayed Bridge: 3 Must-Know Features of New Taipei’s "Danjiang Bridge"
The design of the "Danjiang Bridge" spanning Bali and Tamsui in New Taipei City has been unveiled！On the 12th, the Directorate General of Highways under the Ministry of Transportation and Communications announced the results of the Danjiang Bridge design competition, with the bid jointly submitted by CECI Engineering Consultants and a German partner being rated as the winner. The bridge will be built as the world’s largest single-tower cable-stayed bridge, with completion and opening scheduled for the end of 2020.